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    Donna's Old Town Cafe

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    DONNA'S OLD TOWN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Grilled chicken & baked potato
    Jenni R.

    We stopped at this place for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised. The place was decorated for Christmas and the employees were very nice. We were seated at a booth that had duct tape holding it together but other than that everything else was great. They have a buffet which the locals tended to favor. We opted for a grilled chicken breast with baked potato & the chicken tender platter. The food was very good and there was enough leftover for tomorrow's lunch. Our waitress Lexxi was very nice & attentive. They had Coke products too! We will return!

    David H.

    Food quality/price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is typical diner. The food was prepared properly and the service was very good. Excellent well-done homefries and very nice thin cut bacon. The wife's veggie omelet was very large and filled with plenty of vegetables.

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    Gracie S.

    Stopped in on a road trip, looking for a hole in the wall, good for the soul breakfast. Needless to say I'm speechless. Quant, feels like home, glistening biscuits, fresh strawberries, & ALL homemade!! Staff was friendly, I couldn't be more pleased.

    Lita L.

    Ate here as always when in Madisonville for Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams. We think it's fantastic traditional Southern fare. I had a fried chicken wing, fried fish, stuffed cabbage casserole tender braised beef, corn muffin, hush puppy, fried mac and cheese, and a slice of buttermilk pie. It was all so delicious, all traditionally cooked and done well, and will never stop coming here!

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    Alex E.

    Very cute restaurant with a great vibe! The buffet was so delicious and a fun variety of southern home items to try. My entire family loved the fried green tomatoes and fried chicken. Our waitress was SO kind and we enjoyed getting to speak with her about Vermont foliage vs, TN. Highly recommend this charming place. We will be back for breakfast!

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    Alisa O.

    Tasty food! Lots of street parking. Friendly waiter (Thanks Hunter!). My cousin and I had a nice lunch. A wonderful slice of southern charm for us travelers from the west coast.

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    John W.

    Having early lunch at Donna's Old Town Cafe in Madisonville today. First time here. So many people telling me to try it. Now I get it. Amazing home cooking. Great atmosphere and priced right. I will be going back next trip to Madisonville or Knoxville. There is a private area available. Street parking up to the entrance.

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    Mike K.

    First of all, just an amazingly charming town , a flashback to Mayberry if there ever was one!!! Now Donna's: A spacious dining room that is very nicely decorated. We were greeted so warmly when we walked in I thought they thought we were someone else!! The buffet is everything they say it is and more We had breakfast and the offerings are almost too much, eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, bacon, chocolate gravy!!! French toast , pancakes all made right there in front of us.... They were bringing out fresh biscuits while we were there and they are to die for I can't say enough, and prices are so fair and reasonable!!!

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    Great comfort food. The buffet is clean and replenished often. I'm going back soon. Service is very good.

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    Enjoy every time we go here. Get service and food is consistently good. Always eat way too much.

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    Great little hometown place! Easy walk to and from our home, super friendly people. Foods delicious and the pies are great!

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    The food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. I'll go back every chance I get.

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    2 years ago

    Great country food buffet. Enjoyed every morsel. Service and ambiance were good! Will definitely be returning.

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