Restaurants in Knoxville

“The meal was cooked to perfection. I’ve never had a more tender juicy chicken in my life. The beet strawberry side dish was surprisingly a favorite - on the sweeter side which I enjoyed. For appetizers we got the hush puppies and farm fresh egg with dumplings and both were incredible. You can’t go wrong with anything here!”

“I come just for the short ribs and collard greens. It is some of the best that I have ever had. Inside is really nice but I also love sitting on the patio when the weather is nice. I recommend end Cafe 4 to anyone that is from out of town. It is a MUST TRY!!! Also, the punch bowl sangria are insanely amazing!!!!”

“If you love biscuits and sausage gravy this is the place for you. Delicious!”

“BEST food, BEST coffee, BEST service, BEST atmosphere!”

“staff was friendly and helpful made some great suggestions for someone who has never been there. absolute banger, fresh ingredients, modern take on authentic Italian Pizza, margaritas are class with plenty of modern takes on the menu”

“Fantastic girls getting it done! They should play Fail Army on tv,that’s funny.Not as many guys as you think watch sports at all.I know because I go there a lot.”

“Great Service, I believe our server was new and she was a delight. I was there around 1pm and had the oyster dozen. also a gin bloody Mary. My Sweetheart companions had the chorizo tacos and another the grouper. I appreciated the interior, a great swanky decor and comfortable booth. I am an oyster lover.”

“Great Service! Our server Kathleen was awesome-highly recommend”

“Hayden was our server and he was so friendly and got the the entire order correct! We had a party of 18+ ladies Highly recommended !”

“Very kid friendly establishment. We were celebrating the end of the school year. Our kids loved playing the pin ball, arcade and gaming systems. Kids aloud until 10pm. Good burgers and food cooked a few establishents down at sister restauant Bit Burger. Somewhat dark and loud as one might expect at a gaming tavern.”

“I’ve been eating at this restaurant since my UT days(about 10 years ago! 😭🙂‍↕️😅) and it’s STILL delicious!!! Being from Queens, NYC, this is the only place in Tennessee I trust to make a Reuben that reminds me of home. The staff is so incredibly friendly and have remained that way since the 1st time I came in, 10 years ago! EVERYTIME you drive down Sutherland Ave, ask yourself “why haven’t I eaten here yet?!” Then just do it!! It’s worth it!!”

“Love it! great atmosphere, drinks & food. 10/10!”

“Fantastic experience! I highly recommend stopping here. Very friendly staff who made us feel right at home and while we were there!”

“Best breakfast, friendly staff!!”

“First time In was November 16th what a cool place the music was so good the food was great and the service excellent I will be back.”

“Outstanding from beginning to end!! Highly recommend! Appearance, Food, and service all AMAZING!! Highly recommend!!!”

“The food was great, and Gretchen was an excellent server. It’s the second time I’ve eaten here this week.”

“Very good service, friendly n great chicken”

“Best place I've eaten by far. Great food all around. Disappointed they took away the king crab legs BUT still my favorite place to eat. All their meats are perfectly cooked.”

“We went here for our annual office Christmas dinner. The food was incredible- but the service was TOP NOTCH. All the servers were great but our main server Grace was knowledgeable as most of us had never been there before, our guys can get obnoxious and she handled them great and she was on top of everything. We didn’t feel rushed or like we were waiting for anything even though we spent over four hours enjoying our experience. 5 out of 5 stars would def recommend and am going to personally bring family back for celebrations. Great times were had by us all.”

“So friends of our wanted to take me out for my birthday. This was a first for me. My wife and friends had eaten at Kefi before. Now I am more of a southern comfort food guy (meat, potatoes). My wife assured me that there would be something for me to eat. She said that there would be meat and cheese.

We started with a fried cheese appetizer that included toastettes (spanakopita). The serving dish was extremely hot. The cheese and toast was really good. The bulk of the dishes are small plate dishes best shared. There was a beef/steak dish with a soft tortilla like bread chicken, short ribs, shrimp. Plenty of mixed drinks available. The lighting is turned down and the conversation level was low enough to carry on a regular conversation. For an old country boy, the experience was very good.”

