Bluff City Diner

Decent typical diner experiences in a rural setting, Blue Ridge diner gets the job done. It's a…read morebustling place filled with primarily locals, but I'm sure there are many travelers in the mix like us. My son was amused by the lack of diversity in the clientels. We're definitely not in California anymore.

We are on vacation staying in blowing rock and were recommended this place by a friend and OH BOYYY…read moreI am so glad we went!!! I am not such a big fan of southern food but this was freaking PHENOMENAL!! That's saying a lot coming from me! The people working there were so sweet and food came out so fast! My boyfriend and I shared the country fried steak with gravy (my first time having it), mashed potato's, and fried corn bites, and shared the fried catfish with fries and coleslaw. Every single item was the best southern food I have had!!! Will forever be recommending here and will definitely be a life long patron whenever I come to the mountains!

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50's Classic Diner

4.2(9 reviews)

39.9 mi

I love their fried green tomatoes. Their cheeseburgers all the way are hard to beat also and they…read morehave the best breakfast in town.

A Classic Diner style, had the burger and fries. Excellent service. Recommend if in the area.read more

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Troy's 105 Diner

4.2(258 reviews)

37.8 mi

4.5 stars We stopped here while on vacation and loved this…read morecute little diner. I had a burger, well done, with fries. My husband had a Reuben sandwich with fries. Both were delicious!! Our server was very attentive and friendly. She helped us make our selections and checked on us to make sure everything was good. The atmosphere was what you'd expect inside a diner. We felt relaxed and comfortable there. Overall, we'd definitely return here for the food most of all.

Ate here twice this week. First visit was top notch. Server was attentive and great. Food was…read moreprepared as ordered. Every one of us bragged on the crispy hash browns and service. The food and service were just good on that day. Then there was today. Front door greeter was friendly and seated us quickly. Server we had today was ok. None of the hash browns we ordered were scattered and crispy like we ordered. Of course my husbands order was just all messed up. He ordered over medium well eggs came out over easy. Order well done toast came out loaf bread. Ordered well done sausage came out barely cooked. Hash browns were ordered scattered crispy came out barely cooked. Sausage and toast were left on plate. Couldn't eat it. Bacon was great. Coffee was excellent. This may be a hit or miss place. It all could've been on who was cooking or if server wrote a fictional order down. Not sure what happened. They did knock off a little over a dollar off the ticket. He should have sent it back but he doesn't do that. He just won't. We liked the ambiance. Decorated like yesteryears. Very comforting and clean place to eat. I might be back but he won't.

Bar area

Solid Diner breakfast.

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Pats Kountry Diner

4.2(18 reviews)

32.2 mi

The food and service never disappoint. Great family diner , chilled atmosphere, great food , great…read moreservice

Service is very good and food varies from ok to very good. Their burgers are good, fries very…read moregood, chicken "tenders" excellent (and huge serving!). A friend loves their sausage biscuits and gravy. Breakfasts are good.

Sandwiches, Dinners and Sides

Breakfast

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Appetizers, Salads, Burgers, & Hot Dogs

Casey's Diner

4.4(9 reviews)

44.0 mi

This is a cute definitely where the locals eat kind of place. Our favorite! Good home cooked…read morebreakfast. Only reason we didn't give 5 stars was... we asked for 2 waters with our coffee they never came and we both order sausage.... Well when we got our breakfast our waitress said sorry I didn't realize there was no sausage he's cooking it now. Well it came when we were almost done. gave us a good laugh as we thought maybe it would be homemade.. nope just regular frozen Pattie's.

Totally worth finding. It's away from town and doesn't look like much on the outside but great. Low…read moreprices. Great pancakes, I had the blueberry pancakes. Friendly workers that are out to please.

Bathroom sign Above the stall.

The creek across the road from the diner.

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Pennyman's Diner

4.1(54 reviews)

10.8 mi

What a classic diner! The food was great and the decor/ambience was real warm and "homey". The…read moreservice was friendly and prompt. There's plenty of parking and the location is easy to reach just east of downtown Johnson City. This place is a great taste of traditional small town America and that's a huge compliment.

