We decided to take a chance on Big Bad Breakfast during the Cornbread Festival and man, am I glad we did! I was a little hesitant since we were in a new town and everything was packed, but this place totally delivered. The omelet was fluffy and packed with flavor, and the French toast... well, I wasn't expecting it to be deep fried but holy cow it worked. Crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside, and absolutely addictive. The service was quick and friendly even with the festival crowds, and the vibe inside is fun and casual exactly what you want for breakfast. Portions are generous too, so we left stuffed and happy. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. We even walked over to the Lodge Museum afterward and made a whole morning out of it. read more

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We were visiting Chattanooga and thought it would be fun to check out the Lodge Cast Iron Museum, so naturally we ate at Big Bad Breakfast while there. It was a random weekday morning, so it was really quiet. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. It's a casual place, with lots of tv's. I had a hard time choosing between the Yard Work Skillet and the Cornbread Omelet, but I figured where else would I find a cornbread omelet? It was SO yummy. I got the bacon on the side because I don't eat it, but there was a lovely amount of veggies and just the right amount of cheese. The cornbread eggs had such an interesting flavor. I got the cheese grits on the side which were a little spicy and deliciously creamy. My gf got a breakfast plate and thought it was good. The crispy hash cake was ok but a little dense. I ended up eating her biscuit the next day and it was really good. read more

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My friends were in town for the weekend and suggested we do breakfast at Big Bad Breakfast. Although I live closer to the one in Chattanooga, I just love the one at the Lodge store. So suggested we go there and also check out the store. We had about a 15 minute wait before we're seated. Our waitress was quite friendly and attentive. I decided to order steak and eggs and switch my toast to a pancake. I ordered the steak medium, but it was brought well done. I'm pretty sure it's due to how thin the steak is. I wonder if it's better for them not to ask how you want your steak done since they don't have much control over it. I also noticed the steak was quite grizzly. Although I ate mine and pushed through one of the guest at my table was not able to eat hers. Overall, the food was good, but not the same as when I visit during the Cornbread Festival weekends. I'm not sure what the difference is. It just was not the same experience. My friends had a variety of other meals and some really enjoy theirs and other thought that the meal was not very good. I was really surprised when the one friend who ordered the cornbread omelette, said that it wasn't good since I've previously had it and loved it! A few also ordered coffee drinks and mentioned that they were either too sweet or watered down. Perhaps whatever management is there doing the cornbread festival they should still be there on regular weekends to ensure the food is up to par. read more

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We arrived very early as we were on our way traveling. Seater quickly. The store was very clean. Our server Stephanie was great. She explained the menu and that everything was prepared from scratch. She brought us a taste of all their gravies and jellies. So good. We enjoyed the biscuit with egg and sausage. Biscuit was huge and the sausage was tasty. Our table also enjoyed the breakfast plate with country ham. Thoroughly enjoyed it as well. read more

Everything I've tried is good. Especially the coffee and homemade lard biscuits. We prefer the simple breakfast and the egg biscuits. Also the kids breakfast. Don't do the grits though. They taste like tobasco sauce. Not something most would like. Especially my kids. read more

First visit to a BBB. Good food, great taste, kind of expensive. . read more

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Food and service were incredible. Niki was so nice and patient when we were deciding on what to eat. Highly recommend coming here if you're visiting read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Lodge - Old school breakfast burrito, yard work skillet, and French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Pittsburg, Tennessee

South Pittsburg outside Chattanooga has its destination duo reversed -- come for the food, stay for the skillet tour. That is Big Bad Breakfast, an emerging entry into morning and midday entrees. Adjoining Lodge's colorful campus, the stylish restaurant steals the show. An eclectic menu (cornbread omelette and hash cakes) sells itself. We opted for the breakfast bowl-like Big Bad Skillet. Eggs, potatoes and meats with cheese, served with the best biscuit we've ever had. Cat's head? Try tiger's head. Also excellent: the ham-centric Po' Boy. You'll pay for good food - $44 for three entrees with water before tax and tip -- but worth it. This is a new stop on our regular runs to Nashville. Ambiance: very stylish and modern; bonus points for the cracked egg shell lamps. Service: friendly and professional but overworked. Be ready to order when asked as they might give you a looong time to decide. The food alone is five-star. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Lodge - Big Bad Skillet with a stunning large biscuit. Both excellent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Pittsburg, Tennessee