“Took my son to Bistro by the tracks for his 18th birthday. The food and experience were phenomenal. Evan was a server and did a fantastic job. We had the bread and cerviche appetizers. My son had the strip steak and i had the ribeye. Highly recommend!”

“Absolutely delicious! We didn’t have one thing we didn’t thoroughly enjoy. I will be dreaming about those Brussel sprouts for days! Very very delicious food, the atmosphere is very inviting and cozy. Big plus that it was an LGBT friendly environment! ❤️”

“First time eating there. Read Grubhub article in paper. He was wrong in his rating, it's a 5! For anyone really serious about Korean/Japanese fine cooking KOKO is a must. It has been said that we eat with our eyes too. Dishes were finely presented and they tasted as good as they looked. Dishes are light and complex without being fussy. I believe they have set the bar for Asian cuisine in Knoxville.”

“First time here and it was excellent. Beautiful atmosphere, service was fantastic and of course the food was amazing. We had the Wellington and it was to die for. Cooked at a perfect medium rare, it just melts in your mouth. Highly recommended.”

“William “Will” was amazing! Ben was great as well! Food was amazing as always…we came for our 2nd wedding anniversary and they made sure to make us feel celebrated on our special day! If you go here definitely ask for Will! Top notch service! Thank you again! And tell Will we said periodddddd for his camera skills🤏🏽🤏🏽🤣”

“Such a cute little place i recommend it for all cat lovers! 🐱💗”

“😅Outstanding food, reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.”

“I’ve had friends recommend Hello Tea House many times. Today my husband and I finally tried it!! The gal who waited on us - I think she’s an owner - was so helpful and patient with us newbies!! 💕 We got savory spicy chicken crepe sandwiches and bubble teas to start. It was cool to watch the sandwich making process from beginning to end! And both the teas and sandwiches were DELICIOUS!! Of course, we saved room for dessert. Thankful we did!! The wild berry sweet crepe - recommended by the same gal - was A-MAZ-ING!! We both agreed we should have started with THAT!! Next time!! 😜”

“Food tastes freshly made. Really good service. Clean. Cheery. Happy place. We had Balter Burgers & house salads. Excellent. Good veggies & burgers cooked well.”

“Double hash browns, smothered and peppered. I live outside Chicago and every time I head South I have to go to Waffle House.”

“Great food, great staff! Thank you all”

“Great place for breakfast, fast, good and reasonably priced. I go there once or twice a week”

“This experience a is exactly why I started going to waffle house decades ago. I haven't been to a waffle house in years, because the service had declined, but this experience restored my love for waffle house.”

“very nice and quick staff. I will try and stop here again”

“The store was busy as all get out people where in line out the door and a cute red headed lady was running the place like a general leading the troops to battle she sent one waitress per each flank and I swear those hashbrownd didn't know what hit em they found themselves scattered, smotherd and coverd before they knew what hit em and to add insult to injury that cute red headed waitress/cook chopped pepperd cappd and finally topped like nobody's buisness. I do declare that fine little red headed filly then comensed singing the waffle house song while she washed every dish in the place 3 times all by herself. I've neve0r00 been 0s0o impressed by any waffle house crew as I was this one that girl was a well oiled machine I tell ya lubed in all the right spots why if I could I would make that filly an honest woman and court that lovely lady I'd be a mite more agreeable if I had me a woman like that I think I heard someone call her Marie or Ham or somethin they shore did get em a humdinger Hirrin that Philly belive me you”

“Squeaky Clean! Go see em!”

“I love this restaurant they have delicious food”

“I love the mac & cheese w bacon. Everyone there is friendly and curtious. This is the best Casey's around. The staff keep it cleaned and well stocked. Along with great tasting, fresh food, especially around lunch time.”

“Fast courteous service. Everyone got a tip💰😊”

“I had a problem with the car wash today. It was most definitely my problem. I’m not color blind so red and green should be a no brainer. I digress. Benjamin was so kind to me and I can’t say enough about how well this store is managed. Thank you.”

