Brothers Bagel

Milk & Honey is known as the best of the best for brunch in Chattanooga, and after eating here I…read morestand by that statement. I remember back in the day when Milk & Honey had late hours. One time my parents and I came here after dinner for their gelato, and it was so delicious. We were all very impressed with the consistency and how smooth it was. So I've only had their gelato after all these years. This time I came for brunch with a friend on Sunday morning. It was packed and we got on the waiting list for a table. Wait time wasn't too bad actually. My friend and I both ordered the Hodgepodge Hash and I subbed the sausage for chicken sausage. Everything was absolutely amazing. I wish I had come here sooner. I loved everything about my meal. It was flavorful, dynamic, full of texture. It had that spice from the serrano peppers, crispy and flavorful potatoes, and the sauce tied it all together. I love savory breakfast, and that was it. Now I'm hungry and missing my previous meal just writing about it haha. Afterwards, we got gelato! I was pleasantly surprised that the gelato came with two scoops because I originally just wanted the coffee flavored one. So I had a scoop of Coffee + Cream and Pistachio. Our gelato was so tasty. I love anything coffee so this one was good, and the Pistachio one was nice and light. It had a subtle Pistachio creamy taste. Just as before, the gelato was smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. Service was great, our waiter was very friendly and super helpful with our food preferences. I have no complaints at all about our experience, and I love every single thing we ordered. I can't imagine a better place to spend Sunday brunch. I look forward to the next time I'm back, thank you!

I came across this place on my way through town, the reviews were great and the photos looked good…read moretoo, so why not. It was early in the morning so there wasn't a wait and I was greeted and sat at the bar ( my choice). I placed my drink order ( water) with lemon. The servers were nice and made many recommendations about their massive menu. Ultimately i decided on the Nashville hot chicken on a biscuit with"homemade" biscuit with a side of gravy and fruit. To their credit, they chicken was an entire breast of chicken which was very nice, the flavor was a 6/10 after reading all the glowing reviews about this place was a HUGE letdown. The biscuit was dry and had a very mealy texture and it wasn't buttered 3/10 for the biscuit. The side of white gravy was bland and did the sandwich no flavors ( Hahahaha!) The fruit cup was a medley of berries which were the previously frozen varieties. This meal fell flat for me. The best thing about this meal was all the pretty waitresses. I had such high hopes for this place but the meal missed the mark in a major way. Oh! The wall art and decor was pretty cool too if you like modern motifs.

BLAT and bloody mary

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Pistachio croissant

State of Confusion

4.3(695 reviews)

We sampled all of the ceviche and it was quite good. Service was a little slow and distracted, but…read moreit was busy. Brunch bar was nice as an add-on, but not necessary.

My wife and I ate dinner here and loved the atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating…read moreavailable. We were seated outside under a heater, which was very comfortable. Our server was excellent--friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions for us to try. She checked on us regularly without being intrusive. The food was delicious, and everything came out perfectly. State of Confusion is a must-visit if you're ever in Chattanooga.

Insid

Fried Bologna Sandwich | House-made bologna, sharp cheddar sauce, fried egg, confusion potatoes

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Outside Layout

Niedlov's Bakery & Cafe

4.6(389 reviews)

You enter into a broad space with merchandise and tables with a counter of breads and dessert…read moretreats. The idea is to order and pay at the counter and to receive a number for your table. We didn't know and went straight to outdoor seating, which worked out because we got a table and about a minute later we figured out the ordering process. I ordered the chicken salad croissant for my wife, then the California club for myself and then I had to order quiche Lorraine for the table. I had filtered tap water for my drink and my wife had a can of Diet Coke with a slice of lemon and ice in a cup, provided. Service was pretty quick, between our order placement and table delivery it was 7 minutes. The quiche was custardy inside with a delicious hint of caramelized shallots to go with the bacon and cheese/egg filling. The bacon did not overwhelm. The crust was perfectly baked and a nice flakey crust. The accompanying arugula and onion salad dresses with oil and vinegar and seasonings was an excellent pairing of freshness with the richer quiche. This is a big hit, as expected when advertised on the menu as "available until sold out." The California Club was on 6 grain toasted bread with an avocado spread and aioli, bacon, turkey, tomato and lettuce. I really liked the balance of each component in this sandwich, such that nothing dominated the flavors and each distinctive was individually identifiable in the contribution to the whole sandwich. The portion was just right. The chicken salad was also good, but was the bronze medal winner compared to the other two. The croissant was flaky, but not too much. The chicken salad had just a hint of lemon and was not overwhelmed with aioli, just the right balance. This was a fantastic meal. We liked this so much, we chose to buy two loaves of bread to go, a Chattanooga Sourdough and a garlic Parmesan and also a 5 lb bag of in house ground bread flour. I need one of these in Greenville, SC, my hometown. Last thing to note, you bus your own table and there is a dish basin nearby the outside dining area in which to place your dishes. This was an excellent lunch spot. The staff were also friendly and patiently helpful. This is a must visit spot when visiting or living in Chattanooga!

