Restaurants in Cookeville

“Very casual laid back atmosphere. The love that goes into every cocktail is top notch. Don’t know of any other place to get cocktails like this in Cookeville.”

“Ny daughter and I were craving Italian. We stumbled on this place. When you pull up, it doesn’t even look like a restaurant. It’s in an old Victorian house. Walking up we are very disappointed to read that it was reservations only. As we were walking away, the hostess opened the door and invited us in and made room for us to eat. It was one of the best meals and service we have ever had!”

“Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. We have a number of out of town friends who always want to go to Crawdaddy's when in Cookeville. Had a particularly positive experience with server, Peyton, recently.”

“We had a great time and great service! Brittany was a excellent server.”

“Excellent food!!!! And love his cooking classes!! Hope they start up again soon.”

“Oh my gosh! Had brunch by myself this morning, and was served by the wonderful Isabella. Cozy ambiance, incredible food and cocktails, sweet staff. Will definitely be back for more, even if I’m coming from GA! 🍑”

“We love eating here and it is always delicious, no matter what we get. Our last server, Gracie, was excellent, helpful and friendly. The manager came out to speak with us and she was great also. However, we wish something could be changed. We LOVE the seafood boil, however my wife could not get a substitution. She loves snow crab, but not lobster or shrimp. They could not substitute for the crab instead of lobster/shrimp. If that could change, we would eat here every week. I LOVED my shrimp boil. Please consider allowing substitutions.”

“A great crowd awesome girls going around doing their thing asking if anyone needs anything the crowd is for some Outlaw Nation Hell Yeah 🔥🎤🎸”

“Owner is hot. Seriously it is a good local hang type of bar.”

“Absolutely excellent.

In the top 10% of chain restaurant experiences. If not THE best.

The food was absolutely stellar. The roasted brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had anywhere. Salmon and baked sweet potato were also both perfectly prepared, seasoned, and presented. Portions were very generous. I felt guilty leaving any of it on the plate!

Tea was fresh. (Needed a bit more ice)

Service was perfect and the environment was very comfortable.

My only criticism is that the silverware is too large and awkward to use, but this is a common issue in american chain restaurants.”

“Had my birthday dinner here tonight. Was amazing ! Jace, our waiter was wonderful ! Prime rib was outstanding. If you haven't been, you need to go !”

“Kayton was a great server highly recommend him super friendly order was correct and service was super fast”

“We absolutely love Big Tony's Pizzeria! The pizza is light, not heavy at all, the crust is airy & perfect, and the toppings always tastes fresh! We love how he supports his community & helps people. 🩷”

“Yummy goodness!!! Highly recommend this cute little coffee bar. Here for wedding weekend and Recommended by my neice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Good ice cream, good people, nice hometown feel.”

“My sister, daughter and I stopped in this afternoon. I had the iced Irish Cream, my sister had the hot Captain Jack and my daughter had an iced Captain Jack. We bought half a dozen assorted macarons and split them. Everything was amazing and since we are all in college, we plan on studying there from time to time.”

“Good food. But be ready to wait at least 30-45 mins for your food”

“Oh my goodness! This place is off the charts so good!!!! Everyone is so nice and everything I have eaten from here has been amazing!”

“Best brisket I have had. Amazing food.”

“Friendly and courteous staff. Breakfast was great!”

“It sounds cliché, but this isn't fast food. It's good food, fast. Best meal on the road I've had in a few months.”

“Perfect girls' lunch! Tons of gluten free options for Taylor and fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients for both of us! ❤️💯”

“Great coffee and a comfy vibe to place.”

“Friendly people and great food. It's a favorite of my whole family.”

“Absolutely the most consistent pizza in town and they always taste fantastic”

“Everything we tried was amazing!!!!!”

“The best ice cream! Highly recommend.”

“I know the storefront is closing, but if you see their food truck around, stop and get some cupcakes.

Holy cow. I picked up and assorted dozen and each and every cupcake was perfection. I'm not huge on sweets either.

Amazing pastries, Creme Brulee was astounding, cookies and cream wow. Banana Pudding..honestly I didn't know how they would do it..but MAN was it good.

