I try to make my way up to TN a couple of times a year, but whether I go up in winter, summer,…read morespringtime, or fall, there is but one constant, and that's having lunch out at the Muddy Pond Country Porch... The ambiance is world class, and it doesn't matter if you're inside the kitschy gift shop, or enjoying the beautiful scenery outdoors in the clean mountain air, there's always something to look at. You can shop for pretty much anything your heart desires, from wind chimes to candy, spices to coffee to the mug you'll drink it out of, jams and jellies to welcome mats. They literally have everything. And such good food, everything made to order, with the friendliest, happiest customer service ever.

Stopped in to check out their store and grab a sandwich for lunch. Ordered the sweet bologna…read moresandwich. Everything was very tasty. My only complaint would be the bread does not hold up very well. If you order it with mayo and mustard they are very generous with those but that makes the bread get soggy and fall apart while you are eating it. Other than that...one very good sandwich.

We were on vacation heading home to MO. looking for somewhere for lunch. Wanting something local…read morenot chain. A little off the path but this place OMG! the food was really good! Service was friendly and very good! Do not let the building fool you everything there inside was clean and well organized. If you have a chance to go eat here DO IT! MartySTL

Hidden gem on 70N, Very pleased with this eating experience. We were there on "focaccia " Friday…read more Seven in our party and everyone had something different. The sandwiches and the sides were excellent as was the focaccia. We arrived at noon and the staff handled the rush with poise and good hospitality. I will go out of my way to eat here again.

This is the best mom and pop restaurant ! The service is speedy, food is fantastic, and cost is…read morevery affordable. Don't miss breakfast!

Food was excellent. We had the BLT and the COD fish dinner. We especially liked the Cole slaw…read more Service was quick.

We stopped in this diner yesterday morning to have breakfast. We found they were not practicing any…read moresocial distancing or any other of the precautions taken during the covid-19 crisis. We were not bothered by that but some people may certainly be bothered by it. The waitress came to the table and asked if we needed a menu, she brought silverware and asked us what we wanted to drink. It appeared there was one waitress and one cook. We brought our drinks and asked what we wanted to eat and I said I wanted to pancakes with bacon and the I said are you sure are pancakes are really large as she motioned to about the size of a plate. I said yes I want two of them and I could have done without the eye roll at not taking her suggestion. The hubby ordered biscuits and gravy, eggs, hash browns, and sausage. She brought out our meal and asked if we needed more coffee or tea. It was a good breakfast and there was plenty of food to eat. We left there satisfied and I am sure when we are back in the Celina, Tennessee area we will stop in here again.

Just a great country breakfast--salty and tender country ham, perfect over-medium eggs and hash…read morebrowns, biscuits and sausage gravy. The perfect fuel for a day hiking in nearby Standing Stone State Park. Service was excellent, the coffee did not stop, and the smiles were all around. Bring your appetite and your good cheer. Both are greatly appreciated--and rewarded--at Doris'.

Loved this restaurant. The Southwestern omelet bowl was absolutely delicious. Would definitely…read morego again!

I wanted to love this place since we went out for a special celebration of my husband. We had not…read morebeen before and the menu looked amazing! We did not have a great experience. We had a party of 10 and went early (before 6pm on a weekday). It was not busy, and when we arrived there was one couple seated. Despite this, I think they rushed our food. And we would have gladly waited a little longer for cooked food. :/ Everyone at the table who ordered "steamed broccoli" received hard, barely cooked broccoli. My mother-in-law's potatoes were not fully cooked, and her salmon was raw. Since all her food was not edible, they took it off the bill. So at least there's that. The green beans my mother ordered were also quite crunchy, which can be personal preference. I did not complain about my salmon, but it was undercooked as well. However, even if it were cooked, the lemon sauce makes it inedible. I order salmon at most restaurants and I have never tasted a more horrific sauce. I thought maybe I was being dramatic, so let everyone at the table taste the sauce. Every single one of them scrunched up their face and said "UGH!" It was described by my family members as "putrid, disgusting, rotten pudding, and having a strong iron taste." I have to agree there. When they put it on the table I thought the fish was bad, but it was just the strong smell of the sauce. So all the broccoli, salmon, and potatoes were undercooked... however everyone who ordered steak received it cooked way past what they had ordered. My husband ordered medium, and it looked close to well done. My nephew ordered medium rare, and it looked medium well. My husband's steak was still tender and tasty though, so he did not complain. His Brussels sprouts were decent and grits were very flavorful. My sides were mac and cheese and a salad. Those were both very good! The mac and cheese is in an interesting flavorful sauce. More creamy than cheesy, but I enjoyed it. The salad seemed pretty fresh with homemade dressing from what I could tell. Our server was nice, but did not check on us at all, and was only at the table to take our orders, deliver the food, and give us the check. The majority of us had empty drink glasses and would have wanted refills. There was an automatic tip of 20% on the bill because of the larger party, which was fine, but like I said, the service wasn't great since we didn't get checked on whatsoever. Overall, it's not the worst place I've ever been but it wasn't very good. You hate to go to a place that SHOULD be good, pay good money, and receive that quality, but we weren't going to sit there and every single one of us complain. Sometimes, you just have to eat a bad meal, laugh about it, and not return. The fact of the matter is there are much better places to eat in Cookeville with better food and better service, so we probably won't be back.

Came in for some country breakfast. The service was very…read morefast and with a smile. Coffee was GREAT and always a full cup. The food came out fast and was very tasty. We had eggs and bacon and hash browns . Also biscuits and gravy. All were amazing. The place looked antique ( Cracker Barrel type decor) We will be back.

The service was great. Pinto beans and white cornbread for the win. Tater tots were crisp…read more The restaurant is appropriately decorated for the country area it serves

Stopped by on iur way to the airport for some local food. Amazing! The service was great and the…read morefood came out quick and everything was delicious!

It's a little rough around the edges, but if you're hungry, it should do just fine…read more The hashbrowns and eggs were slightly under Dunn, and I don't believe they used any salt or pepper. But there was enough on the table.

Had a great experience at Grinder House Coffee! I ordered the ham, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich…read morealong with a cold brew coffee, and both were excellent. The sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the cold brew was smooth and exactly what I was looking for. The service was great--friendly and welcoming--and the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated with a comfortable atmosphere. Great food, great coffee, and great service. Definitely a place I'd visit again! So looking forward to the future when we make East Tennessee our home. https://www.instagram.com/backroads_and_local_eats?utm_source=qr

Absolutely one of the best breakfast places in the plateau. Coffee is solid--top notch vanilla…read morelatte. Recommend the cinnamon roll. Then add the two eggs and bacon plate. Great value and crispy bacon. You order at the counter, find a chair and food is delivered. If only they would get the WiFi working consistently. Room is comfy, grab a place by the windows

This will be our last time at Coffee Collective and we will miss it. While staying in the area for…read morea few weeks we have visited the shop several times and each time we've had a great experience. Had several different types of drinks, sandwiches and treats and all have been delicious. Whether you're traveling through Sparta or live there be sure to check out the Coffee Collective.

The Coffee Collective in Sparta is a wonderful local coffee shop with a warm, welcoming feel. The…read morecoffee is excellent, the beverages are made with care, and the staff is friendly and attentive. It's the kind of place that invites you to slow down, relax, and come back again.