The Back Room Bistro

39 W Broad St, Cookeville
(931) 881-8915

Recent Reviews

Ron G.

They're currently closed for remodeling. If you're using a navigation system it will likely tell you that.

Diane C.

This business is closed! 10/25/22. Wish it would have said so on this site! Total bummer!

Luis Molina

I ordered the Brisket Melt Sandwich. I really enjoyed the sandwich but I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Nicely decorated and a very unique look.

Monica Albright

The is a cute little bistro in downtown Cookeville! We both had the classic French toast and it was fantastic! I has the strawberry lemonade that was yummy and a cranberry bread loaf that was perfectly sweet! Definitely will be back!

Paul Jordan

Quiet, clean and pleasant. The strawberry jam is amazing. Other things a good but the strawberry jam is next level.

Laura B.

Like other reviewers I really wanted to love this place. It's in a great location. The vibe is relaxed and sweet. It's the kind of place I would hang out in regularly. It's quiet, cozy places to sit, books to read. The staff at the register was really sweet and helpful. Sounds great right? Well, it was but we came because we were hungry. My daughter ordered a breakfast bowl, I ordered a lunch bowl that was like Mexican food themed and my daughters boyfriend ordered a wrap. My bowl was really good just really small. I ordered it minus the chicken and so I have some grace for that but it was still not even half full and for $9 I thought I wasn't getting a very good deal but nothing to be to upset about. My daughters bowl was big and full. Great right? Well she's vegetarian also and ordered it minus bacon and add feta. We all watched the server at the restaurant write it down correctly. Well, they forgot the feta and forgot not to add the bacon. My daughter is super chill so she didn't freak out after eating several bites and then getting a shocked look on her face but she was unable to eat any further. This turned out to be a lucky break for her starving boyfriend. He ordered a wrap and it was the smallest, blandest, unfilled wrap I have ever seen. It was served on a large plate with oceans of space surrounding it. This emphasized how tiny and unfilled it was. We both already had started sharing our food with him because we felt so bad for him. He's not vegetarian so he got some of my small bowl and the rest of my daughters bacon bowl. Making mistakes when people minus meat is pretty, I don't know, thoughtless. We aren't picky and we don't freak out but someone in the kitchen didn't care. I also wish they had wifi. It looked like a great spot to do some work or read while drinking coffee but there was no wifi. If there was it's not named anything that would suggest it's connected to this cafe. All in all I wouldn't go back. Poor value for my dollars and lack of attention to important details.

Kellsie Roth

I highly recommend this place for lunch! I was traveling through and stopped at this place for lunch with my family—great food, friendly staff, affordable prices (and fantastic coffee). Definitely stop here if you get the chance!

Sarah B.

I love the theory of the place - farm to table, local grown, etc. Prices seemed a little high for what I got. Place is hard to find if you're not familiar with it, and the dining area had construction debris on the tables.

Rhagan D.

We're from out of town & randomly chose this restaurant from Yelp. We highly recommend this adorable restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious (especially the stuffed french toast) & the service was absolutely outstanding! We'll definitely be back!!!

Anita Elrod

Was my 1st time here. The food was awesome. The girl who waited on me was a absolutely wonderful person. Thank you again for helping me out this morning.

Margie Sweat

We highly recommend!!!The food and service were both excellent! Definitely stopping in again when traveling through. We did get help in locating the business as it was in an older building, down the hallway, only wish I had more time to see the downtown area.

Krista Potenza

You won’t regret stopping here!! This place has delicious farm fresh food. The sweet potatoes, the strawberries, all of the fruits and vegetables were as fresh as could possibly be, and everything was delicious. Im from out of town and we don’t get it this fresh back home. And not only was Jamie so kind to us, but she makes THE BEST cookies and mousse!

Eric E.

This will be my go-to breakfast & lunch place when in Cookeville. The staff are so nice, helpful, and they put love & attention into food prep. Everything I've had is outstanding, Bacon & Cheese Omelette, Red-skinned skillet potatoes, and I mixed green tea & strawberry lemonade for a delicious & refreshing drink. Both cookies were soft, delicious, HUGE, and they melt in your mouth: Salted Brown Butter and Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal. Atmosphere is cute & homey. 5 stars +

Luis Molina Sandoz

I ordered the Brisket Melt Sandwich. I really enjoyed the sandwich but I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Nicely decorated and a very unique look.

Rodnicka P.

If you're looking for a quick bite of something light and healthy this is definitely the way to go. I ordered the Bistro Bowl and it was very good flavor with a large portion, which I appreciated. The service was a little bit slow, but there was only one person working so it was totally understandable.

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