So incredibly good! We came to lodge cast iron for their sale and decided to hit up breakfast/lunch before shopping. The staff were wonderful and assured us we would be done without issue of missing our scheduled time for the sale. We sat outside because the weather was amazing. It was nice and quiet considering the sale was a big draw to the area. So I am sure it's more traffic then is usually there. The waitress was amazing. The burger was excellent. My husband had the breakfast platter and loved it. Our kiddo had a cheeseburger and it was pretty big for kids portion. They were super busy but still offered top notch service. Next time we are in town we will be back again for more food. read more

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Yeah, BBB is a chain and you can find them all over, but that doesn't mean they don't serve an excellent breakfast. We stopped at this location on the way to Cleveland, TN. BONUS!!! It's connected to the Lodge museum and factory. Really cool to see. The food was amazing. Both skillets were hot, delicious, and very filling. You won't be hungry after. The pancakes were also very good. Do I wish they offered pure maple syrup? Of course I do *shrug* BONUS pt. 2!!! You can buy the same skillets your meal comes in at the Lodge Store and recreate these dishes at the house. Seriously, if you're a fan of cast iron cooking you will want to stop here and check out the store and museum. Very cool, but I'm also kind of a history nerd. *more shrugging* The service was very good. Fast and friendly. T and I have never had a bad meal or bad service at any BBB. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Enjoyed a tasty lunch and company. Friendly staff and quick service. The menu has a large offering and breakfast/brunch and lunch offerings. The salad was just enough for me. read more

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This restaurant is attached to the Lodge cast iron museum. I had read that there was a breakfast place here but never thought it would be any good, to my surprise it was very good! Our waitress, Madison, was so kind and attentive! She did an amazing job taking care of our table of 9! I had the BLT, phenomenal! One of my kids had a spicy chicken sandwich, he really enjoyed that! My husband had a skillet and he loved that! Overall it was a great experience! I recommend this restaurant even if you're not going to the iron cast museum or the store! read more

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Pretty good food and great service. My parents and I had brunch together and we enjoyed our time here. I got the Screamin' Demon, my mom got the Yard Work skillet, and I think my dad got the Smash burger but I'm not certain on that. I loved what I ordered, the fried chicken piece in my sandwich was huge. It was crispy, I loved the texture and the special sauce in it was good too. I wish I had sauce on the side so I could have more of it. Portion size was good, I had a bunch of fries and leftover sandwich that I couldn't finish. My mom's entree was really good too. It was delicious and very filling. The biscuit was moist and tasty. Her food came in a cute mini skillet on top of a plate, I thought the presentation was so adorable and fitting for my mom. There were these lighting fixtures that were supposed to represent eggs, I found it so cute. Service was friendly. This is a great place to get brunch with the family, we loved it. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised to find this at the Lodge Srote. Food, service and atmosphere are all fantastic. We loved the entire experience.

Big Bad Breakfast at the Lodge was FANTASTIC! Oh my Gawd!! I got the Big Bad Skillet with sausage gravy... superb! Mom got the Yard Work, which looked just as good. The biscuits were fabulous and the raspberry jam (homemade) was the best raspberry jam we have ever tasted. We bought half a pint for $5. Our waitress, Emily (pretty sure that was her name), was fantastic and an absolute joy -- attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Also, a huge thank you to the staff for finding and keeping my mom's phone safe! The decor was great -- I especially loved the cracked egg lights, such a fun and fitting touch for a breakfast spot. Definitely a must-stop whenever we head to Chattanooga again. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my Low Country Skillet! It was cooked to perfection. I don't normally eat scrambled eggs from restaurants, because they're usually fake, but BBB uses real eggs & they were delicious! I ordered egg whites & the waitress forgot to modify it. I'm glad she did. My brother in law got the cornbread omelette. I tasted it. It was really savory. The cornbread is not sweet at all. The spinach tastes more like greens. It almost tastes like Thanksgiving. My other friends had the steak and eggs and complained that the steak was not cooked to the temperature that they like them. They were well done & a tad chewy. Pancakes were mid. Service was superb! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Lodge - The Lodge.. Big Bad Breakfast is located inside!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Pittsburg, Tennessee

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I've lived nearby for a couple years now. Went to BBB and cannot get past the Redneck Bennie (eggs Benedict). I don't think I have tried anything else in the many visits we have made! Delicious! read more

Food is great, healthy choices, great connection with Lodge and the Lodge store. Service is always very good.