“The lady at the Casey's off of gallaher in waterbridge the lady that works there is very sweet she always lets me get us some ice for my cooler so I don't have to pay $4 for a 7 lb bag of ice that melts within three hours out in this heat she really helps me and my crew out we only get paid biweekly and I also have stage 4 breast cancer with metastatic disease so I miss a lot of work she is a blessing now remember I only ask 1 time a week and if it's my pay week I buy it, yeah she is such a blessing to my crew without her help we would have to drink hot water all day long thank you for hiring such a sweet and caring people at your stores”

“Friendly night staff. Got shorted a pizza by the first night time pizza gals. Pretty sure they got fired or quit after that night. Ever since then the new people working are amazing. Love there pizza and great service.”

“The pizza is good here. I was pleased to see Casey's pizza was introduced to the South. It's the best tasting pizza on the planet! Their service is wonderful and they made sure my party was the right person picking up my order after ordering online with instructions. Thank you for doing a good job!”

“This is a new locator me since my new job is right next to it.I love it. The pizza is delicious. It's fully stocked and has lots of drink and food options and the main guy behind the counter is always awesome.”

“Updated 8/19/25 more photos from previous deliveries over the past few weeks. They always do so great.

Posted last year but got deleted by mistake. This location has been my go to since October of last year. They always do a great job.
August 3 (updated review)ANOTHER GREAT EXPERIENCE
Place an online order for delivery Friday and had some confusion and got delayed called and spoke with someone.Got it taken care. The app showed issues the next day so I stopped in at the store and cici( I believe that was her name) Was a wonderful help. She got my order right away for me. So helpful and kind. Spoke with some of the other employees and they all seemed so nice and optimistic. Adding another photo”

“Fun place and dog friendly. Pulled pork was very good, brisket was ok, corn was off the chain. Got some wings with the dry rub to go. All spices were very mild. Prices were reasonable and service was somewhat friendly.”

“They created my 31st birthday cake and it was absolutely amazing! Not only did it look beautiful, but it was also incredibly delicious. I can be pretty picky about flavor and texture, but they completely nailed it. I recently moved to Knoxville and was hoping to find a bakery that I could truly love and keep coming back to, and this experience made that happen. The whole process from ordering the cake to picking it up and finally tasting it was smooth and wonderful. My whole family loved it, I will definitely be ordering future cakes from them!”

“Great service and AMAZING wings! Easily the best in the area.”

“I was craving some good chicken tenders and coleslaw. I remembered seeing this place and wanted to try it out. 10/10 in my opinion. The chicken tenders are so tasty and the sauces are all great. We tried bbq sauce, honey mustard and ranch. We also had the fries which were amazing! We will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and to try some of the custard. The price for 7 tenders, regular fry, coleslaw and 2 extra sauces came out to a little over 20 bucks.”

“Over the top Service, friendliness. The food is excellent better than what you can find in Miami. I can say this with authority as I am Cuban and have had everyone of their dishes”

“They had a special yesterday and because of a family emergency.I could not make it to the store to pick up my order.They allowed me to still pick it up today.They were very friendly and very nice about it.”

“I do recommend Cava and was only given the option to recommend or not recommend. BUT it would be helpful if they would post updated hours when closing early (which I have ran into on multiple occasions) to their website or social media platforms. There have also been occasions where they stopped online orders early and were out of ingredients when we went in store close to closing. But overall I do love having food from here. It is delicious and easy to pick up even until the 9 o’clock hour- usually.”

“This place is AWESOME!! From the cleanliness of the place as well as indoor and outdoor seating, courteous staff to the incredible flavors of ice cream, donuts and I especially love the pretzel. The best I've ever had! the ice cream is so creamy and fresh every time I've been there! My whole and extended family love this place and my 16 year old granddaughter says the ice cream is the best she's ever had...and that's saying something! Everyone..please come and see what all the hype is about!!”

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!”

“Greated and treated as friends, first time we have been to Little Nickys. Chef Scott was great. Chris and Suzy Biecker Sharp Funeral Home”

“stopped in for a quick snack while getting tires changed and oh man. I had a gyro with a baklava, first bite had me hooked. hands down some of the best flavor in blount county. The gyro had me stuffed, but that first bite of baklava 🤤 so light, and crispy the perfect dessert to compliment the flavor profile. going to make this a regular stop.”

