24 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Knoxville

“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!“

“super good food and even better customer service“

“Great place for Breakfast and Lunch“

“Delivery is usually rocking, but not today. I’ll usually give a little slack when the order’s not right but I think you would want to know how your food is being represented. I ordered my favorite, the Farmhouse Hash. Maybe I’m being picky but I’m only comparing it to the same meals I’ve had before, which were excellent. First, either Avocado’s have shrunk to the size of a Kumquat or the cook could care less about what this meal would taste like. I got 4 pieces of avocado about an inch big. And they still had the peel on them. Second, I ordered Sour Dough as opposed to wheat because of nutrition guidelines I have to keep. I got wheat anyway, which was very tempting. My eggs were fried, not basted. I got cheddar cheese instead of goat cheese. We also received smucker’s packets instead of the home made jam, that we expected. So it just boils down to the quality for the price. I basically paid $30 for my meal. I don’t mind paying restaurant prices but I also expect better than fast-food. One more thing I would like your business to think about. I am a disabled, immune-compromised customer. I order delivery more than the average customer for health reasons. I don’t appreciate the lack of consideration from your kitchen staff. Just because I’m not there to ask the server to correct my order, does not mean it’s ok to slack off on your duties. It more than likely was oversight but still, I felt you needed to know what was going on. I do hesitate now, to order from First Watch. I’m just not sure I’ll get what I expect.“

“Great food and very fast.“

“Great food, great staff! Thank you all“

“We discovered this spot for breakfast and it feels like we hit the jackpot every single time. The food is just delicious and everyone there is super friendly. I am confident if you give this place a try that you too will find your permanent breakfast spot. Enjoy!!“

“My wife and i visited this morning and were thoroughly disappointed. The food was not what we enjoyed a year ago. We live out of town and so looked forward to our meal. Potato casserole was part of my order and cold and nasty tasting. Omelet was filled with unidentifiable contents. The pancake my wife ordered was adequate. Very disappointing compared to our last visit.“

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

“As usual it's great food and the one on cedar bluff has great service also!!“

“We have brunch frequently at the Turkey Creek location - we love the food and service!! We especially enjoy our breakfast dining when Katlyn is our server ( we go out of our way to ask for her!! ) She is always upbeat and adds to the already great experience at this location. She makes our visits SPECIAL!!!“

“I work here atm lol come down and see me I work 2nds and some thirds and I'll make sure the service is great!! I recommend any hrs to go tho because all the cooks we have are amazing and the food comes out amazing whether I work here or not I'll always Come and eat at the halls location!!! I highly recommend servers Jenn H, sam H, and pineapple and a few others on third shift!! All the ladies on first shift are amazing!!“

“Found this gem on accident. The customer service was TOP NOTCH!! The food was delicious! I will stop in EVERY TIME I am in Knoxville.“

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

“I love this restaurant they have delicious food“

“The food is always outstanding. The Squawking Goat is never a bad choice, but their steak breakfast tacos are also incredible, as is the biscuit side with jam, and the smashed hash browns. Cute interior, family style seating, and it’s been easy to find a place to sit the last several times I went.“

“I love the food at first watch. But today I had to take it Togo because I couldn’t get adequate service to take care of my toddlers needs. I literally just needed my server to acknowledge the fact that I was staring him down to get something for my toddlers meal. I had to go to the service area to grab Togo boxes. And I had to get the cashier to get the other thing I needed. Because standing up and staring at the server was not enough. Not a single other person stopped by either. This is way different than the years I spent working with first watch.“

“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!“

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

“Maple Street Biscuit Company delivers a relaxed and friendly vibe with some of the best Southern comfort food you’ll find in Nashville. The cozy, quiet diner-style setting makes it easy to kick back and savor every bite without background noise or distractions. My personal favorite is the chicken and waffles, featuring thick, golden waffles topped with perfectly crispy fried chicken and just the right amount of sweet maple syrup. But everything on the menu holds its own, from the warm, flaky biscuits paired with flavorful jam to the popular Five and Dime sandwich loaded with fried chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, sausage gravy, and a touch of pepper jelly for a subtle kick. Sides like crispy tater tots and smashed hash browns are also packed with flavor. The service is casual but efficient, you place your order at the counter, find a seat, and your food is brought out shortly after, often with a complimentary mini biscuit while you wait. If you’re looking for a breakfast spot that nails rich, satisfying comfort food without the chaos, Maple Street Biscuit Company absolutely belongs on your list.“

“I ordered the vegetable omelette with the diced potatoes and pancakes. Everything was terrific. The only thing that was left out of the order were eating utensils and napkins, other than that the food was great. First time eating here and I was very satisfied.“

“We came in around 630PM. The waitress was prompt with orders and very nice. Last time we were here about a year ago we had a an extremely long wait time. This time was perfect! And the food was quite good. I am allergic to gluten so I don't eat out often, even cross contamination will give me severe headaches. But I haven't had pancakes in years so I decided to try their gluten free option. They were so fluffy I had to check with the waitress she had brought the correct ones. They were very good, and no headaches! I am very happy with our dining experience.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are available.“

“Everything about breakfast was just fine. Unfortunately this franchise owner thinks they're better than I hop themselves and instead of the $6 meal which is a reason we went to IHOP because we normally don't get a chance to go during the week, this franchise owner takes it upon himself to charge $7 against IHOP advertisement on TV that I just saw during the University of Tennessee baseball game. I think that franchise or not they should have to follow the rules of the main company, otherwise he's making a dollar more off the customers coming into his store compared to what the advertisement says.“