I was a teacher and coach at the local high school fifty years ago, and so I decided to have…read morebreakfast here on the off chance I might encounter someone I had taught (I left the area in 1979). There were photos on the wall of one of the teams I had coached. I asked someone about it and it turned out I had coached the person I asked. It made my morning. The service was very friendly and the food was tasty with ample portions. The cost was very reasonable. If I were to be in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop here for breakfast again. After the food and conversation, I continued on my way to Elizabethton for a round of golf.

I was in town from South Carolina for the Rhythm and Roots Reunion music festival and wanted to…read moregrab a bite for lunch and support a local restaurant, so we decided on Bluff City Diner. Unfortunately, the experience was so uncomfortable and unwelcoming that we left without ever being served. When we walked in, we were immediately stared at as though we had walked into somewhere we weren't supposed to be. A very nice woman behind the counter told us we could sit at any open table, so we chose one and sat down. And then...nothing. We sat patiently for several minutes. No one brought us menus. No one asked if we wanted something to drink. No one acknowledged us at all. We were simply ignored. What made it even more frustrating was that the restaurant was not so busy that someone couldn't have come to our table. There were plenty of people in the restaurant, but there were also open tables. One of the young ladies who appeared to be a server was standing around, and it was very clear that the staff knew we were there. We eventually got up and left. I have never felt more unwelcome in a restaurant. If you didn't want to serve us because we weren't local, it would have been far less uncomfortable to simply tell us that rather than leave us sitting there feeling invisible. The irony is that we were visitors who wanted to support a local business. Instead, we left embarrassed and upset. I can't tell you how the food tastes because we were never given the opportunity to order any. Owners, managers, and staff: do better. All we wanted to do was have lunch and support your business. The way we were treated was completely unacceptable and should be embarrassing. Shame on ya'll. If you're visiting the area and aren't local, I'd think twice before choosing this restaurant. We certainly won't be back.

While passing through the region, we needed to take a lunch break and stumbled across Bristol Cafe,…read morea super friendly lunch and breakfast spot in this interesting community straddling the Virginia and Tennessee state line. You have to love a place that features a "deviled egg of the day," though sadly they sold out not long before our arrival. They waitress felt badly so she gave us generous sample of their other homemade sides, including a zesty pimento cheese and a delicious loaded baked potato salad. The sandwiches were very good: made to order on fresh quality bread. The service was amazing: I felt as if we were welcomed into their home, and the place has a very cozy vibe. I am willing to bet the breakfast is outstanding given that this part of the country backs-up the belief that it is the most important meal of the day.

The Food here is wonderful! Staff is warm and wonderful, and the greeter at the front door, I call…read morehim Mr Kitty, Is precious! My husband and I were in Bristol for the races, and we made Bristol Café and market our lunch spot! Yum Yum! Oh and don't feed Mr Kitty, He is well loved and fed, just pet him... he loves the attention

Service was good. The food is really good. good but we was there early. I would never go late at…read morenight because I'm not into the bar scene and they had a pretty big bar there but they do have a separate entrance for pick up and that's probably what I do next time.

Oh...not good at all. It is kind of in the middle of…read morenowhere. The workers (maybe mother and daughter) and clients were all nice, but the breakfast was not. Everything is a la carte. Eggs $1.75 each Country ham $3.75 for a very thin, small and very salty piece. Hash browns, toast, 1 pancake (awful big and awful) No butter, just an oil spread. No real cream for coffee..just powder mix...we asked for some milk. So anyway...$28 for 2 breakfasts which included a $5 tip. No combination plates and overall just not good at all. I hate to leave bad reviews and this place is more like a 1 star review. (I wish we had gone to McDonald's instead) I don't recommend and we won't be back. Sorry for the bad review Sorry

We come here to eat once a week as we enjoy the good food and lake views. The servers are so nice…read moreand the food is freshly made to order. We've eaten many items on the menu and have never had a bad food experience. Their pizzas, Phillies sandwiches and hamburgers are top notch.