I will be a repeat customer for life. You have some gift and God thank you for sharing it.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options”

“I had no idea there was an authentic mediterranean restaurant in Cookeville like this! I’ve been craving some authentic food since coming home from the Middle East. This place is legit!”

“Very cute. You can tell they love what they do. Food comes out hot. Servers are always helpful & friendly. Fried rice, drunken noodles, & their Filipino BBQ Kabobs are my top 3. Highly recommend. Very cleanly & it's cool they have live healthy plants.”

“Best Mexican restaurant in Cookeville, hands down. The fajita quesadillas are incredible, with really tender slow roasted and marinated chicken in the chicken version, and delicious and juicy marinated shrimp in the shrimp version. The carnitas tacos are also AMAZING. Having tried Mexican cuisine everywhere from Houston, Texas to Cancun and Cozumel, I can confidently say this place is a shining example of authentic Mexican food.”

“The Slice is a wonderful place for family fun!”

“We visited the Woo Hoo Wagon on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. We had a Crazy J grilled chicken, 2 Wack Attack Double Stacks and a Chez burger. We all thought our 'sammiches' were delicious!”

“If you haven't tried this place yet just do it already.The food is just out of this world good nothing like the fast food processed junk out there, ITS REAL FOOD PEOPLE! Kurt and his staff go out of the way to make sure the food is the way you want it and the prices for a barbecue place will leave you scratching your head with a full belly.”

“11/10 - World Foods has my favorite pizza around. Amazing food, wonderful staff and service! Cheese and tomato is my favorite, and the gluten free is by far the best gluten free I’ve had! 🍕”

“Great coffee shop! The latte’s my wife and I had were very good and reasonably priced. The seating area is comfortable and has an enjoyable place to sit and read or just hangout for a bit!”

“Everything was amazing! Excellent service, fresh perfectly cooked food, very very clean restaurant ! Highly recommend french toast, lasagna special, or ANYTHING on the menu!!! FIVE STARS!!!”

“So glad to find you. Real food not frozen heated. Hard to find in some “home cooking”. Claimed places. Fried chicken breast was great.”

“Great place for authentic pho! I enjoy coming here for lunch with my family and friends. The staff are really nice and great atmosphere! It is nice to have a good restaurant to go to that sticks to authenticity. Thank you!”

“These wonderful people cooked pizza for a wedding reception at our venue Burnett Family Farm and WOW!!!! The only thing better than the pizza were the two folks cooking them!!! Thank you guys for a great job and the beginning of a great friendship!!!”

“The Michelada’s and margaritas are substantial. I love coming here. They’re always quick and the food is so yummy!!!!!!”

“I got the chicken Alfredo pasta. It was super super good! I definitely will be coming back for sure! Our waitress was so nice and attentive to our needs. 10/10 experience for sure!”

“Just wanted to give a huge shout out to the staff that was working last night! I forgot my purse at our table and they grabbed it right away and put it up for me. I picked it up today with everything still in it and it was greatly appreciated! Kevin reached out to let me know it was there and even went out of his way to personally message after I sent a message on here early this morning. Thanks again!!!”

“I was just in this morning! I was wanting to start the morning for my dogs with a special treat 🐕 ☀️ . The staff were so friendly to my fur babies and they get so excited to walk in. Thank you for being so accommodating and thoughtful. My girl Rajah did end up having her whole treat in the car. I guess she was just being shy at the cafe 🙈. Thanks again! Y’all are awesome 🤩 P.s love the coffee and snacks for humans too 🤭☕️💕”

“Giovanni was my server and companion for my lunch. He was so attentive and personable. The guacamole was so fresh it tasted as if they had just pulled the avocados from the vine. My Margaritas were some of the best I've ever tasted. Even the refried beans tasted like they had just come from an open fried grill. Mucho Gracias Margaritas!!!!!!!”

“Amazing dinner and atmosphere!”

“Had a fabulous meal and the service was stellar! The table side prepared guacamole is a must have and I look forward to my next visit!”

“Did an amazing job on my son’s 1st birthday cake! 10/10 recommend!! I’ve found my cake lady!”

