Restaurants in Sparta

“Great beer, good food, gorgeous gardens, games for the kids (of all ages), super friendly staff, right on the Calfkiller. Love it!”

“Templeton’s catered my son’s wedding in Alpine on 8-23-25. WOW sums it up. The food was outstanding! Along with several scrumptious side items, we had 40 lbs of pork bbq and 40 lbs of brisket. There’s no better review than the fact there were basically no leftovers. Before dinner was served, several family members asked who catered because the smells were wafting outdoors during cocktail hour. I believe they smiled bigger when I told them it was Templeton’s than they did during the ceremony (I’m only partially joking!!). My cousin is a school teacher and wasn’t able to attend the wedding. During school Monday, she asked our 8th grade cousin, who attended the ceremony, how the wedding went. His reply was, “the food was delicious”. Pretty spot on reply from a growing boy, but he sure was correct. I cannot thank them enough for the amount of time that went into compiling a menu that included egg free items for the bride’s egg allergy. The thoughtfulness was not overlooked. I wanted to publicly express my gratitude for the love that went into this food preparation. There wasn’t an empty belly in the venue! I cannot recommend this establishment enough. The food cannot be beat, and the planning of the menu was thoughtful and perfect! While they served no cake, the dinner was truly the icing on the proverbial wedding cake. THANK YOU!”

“Thanks for making our 4th of July lunch. It was delicious!!!😋 Arcy is a fabulous waitress! Great family diner!!”

“We cook all of our burgers to the internal temperature of 165 degrees which is well done, but because we cook them on a smoker grill, they will still have a pink color, as smoking meats gives meat a pink color. I’m sorry you thought they were raw and threw them away. They were well done”

“Excellent Pizza, fresh ingredients with lots of flavor. Crust was perfect! Will return with or without friends.”

“Just by chance, stopped at Franks on the way to the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls after a day of hiking at Burgess state Park….the food was fantastic, prices very reasonable, and our waitress was amazing!!”

“We enjoyed the breakfast so much that we ate breakfast at the Rise & Shine Cafe 2 on two mornings during our trip. The food was great!!!!!!! I would highly recommend this cafe.”

“One of the best burgers in the area. The restaurant is a little shabby but their health score is a 94. Our burger’s were cooked perfectly and they even toasted the buns. They also have crinkle cut French fries which are our personal favorites. The soft drinks are in cans but they only charge 1 dollar per can. Their prices are very reasonable.”

“We love the great food, friendly and attentive service and the atmosphere of this gem of a restaurant on the plateau! Best authentic Mexican food and so affordable. Besides the great food they treat you like long lost family that’s come home! We’re grateful to have Casa Marina up on the mountain, between Sparta and Crossville!”

“My wife and I are ‘pizza-holics’, and this is the place to go for flavor satisfaction, best in this entire area. We’ve seen folks rate Yanni’s lower on the scale for atmosphere and service, yet our opinion is that the general public is just too spoiled. If an Applebees is what you want (fancy schmancy), go there,…. Wait, the one Cookeville used to have closed up long ago. Yanni’s stays with “Home Town”,…not formal and fancy, …just good, and fair, and focused on family and friends. The wait-staff are friendly, thoughtful, and intend to do a good job for the customer. The meal menu specials vary, and are creative. Good conversation is always available there,…and another great point, the background music played is not ‘kid’ oriented. It’s a great mix of music when talent was real, and they keep the volume just right,…enough to appreciate, not too much to be a nuisance. If you haven’t been there, give it a go.”

“First time there. Loved it.”

“We lived in Arizona in the heart of Mexican food. We absolutely have experienced everything from garbage Mexican food to the most homemade abuelas Mexican food around. This place absolutely has some of the best Mexican food we have ever had and if you are looking for a taste of authentic Mexican food this is where you want to go.”

“I was there for a baby shower and the finger foods were amazing!!! We had a wonderful time. It was cozy and a wonderful atmosphere. Would love to go back for lunch or brunch!! Thanks for everything for Kimba!”