“Great Food, great workers, friendly and fast too”

“We stumbled upon this place while we were looking for a local place to grab breakfast. You do want to be there early as it is a first come, first serve - one man shop. The blueberry breakfast sandwich and blueberry biscuits were buttery and soft. Excellent experience and we will be back next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend!”

“One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am in Knoxville. Great vibes, food and drinks not to mention the best is Kayla. Always so polite, kind, attentive with an up beat attitude and smile on her face. Such a joy. But please bring back Tuscan Chicken 😀”

“Thank you for taking care of so many lunches and dinners for our daughter while she lived across the street!”

“Great burgers, awesome service, and good prices.”

“The 24" is huge and delicious! The rolling pins are the biggest mozzarella sticks I've ever seen and so good. The marinara is fantastic. Friendly staff! Love this place!”

“You know just by the smoke smell outside that they know what they’re doing! Loved it!”

“I bought a cake pop at the Women's Council (real estate) Fashion Show. It was really yummy! 🙂Pricing was great. Wish I could have bought more, but I needed to have a little self control! lol”

“Excellent food excellent service as always”

“Cava has a great variety of items to select from. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly. You can build your own bowl with fresh ingredients. However if you know what authentic falafel tastes like skip their falafel.”

“The ORIGINAL!!! Character, great food, ALWAYS great!!!”

“Aladdin’s was amazing!!! The most delicious gyro and shawarma, exceptionally clean tables, and the service was great. We just moved to the area and will now be regular customers.”

“Oh downtown Knox where do I begin… ever since my days at UT back in ‘96 I loved going downtown. Of course back then you would catch me at the hill or one of the other bars the fellas would be at. But now I come for a different reason… ICE CREAM. My wife’s boyfriend reccomended this place to me a while back, and ever since then we’ve been going at it nonstop (and I’m not talking about just the ice cream😉. He’s actually a really cool dude and, he hits the spot just right. At first I didn’t tell my wife that I was going out with her boyfriend, but when she found out she wasn’t actually that mad. She even lets me watch from the closet sometimes when Im good. Other than that, the ice cream is delicious and they always have fun flavors. I love the Santa’s cookie!!!! Local guide level 5 signing off!”

“Jig and Reel is a Knoxville staple. I’ve been coming here since college. The whiskey menu is extensive so if that’s your thing, this is the place. The food is shockingly good. I have always loved their fish and chips - super crispy, great fries, and homemade tartar sauce. My husband loves their scotch egg. We reserved their side room for an event recently and were so impressed. There was no fee for renting as we had about 30 people there that would be eating and ordering drinks. We were able to decorate the room to our liking (but of course took everything down afterwards). We ordered a charcuterie board and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Our server (can’t remember his name but he kinda looks like the DJ ‘Eliminate’) was fantastic. He was fast with orders, very observant of the room, and offered help wherever we needed. I was also happy to see that we were still treated well with it being a queer event - there was no hostility. We’ll happily have more events in the future here.”

“Last night we decided to give Lilou Brasserie a try, and I’m so glad we did. From the moment we sat down, the experience was wonderful. The warm baguette was perfect, the cheeses were flavorful and thoughtfully selected, and the main dishes were absolute perfection. And the crème brûlée was hands down my favorite and easily one of the best I’ve had. We will definitely be back, and honestly, we’re a little sad we didn’t stop by sooner. If you’re looking for incredible French cuisine in Knoxville, I highly recommend Lilou Brasserie.”

“If you’re in the market for a great dog, fast(like lightning, quick like a kitty cat) and friendly service, and a nice clean table to sit at for a meal…look no further!

Everything on the menu looks delicious, and nothing I’ve tried has let me down yet! The covered wagon is always a safe bet, but if you’re feeling adventurous grab yourself a Ruben dog and thank me later!”

“Tropical smoothie has such a clean, kind environment. I was lucky enough to be served by Taylor who made my smoothie in a short amount of time and with such great quality! Can’t wait to be back in town to visit again.”

