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Pete's Coffee Shop Restaurant
93/100 (1702 ratings)
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"My fav breakfast diner in Knoxville. I always go every time I come home. Those crispy hash browns and blueberry pancakes are comfort food at it’s..."
Lauren Proffitt Womack
"There was a bit of a line to be seated, but once we got a table and ordered, we received our food within a couple of minutes. Everything was..."
Kelyn George
"Found this place on Yelp reviews and it didn't disappoint. Great food, friendly staff, well priced. Thank..."
Evan J. Thomas
"This restaurant is one of the things I miss the most about living in Knoxville. I have literally been on a quest to find a breakfast/lunch place that..."
Kara Godsey
"Pete's is an iconic Knoxville institution. I enjoy eating breakfast there and taking visitors there to enjoy the super food and service. I will be..."
Joan MacLeod Heminway
"We were from out of town and looking for a good place to have breakfast. A friend referred us here and we loved it! Awesome food, fast..."
Ashley Murphy
"Great as always! Great food at good prices and very fast service! This is our go to when driving over to Knoxville for..."
Brett Rich
"Well worth the wait! We had breakfast. Very generous portions and the grits were..."
Sharon Matthews
"Always great food and service! Pete is a great man as well because Harrison Ford was there this morning and we were too nervous to ask for a picture..."
Dezirae Carel
"I went for my first time. The food and atmosphere was amazing. Our server was not good at all but everything else way made up for..."
Jeff Owens
"Fantastic breakfast eggs, bacon, potatoes and biscuits and gravy...all for under six dollars. Forget those high price hotel breakfasts. Walk 2..."
Richard T Bryant
"Small-town quaint meets diner menu comfort food. THE Best vegetable soup in..."
Bill Duffy
Rankin Restaurant
91/100 (962 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
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Pork
Meatloaf
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American
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Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"My wife and I have eaten here many times and always enjoyed it, a lot. Rankin is one of the very few restaurants in town that is the same name, place..."
Dave Pittman
"Fantastic food and the servers are top notch. If you get breakfast the bacon is the best I've ever had. Can't go wrong with anything on the..."
Chris Riggs
"Phenomenal food and service!!! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I've ever had. It is worth the wait to eat..."
Jennifer Ann Morrow
"We absolutely love it it's just like eating at home the atmosphere is wonderful food is great there hasn't been one thing that I haven't liked and..."
Melissa N Willie Watson
"First time experience. Stopped because of Facebook recommendations. If you like the old fashioned "meat and 3" restaurants, you will love Rankin. I..."
Harold Amburn
"Great food and friendly employees there. You should go to the restaurant and eat the food is..."
Eddie McMillan
"There’s nothing I can say bad about this restaurant. The food was awesome. It came out very quickly. The prices are unbelievable. I will definitely..."
Lynn Sparks Sutherland
"Don't get to go much. Wichita it was on west side of town. Always great breakfast! Great waitresses &..."
Mike Kent
"Have been eating here over the past 17 years. The service and food have been very good. Never a bad..."
Kenny Corum
"I've never had a bad day eating there! Food is out quick and is always hot. Great coffee and the best biscuits in the world. Don't take my word for..."
Donnie Moore
"Rankins is the best!! We have been there a zillion times and I haven't ever gotten anything I didn't love. They always make my eggs lacy just like I..."
Imogene Flanagin
"Love Rankin's, the food is always great. You can't beat the prices. The waitresses and owners are awesome. My only complaint is I don't get to go..."
Glenda Hamilton
"Best breakfast in our town. Have eaten there for over 25..."
Betty Atkins
"Really hate to see this little place go. It is a great place for breakfast. Places like this are getting few and far between. The food has great..."
Tommy White
"Super awsome place for breakfast and a superb staff that make you feel right at..."
Sam Crowe
"Last breakfast at Rankin today (2/23/22). After decades of serving some of the best breakfasts and lunches in town, Rankin will be closing its doors..."
Elizabeth Weaver
"First time here, will be coming back. Great food, old style diner..."
Russell Bishop
"Despite the modest look of this place, it is one of the few places where you can get consistently good, regular old breakfast. I have frequented this..."
Siris Laursen
"Super fast service and super good food. Especially for the price. It’s such a cute little place. And even though it doesn’t look fancy, the food..."
Ryann
"So far this little gem is wonderful, the set your self didn't like much, but I guess if they know you, you all good. The flavor on the gravy i know..."
