What a great little cafe. So many options; menu items, buffet option, breakfast, lunch, dinner - wow! Did I mention the coffee is good?! Rare find. I love the area and to find this little gem with good food is a plus. Hunter was our server and what customer service he offers; happy, attentive and really made this visit special. Fortunately, I believe this is how everyone at Donna's is...all the time - which is refreshing in the world we are in today! I love this place and can't wait to come have lunch and dinner, (maybe breakfast for dinner on Thursdays). Definitely sold me on coming back! See you again soon, Donna's Cafe! read more

This was our first time to visit. While it was a little bit of a wait, it was a sweet place. The food was decent and service was friendly. We could definitely tell that there were "regulars" dining. We had chicken salad, big al burger, grilled chicken salad and open faced roast beef. It's a small restaurant but, well planned. We would visit again. read more

Donnas food is classic Southern food. There buffet is amazing with a huge selection. I also used there catering for a party upstairs and everything was great! read more

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! read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - Grilled chicken & baked potato - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

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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. read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

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

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. read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - Avocado toast on sourdough - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

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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! read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

Absolutely spectacular for southern soul food and the locals CLEARLY know this! We were in the area for our daughter cheerleading and showed up 10 minutes before the lunch buffet started. When we walked in 4 people were there and within 15 minutes dozens were there because locals know how awesome it is. The building is super nice other than the bathrooms being super tiny. Nice ambiance and nice family environment but busy for good reason. Addressing the food, good biscuits and gravy, good fried chicken, good fried fish, super peppered green beans, super salty mashed potatoes. Overall, so good I'd definitely go back. Go if you're close for sure! read more

I had the Big Al's Burger on a donut, and my wife had the Reuben sandwich. I tried hers, and both are definitely the best food I have ever eaten. read more

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! read more

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We were going to a local attraction near by and decided to try the breakfast buffet. Have to applaud the variety of breakfast food choices but the black scratched up plastic plates were a big turn off! I didn't fully enjoy the food because I couldn't get past the nasty plastic plates. The food was good tho and there was plenty of it. Ambiance was a little dusty and old. read more

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. read more

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Great food Great service. We ordered from the buffet it was very good all food was hot fresh biscuits and corn bread. Fried green tomatoes, pulled pork, Salad bar. Definitely will return read more

We found this jewel of a cafe at lunchtime as we were passing through town on a trip. We loved the home town feeling from this cafe. We decided on the food bar loaded with meats, vegetables and salad fixings. The food was hot and delicious. We had many desserts to choose from. The chocolate cake made this chocoholic very happy! Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. If we are in the area again, we will definitely stop again. read more

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. read more

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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!!! read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - the kitchen - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

Donna's Cafe catered an event for Monroe County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The food was delicious and everyone (20 people) enjoyed it, especially the Blackberry Cobbler. Food was fresh and delivered by courteous employees. Couldn't have been better. We do recommend their service. Thanks so much!! Monroe County Mutual Fire Insurance Company read more

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

Anything you could ever want here! Tastes most like homemade southern traditions! Love their fried fish on Fridays, the best turnip greens and creamed corn! read more

This small town cafe has a buffet or you can order from the menu. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The food is delicious Today was our 4th or 5th visit; we planned our path home from Gatlinburg to come to their buffet at lunch. My husband and I really enjoyed the fried chicken, fried fish, roast beef with potatoes in gravy, green beans, turnip greens, fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish from the salad bar and strawberry cake. Did I mention fried chicken? There were other food choices on the buffet that we didn't try. While there, get your picture taken in the entrance. Right now, it's got a lovely fall themed tree ~ a perfect IG spot ;) If you are near Madisonville, go to this sweet diner! read more

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The four of us were able to walk right in and be seated next to buffet bar. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The service was spot on and very attentive. read more

Love their fried chicken! Drive from Maryville often for the chicken! Buffet is very good with a variety of meats and vegetables. Inexpensive compared to other restaurants. read more

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

Food is down home fresh and delicious. Get the bar so you can have a little bit of everything. Hush puppies are awesome. Fresh onions came out our servers mom's garden. Yes! I mean fresh! Service is excellent and this family owned and operated jewel of a real find. Don't miss this place just opposite of the courthouse. Also don't forget to finish your meal with that homemade dessert. read more

Donna's Old Town Cafe - Family members - Buffets Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

was great place down town, great atmosphere, service and the food was amazing! everyone was so friendly! will definitely stop back when we come through town! read more

Great little gem in Madisonville! First time here and we were not disappointed! We had the buffet that introduced us to many southern style dishes - all very good ! Tracey was our server and she was very friendly and very professional! We will def be back! Great Job! read more

The food here is fresh and homemade. It has a delicious flavor and the buffet has a great selection of soups, salad bar, many different meats, many delicious veggies and yummy desserts. read more

Food is a good representation of Southern Cooking. Never disappointed with the variety. The buffet has changes in the menu daily and we have never been disappointed. The staff is attentive and friendly. Love this place! read more

Loved everything about this place! Great buffet breakfast, nice ambiance, and friendly service! That's a winning hand! read more

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Donna's is a country cafe with a buffet . Food was very good , tasty and cooked correctly- good Texture, and flavorful. Staff was friendly and responsive. I will be going back. read more

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

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

This is a food place to stop and eat. They have a good buffet. The only thing is they don't salt or pepper their vegetables. They had 3 different meats. Bunch of vegetables. Small but nice salad bar. Then dessert. They also have a menu. The prices are good. Street parking right in front of the doors. It's in a really pretty old bank building. I will return. read more

I was passing by the town on my way home back in Georgia when I searched for a location to eat. This is a great place to have a home cooked meal. The service was great and the restaurant was neat and clean. Stop by for a meal. read more

In town for a Tennessee vs Miss State game and spent some time the day before seeing some of the beautiful sites around and stopped in at Donnas in Madisonville. Solid "home cooking" with friendly and professional staff. Ate the dinner and the breakfast buffet before the weekend was over. Definitely a keeper. read more

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The breakfast bar is more than just meat & eggs. It has a variety of things & you should try them all they are delicious. And the dinner bar is more than you can imagine. We have eaten there several times and have never been disappointed. And we drive from Maryville to do this!!! read more

Buffet was super good. We went over about 1:30 wasn't too crowded. The buffet was full- no empty areas. Homemade desserts a plenty!! Fried chicken is always super tender! Good number 10 on my scale read more

I've gotten here for breakfast a few times and have yet to be disappointed . Everyone there is so polite. The food was delicious, not only does the waitress check up on you and see if you're satisfied but the owner comes up to meet you as well. read more

Best breakfast buffet I've ever gone to. Such a great assortment of the basic foods we love and many extra delights. Will go again if we are in the area. My son and I really enjoyed it. read more