Hidden away in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, Gabby’s Burgers has become a local phenomenon that draws construction workers, politicians, and everyone in between.
The tiny spot consistently packs hungry customers who eagerly wait in lines that frequently stretch out the door.
Owner Doug Havron transformed a former Nashville landmark building into what he calls a “clean, hole-in-the-wall burger joint” that focuses on quality over flash 🍔.
How they won local’s hearts
Doug Havron’s journey to burger stardom began when he abandoned his successful Sam and Zoe’s Coffeehouse after nine years to create something more compatible with family life.
He purchased the building that once housed the legendary Hap Townes restaurant near Greer Stadium and opened Gabby’s with a lunch-only format that closes by 2:30 PM on most days…