Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage has plugged a modern café into its historic grounds, unveiling Andrew & Rachel’s Café beside the site’s welcome center. The new spot is designed to catch both tourists fresh off the tour bus and locals looking for a low-key place to grab a sandwich, a coffee, or a drink.
A New Café On Historic Grounds
Andrew & Rachel’s officially opened on March 15, 2026, as part of what the estate describes as a broader upgrade to its food and beverage offerings. The Hermitage lists the café as a renovated hospitality area near the welcome center at 4580 Rachel’s Lane, according to The Hermitage.
The reimagined space sits just off the main arrivals area, giving museum guests a place to refuel and giving neighbors a reason to drop by even if they are not touring the mansion.
Menu And Hours
The café clocks in at roughly 2,935 square feet and leans into familiar café comfort food. Alongside grab-and-go staples, Andrew & Rachel’s is serving items such as chicken salad on a croissant, turkey and ham club sandwiches, a mozzarella-pesto panini, and Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs.
According to What Now, the bar setup includes Jackalope Brewing Co. beer on tap, wines from Arrington Vineyards, and coffee from Frothy Monkey. Families can opt for kids’ boxed lunches, and those plotting a more leisurely visit can pre-order picnic baskets that come with wine. What Now also reports that summer hours run roughly from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Local Pours And Partners
The Hermitage pulled in some familiar local names to stock the beverage list. Arrington Vineyards is one of the Nashville area’s best-known wineries and leans into a relaxed tasting and picnic culture, as outlined by Arrington Vineyards. Jackalope Brewing Co. has long been part of the city’s craft beer scene, with a popular Wedgewood-Houston taproom chronicled by outlets such as Eater Nashville.
Together, those partners give the café a distinctly local flavor that lines up with the estate’s mix of out-of-towners and nearby regulars.
Who Can Stop By
You do not have to spring for a house tour to get a sandwich. Visitors can walk into Andrew & Rachel’s without purchasing admission to The Hermitage, according to What Now.
Chief Marketing Officer Jeffrey Freeman called the café “a welcoming gathering place for the broader community” in a statement to What Now, a clear signal that the foundation is courting neighbors as much as it is catering to history buffs.