Ricardo Gonzalez
"Just heard that Sam N Goody's bought and are closing it next Friday, 2-25-2022. They don't know when they will be reopening or what the food will be..."
Rebecca Williams
Inskip Grill
88/100 (993 ratings)
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Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"The Inskip Grill is great. Justin and his team do a great job!! You won't be disappointed with the selection or the prices. One of the best..."
Todd Stinnett
"We brought our grandchildren to the Inskip Grill as a surprise meal before school starts yesterday. They loved it, and kept saying yum yum! The..."
Ann Brush
"Fantastic "greasy spoon" with very creative sandwiches, burgers and a not-so-secret menu!! Gravy was excellent as was Cas Walker breakfast..."
Eric McNew
"The food is delicious and you will never leave hungry. Great service. I recommend this place to every..."
Lee Logan
"Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! You just do not find places like this anymore! A diamond in the..."
Erin Eilers
"Amazing!!! I highly recommend the Dolly and Parmesan..."
Beverly Holland
"Great atmosphere! Wonderful food! The onion rings were awesome and the cheese burger was..."
Missi Woods Brown
"I had the Dolly burger, it was awesome! Looking forward to getting breakfast there..."
Shaun Greene
"Great food. Interesting menu. Will definitely be..."
Ty Phipps
"The best hamburger I’ve had in a long..."
Carla Draper
"Awesome food and even better service! Will definitely be..."
Opal Bryant
"Amazing staff and atmosphere. The burgers are insanely..."
Michael Wiseman
"Great food and atmosphere. The burgers are fantastic! Make sure to check out the Inskip..."
Dale E Stokes
"Would've been 5 but before I even got a chance to look around the cashier rudely said what do you want... I said I was looking... He watched me the..."
Carmen Sample
"They have good food in there deli Monday thru..."
Martin Avalon
Manny's
87/100 (860 ratings)
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American
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American
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Mid-range
"Truly a small town restaurant, with small town values. The service is some of the best I have ever experienced. I stop here almost ever weekend..."
Rodney Dahlhauser
"We had a terrific experience there! All of our meals were absolutely delicious, huge portions and we had the nicest server! Both the breakfast and..."
Rachel Garner
"The best place to eat .... The only place we ate when we where in Knoxville for the 360 & 410 nationals.....delicious and reasonably..."
Connie Wolford
"Everytime we have went here to eat...we have always been happy with our food...the help is friendly. A really good family..."
Patty Orr
"Very good food and the service was..."
John Yuretich
"One does not have to go to exotic lands to experience a fond event. My family and I were in Knoxville for my sisters funeral. Needing a place for..."
Barbara Mavrogeorge
"Excellent food and service, very filling and tasty , real food made from scratch but make room for..."
Eric Wade
"Excellent food and service is great! Recommend it to..."
Neal Dirks
"We ordered breakfast and I don't think it could have been any..."
Crystal Elkins
"We love going to Manny's Diner. Friendly employees and amazing home style meals! Great selection... there is something for..."
Becky R. Moore
"It is the first time in 20 years that Knoxville, Iowa has had any food worth eating! And the prices were very good too..."
Fran G Downey
"Good service, food, portions & atmosphere....all Spot..."
Steve Baty
"Exceptional customer service and good food. Kelly was awesome. She was friendly, prompt, always checking on us. I was for my buddy's birthday. My..."
Mr. Danny Noonan
"This was My first time coming here. I had a super jalapeño burger and it was delicious. My husband had a grilled bacon cheese and chicken sandwich..."
Lisa Crippen
"The food is amazing!! Everything made from scratch on sight❤ we will be coming to try more of the menu. Highly..."
Nancy Hegwood
"Had lunch /Supper here with family everything was good including the service. We noticed that our waitress was apparently the only one working even..."
Kent Adamson
"Solid breakfast joint. Omelets were amazing! Saved our morning in the rain while camping. Coffee is good, staff is friendly, will definitely go..."
Dani Casper
"If I lived here, I'd be eating here. Lots of items on the menu. I liked the 55 plus senior menu. Had the tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy,..."
Nolan B
"We visit Manny's almost every time we come to Knoxville. As always an awesome experience. It was off peak time but on a race Saturday and the..."
Scott Smith
"Staff there very cordial and efficient, I had Liver and Onions ( one of my favorites)..husband had cheeseburger, and he said it was great too...the..."