“On brief vacation with my lovely wife, our hotel clerk suggested Monterrey which was close by. Visited of Friday evening and the place was packed. Many of the patrons appeared to be of Mexican descent, always a good sign of good, authentic food. We were quickly seated in a super clean, delicious smelling dining room and immediately greeted by a lovely young lady who brought us hot, fresh tortilla chips and a wonderfully tasty, fresh salsa which must have been made in house with chunks of fresh tomato and the perfect blend of chillies and herbs. We noticed that everyone was super clean and superbly efficient in doing their assigned tasks without being in the way, all the while appearing to be genuinely happy! This is a sign of an excellently managed business. A handsome, well I groomed gentleman (who I think is a part of the nuclear family who has operated this business for 35 years) stopped at our table to greet us and express his genuine appreciation for our patronage. He recommended a house specialty 'POLLO MONTERREY'. What a magnificent dish! Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked chicken with spinach and some secret ingredients and spiced most excellently. Sizzling hot dancing sauces made this dish visually stunning and aromatically enticing. I cannot recommend this dish too highly. It was so delightfully good that we came back today, Saturday, for a repeat performance. This restaurant shows me how well an establishment can be operated. Nothing but excellence, unpretentious class, and the utmost in genuine customer service and satisfaction. Just so you know, my wife and I are not food critics, just common folks who appreciate being so well cared for in every respect. I forgot to mention the prices! We found the entire experience to be a tremendously good value. Do yourself a favor and visit this place. I expect you'll become regulars. We would be except that we live on Jane beautiful west (best) coast of Florida. Once again, Monterrey is in our decades long experience, right at the top of restaurants we would chose to frequent. Alan & Jane”

“Everything they did for my daughter baby shower was wonderful. The cake, cookies and cake pops were delicious and exactly what we wanted. I give Marble City Sweets 💯. They will be my go to for all my bakery needs.”

“Brittany has done many cakes for our family. Graduation, birthdays and baby shower cakes. Not only does her cakes look amazing but they taste phenomenal! She is so artistic and does exactly what we ask for and more.”

“My wife and I stopped in for a Valentines Day weekend dinner and were plesently blown away. The Appetizer, Salad, Steak, Stuffed Lobster, Sea Bass and desert were all some of the best we can recall. Our server was pleasant, answered all our many questions and our food came out quickly even tho the restaurant was very busy. We can’t wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu! 🤩”

“Will NEVER eat there! Served my son a ROTTEN Oyster!!! Emily Acknowledged and apologized that the oyster was rotten!! I spoke to her after the incident and she was very apologetic and wanted to make it right!! Fast forward, asked for all the receipts for his medical care and then crickets!!! Weeks later, he received a $50- gift card, what a joke!! That is NO WAY to do business!!! BEWARE!!!!”

“We enjoyed the atmosphere of the historic architecture and celebrated our anniversary with a champagne greeting at the door and a card from the staff! We thoroughly enjoyed this night of dinning adventure (see photos) and fine cuisine full of flavor. Very on point and professional. Thank you staff! We will be back!”

“This is not a coffee spot but an actual factory for the company. Great mountain coffee. It is a facility that they process coffee for keurigs all over the world. It smells delicious though when you walk in if you're a coffee connoisseur I'm not sure if they can give a tour, but certainly call and email and there might be a possibility. Smells wonderful!”

“beautiful coffee studio and calming ambiance - a great coffee experience!”

“This place is the real deal. You want a great burger, this is the place! This is my new go to. TK (the owner) told us the seasoning is his mommas, what could be better-nothing!”

“Amazing flavors , best food in town!!!”

“First time here and food was amazing. My husband got the 2 piece chicken with slaw and beans. I got an appetizer the pickle spears 🩷 and snack plate. Highly recommend! Only complaint was cashier on her phone and FaceTiming someone. Loudly. Even while cashing out my check.. never spoke to me.. just felt unprofessional.. but thank goodness the food made up for everything else🩷”

“Fast, friendly, knowledgeable service. Food was absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to go back!”

“Polite staff - accommodated our party of 40 on a rainy Friday night. Good food and pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend this Pizza inn on Clinton Hwy.”