“they are awesome thank u for my drinks y'all are the best”

“Nice atmosphere and great food! Will be back!”

“the coffee collective is the epitome of what a coffee shop should be. Quality food and beverages, an extremely pleasant environment and top notch customer service.. the first time I sat down to enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich and a coffee, tears of joy rolled down my face. ⭐⭐Five⭐Stars⭐⭐”

“Pastries and bread were absolutely delicious!! You can tell they put time and care into each product!! We were just visiting and are not from the area, but we are so happy we stopped here and got a few treats!! 10/10 highly recommend”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Great experience! Friendly staff and good beer.”

“Smack dab in the middle of middle Tennessee is this little breakfast place in DeRossett. One should never overlook hole-in-the-wall restaurants like this. Comfy atmosphere with great service and great full sized plate breakfasts. Come visit and experience what it's like to feel appreciated by someone who knows how to cook and serve. Loved this place. A great way to start your day!!!”

“Huge Boast! I went through drive thru at Sparta Hardee's this morning and was totally blown away with their breakfast. We ate there yesterday good but nothing like today. I thought they had gotten a new crew cooking. The biscuits were out of this world delicious. Nice, fluffy, tender biscuits, sausage and eggs not overcooked, gravy even had a better taste. I called and spoke with the main manager and commended them on an excellent job. I was told same cooks. Hardee's nailed it this morning! I hope they keep it up because they just proved they can be great and definitely raised the bar on breakfast.”

“Best mexican food anywhere”

“We eat here at least once per week, and the good food is served by friendly and competent servers! I recommend wings, sandwiches, burgers, and steaks! They also have some unique appetizers!”

“This place is inviting with a very friendly staff. Home cooking, hand patted burgers, perfect tots and the home made desserts. If you visit Sparta as I do on occasion, leave the fast food behind and stop on Mayberry Street at Jacks. I will be back.”

“Food was great. Service so so. Husband wanted an ice tea refill and we left without one.”

“Their food is cooked so well and tastes better then other LC I have gotten from. They are quick to get what I ordered done in time for me to enjoy on my lunch breaks.”

“They are always willing to make my son's burger like the #7 burger . He wont eat it any other way. Always smiling when coming up to the car ! Would recommend this place to eat if you re in a hurry. They are pretty quick about getting your food out !”

“There's literally nothing here that isn't absolutely delicious! Potato soup, calzones, chicken alfredo....and I just ordered the chicken teriyaki tonight that gives the hibachi places a run for their money!! I highly recommend you give them a try, you won't be disappointed! What a great place to have in this town!”

“This is no doubt hands down a great restaurant if you been too others you know so!!! I’ve worked there myself before in the m’ boro and learned a few lesson about myself and hospitality it was A store that had been seasoned with the community as every fast food chain store eventually becomes of course it’s up to everyone. Just my opinion. Like all on here. If you think about this community and that it is growing. Have you noticed the changes? I’m a transplant and see that Sparta is moving into a future. What’s our future” our children” at least they have stepped up to open this store. There is kinks and even cash only days , and cold cheddar and no cream sickle yet but they will learn. We know what it is like we all been there. Give some kind advice and encouragement . Unless some of us adults want to go make beef and cheddar part time!!! I still have to remind my kids to take out the trash. But they got to start somewhere!!! The ARBYS is just the beginning of Sparta is about to see 2022. Yes standard are required teach or future that!”

“Me and my friend had a blast, good food just cooked and amazing. I went up to the register 3 times to get the different things at different times. I am giving the review 5 stars because you guys should try it.”

“😃Great food cooked with perfection. We always love every order we get. There is always a sense of pleasantness in every bite.”

“The best Taco Bell for at least a hundred miles. I eat taco bell way more than I should, and this one is objectively the best around. It's clean, it's fast, and I think I've only had an order once in the last 10 years or so and they fixed that without any issues. Service is always fast and good, never had an issue here, can't say that about most of them.

It's just a solid taco bell, not much else to say!”