11 Best Southern Restaurants in Cookeville

“I got the hamburger steak with mashed potatoes, my wife got the steak quesadilla and potato salad. Amazing food, extremely friendly service and very fair prices. I wish I had made the trip sooner but I'll be a regular now for sure“

“This review is for the management, not the personnel. They only follow rules and they were very friendly.
Picked up one of your pre-packaged items. There was one register open and it was busy and there were two people behind the counter and two empty registers I was terribly disappointed when I had to wait for no apparent reason.
I'm sure you have a reason for this, but does any of it take in consideration for your customers?“

“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.“

“Algood Diner: A Must-Visit Gem 💎 This was my first time at Algood Diner, and I can already say it won’t be my last! I live over three hours away, but stopping here was so worth it. From the moment I walked through the door, the atmosphere was incredible—it’s a whole vibe. The staff was beyond welcoming. Everyone, from the dishwasher to the owner, had the brightest smiles. The owner took the time to chat with every guest, creating such a friendly and personal experience. And the food? Absolutely amazing! Every bite was pure perfection. Shoutout to Algood Diner for doing a restaurant the right way and leaving such a great first impression. Two words to describe Algood Diner: Chef’s Kiss! 🧑‍🍳👌“

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

“Nice food. Can’t remember barkeep name. Super nice. Short big glasses. Great job“

“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! 😊“

“Dinner, 2 adults: Chicken Pot Pie, Tilapia & Shrimp 'blackened seasoning' over rice w/ alfredo sauce. Both fresh, delicious!! Typically order comfort food, no mistake on seafood here. Croissants, hot w/ butter, nice change from common breads. Dessert: Chocolate chip cookie w/ ice cream, fudge sauce-- missed the mark if you've ever had 'baked cookies' elsewhere. Server Gina, 'Way beyond good!!-- so thorough, friendly, fun. Plan to return.“

“Complaint no app which made it easier tried to order thru their website I couldn't called resteraunt said app was turned off do to being to busy then she acted like she didn't know what she was doing my order wasn't good enough I've ordered on line alot way I work makes it convenient this is sad your resteraunt has stooped to this so I won't be ordering no more nor come in your establishment I'll order somewhere else that would luv my business“

“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“

“there aspire way the store is decorated“