“I love Commonplace. The atmosphere is very cozy, calm, and happy. The employees are so personable and kind. I accidentally spilled an entire coffee and not only did they refuse to let me help clean it up, they also replaced my coffee without hesitation and without me even asking. I will be back as long as they are here, which I hope is forever!!”

“First time there. The food and service was very good. We will be back and bring some friends with us .”

“Best place ever. So much fun on weekends. Peyton is awesome. Vols are awesome. Everyone is friendly. No stuck up girls.”

“If you’re looking for FLAVOR, this is your place! Our family of 4 just had dinner here and our 1 year old and 3 year old LOVED their dinner just as much as we did. We got the platter that had a little bit of everything and it was perfect to share. The meats were all cooked to perfection and the sauces tasted phenomenal. The employees were very friendly! We will definitely be back. Thank you for a very tasty dinner for the whole family!”

“Maybe it’s because the owners are friends, but every time I walk through the door, I feel like I’m welcome and at home. Now imagine that feeling when you don’t have ties to this place, that’s how they make EVERYONE feel. Amazing food, but even more amazing people and bonds. Knox Vegas wants so bad to be a big city, but we’re just fine with what we have and establishments like this that still bring that small town comfort and love. No matter the name, it will forever be one of our favorite places to just exist.”

“Ive passed this place a ton till my friend told me to try it and it did not disappoint food was great! Definitely want to try other items on menu now. Definitely recommend.”

“The people at pure green always go above and beyond. Not only with preparing your food but also their customer service. I go there almost every Friday and love it”

“I host events at HiWire and Leslie and her crew have always been so accommodating from day one. They are such a delight to work with. I love the space and how flexible they are with working with any event hosted there. It is extremely dog and family friendly. They always have a great selection of drinks for any pallette. the rooftop is a great spot on good weather days. Definitely recommend checking it out.”

“They have the best tacos and homemade cheese dip. You need to try it, you won't be sorry.”

“Great place for breakfast, fast, good and reasonably priced. I go there once or twice a week”

“I am tell they use the same fryer for all foods , , cause the fries are not as good”

“WE ORDERED A LARGE PIZZA AND A LARGE GREEK SALAD YESTERDAY AT 235PM. MY HUSBAND ARRIVED THERE AT 255PM AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE A COUPLE OF MINUTES MORE. HE RECIVED THE PIZZA AT 330PM. WHEN HE BOUGHT THE ORDER HOME INSTEAD OF A LARGE GREEK SALAD THEY SENT A SMALL GREEK SALAD. I CALLED BACK TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SMALL ORDER THAT TOOK AN HOUR TO RECIEVE AND THE MANAGER ( MAN ) TOLD ME THEN I SHOULD'VE ORDERED THRU DOOR DASH. IF THIS IS NOT THE MOST STUPID RESPONSE OF THIS MANAGERS INEPTITUDE TO RUN A BUSINESS. HE BLAMES IT ON A TOTALLY IRRELEVANT OTHER PARTY INSTEAD OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SERVICE PAID FOR. I REALLY USED TO LIKE MELLOW MUSHROOM BUT I WILL NO LONGER B PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS. CUSTOMER SRRVICE IS NO LONGER A PRIORITY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PROBABLY A TRUMP SUPPORTED FRANCHISE. NOT SURPRISED AT ALL.”

“My friend and I had lunch there on Thursday 7/31. It was awesome. The food was delicious and our waitress, Breona was wonderful. Have recommended it to all my family members.”

“My favorite place to get donuts and breakfast sandwiches!”

“Mackenzie and Nathan was awesome. I had the cheese steak. Best cheese steak in knox. My wife had the grown up grilled cheese. She loved it. Nathan gave us samples of his broccoli cheddar soup. delicious. He is working on a new lunch menu. Get in there play some pool, have some drinks and try the food. You wont regret it. if your doing laundry next door. Perfect spot to wait. Highly recommend. Will he back!”

“We used to go to the Corryton location regularly until it closed. I went to the store in Halls tonight, and the sandwiches were as good as ever. Prices have pretty much remained the same. Great food!”

“Best Korean menu outside Seoul. We are regulars on the Friday lunch special. Can't find the words to express my enjoyment at dining there.”

