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    Big Bad Breakfast - Chattanooga

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    BIG BAD BREAKFAST - CHATTANOOGA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Huevos Rancheros
    Eugene R.

    Nice breakfast spot with plenty of choices from simple eggs and biscuits to wonderful huevos rancheros . Eggs were cooked perfectly. Pleasant waitstaff.

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    lauren s.

    Stopped in before our lodge purchases. I got the breakfast sampler with eggs, spicy bacon-great flavor, hash brown triangles that were so good, and a huge biscuit. The cold brew was also tasty.

    Great coffee and they had heavy cream and honey on request
    Sandra G.

    Fantastic restaurant with Great ambiance, service and delicious farm fresh food. Went on a Monday morning, wasn't too crowded. Delicious Coffee and they had honey and heavy cream.... I ordered the Low Country Skillet and it was large enough for two, came with biscuit and homemade blueberry jam! Perfection!! Hubby ordered the Creole Omelet and it was fab! Lots of shrimp and a light creole sauce.... highly recommend this spot and we'll be back

    Gabrielle S.

    Amazing place!! The food was delicious and very affordable. The Vietnamese cold brew was awesome. Our server was very kind and attentive. The inside is like any other breakfast place but the food was worth it!

    Katie D.

    Excellent food and service! Really cute place. I love that you can get breakfast and lunch!

    Avocado Toast
    Jade G.

    We got sat right away and the server was friendly. The food was really good and my drink was nice. It was spacious inside and had a small outdoor seating area.

    Carolina C.

    This place was fun, funky and offered really good food! Our server was so good, and handled our large party very well! She was so interactive and I loved that she was very sweet to the kids we had with us! Everyone loved their meals! I'm sure I would visit this place again if I'm in the area! Make sure you plan well as they do have limited hours!

    Tanisha L.

    Plenty of parking but lot gets full with other businesses so may not be as close to door. Can join waitlist online prior to arrival to help with wait. Was seating fast during busy Sunday brunch time. Service was great and food came fast and was food. Nice coffee and latte, cappuccino options as well.

    Fried Oyster Scramble "Hangtown Style" Huevos Rancheros Tomato Gravy with side of Spicy Bacon
    Melanie S.

    What a great find! We try to stick to non-chain restaurants and while this is a small chain it was totally worth it. I was hooked when I saw the Hangtown Fry and tomato gravy on the menu & they did not disappoint. It was actually so good that we went back a second time. My husband got the huevos rancheros both times!

    Brûlées grapefruit, spicy bacon, Weisenberger grits, biscuit & soft butter. Fresh squeezed grapefruit with vodka!
    Blayne T.

    Everything is perfect! Breakfast & bar atmosphere! Like a dream! Find one and fall in love!

    The jack benny
    Cherry K.

    The jack benny, a version of eggs benedict, was so delicious! The wait was minimal, even to get seated and receive our food. I also had an order of the vietnamese cold brew, and I strongly recommend! Check this place out if you want to enjoy a nice brunch.

    Vanessa N.

    I got the Mother of all biscuits, which is a dill chicken breast, cheese, and buttermilk biscuit. I wished I had upgraded the biscuit and made it a dirty bird (hot sauce, bacon, and honey) because it was dry and salty. The dill flavor stands out and differentiates the chicken from all the other chicken biscuits places. However, this needs to come with gravy or at least make it another add-on/upgrade.

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    2 months ago

    We loved this place the first couple of times. Lately the poached eggs are over cooked, hollandaise sauce is very thin even frothy.

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    We came on a busy day... Memorial Day. The wait wasn't horrible and the food came out hot and delish.

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    2 months ago

    Great! I would try something other than the chicken n waffles but loved everything about it

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    Love BBB....I can't get past the Redneck Benny tho! I always fall for it cuz its sooo good. Highly recommended

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    Thank you Blayne!

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    The service is good and the food is phenomenal!!! They were full,but the wait was long,and it was so worth it.

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    Good food. Good service. Able to accommodate large parties. Typical setting. Will be back.

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    Thank you for your visit Peter!

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    Super good food and courteous service staff. Best biscuits in town. The mimosas are awesome.

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    Thank you Debbie G! We appreciate your visit!

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