“We stopped by for the first time yesterday during the birthday bash and it was insane! But the workers were so nice and did so well handling it. I enjoyed my Cuban coffee my son liked his cake but the birthday cake coffee just wasn’t sweet enough for him or me honestly. But we will be back!”

“I dined there a few months ago. A Cookeville Gem. Great food!”

“Atmosphere was very relaxed. Coffee was delicious. The food was great.”

“best mexican food in town very frienly staff I go every wedesday for my cheese enchila meal”

“The kid with the open face helmet hair needs to have better customer service. He speaks low and you cant hear him! The food makes up for it tho😁🤣”

“Just all around good . First time here . Awesome service too”

“First- we came at an odd time of day (like almost 3:15pm) food was hot and fresh. There was a younger boy working at the register and he was such a gem! Super friendly, respectful and kind. Checked on us several times and recommended things to us. He was really kind to my children as well. They have something called Texas twinkies and they were DELICIOUS! Jalepenos stuffed with cream cheese, shredded cheese, brisket and sauce. The swinder fries were hot and so yummy! Especially dipped in their Alabama white sauce. Fried chicken was hot and crispy! Mac and cheese was hot and extra cheesy! Noodles were a perfect Al dente. Kids menu was extremely affordable and so much food! If you haven’t been recently, you need give ride it a try again!!”

“We love coming here with our baby! The owner is super sweet. It is a very comfortable and enjoyable environment!”

“We traveled over an hour to try them - OMG it was so good. The portions are large and super tasty. So glad we decided to make the drive. Food is out quick and fresh - we ordered appetizers as well . That dipping sauce is amazing - definitely recommend you checking them out”

“I LOVE the teas they offer and the customer service is amazing, always super nice and helpful! I HIGHLY recommend R&R! If you haven't tried them you definitely should!”

“The owner is awesome I will be back again”

“I absolutely love this place. I have been consistently overjoyed with the service, the amazing bartending staff, really every employee I’ve encountered has been extremely helpful & polite. The food is excellent (and I am picky) everything tastes so fresh & is very generous portions for the price. I just experienced my first time on Karaoke night, thank you Grace, I met her there & she convinced me I could try it, checked off bucket list. I spent about 4 hours or so there & again everyone on staff was wonderful o me. I look forward to many more returns & bringing some newbies with me💯💯💯”

“Our food was amazing. But..... Our delivery driver asked if I wanted to give him more money for a tip. I was dumbfounded. I already paid a $5 delivery fee and tipped the driver $2. That's $7 not including tax and the cost of our food. I do not want this driver to lose his job, because I wouldn't want anyone to lose their job. I did catch it on video camera. I blurred the video because I wouldn't ever post someone's identity on the internet. You can definitely hear the conversation and how dumbfounded I was. Just have your drivers not be so rude about tips.”

“Awesome brewery!Good people and good beer!”

“First visit today! Got the smoked bologna sandwich and loaded fires. Food was delicious and flavorful. Just wish the bologna was quite a bit thicker! 😊”

“Food was delicious. Staff very friendly.”

“Quaint local place, food came slow and after other guests that arrived after we did and our plates came to the table several minutes apart. Once we got it the food was good.”

“Amazing food, welcoming staff, and homely atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. If, like me, you have been feeling dissatisfied with non-authentic taquerias around the Cookeville area, coming here is the solution to your problem.”

“Absolutely love the outdoor patio. There is plenty of shade and we can eat with our fur baby too! And complementary Father Tom's Pub aluminum glasses you can take with you!”

“Great BBQ Spud as always!”

“Fast, friendly service and darn good BBQ!”

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Momma Rosa’s Italian Restaurant! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality—the staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel like family (the kind you want to visit).

I started with the meatball appetizer, and honestly? I could write poetry about those meatballs. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce that made me want to lick the plate (don’t worry—I didn’t, but I thought about it).

Then came the calzone… and let me just say, it was quite possibly the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly baked crust, generous fillings, and that beautiful balance of cheese, sauce, and sheer joy. I’m still thinking about it.

The restaurant itself was spotless—clean and cozy without trying too hard. You can tell the folks here care about what they’re doing.

If you’re even remotely nearby, do yourself a favor and eat here. I left full, happy, and slightly emotional. Momma Rosa, whoever you are—thank you.”

