I don't just hand out 5 star reviews. This place deserves it. From the ice to the Q to the service…read more- all great. Jaycee was a great server. We had pulled pork, ribs, wings, brisket and sausage. All solid. Deviled eggs and baked beans stole the show. We will be back.

First off...the bartender, Emily, was great! 2 of us sat at…read morethe bar and ordered a couple of 25 oz beers then ordered some food. I got 6 garlic parm wings which were decent. Also 4 sides. Coleslaw (good) baked beans good but warm, not hot) green beans (same thing and a baked potato (probably should have been baked for another hour. My friend got 1/2 slab of ribs. These were awful. Tough, stringy and they didn't taste good at all. Emily gave us a $10 credit and the kitchen took them off the menu for the night. One worker commented something to the effect that they weren't their regular ribs. Possible whoever does the food inventory decided to try a cheaper alternative and that was a huge mistake. Not sure I will ever be back...overall, just not that impressed at all.

Great garbage fries Love the crushed ice…read moreA little pricey but well worth it Nice atmosphere

Great friendly customer service. Burgers were fresh and hot. Tater tots and onion rings spot on…read more Great little spot.

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.

We were staying in Bluff City was besties's family while attending the 2026 Bristol Rhythm and…read moreRoots Reunion. Her cousin recommended the diner for a quick bite of dinner or breakfast. We stopped for dinner the first night and I went back in the morning for breakfast. Nothing fancy small diner that the locals frequent. They have daily specials. They have all of the regular southern fair. Bestie said the cornbread reminded her of her nana (who was from Harlan County, Kentucky - so that tells me this is OG Appalachian cornbread). It's not like your typical Northeastern sweet cornbread. The menu had all your typical southern fair chicken fried steak soup beans, and cornbread. They serve breakfast all day. She got the beef vegetable soup with the cornbread. Beef vegetable soup was Campbell's. I had the patty melt, which was amazing. It was a 10 ounce freshly made patty on rye toast with grilled onions and Swiss cheese. It was the best patty melt. I've had in many years. My meal came with a small side of critical cut fries that were delicious. Service was friendly and fast. We went with besties's cousin for breakfast the next morning. I have the two eggs over easy with a biscuit and sausage gravy and two strips of bacon. That biscuit was amazing as a sausage gravy. Bacon was crisp and delicious. Service was again very fast and friendly they checked on us numerous times to freshen our coffee, which was greatly appreciated. If you're staying near Bristol or in Bluff City etc. check out the Bluff City Diner. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food was really good and the prices are extremely reasonable plenty of offstreet parking easy access for those who might have mobility issues.

This recently opened mom & pop restaurant has moved into the Firehouse Diner space and the exterior…read moresign hasn't changed. The space serves breakfast (homemade gravy) throughout the day and has many burger choices. We ordered the daily special - lasagna and Chicago style beef sandwich. Both were good. The lasagna is not overly spicy and suitable for those who don't tolerate a lot of spice, but it was not bland and had a mom's casserole appeal. It came with a fresh side salad with homemade vinaigrette dressing. The Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich was on a fresh soft substantial bun and came with mozzarella cheese and a great dipping sauce. Very good. The owner's wife said everything was fresh made when ordered, chicken handcut, burgers hand patted, and only the fries were frozen. This little family friendly spot seemed to be a stop for workers in the area looking for a good meal at a good price. If you are in the area it is worth stopping by. I'll give it 5 stars because it does a great job of being that local diner.

The service here is excellent and the food is what you'd expect from a small dinner…read more Prices are unbelievable!

Oh my gosh! I cannot understand why this place is not packed all the time. We were greeted it was…read moreso friendly and they were only a couple tables there. I thought maybe I had made a mistake in coming here it being just a small off the Wall kind of diner. The food was delicious, the service was great. And the prices are astronomically low. Now I probably shouldn't be putting this in a review because they might raise them. But I have to say, these days you really want to bang for your buck and this is the place to go. I went for dinner and was so happy with it that I made sure that I came back in the morning for breakfast which I was not disappointed once again. If you get a chance going through this little tiny town, and you see this tiny little restaurant in a gravel parking lot. Do not let appearances deceive you. It's not the prettiest place in the world but it is clean and the food is good

I went here for an early lunch cheeseburger. It was great. The staff immediately made me feel like…read moreI was at a family members home. Make no mistake though, this is a bar with a bar vibe. I had come in a bit early and the kitchen hadn't started up yet. They happily let me know it would be a few extra minutes. At no time was I made to feel like I was being a bother. The burger was a decent size cooked to perfection. Put together well with the fixins I requested. Toasted bun is always a nice touch. The fires were great, just the right amount of season, and cripsy outside with fluffy inside just like they should be. I would like to reiterate how personable and comforting the staff were. This is def a great place to go.

I was visiting Tennessee, and most places close early. I was lucky enough to find them open and…read morewith a good vibe. They were very friendly. The food was good. The beer was cold.

We had a wonderful lunch at Gourmet & Co and absolutely loved it! Everything about our experience…read morewas fantastic, from the delicious food to the beautiful atmosphere. I had the Mountcastle Sandwich, and it was delicious. The turkey was flavorful and tender, and the cranberry mustard was the perfect addition. My friend had the Reuben House Turkey Breast Sandwich, which she really enjoyed as well. We both ordered the house-cut fries, and they were a favorite! The restaurant has such a lovely ambiance--beautiful, comfortable, and inviting. It was the perfect place for a special lunch with a friend. Highly recommend Gourmet & Co! We had a wonderful experience and would definitely return.

Grouper special was superb w complex flavors. Everyone loved it as 5 of the 8 got this. Nice…read morebirthday weeknight celebration w fantastic service. They let us split the raspberry salad and was perfect compliment to the special. Also tried the charcuterie board which was a meal in itself. Nice touch w the birthday candle in the yummy chocolate concoction. Last but not least, fabulous service as usual.

This was one of the hidden gems we found. It was very interesting decor while still being…read morecomfortable and inviting. The food at both locations we visited was really good but what I liked best was how many different types and options they offered. At the first location I had a sun-dried tomato burger and was so happy they had vegetarian options. At the second location we had a pizza. Both had great flavor! We intentionally went for both lunch and dinner at two separate locations to see if the food and service was consistent. I'm happy to say they were both excellent! If you happen to be in Johnson City and you're not sure where to eat or your group all want something different than this is the place to go.

This location by ETSU was not as good as the Roan Street location. For starters, the service was…read morereally slow and poor on a relatively slow day on a Saturday morning at 11:30 am. The tables were sticky... Already? At 11:30am? The nachos we had as an appetizer were good, but the main dishes were honestly terrible. I had the three tacos. The chicken and shrimp were all tough and overcooked. My daughter's Reuben was good, but the hamburger the other person in our party had was overcooked. The bill was $95 for three of us. The worst part was the $20 for three tacos that I could have made better at home. We will pass on Cootie's in the future. Better options for better prices than this are available all over Johnson City.