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Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop

Your guide to this bakery café on 1012 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (615) 444-1082 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

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Monday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Tuesday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Wednesday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Thursday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Friday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Saturday7 AM – 6:30 AM
Sunday7 AM – 5 AM

163 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1012 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN

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Address1012 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone(615) 444-1082
StyleBakery café
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center3.4 mi northeast

About Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop

Set at 1012 Gallatin Avenue, Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop is a bakery café 3.4 mi northeast of the Nashville city center.

It is one of 147 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Nashville. The closest neighbour on our map is Status Dough, 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 7 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 6:30 AM, for about 163 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.

Sandwiches

  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Photos

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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop

What are Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop's hours?
Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 7 AM – 6:30 AM; Sun: 7 AM – 5 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 5 AM.
What time does Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop located?
Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop is at 1012 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop?
The listed phone number is (615) 444-1082.
What should I order at Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Butter croissant, Almond croissant, Greek yogurt parfait, and Steel-cut oatmeal. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop?
Nearby options include Status Dough (0.1 mi), Donut Distillery (0.6 mi), and Five Daughters Bakery (0.8 mi).

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