“First of all ELLIE I LOVE YOU SM. Ellie was so sweet in taking our orders and brightened me and my cousins day ugh an absolute goddess pls promote her she is a valuable asset to this company ❤️🫶🏻 and don’t even get me started on her notes ugh so cute! 🥰 it was just a very nice experience ❤️❤️❤️DEFINITELY ASK FOR ELLIE SHES LIKE ACTUAL SUNSHINE ☀️”

“The food is all homemade and it’s delicious... the curry is outstanding... try it you’ll love the place”

“I love this place! I'm Autistic and have DID, and everyone is so wonderful and welcoming to me, and other members of our community. I'm often there just sitting all day. It's my home away from home with the family I always wanted ❤️”

“Just left Gene’s Place after having my go to cup of chili and hubby had soft pretzel with a really good cheese dipping sauce. We switched plates and he liked my chili and I had the pretzel with cheese.! It’s all soooo good! If you haven’t stopped in yet you’re missing something!”

“We were so thrilled to find Papa Murphy’s pizza in Cookeville after moving to Tennessee. They have the best take and bake pizza and this experience didn’t disappoint! We’ll be back again”

“Love Baskin Robbins Cookeville and Algood Locations! Wonderful friendly service with a smile! My go to place for yummy sweet treats! All the staff are fantastic! Highly recommend!!! Always a great experience!”

“We waited an hour and a half. My food came out cold and dry. My wifes food came out the same way . We will not return.”

“Great food and drinks . Friendly service and great atmosphere.”

“If you’re craving authentic, mouthwatering tacos, la taqueria chapin is the place to go! I stopped by on a friend’s recommendation, and I was blown away by the flavor, freshness, and genuine hospitality.

The tacos al pastor were absolutely incredible—juicy, perfectly seasoned pork with that hint of pineapple sweetness, served on warm, soft corn tortillas. The carne asada tacos were just as amazing, grilled to perfection and full of smoky flavor. Don’t even get me started on their homemade salsas—each one packed a punch and added the perfect kick.

The vibe of the place is friendly and laid-back, with Latin music playing and the smell of sizzling meat filling the air. The staff was super welcoming and made you feel like family. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and everything tastes homemade and authentic.

This isn’t your average taco spot—la taqueria chapin is the real deal. I’m already planning my next visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable taco experience!”

“​The customer service was the best I've ever had, and the food was fantastic. There was nothing left on our plates. The entire staff worked together seamlessly to make sure everyone was taken care of, creating a truly amazing experience.”

“Definitely recommend...this place is awesome!”

“Absolutely the best breakfast in town. So many items to choose from and the staff is beyond amazing. Even the managers are right up front helping everyone. And lastly, the price is so affordable”

“Always good and we like John’s Place! Thanks.”

“I was blown away by this amazing Honduran food, not what I expected. Everyone needs to try this truck! Very affordable and everything on the menu is delicious, a 5 star rating for sure.”

“It was so nice and fancy I thought the waitress did a great job and I top her well. We had good to take home so plenty of portions but you can split a plate also. Try there margaritas man wow so good.”

“Five pizzas and 32 count of Parmesan bites ! Took only like 15 min GREAT JOB YOU GUYS ! Thank y’all for your AWESOME SERVICE AND FIXING WHAT NEEDED TO BE FIXED !”

“Food is just perfect, omelet was so good. Coffee,pancakes yum! Great service!!!”

“it's the absolute best Chinese restaurant around. delicious food and nice waiters. 🩷”

“Fantastic food, fantastic service, it was great!”

“Awesome food and my children loved the experience and had smiles on their faces. Highly recommend!”

“The food was absolutely fantastic! The bread was the best I’ve had in a long time, perfectly fresh and flavorful. The spinach dip was amazing—creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The roasted potatoes were to die for, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning. And the grilled chicken? Amazing—tender, juicy, and so well prepared. Definitely a meal worth coming back for!”