Rick Wagenknecht
The Lunch House
87/100 (661 ratings)
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American
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Great food and service. We had one of the Friday's specials. Chicken Livers were..."
Teresa Brewer Sharp
"Friendly service, great food. Awesome prices. Huge portions. Come..."
Crystal Hill Bishop
"Home cooking in a relaxing atmosphere. Great service with a small hometown feel. This is an icon of East Knoxville. Folks that love serving good food..."
Brad Miller
"Food was GREAT!!!!! Have been there for both breakfast and..."
Angie Sexton Cianciola
"My first time there I had Breakfast I loved it Omg can’t wait to try the..."
Harley Quinn Austin
"I hadn't been home to the South in over a year and Oh my God let me tell you... This place was definitely a revival! Great customer service and food!..."
Deonna Nelson
"Don't forget the deviled eggs! Everyone works hard to make it an enjoyable..."
Joe Stiles
"�PORK CHOP BISCUIT� These flavor's explode in your mouth......."
Kimberly Reid Kolaske
"LOVE the food!!!! Best southern breakfast in the Knoxville..."
Renee Jarnigan Penley
"Great people who prepare great food! If you don't like the Lunch House, leave..."
James Wilson
"Awesome food and great service. This is a home style restaurant that actually taste like..."
Eric Lett
"Best Low Carb Cheeseburger you can..."
Joy Daugherty
"5+⭐ Family owned and operated for more than a generation. 3 to be precise 🥹 Well, I have to admit, we didn't really know about the "Lunch..."
John P Sorg
"I tried the fried chicken liver and 2 sides with fried cornbread. My friend had the meatloaf- we both loved our lunch and will be back. Great..."
creno709
"I'm homesick for my hometown of Albemarle NC now. Right here in the middle of DT Knoxville sits this 1932's house turned mom n pops cafe with a lunch..."
Sherrie Williams
"Great food, great service. They are right next to the zoo and the Muse Museum so very convenient for visitors to those places, but the service trucks..."
Angie
"Super friendly local restaurant. They had room for our party of four kids and five adults, don't let the small seating area up front fool you like..."
steve jessop
"CASH ONLY. We asked three locals where to go for brunch and they each started off by asking "you got cash?" No joke: check the menu to see whivh days..."
Rob Rosenberger
"I've ate there over 100 times and I've never had a bad meal. Everything is good. My favorite is chicken and dumplins on Wednesdays. Steak and gravy..."
ROD DANIELS
"Home cooked scratch food. The friendliest staff and great atmosphere. It's like stepping in a time machine to the 1950's. It is by far my favorite..."
Lee Moreno
Rami's Cafe
85/100 (757 ratings)
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American
Cafe
Cafe
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Café
Café
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Mama......your meat loaf is FABulous.....ANY day of the week. Live it....Love it......No greasey....omelettes are ok too!Christy and..."
Christy Mabry
"Great spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. Been trying to get in here for a while since i had a Groupon given to me for my birthday. The biggest..."
Steven Summers
"Good stuff.. My girlfriend and I live in the Oakwood neighborhood. So we are little biased since it's so convenient. The food is super great, at..."
Andrew Sayne
"Atmosphere is great. The servers are really nice. I got the BLT and it was piled high with fresh made bacon. So yummy. The breakfast menu looks..."
Whitney Mocsari
"Rami's has all of the ambience, charm, and delicious food of a Southern diner, with the quality of food and open friendliness that Knoxville has come..."
Nicholas James McDonough
"My first visit here and I'm in love, absolutely the best home cooked breakfast I've had in a long time. Country fried steak and eggs with the best..."
James Overdorff
"Incredible! I went with 3 people and we all got full on the delicious food for under $30!! Unbeatable. The food was much better than other places..."
clayman d4
"Best breakfast we have had in a long time! Excellent country fried steak and eggs. JoAnn is a gem. We will be back...."
Sara Sheppard
"Great food and service! Nice atmosphere too! Looking forward to eat there..."
Jean Bean
"I’d just like to say, for what it is, and it’s most certainly comfort food, Rami’s is the best place I’ve found in Knoxville. Their breakfast..."
Scott Anderson
"Good, local breakfast place! The omelettes are delicious and the service is great! Prices are fair and the breakfast menu has plenty of options. This..."
Yolanda Rodriguez
"Loved this place. So excited about the food, I forgot to take pics. Great service, great..."