Stopped in because of all of the great reviews I saw about this place. We stopped in a little after…read morethey opened on a Saturday morning, and they were already busy. Parking wasn't too bad since we were there so early but there is only a little bit of paid street parking nearby from what I can tell. The woman who took our order was very efficient. We ordered and were able to get our pastries and coffees within 5 minutes. I got a chocolate croissant (my favorite), my partner got a cinnamon roll (his favorite), and then we each got one of their seasonal scones. I got the blackberry lemon lavender and he got the raspberry pistachio. We also ordered some of their seasonal specialty coffees. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the flavor of mine but I know I enjoyed it. My partner got one that almost made me think of an orange creamsicle - he was very pleased. This space gets busy quick, and it's obvious why! You should definitely stop in at Niedlov's if you're in Chattanooga.

Croissant

No better spot to loaf around. =)

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Outdoor seating

Ruby Sunshine Chattanooga

Great service, very good latte and food. Possibly the best pancakes ever. Will definitely go back…read moreif ever in Chattanooga

The wait on Mothers Day, was only 25 minutes..They gave each Mom a flower…read more I ordered the bacon breakfast tacos. Three huge tacos with the fluffest eggs!!! I highly recommend Ruby Sunshine....

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

I found this place online & decided to try it while visiting Chattanooga for Spring Break…read more I enjoyed the espresso martini & life's a peach Chicken & waffles. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because I dug in & realized after I cleaned my plate. Loved this place. Not too loud. Very great for families

We stopped in for a late lunch after taking the Chattanooga trolley/train tour. Wanted to see a…read morelittle more of the area and it was only about a half a mile from the station/public parking lot where the tours take off. If one can't walk that far there is parking around the warehouse that Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and other shops are located in. It was a quiet afternoon around 2 pm. Our waitress was prompt and answered our questions. I was happy to see they had gluten free bread/buns. I ordered the Whisky and onion smash burger on a gluten free bun and it was so good I tried to replicate the topping with what I had back at the Airbnb we were staying at. When I get home I'll check out the ingredients better and give it another try. I had a side of green beans nicely seasoned with bacon as my side. My husband, bless his heart, ordered the honey pecan chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread so I could taste it. It was also delicious and he had a side of home fries to die for. We would definitely come back and try more of their menu if in the area again.

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Honey Seed

4.4(182 reviews)

5.7 mi

We came here on two separate occasions during our 4-day trip in Chattanooga based on its convenient…read moreproximity to our AirBnB. The first time we came for a late lunch. I got the Chicken BLTA Panini, my partner got the Turkey Brie Panini, and we split an order of their Tater Tots, as recommended by our waiter. My CBLTA was okay and my partner really liked his Turkey Brie Panini (I liked it too), and we both really liked the Tater Tots. Our second time we came for a late breakfast. Funny enough, we had the same waiter - he was great. This time I got the Turkey Brie Panini and an order of the Tater Tots. I was very happy this time around. I would definitely recommend the Turkey Brie Panini - especially because it keeps well - I didn't finish mine and had the other half as a snack later. Not necessarily a spot to go out of your way for but a really great spot if it's close by.

This was on my list to try when visiting Chattanooga, so we decided to stop in for bagels. One…read morething I learned on this trip is that I do not like Montreal bagels. I wouldn't mind paying $5 for a bagel with cream cheese if it was delicious, but what I got here was worth $1 maybe. I can't speak to dining in or their other menu items. The restaurant looked really cute and the employee who helped us was very nice. But we were sooo disappointed in the bagels, especially with the cost.

Inside

Side of bacon minus one eaten slice

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Fried chicken everything bagel

Common House

4.5(10 reviews)

5.6 mi

What an incredible, special place…read more Tl;Dr: Just become a member -- you'll thank me. My first real interaction here was when I popped by to co-work my first week as a member. The espresso machine had a fluke accident, and Kelly, the General Manager, kindly offered that they now 'owed me a latte' the next time I came in. I figured this was just being nice to a new member--or maybe I'd go to the bar sometime and have to awkwardly explain to the bartender that I was supposedly owed a free latte. Instead, on my next visit, the concierge checking me in said, "Ben! I believe we owe you a latte. Please let me know how you'd like it. I'll call it up, and they'll bring it down here to you where you're working." I'm sorry, I don't remember being born into royalty. But that's how you feel when you're a member. Exhibit 2: I brought my family here over the holidays, hoping to finally visit the Christmas pop-up bar. Unfortunately, we came on the night of an event when the bar was closed. When I asked about it, Liz, the sommelier, offered to open the bar for our group and proceeded to spend her evening making us drinks. Merry Christmas, indeed. Thanks for being so welcoming to my family. The hospitality here is truly second to none. On top of that, the quality and thoughtfulness of everything--the decor, the events, the menus, the amenities--everything here is so warm and wonderful. And how convenient that the House can be your office, your gym, your restaurant, your vacation resort and pool, and even your cozy reading nook. I thought it was a little silly when proximity to this cool-looking social club was a factor in choosing where to live when we moved to Chattanooga in 2024. In hindsight, that's turned out to be one of my best decisions.