“the service is great 10 plus stars”

“Staff are Awesome. They are so friendly & make great food”

“Amazing experience! My friend and I traveled from Chattanooga and stopped in at the Cookville Bellacino's for pizza. We loved the pizza! Not only was the pizza great, the staff was incredible! Everyone was so nice to us. They even humored us by letting us take pictures with them. We had the best time.”

“Preston, Amanda, Gabbi, and Emma are all so amazing!My group of friends have a tradition to go out to eat on Thursdays, to stay in touch due to the hustle and bustle of life.We started going to Vinnie T’s when we learned about their sandwich special on Thursday nights.Over time, we have all grown close to the staff and fellow patrons at this amazing clubhouse!”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Una gran bendición De Dios para la familia y para las familias de ese país.”

“10/10 would recommend.
The owner is really cool and personable. The food was awesome, especially the breakfast. Service was great, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Even to an out of town stranger such as myself.”

“Walked in hostess was just telling people to sit where they want that the bar was open, seemed kinda lazy instead of walking us to a table. We had returned to eat the Cheesesticks which we love the Nashville Hot and the Chipotle flavor. Fresh food, waiter checked in many times and got us everything we needed.”

“One of my favorite locations! Natalie is amazing ! She’s always kind and professional. If you ever go to this location make sure tell her hi! ❤️ 10 out of 10!”

“The hostess was helpful with the an appropriate table and booster chair. Our server was nice and quick with taking care of us, without rushing anyone. She kept our drinks refilled and made sure we had plenty of dinner rolls. The food was very good. No complaints at all.”

“Slappin!!!!! GREAT PICK!!”

“Its good but overall 7/10”

“First time here... Came down from Crossville on a Sunday night... Called 1st only to find out the kitchen was closing in 30 mins but Tony was awesome and said he would wait on us and he sure did... Made us feel welcome when we finally got there over an hour later and good to his word the kitchen was waiting for us... Food and drinks came quick... Good atmosphere and music... Played some pool and really enjoyed ourselves... Only suggestion would be to crank up the air... It was a hot muggy day but would have been nice to leave that outside... To their credit they were more than cool about sharing a fan around with customers and after 4 or 5 games of pool we grabbed it for a few and cooled down a bit... Thanks for a good time we will be back!!!”

“Popped into Chicken salad chick for a quick order to go. Folks behind counter were nice. Got the lemon basil chicken salad on croissant with fruit. Both were very good which the fruit freshness really surprised me. Little cookie was buttery and delicious as always. Sandwich was good. Value was good.”

“By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Great margaritas & excellent food at really reasonable prices, dine in or carry out. Eddie is an awesome waiter, very personable & great service!”

“$10 for all you can eat lunch buffet, and a bottle of soda! What more could you want?! It’s the smallest buffet with just one table, but everything on it is so delicious. It usually has three or four different kinds of chicken like General Tsao’s chicken, sweet-and-sour chicken, etc. plus a couple vegetarian dishes, as well as eggrolls, spring rolls, cream, cheese, wontons, and they often have some type of Indian tandoori chicken and of course fried rice and noodles. The buffet is only offered from around 11 AM until 2:30 PM but even if you come outside these hours, you can order any of their tasty items off the menu.”

“Grayson was an attentive friendly waiter and our food was perfect. The salmon was spot on and the salad was fresh.”

“The waitress named Salem was incredible.. she kept me full on drink. Was attentive to what i wanted and was super polite. Place was clean unlike some i have been to. A++”

“Loved breakfast croissant with sausage, egg, spinach, cheese, and tomato. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very good.”

“Went there on 1/29 and the fries were so salty we couldn't eat them. I love their fries, but you needed to rinse them with water to eat them.”

“The best Chinese food in cookeville. The service is really good and friendly . The food is consistently fresh and amazing. I love this restaurant. 😎”

“Great service & food! Alfredo was our waiter and provided excellent service. We had the quesabirrias & the jalisco fajitas. Great margaritas as well! I highly recommend this place!”

“I had a great experience. The service was great as they are very fast and friendly . The food was delicious. And the portion are well served..”

“Was super yummy and reasonably priced. Need one in California!!”

“We love Persis for the delicious, authentic food and comfy atmosphere. I 100% recommend their food!!”