Best biscuits and gravy. Real nice pancake's friendly yet somewhat slow service. My wife really…read moreliked her burger.

Western omelette and hash browns

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2 egg breakfast served with bacon, 2 biscuits and a side order of hash browns

Damascus Diner

4.6(106 reviews)

28.7 mi

Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

Coffee area + decor

Hamburger Steak

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Exterior

Mammie's Kitchen

4.2(10 reviews)

32.8 mi

The food is always fresh and the service is amazing! They remember you from your last visit. You…read moreare not just a face.

Very friendly down to earth people. Plenty of breakfast options from your basic egg plates to…read morefantastic pancake French toast , wraps, biscuits. Good choice of meats including liver mush. Portion sizes are huge and you will be full when you leave!

Chicken bacon ranch wrap with homemade chips!

Our chicken filets are hand battered fresh !

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Homemade Chipped Beef Gravy on Texas Toast

Betty's Stockyard Cafe

4.4(32 reviews)

14.7 mi

The restaurant is literally next to the stockyards, so it is easy to locate. There is a sign on the…read moreside of the building also. There is a large gravel lot for parking. The entrance has some significant potholes so watch as you enter or leave, but the opening is very wide so you can maneuver around them pretty easily. This area is also used for the stockyards so there were several trucks with trailers but they tended to park further away from the restaurant. There are steps to the entrance, but there is a ramp on the left side as well. There is also a handicapped space at the bottom of the ramp, but you will need to walk through the gravel lot so plan accordingly. The entrance is at the bottom of a U-shaped bar. All seating is at the bar so large parties will be spread out. It you do have a large party, try to get a corner so you can talk easier. I was able to find a seat along the right side. There were quite a few regulars, evidenced by the joking between them and the staff. The place can get loud with all the conversation, but everyone is friendly and the staff is accommodating. While the kitchen is in the rear, the drinks, cups, silverware, etc. are all in the middle of the bar. This area is quite busy as all the staff maneuvers through here. It did seem waitresses were experienced and took care of both sides of the bar. The building itself is pretty run down but "well used" does not indicate dirty or unsafe, just that is has a lot of history. I ordered the biscuit with gravy and sausage and added two eggs for an additional dollar. The food came out in about ten minutes. The biscuit and gravy were very good and the eggs were cooked as ordered. The sausage was dry but was OK when added to the biscuit and gravy. My coffee never got below half a cup. It was a relatively warm morning, and the restaurant started to heat up while I was there. It appears they only have a wall air conditioner which cannot keep up with all the heat generated in the restaurant. It was not uncomfortable but could be that way in the summer. Betty's is a homey local spot with a decent breakfast for a good price.

Hey Kingsport! You have a true genuine gift with this place. Being small, quaint, and original…read morelends so much charm to this place. If it was bigger and had tables, you'd feel like you were having breakfast at your grandmas house. The staff is friendly and the little time you do wait you can peruse all the wall decorations. There is no need to detail the food other than to say it's delicious and definitely not for those who are being deliberate about their diets. Sit back, enjoy and go back in time to a much simpler world. By the way, cash only

The building. You know it's going to be good.

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Daniel D.

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1 year ago

The food is meh. And the biggest thing is my wife works there and is having an affair with the lesbian dishwasher who is 20 yrs her junior. I uncover the affair and they banned me. It is truly disgusting how they have allowed my home to be destroyed only to threaten me with law enforcement when they start trouble they run to the diner where I'm not allowed to be. At this point both of our kids don't want her around. Thank you bluff city diner read more

Andy F.

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6 years ago

Horrible place and owners. They think it is absolutely fine to be rude to customers and get away with it. The burgers were tacky and the homemade desserts...we had to throw them out and they were not homemade. Save yourself a trip and stay away. read more

Terry J.

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16 days ago

Great people just call your order in and they will have it ready by the time you get there. So yes I highly recommend this place!!!

Wences V.

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8 years ago

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Brian C.

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4 years ago

Nice service, good place to have a family dinner and the reception is customer friendly

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