Excellent menu in this private club, located in a fascinating structure from the 1920s in the South…read moreMain neighborhood. Everything houghtfully served with attention and care.

Hotel room

Honey bun at brunch

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Restaurant

Frothy Monkey

3.8(505 reviews)

Visited twice in the same week--once with a group of five (ages 22-58), once with just my wife…read more Breakfast both times. Was a hit with all ages. My wife has a gluten and dairy allergy, and I've got a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, plus a diabetes kicker. We're usually a solid test for any kitchen. Both visits, the staff passed. Knowledgeable, showed genuine concern, and were able to make accommodations without a lot of back-and-forth. Good selection on the menu meant we weren't working from a short list of options either. Food was good across both visits--consistent, which matters as much as a single great meal. My son particularly liked the Brunch Sausage Burger. Looked good, and seemed entirely appropriate after a late night. Large space, tables well spread out, and located not far from downtown. Easy place to settle in whether you're with a crowd or just the two of you. Good for: small kids, business meals, casual meals, groups Would come back. Already did once.

Frothy Monkey is located in a former train station. The building is beautiful and is attached to a…read morehotel. I have been to the Nashville Frothy Monkey years ago but I really enjoyed this one in Chattanooga. I had the maple chicken salad with a side of bacon and it was delicious. Chicken salad was not overpowering in mayonnaise. It was sweet and had enough flavor. I liked that they paired it with mutigrain bread and chips and salsa. I enjoyed my golden milk latte also. Our server was great and I forgot to ask her for her name. Definitely recommend this place.

Coffee bar and dining area

A Golden Monkey Latte + Vegan Bowl.

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Outside entrance

Southern Squeeze - Chattanooga

4.6(127 reviews)

3.0 mi

Our daughter has celiac disease and it's been a HUGE blessing to find a place that she can go to…read moreand not worry about finding good options! Bowls, salads, drinks, desserts...such a gift to feel like you can indulge within your dietary limits. Plenty of great seating, including a nice outdoor area, and we've always had amazing service and care while dining there. Appreciate their wall of health items for purchase as well.

Finally a place that cares about making healthy food! Everything here is seed oil free and organic…read more They don't give out plastic straws or plastic cutlery (so grateful for that!). There are tons of vegan options, and you don't have to look too hard for gf options if that's your jam. The store itself is packed with amazing health food items like mushroom coffee, shilajit, matcha, electrolytes, and so much more. They also have a refrigerated grab-and-go section with fresh juices, rice paper rolls, chia seed pudding, and a lentil casserole. The glass dessert case is full of vegan treats like peanut butter and chocolate cups, bliss balls, and donuts. The menu is extensive with tons of great organic vegan options. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough (they also offer gluten-free and multigrain) with cashew cheese and a side of chili. I also got a beet juice, a lemon lavender muffin, chia seed pudding, and a decaf oat milk latte. The sandwich was pretty good. The bread seemed really fresh and I enjoyed the cashew cheese. The side of chili had a slight twist that elevated it above most regular chili recipes. It was good, but had a little too much corn for my taste personally. The beet juice was delicious and a generous portion. The desserts were just okay, but I appreciated that they weren't overly sweet and didn't have any weird ingredients. Honestly, it's just so nice knowing your food has no weird ingredients and everything is organic! The only downside was the coffee. Honestly, it was probably one of the worst I've ever had. Maybe it was just an off day or a mistake, I'm not sure. Everything else was good though! I would definitely recommend this spot. The decor is really cute and inviting. I love that they offer plenty of seating options too -- indoor, an enclosed outdoor patio, and an exterior exposed patio. Logistical Notes: Parking was super easy with a lot right out front. There are two accessible bathrooms for people with disabilities, and I love that they have a gender-inclusive restroom as well. You order at the register, they bring you your food, and then you bus your own "tray."

Açaí bowl

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Chocolate peanut butter bar

Mean Mug Coffeehouse- Southside

4.2(314 reviews)

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Stopped in for Mean Mug Sunday morning, on our way to the Incline Railroad. I started to park…read moreacross the street, but it was $12.45 for an hour. That's a nope. Instead found parking on the street but later realized there was a parking lot in the back. I wish there was some way to have known about the parking lot as friends who were in a separate car ended up paying the $12.45. So we arrived at the coffee shop just before the rush and I ordered a strawberry lemonade and a almond Joy doughnut. The strawberry lemonade was so sweet that I added water twice to it, but could not drink it and eventually took it home and later the next day at additional water to help balance out the sweetness. The donut on the other hand, was not that sweet. It was a basic donut with a little bit of chocolate, coconut flakes and almond flakes. It was not that good and I was quite disappointed. My friend ordered a cinnamon roll and raved about it the entire time plus other friends ordered coffee and they all enjoyed it. So definitely a place to come back for coffee.

This was a very unique local coffee shop that had a great space and patio. The made from scratch…read morepasties and biscuits were really good. The food was served fresh and was a great start to our morning.