Leaf N' Brew

Had the Craftsman Breakfast yesterday it was the best bagel breakfast sandwich i ever had in Nashville. real cool guys running this smart concept. Be back soon!

Got the breakfast burrito during my first visit. Very tasty and filling! Came back the next time for lunch and got the veggie wrap. Very good meals both times; I’ll certainly be back to try other menu items!

Leaf n Brew and Najashi are run by the same person in the same stall. I always rate good Ethiopian restaurants 5 stars since they aren't very common and aren't typically well known. If I were only comparing it to other Ethiopian restaurants I might give it 4 stars for nitpicky reasons. The food gets 5 stars. I ordered the Doro Wot and Injera. I rate the flavor the second best I've had (#1 was in Jacksonville but they closed) in terms of both spice (the flavorful combination of spices) and spiciness (the level of spicy heat which I would describe as a low-medium). One note, which the owner mentioned, is that she uses chunks of chicken breast rather than whole drumsticks and thighs for ease of serving and eating, which was perfectly fine. It also included the traditional whole boiled egg. The only thing a little lacking was the tanginess of the Injera (sourdough pancake). I prefer it sour (like a proper San Francisco sourdough bread) but since some people aren't used to it I can understand why it's on the milder side. I also ordered the Ethiopian coffee which was served in an Ethiopian pot, came with sugar, and for ambiance, traditional incense on the side (I don't generally like incense but this was quite nice and pleasant). The coffee was dark, roasty, caramely, unfiltered (as it should be) and not bitter. The nit-picks I have are 1) it's in a food court and not well labeled. The building has a sign that says Najesh, but the food stall only shows Leaf n Brew (which the owner plans to rectify). A picture of Injera is the only indicator that you're in the right place since it is not on the displayed menu so you have to ask for it (or view it online). 2) it is priced for a sit down restaurant ($20 for an Injera dish, $34 after coffee, tax, and tip). The owner was happy to talk with me and brought me my food, so if this would have been a full restaurant that price would be perfectly fine, but for a food court style it's more expensive than expected. However, those are fairly minor, so I still highly recommend this place if you want to try some Ethiopian near downtown Nashville!

Delicious burger, I really liked the sauce and the fries were good and not too salty and nicely seasoned

Went there for a burger, based on the reviews and pictures, but ended up eating Ethiopian food and smoothies. We ordered a platter that had meat, lentils and cabbage/potatoes. The meat had a kick to it but not overwhelming.

Went for breakfast & they were closed. Disappointed but I still wanted a burger after reading the reviews & it was delicious. We went for lunch & it didn't Disappoint.