Country Boy Restaurant {Soul Food}

I've got to give mad props to an old friend who took the time to show me this hidden treasure. It's takes about 15 minutes to get to Lieper's Fork from Nashville, but it's a very beautiful journey and it makes for a great ride. When you make it to town you won't be able to miss the Country Boy Restaurant. Don't be surprised when you walk in and the server behind the counter with the red apron tied around his waist yells, "Howdy Ya'll."

It's been a hometown favorite for more than 40 years. Offering up breakfast all day long, and a blue plate special with meat and dozens of delicious sides for lunch and dinner. It's more than your simple diner and is a perfect spot for breakfast and lunch but also serves as a charming place to grab dinner.


I appreciate the simplicity and honesty about it. The menus are stamped with their motto, "Where Life Gets the Love it Deserves." The windows are adorned with checkered red and white curtains and the tables have fresh flowers on them. They're all surrounded by red diner chairs and the friendly wait staff makes you feel like you're right at home.

The food is delicious. I had the good ole' grilled cheese on sour dough and some delectable gumbo. Other folks at my table gobbled down country fried steak, the grilled chicken sandwich, and of course a lot of sweet tea. They've also got a wine list made up of many items including some from the local Arrington Vineyard.

I asked the poor waitress so many questions she gave me my very own Country Boy Restaurant calendar. She told me they've got around forty regulars who sometimes come in twice a day. You can probably find them at the round community table (they call it the table of grumpy old men) telling stories and nibblin' on biscuits. But you know you've found a good spot when the locals flock there every day.

She also said that it's a favorite of Keith and Nicole's, The Judds, and Kellie Pickler... but my ears perked up when she mentioned that even Prince William has stopped by.

And we hear they host an annual fried food festival in the Spring, with all things fried including girl scout cookies, twinkies, and snickers bars... I've already put it on my calendar.

                                           

                                                                                            

Country Boy Restaurant, 4141 Old Hillsboro Rd, Liepers Fork