Tess's Kitchen Cafe

1553 US-41, Pelham
(931) 467-8113

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Becca Suits

My kids and I came in for the first time last Saturday at about 10:05 am not knowing they closed at 10:15 to prepare for lunch. We were welcomed in anyway! Our food was so good, and we even got a meal to go for lunch. Service was exceptional. We will definitely eat here anytime we are in town.

Paul Loeffel

Loaded omelette was truly loaded but was well balanced. Others enjoyed their meal as well. Perfect comfort food but be sure to bring your appetite.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Farrow

100stars! This family is quite literally the best. I’ve stopped here twice before going to the Caverns to see shows. When I tell you the above and beyond service I got was as if I was their old friend. Page helped me get firewood! Like yes- firewood 🔥. I’m not saying they’re always going to be able to provide this side quest for everyone, but the fact that Page without hesitation manifested me wood for our campsite, makes this family run operation TOP NOTCH! The food is good too! I will always stop through here when I’m in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danni Ward

Such a nice, clean local eatery. Friendly staff & the food was awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Enoch Jenkins

Highly recommend this little restaurant! Food is really good and lots of choices. Waitress was awesome! They serve mainly country options like Chicken n dumplings, salmon patties, catfish, meatloaf, roast beef etc...
Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meredith Michal

A Western on the TV and some of the best Southern cooking! I will judge you for your cucumber salad and theirs was spot on! It was like going to Mommas house for Sunday dinner but better cause you don’t have to do the dishes or clear the table. Our waitress was very friendly and I felt like I was home! I will be back as much as possible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Chaffin-Pruett

Really quaint little place. Server was very friendly and attentive. Food options were plentiful!! I had the Frog Legs and FF, Coleslaw and Hush Puppies. Frog Legs were BIG & Juicy, FF were cooked the way I asked, crispy, and the Coleslaw was different...it was chopped SUPER Fine...I liked it a lot though!! I had a piece of Chess pie...not going to say it was bad but I have had better, I would try a different pie if I had to do it over. Still a 5 out of 5 though!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hey You Guys

Had several different items and they were all very delicious!! Great spot to eat!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Parsons

Always good food but the air conditioner could use some work.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sharon Catlin

We stopped in today on our way home. we ordered fish fries and coleslaw for 2 for 26.00 it was delicious 😋. Our waitress was awesome. Everything tasted great we even had 2 pieces of pie 1 coconut and 1 chocolate it was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish

Dianna Lynn Harris Petrangelo

If you’re ever near Pelham, you must stop here for food. The people that run it are all family. The nicest people you will meet. And the food….. probably the best I have ever ate at a restaurant. Everything is homemade.

Jerre Hookey

The first time I ate here I posted a really good review, but this trip was disappointing, especially the food. Also as I was leaving a large family came in. Two kids and one adult went into the kitchen to speak to someone. Both boys grabbed a plastic glass and helped themselves at the drink dispenser. Not the atmosphere I expect at places I am paying to eat.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Tammy Tucker

Definitely come hungry, because they feed you very well!!!! Great food and service!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anne Marie Coker

Absolutely the best food we have had stopping at little diners and cafes along our road trips. The service and the food and desserts were all wonderful even the sweet tea 😊❤️. So many wonderful homemade desserts - we got the peach fried pie turnovers - yummy is all I can say !!
Definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dana Layne Totherow Wideman

Amazing food and service ! Everything is always hot and fresh . Cakes are delicious 🤤 and fried pies are the best I ever ate . My husband loves their meatloaf …. You want regret going !

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