Delicious breakfast and great service! The fresh squeezed orange juice is worth the price!

Was not aware it was attached to the cast iron museum. Absolutely delicious breakfast. I had a traditional breakfast and somehow the best eggs I've ever had. Kids had waffles and biscuits and gravy and ate it up. Waitress was great! read more

Let me tell ya. Seth was so amazing as a waiter that I am interested in having my birthday party here and I really hope he is on that shift. I was treated so well that I just had to yelp. If he isnt a GM here I recommend it because he knew the menu and I had so many questions about the foods that he was patient and kindly explained so much for me. When I think about a picture perfect experience I demand perfect customer service and A+ really no words for how happy I was laughing the whole time lol! Good humor and a smile in this industry is so much better than a lot of bland waiters I get used to. Same feeling as making a friend. KUDOS A++++ FOR SETH TODAY!!!​ read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Lodge - After I ate it all lol - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Pittsburg, Tennessee

Very good breakfast. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Scrambl and a side order of Tomato Gravy. The meal was deliciou.

This place was fantastic! The novelty of having a breakfast/brunch place at the Lodge where they manufacture the original iron skillets was neat. The food was well prepared and delicious. There was a good variety of dish choices. The omelettes were large, the bacon slices were large, the Belgian waffles were large; you get the idea that you get enough to eat. The atmosphere was also nice and clean. Our server Kristina was extremely attentive and seemed genuinely friendly along with rest of the staff. Bonus, you can do the Lodge museum tour for $10 if that interests you; next time for us. And finally you can browse the Lodge factory store before you leave. The whole thing was a pleasant experience! read more

Our waitress, Sarah, was friendly as well as helpful. Great recommendations from the menu with explanations of what was included. Offered to bring one thing 'on the side' which might have been too spicy. My husband had "big bad skillet" which he said was a trifecta with bacon, sausage and ham. Biscuit and plenty of honey. He said "delicious." I had the "screaming demon " (a chicken sandwich) and fries. Doesn't compare to chickfilA, but everybit as good. Lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo with spicy sauce (on the side). The fries were hot and fresh- just like they should be. Total price for 2, no drinks, $30. We would be back if ever in the area again. read more

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Great food and service. Great music playing in background and pet friendly. Server are very knowledgeable

Everything Southern and more. We stopped at this Restaurant that is based inside the Lodge Factory Store ( Cast Iron Factory Store) The restaurant was quite busy for a late Saturday morning but we were greeted almost immediately at seated within a few minutes. I will say the staff here throughout the entire meal were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is comfortable but a little noisy with all the hustle and bustle but at the same time quite clean and modern cafe feel. The menu, wow so many breakfast choices, we loved the fact that you could order something as simple as eggs n bacon or change it up a little like we did with a BLT Omelette! Topped with tomato gravy I was intrigued and had to try it. The gravy did not disappoint. We also shared an order of Chicken n waffles, Strips of Southern Fried Chicken set atop a yummy Belgian waffle. Yummy. My only complaint was the side of Sausage Gravy ( only Gravy) we tried on the side that was 2.50 for barely a few tablespoons. The gravy was average. Overall if you're out in South Pittsburgh or want to take a 10 minute detour off I-24 this place is definitely worth the stop. read more

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WOWZA!! The food is delicious and the proportions are huge! We came to look at the store and ended up staying for the food! The service was excellent! read more

Well first it's right next to the museum for the biggest skillet. Was a bit off the path but was definitely worth it. Would definitely eat there again. Sat at the "bar", waitress was ahhh but she was the one making all the drinks and seemed a bit busy. (Wouldn't sit there again) I asked what she thought between 2 meals and she gave me a totally different item. Went with her choice and I'm super glad I did (cat head chicken biscuit). Ppl were definitely nice. read more

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The whole experience was fantastic! Kristina was an exceptional server! She was friendly and attentive. The food was made to perfection and served in a timely manner. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. read more

We came in about 1:30 on Wednesday so they were not very busy. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks. They were served quickly. We ordered the Screaming Demon Chicken sandwich and the Cornbread omelet with a biscuit. We did not wait long for our food either. The chicken sandwich had two big pieces of chicken and was not super spicy. The cornbread omelet was different but we really liked it, a little like a pancake. We really enjoyed our lunch. The bathrooms were very clean also. The restaurant is attached the the lodge cast iron museum and store. We strolled around the store on our way out. read more

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Friendly staff, good food, pleasant atmosphere. It was definitely worth the drive from Georgia.