I have never witnessed the degree of rudeness displayed by the woman co-owner. Our waitress was…read morefine. Then this woman comes out to our porch table yelling. Says she has no staff and waitress can't bring fish out. Must come in and get it. Haven't even finished meal and yells about must go to register to pay because waitress can't take card at table. We are not coming back. No staff? Wonder why? Stop taking your emotional problems out on your customers or you will not have any. Got that? Then I look at other reviews and see that this woman has a long pattern of rude, unhinged behavior toward numerous other customers.

Settled across from the river and next to a fly fishing store sits South Fork Coffee . A very quiet…read morebut decent sized coffee shop . When we stopped in here 5/27/26 there was a guy and girl working . Both were very friendly and helpful . Since we are not locals I asked a lot of questions about the area and they gave us a few things to check out . Most people kind of take a step back from me when I ask questions because I can come across as very intimidating . These two were very welcoming and treated me like a person . It was refreshing and I am appreciative . So now on to the coffee , it is a nice smooth roast . Not acidic , no funny aftertaste just a good solid brew . My wife got some latte with orange in it and it was really good . So good I was like man I wish I got that . Only thing that could even make that orange latte better is to put a little orange zest on it and then it would be a perfect drink . Thank you for all the information about the area and the great experience you both provided to my wife and I

Found this coffee shop on Google!…read more Seasonal drinks available as well as regular menu items. Quick Service. Kind batista, Josh! Parking spots or front. Drive thru window too!

One of the best BBQ restaurants in the South. Absolutely delicious, unfussy, and consistent. I've…read morebeen coming here since I was little, and 40 years later, the meat, beans, and sauce are the same superb quality. I get the pork sandwich (it's better than the beef, trust), fries, Mrs. Profitt's beans, and unsweet tea. It's a heavy, albeit perfect, meal.

Today we went back to many people's favorite local BBQ place & it was very good. I had the pork BBQ…read moresandwich with beans & my lovely wife had pork BBQ plate with fries & coleslaw. All the food was very tasty & the beans & coleslaw would compete anywhere. It was some of the best BBQ we've eaten lately. The service was fine & the prices were fair. Parking isn't good around lunchtime but other than that, everything here is worth the try!

Our waitress Savannnah was so pleasant with always a smile , Loved our service and food..Thank you..read more

You know what to expect when you come to waffle house. With that in mind, i never leave…read moredisappointed or hungry. I dont live near one, so any chance i get to have it, i take it. A waffle is ALWAYS a must, usually the people working are cool, and once you hit the south they're everywhere. Its also cheap af.. just go

We came on a Friday for the fish fry buffet. Most of the fish was all squished and falling apart,…read morebut the one in tact piece of catfish I was able to get was good. Some of the hot food on the buffet was lukewarm somehow. Overall it was decent for the price, standard southern food that reminded me of a home made dinner at grandma's.

Bad choice for Celiacs!!!!! No real knowledge of ingredients, and even less about preventing cross…read morecontamination. The bread that should have been on my partner's plate was lain atop my carefully-chosen food. The server didn't understand why this was a problem. My non-celiac dining partner was unimpressed with the quality of the food; so, there's no reason to ever return.

The staff is rude and the food is mediocre at best. Every time I order from them it's either wrong,…read moresmall proportions, or its just not cooked right. They also blame the customer when you try to have it fixed. They are rude to me and my grandmother every time we go to pick up the order as well. I highly advice you to stay clear of this cesspool.

I have eaten here a few times and the food is consistently good, good value, with good service, and…read moregreat, off-the-beaten-path location. The Friday Fish Special is a good deal and tasty, even if you just eat 1 plateful as we usually do. The pizza is a good choice too! We usually enjoy sitting outside on the porch and watching the lake, and the local bird-life there. The kitchen staff are always grateful and greet customers too. You can see the entire operation from the front of the place so cleanliness level is on display! I recommend them when you need some decompression time and encourage you to enjoy the ride out and back.

Sweet restaurant in downtown Bluff City. Pizza, calzones, and sandwiches plus salad options. I…read morefailed to take a picture of my food but it was delicious. I had the cheesesteak with added onions and bell peppers and it was delicious!