“Prices are great, food is fantastic and service was incredible!!! Our new favorite place to eat!!!!”

“If you love biscuits and sausage gravy this is the place for you. Delicious!”

“Been here several times and every visit has been exceptional! Will continue to eat here and the staff and owners are very helpful, nice, kind people. A must do for all.”

“Over the top Service, friendliness. The food is excellent better than what you can find in Miami. I can say this with authority as I am Cuban and have had everyone of their dishes”

“Food truck came to my place of employment yesterday 5/7/2025 and it was the absolute best food, best service, great price and the amount of food was so much more than I could eat. I literally had enough for dinner left over. We hope you come back very soon. The gentleman that prepared the food and served us was an absolute kind and sweet soul. A 10 out of 10, I highly recommend.”

“Taj has wonderful food, and lots of vegetarian options. Everything is very flavorful, and the naan is a special favorite. We tried the spinach soup and will definitely order it again! Our GoTos are Lamb Rogan Josh, Cashew Curry, Saag Paneer.”

“Freshest pizza I have ever eaten! The pizza was made and baked right in front of me by friendly staff in under 15 minutes. They use a neat wood fired oven. I would recommend giving this place a shot!”

“Hayden was our server and he was so friendly and got the the entire order correct! We had a party of 18+ ladies Highly recommended !”

“Food was very good nice view on the river. And close to VOLS campus. Great atmosphere.”

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!”

“Great service and AMAZING wings! Easily the best in the area.”

“very nice place to eat. My husband ordered grilled catfish didn't like the fish but loved the veggies. I always have a vegetable plate and it is delicious.”

“Great service, hot food, friendly staff”

“Best breakfast, friendly staff!!”

“The food was great, and Gretchen was an excellent server. It’s the second time I’ve eaten here this week.”

“Thank you for taking care of so many lunches and dinners for our daughter while she lived across the street!”

“Because of diabetes, I eat biscuits only after I have bloodwork done. I usually choose Cracker Barrel. The meal was as I ordered. The fried chicken breast was perfection. Biscuits were good, but could have been warmer. My only complaint is eggs were not seasoned at all and I would have to pay $1.50 to get cheese sprinkled on them. Our waitress was very nice and did what we asked of her extra.”

“Baked potatoes keep getting smaller and smaller. Got an order to go today and had to cook another potato at home to have one normal baked potato. Love your steaks, but you need to get bigger baked potatoes to keep me coming back.”

“Always enjoy going to the CB. Good food at a reasonable price. Always experienced great customer service.”

“One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am in Knoxville. Great vibes, food and drinks not to mention the best is Kayla. Always so polite, kind, attentive with an up beat attitude and smile on her face. Such a joy. But please bring back Tuscan Chicken 😀”

“Updated 8/19/25 more photos from previous deliveries over the past few weeks. They always do so great.

Posted last year but got deleted by mistake. This location has been my go to since October of last year. They always do a great job.
August 3 (updated review)ANOTHER GREAT EXPERIENCE
Place an online order for delivery Friday and had some confusion and got delayed called and spoke with someone.Got it taken care. The app showed issues the next day so I stopped in at the store and cici( I believe that was her name) Was a wonderful help. She got my order right away for me. So helpful and kind. Spoke with some of the other employees and they all seemed so nice and optimistic. Adding another photo”

“try the roadkill i know it sounds funny but its smothered with sautéed onions and mushrooms and cheese on a chopped steak totally delicious. and there ceaser salad with rattle snake bites for an appetizer.”

“We were made to feel welcome every time we went. Service and food were excellent. Metro was recommended to us by friends and they were not wrong. I would recommend this place with no hesitation.”

“I went Sunday with my wife,son and our friends. The food was amazing and the staff was great.We will be back!”

“Anthony made the experience 100 times over! When we first got to the restaurant we loved the atmosphere but weren’t sure what to expect fully. Anthony immediately informed us on what the best options were and we went from there. We stayed multiple hours and enjoyed everything recommended by him! Come here and ask for Anthony!”

“The coffee is amazing!! Nice clean shop and the owner is friendly!! Definitely recommend trying this place to anyone in the area!!”