Megan was a great help with our breakfast order. She recommended the fried hash brown cake. It was creamy goodness. The place is always nice and clean. A family feels comfortable. There is outside seating if you have pets traveling with you. It's right off the highway. Give it a try. The food is the best around. You won't be disappointed. Great coffee. No need to add anything. It's so smooth. read more

Another great breakfast at another Big Bad Breakfast...this time in South Pittsburg, TN. We were seated quickly since we got there just about 45 minutes after they opened. I ordered the Biscuit Crumble with sausage gravy instead of the tomato gravy. I also ordered some of the skillet potatoes. Everything I ordered was super tasty. The eggs were cooked just right, the sausage gravy was great considering I'm not a fan of sausage gravy overall. My wife ordered the Big Bad Skillet and she said it was delicious! Before we hit the road, we each ordered a Vietnamese Big Bad Cold Brew...one vanilla and one caramel. Those were phenomenal! Our server, Brooke was just wonderful as well. Highly recommend that you stop by Big Bad Breakfast if you're passing through South Pittsburg, TN...and it's attached to the Lodge (Cast Iron) Store right next to the factory where they are made. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Great breakfast and terrific service. We stopped to eat after shopping the store and were pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was. our server was also fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable with just the right amount of attentiveness. read more

So, we've been wanting to try this place for a while and thought, on a whim, to give it a shot. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy and I ordered the shrimp and grits. The food was fair and the service was excellent, but I have a couple of things I'd like to say about the food itself. Let's start with the biscuits and gravy. It had a very strange flavour. I'm going to go out on a ledge here, I think they add or do something crazy with the gravy to try and make it "different" and it has a strange nutty flavor that isn't palatable. They need to rethink this - a lot! The shrimp and grits were fair too - the grits were actually great, and the quality of the shrimp was good. However, again they got weird with the rest of it. The dish was too busy and the Cajun sauce overpowers everything. The dining room was clean and the staff friendly. My advice to this restaurant chain would to be stop all the pretentious rubbish and focus on excellent quality with simple ingredients. Biscuits and gravy can be amazing, stop messing with it. Same for the shrimp and grits. The shrimp, grits, red eye gravy and even the bacon were enough. The rest of it was unnecessary to making the dish excellent - I don't know what the loose sausage stuff in it was about, but you need to stop it, it was salty and nasty. We live close enough that we might be back, but it would be great if they focus on quality not on what they think "interesting" is. read more

Price, portions, u need to be a retired dentist from Utah to eat here $$$. And it want all that good either.

We were there at a very busy time and weren't greeted or asked about seating for over 5 minutes, despite nobody ahead of us at the hostess station. This restaurant had a very cold industrial feel to it, was noisy, but was still comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious but the service could have been a little better. Our server never checked on us for drink refills. read more

We stopped here on a road trip. The food was very good. I had the veggie scramble. The peach jam was amazing as well as the biscuits. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Lodge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Pittsburg, Tennessee

Wow!! This place definitely lived up to the hype! First things first, we would come back for the coffee ALONE. So fresh and well balanced. Hubby and I are self proclaimed coffee snobs and the BBB house roast hits every mark. EXCELLENT coffee!! With free refills and your choice of heavy cream or half and half. My mother-in-law loved her brunch cocktail, noting that it was made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice which is hard to find. We got our toddler the "little bad breakfast" which was an insane value. She's a big eater so I ordered two plates, because I thought there was no way they'd give us much food for $8. I was wrong! She had plenty and happily shared with mama. I am PICKY about biscuits, but I had absolutely no complaints here. So savory, well seasoned, soft and fluffy! These are NOT commercial mass produced biscuits. These are grandma's biscuits! Perfection! The meats were also very fresh tasting. Again, definitely made in house and not in a factory. The hash cake was crispy, fluffy, and had an addictive quality to it. I can't forget to mention the service was excellent. Our server had a smile on her face the entire time and she kept the coffee refills coming nonstop. And the prices cannot be beat. Our bill was $87 for 4 coffees, 4 entrees, 2 sides, and 2 cocktails. I've paid double for just two people before, so to me this is outstanding for 4 adults and a baby. We will be back very soon! read more

Outstanding food!! Great service! I wish I lived closer. Shrimp & Grits were awesome and my wife's Chicken & waffles was excellent!