Justin Fednander
Sami's Cafe
84/100 (956 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Diner
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
French Toast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Biscuits and gravy
Burger
Beef
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Wow, what a fantastic little breakfast place. Super great staff and food. I had a western omelette. I'm glad I didn't order the three egg version..."
Thomas Wachter
"First time there this morning. Been seeing it reviewed on Knoxville Eats so had to check it out. Excellent breakfast with reasonable prices. Big..."
Mary Ann Lombardi Imgram
"This is the best breakfast in town!!! Those of you who know me know that I tell every person I meet abt this place..! The best French toast in..."
Lindsey Dawson
"4/21/18 Was the first time my wife & I had lunch at Sami’s cafe in West Knoxville. Lunch was awesome! The staff was very nice, the restaurant was..."
Kendell Bowman
"Excellent place to eat! My fiancé & I just had lunch here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely worth the drive up from Lenoir..."
Christopher Lawson
"Yesterday’s breakfast was our first visit. Good food with super great service. We shall return sometime for..."
Leigh Ann Rowan Kiraly
"Great home fries. Best bacon in town - crispy and chewy at the same time. My favorite breakfast..."
Justin Wilson
"Best Breakfast in town. Always fresh and hot. Service is always top notch. New remodel really helped with the big crowds. No more..."
Kevin Day
"A hidden gem in West Knoxville. Great local eatery with breakfast priced much cheaper than some of the new chains that have come to town. Service is..."
David Weakley
"The food is always great and the staff is super..."
Rebecca Taylor Cash
"Best Breakfast in Knoxville hands down. Sam is knocking his health scores out of the ball park with..."
Glen Kirkorian
"What a Great Place ���the best Burger I've had in a long time. Can't Wait to try there Breakfast..."
Leonard Swartzfager
"Awesome food. We eat here everytime we come to..."
Mason Brown
"Wait staff are always friendly and interact well with the regulars. Nice place for a relaxing breakfast. Foods has never been a disappointment. Love..."
Karyn Cunetto
"Sami's was my favorite breakfast place when I lived in that area.  Always good, always fast and always busy.  Sami's is the standard by which I..."
PopPops
"Great food...great value. If your looking for great SOUL food, no better place in Knoxville. Breakfast or lunch...only wish there was..."
Greg Keck
"Nice Cafe. I don't get to Knoxville in the early AM, but today brought me into town for a few errands. Stopped by and ordered Sami's Breakfast..."
Mr. Bill
"AWESOME... you can't go wrong with any..."
Sully
"Kudos for Sami's Cafe. What a comfortable eatery for W. Knoxville. We dined there around 10:00 am 11/13/12. We had the 2 egg vegetable omelet and..."
DinerDave
"Great choice for breakfast. I at e there this morning on the recommendation of my dr's nurse. I ordered a regular breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast and..."
Ethel
"Clean and fresh bfast- owner is super friendly- great place on sat and..."
LSUfood22
"Good food. Great staff & atmosphere. Priced fair for quantity and quality of food. Have never been disappointed in 2yrs eating there. Would highly..."
Rob H.
"One of the best local places for breakfast. Cooked when ordered. Hot, fresh and plenty for the price. Everything is great. Pancakes, French Toast,..."
T Town Daddy
"Great place. Sami's Cafe is a small locally owner cafe serving just breakfast and lunch. Have not been for breakfast yet, but I eat lunch here once a..."
Ehaseltine
Round Up Restaurant & Ice Cream
81/100 (709 ratings)
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American
Diner
American
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American
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"We found this restaurant yesterday through Google search and decided to try it out. The food was great, with very good portion sizes and very..."
Bruce Holt
"Eat breakfast here all the time. Friendly staff. Fast service,good prices. The red velvet cheesecake is to die for. So huge you have to share..."
Kerri Robbins
"Best food in South Knoxville..Our favorite place to eat by far.. huge selection of dishes to choose from.. Delicious..Love it, love it, love..."
Lillian Richards
"I ate here for the first time today! Awesome food, great prices, and great people. Super job to all the staff for a job well..."
John Kirkendol
"Love the Roundup!! Good, filling food!! Friendly staff and Sam is so sweet!!! Go experience this cute, little restaurant!!!!..."
Melisa Schulman Cherry
"Not fine dining but a solid tasty meal at an affordable price. Glad I found..."
Colby McLemore
"Five generations of my family have eaten here! We love..."