“Awesome service
Montana was kind and patient walking my boyfriend and i through ordering on the kiosk as it was our first time using it.
After our food was served he personally checked to see how everything was
5 star service from Montana. Thanks for making out visit a very enjoyable one”

“So I tried their breakfast today and I had the hash brown burrito with sausage...... omg so delicious, would definitely have it again. Max was awesome and super nice and definitely helped me get the jalapeno salsa I wanted. Will definitely be eating here again.”

“there aspire way the store is decorated”

“ordered a regular super sub on rosemar. I didn’t know what prosciuttini was, so they explained it to me. They were very nice, and helpful. Price was good, and food was delicious!
The owner came out and greeted every table and asked if everything was up to par”

“Pasta is always a safe bet here...you can’t go wrong with a plate of noodles and red sauce. The calzones and pizza are solid choices too, definitely worth trying. The only downside is the location. Even though the restaurant is separate from the convenience store, being attached to a gas station still gives it a bit of an odd vibe.”

“Fast,excellent service best burgers in town!”

“The Crazy Puffs are my favorite things ever! I love going to get an order of these every couple of weeks. The employees are normally very nice even when they are crazy busy. Great value for the items you can get here. I definitely recommend!”

“I've had ice cream here two days in a row! It is so good! Every time I come in the workers are always hiding in the back, and aren't necessarily the friendliest, however their drinks and ice cream are amazing!”

“It's one of my favorite places in town to eat. If it wasn't so expensive I'd eat there more often. But at least the quality matches the prices. Shrimp sauce is so good”

“Thank you for such quick and delicious service. Definitely recommend! And the prices aren’t bad either.”

“The food is always great and we love going to the play room. Always clean and nice. I miss the old crew. accidently spilled a drink and cashier preceded to ask me why and declare that she doesnt get paid enough to clean up after me. Rude.”

“Will be back”

“The food was absolutely amazing. The service was great. They were cheerful. The vibe was just very authentic. It was real, but it was not bad. It was the real that you get from going out on a walk We on a sunny day.. They seem like they enjoy their job and was not putting on a show. It was very real. Di”

“We go to Logan’s in Cookeville at least once if not twice a week. It is the only sit down restaurant that we can consistently go to & get the best service, best drinks (huge shoutout to Dylan the best bartender, always) & a excellent atmosphere before you get your delicious food that’s always prepared correctly & tastes delicious. Tonight was no exception, another wonderful Thursday date night. Thanks to the entire staff in the bar, essential our server who appeared to be waiting on a lot of tables but was a pro & every customer looked very happy. It was a great dinner, see you this weekend too I am sure💯💯💯”

“Amazing sandwiches and super friendly, helpful staff. Young man working at 3pm on 11/7/24 went out of his way to take care of us with a smile on his face. Give that man a raise!

Wheelchair accessibility: Lowered curbs should make wheelchair access a breeze.”

“I went through the drive-thru with my elderly client, who had a hard time deciding what to order. Crystal was incredibly patient and helpful, making sure we got exactly what we needed at the best value!”

“Odie & I Had a great time with Irene & peaches”

“Yummy we love it and the most awesome soup”

“This pizza was so good, i loved it so much i cant discribe how my body just started levitating, my mouth had an orgasm, this is seriously amazing pizza they put some effort into ts i love it i want to make out with this pizza.”

“I love their drink machine. So did the kids.”

“The order was not correct however as soon we took it back they made it right. No questions ask, didn't try to act like we done anything wrong, just simply apologized and fixed it

Parking: Drive thru only.”

“I’ve been going to Drake’s in Cookeville off and on for almost a year now, and I’ve never had a bad experience. Tonight was no different, but I’d say it was the best service I’ve ever received there. I had been craving a great-tasting burger, and despite not being too keen on smashed burgers, I decided to try the cheddar burger with tots. The meal was excellent, but the service made it even better. Although the restaurant wasn’t very busy, I asked if it would be possible to have a little fire going, as that’s one of my favorite things about the place. My waitress, Emma, went and got her manager, Brandon, who kindly built a small fire for me. It’s the simple things that make a difference, and I was able to sit and enjoy the fire after finishing my meal. A big thank you to Emma, Brandon, and the cooks for an outstanding visit!”