“My wife and I stopped by this afternoon for our first visit. If I could give them a 10 star review I would. We were greeted with huge smiles and a welcoming spirit from all the staff. Since we had never eaten there, I asked an employee for his recommendation and he turned out to be one of the managers named Trent. He was absolutely fabulous and kind and spoke to us for quite some time and made us feel like family instead of customers. He gave us solid recommendations and we tried the baby back ribs and smoked Turkey plates. The ribs were amazing to say the least but let me tell you about the smoked Turkey….it was banging. Best Turkey I’ve ever eaten. Hands down. The General Manager, Jeremy, also came and greeted us and told us about the restaurant and their philosophy, nothing frozen, and not even a microwave in the restaurant, everything is fresh made in house. He recommended the collards and macaroni and cheese. The collards were amazingly tender and just the right amount of spice, this was soul food level. Mac and Cheese, incredible. We acted like we had not eaten in a week and also got the potato salad and Cole slaw. The potato salad was like what I remember as a kid, a mustard based that made me smile. The cole slaw was a apple cider vinegar and sugar based and tasted like they made it just fresh just for us. And let’s don’t forget the cheese corn bread/biscuits that were moist and delicious. And I know that this is a long post and I’ve bragged on the food and how incredible it was but I will have to say, even as amazing as our meal was, the staff was even more amazing. We literally felt like we were the most valued customers because of the kindness and friendliness of the staff. 10 out of 10 experience all the way around. And we left with banana pudding and lemon meringue pie and it may be 2 days before I could possibly eat again. Thank you to Trent and Jeremy for a wonderful experience.”

“I had an amazing experience at Sonny’s Bar and Grill! From the moment we sat down, our waitress Melissa made sure everything was perfect. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and had excellent customer service. She checked on us regularly, made great recommendations, and kept the energy positive the whole time.

Thanks to her, our visit was not just a meal—it was a blast. If you’re going, definitely ask for Melissa. She truly made the experience unforgettable. I’ll definitely be coming back!I had an amazing experience at Sonny’s Bar and Grill! From the moment we sat down, our waitress Melissa made sure everything was perfect. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and had excellent customer service. She checked on us regularly, made great recommendations, and kept the energy positive the whole time.

Thanks to her, our visit was not just a meal—it was a blast. If you’re going, definitely ask for Melissa. She truly made the experience unforgettable. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Fantastic food & ambiance every time.”

“Absolutely One of my favorite places to hang out. Great service , great food and tons of pool tables and things to do. A+”

“Staying at a nearby hotel with limited breakfast choices, I made the short walk to Just Love Coffee and it did not disappoint. I had a spinach and feta womelette, and my only regret was not getting the salsa (instead of sour cream). Very light and fluffy omelette with the perfect amount of spinach. The coffee was suburb. I drink decaf and ordered a latte. When the barista asked for milk options, she suggested oat milk (her favorite). It did not disappoint and now I’m a convert! So yummy. I will definitely come back when I’m here and try the lunch options next.”

“Vibetastic!

This is the most inviting and positive atmosphere in the area. Stop in for a pint and leave as a friend. The manager has a way of making your visit here feel special and personalized. I'm impressed on so many levels. Please keep up the event nights going and the positive atmosphere alive.
& Thank you for this little gem of Knoxville, and know your efforts are seen & appreciated.”

“I absolutely LOVE the employees. They’re always so welcoming & warm to talk to, they care & ask about your day.. I started coming when yall first opened & I’m there religiously now! They know my order by heart. ♥️ it’s just a very nice comfortable experience!”

“Food is awesome! Not your typical bar type food, they have an actual chef that knows his stuff! The place is so clean and the staff and owner are super friendly!”

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.”

“Amazingly delicious coffee and baked goods! We needed a hit of caffeine before continuing a long drive and happened in to Coffee and Chocolate in Market Square. Very cute spot, super nice barista who recommended a few other locally owned places to check out and the perfect iced americano to keep me awake in the car. The salted caramel and chocolate shortbread we grabbed was divine.”

“My kids wanted a cookie while we were at a holiday market. So I bought a few…. They are AMAZING! I wish I would have bought a dozen.”