Angelia Johnson McNair
"Love this local southern restaurant, home cooking and a great owner who gives back to the..."
Faisal G. Savaya
"Best omelette ever!! I enjoyed the food, the service, and I will be..."
Emily Sibley
"Home cooking you can afford, and the staff is..."
Donna Marie Givens
"Who doesn't love The Round up? Seriously, no one! Always..."
Stacey Sims Allen
"I love this place!! Great food! The meatloaf is..."
Amber Zona
"Friendly neighborhood restaurant. The pancakes are amazing. Just a dribble of syrup. Do not need to smother. You’ll hide the flavor, which seems to..."
Lisa Hazlett
"While running around town we saw this gem and turned around. The staff was super friendly and there was a constant stream of regulars coming and..."
Ryan Hurley
"Round up has always had really good home style food and atmosphere attracting local politicians and local stars such as jhonny knoxville, Sam the..."
Sam Crowe
"I found this place by just browsing Google maps. I'm so glad there were so many good reviews.. Oh my god. The meatloaf and the sauce is incredible!!!..."
Alysha Elrod
"Always good and fresh! We’ve had plate lunches and burgers and it’s all good! The cheesecake is to die for. My husband loves the red velvet..."
Brooke Williams
"I live right down the street from them and my husband and I absolutely love their breakfast. So tasty and reasonably..."
Missy Brown
"When was the last time you could get a Real Ice Cream Banana Split with cherries, whip cream and strawberries on top for 3.99? Well you can here. The..."
Tina McMillin
"The food was really good , self serve for the drinks and tables to set at . To me it was kinda pricey but the food is good ..."
Hollie Young
Mr. C's Steakhouse
88/100 (461 ratings)
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Steakhouse
Diner
Diner
Steakhouse
Dinner
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Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Diner
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Cheap Eats
"Been here three times now while going through Knoxville. It is a planned stop now. Always great food. The staff has always been polite. Thanks for..."
Sean Michael Cahill
"Official breakfast stop for the World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series staff when we are in..."
Wes Irwin
"Great service and service the staff was quick and perfesonal. The service was fast nice..."
Dan Dweit
"Amazing! -easy to get to -great staff -quick service -friendly smiles..."
Dani Douglas
"Above the great home style food was are waitress. Her name is Jory. She was absolutely great. Cheerful, engaging and made us feel welcome on our..."
Joel Samuelson
"Awesome all the way. Big tenderloin melts in your mouth. Can't wait to go..."
Russ Bull Hall
"Awesome! Best service ever! Taylor and Linda are my..."
Adam Cheeseman
"Yum yum yum! Beef 'n' noodles ROCK! homemade meatloaf- really good. Salads fresh and..."
Julie Griffin
"Great food! Great atmosphere we go there often as we..."
Rickey-Vivian Jennings
"The best Mom & Pop home cooking restaurant I've ever been to. Every time I'm in Knoxville, it's a must for me to visit for Great home cooked..."
Timm Gerlach
"It's a great place to go out to eat and also really good friendly..."
Marty Shivers
"I just had to tell you that my boyfriend came back from a memorial weekend ride of 2016, bragging about the best waitress he has encountered on the..."
Harley Kat
"It's a great place to dine and service is..."
Raymond Bettis
"Amazing service, ordered and the next second it was coming to the..."
Questen S Mcfarland
"Great family style food! Very reasonable prices! Worth a..."
Jenifer Tinlin
"When visiting Knoxville for a one-night stay, I was recommended two places to eat while in town. One of those restaurants was Mr. C's and I am so..."
Colleen Kennedy
"So Mr,' Cs is now Mrs D's and the food is just as good!! Awesome please for breakfast and/or lunch may have hot beef sandwiches I think they have a..."
waldo wally Walraven
"Don't pass this place up. Old school diner feel and the food was amazing. Had the hot beef sandwich and man alive. Been a long time since I had a..."
Harold Martin
"Love having breakfast there. It's like making it at home without the mess. Waitresses are great attentive and prompt... Update since the sale..."
Jacob Willmott
"Great little diner. Good atmosphere with very friendly staff. Food was okay. Desserts are..."
Ralph Chiodo
"Large portions and friendly service... and you csnt beat their prices!! Definitely will..."
Holly Ingram
"My wife and I stopped in during the 360 nationals it was quite busy but the service was great and fast. I got the hot meatloaf sandwich. It was..."
Jeremy Johnson