Big Bad Breakfast Opens Oct. 27 on East Main Street in Downtown Murfreesboro

Big Bad Breakfast, the Southern scratch diner from James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence, opens Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 113 E. Main St. in downtown Murfreesboro, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week. It does not take reservations.

Big Bad Breakfast opens Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 113 E. Main St. in downtown Murfreesboro. The restaurant's Murfreesboro page calls it a "neighborhood Southern Scratch Diner" serving breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week. The menu is by Chef John Currence, a James Beard Award winner and Michelin-recommended chef.

The East Main Street restaurant is a block off the Public Square, and its listing is in OnlyInMurfreesboro's business directory.

What is on the Big Bad Breakfast menu?

Big Bad Breakfast says it cracks real eggs, hand-batters its chicken, and makes its biscuits, gravies, jams, salad dressings, hollandaise, sauces, Bloody Mary mix and JC's Hot Sauce from scratch. It uses local honey, Grit Girl grits and fresh produce when it can.

• Breakfast and brunch: biscuits, eggs and grits, with lighter choices including avocado toast, steel-cut oatmeal, house-made granola and yogurt, egg-white omelets, wraps and salads.
• Lunch: burgers, sandwiches and a fried chicken sandwich.
• Drinks: fresh-squeezed orange juice made daily, lattes, cappuccinos and espresso.

Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available, and the restaurant asks diners to mention any dietary needs.

Does Big Bad Breakfast take reservations?

No. Big Bad Breakfast does not take reservations. Larger groups are asked to call ahead and, where available, join the Yelp Waitlist before they arrive. The Murfreesboro page did not list hours or a phone number on Oct. 26; the restaurant can be reached at murfreesboro@bigbadbreakfast.com.

Does Big Bad Breakfast serve alcohol in Murfreesboro?

Big Bad Breakfast makes its own Bloody Mary mix. Its beer permit application was on the Murfreesboro City Council's Oct. 15 agenda along with three other new restaurants and a brewery; OnlyInMurfreesboro covered those beer permits. The council's minutes, which would show the vote, had not been posted as of Oct. 26.

Catering

Big Bad Breakfast offers full-service breakfast and lunch catering for events such as teacher appreciation, athletic teams, PTO meetings, showers, wedding mornings and corporate meetings.

Big Bad Breakfast joins a busy fall for new downtown and Murfreesboro restaurants; see the new restaurants in Murfreesboro list, including Chinwag. For more morning options, browse the breakfast in Murfreesboro guide, the brunch guide and the downtown Murfreesboro restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Big Bad Breakfast open in Murfreesboro?

Big Bad Breakfast's Murfreesboro page says the restaurant opens Oct. 27, 2026.

Where is Big Bad Breakfast in Murfreesboro?

Big Bad Breakfast is at 113 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130, in downtown Murfreesboro just off the Public Square.

Is Big Bad Breakfast open every day?

Yes. The restaurant says it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week. It had not posted its hours as of Oct. 26.

Who is behind Big Bad Breakfast?

Big Bad Breakfast's menu was created by Chef John Currence, a James Beard Award-winning, Michelin-recommended chef. Big Bad Breakfast also has restaurants in Memphis, Louisville, Little Rock, Pelham, Ala., and Durham, N.C.

Can you make a reservation at Big Bad Breakfast?

No. Big Bad Breakfast does not accept reservations. Larger groups should call ahead and, where available, join the Yelp Waitlist.

Sources: Big Bad Breakfast Murfreesboro location page and the Murfreesboro City Council agenda, Oct. 15, 2026.

*Image courtesy of Big Bad Breakfast.*