Great, iconic diner. Nothing fancy. Hot coffee. Great service with a smile. Get the country ham, home fries, and biscuits. Trust me. Plus anything else you want. read more

Dunlap Restaurant - Biscuit, country ham, home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunlap, Tennessee

We stopped for lunch today after hiking the Cumberland trail nearby and had high hopes for some great souther home cooked food. While the people and service was great, the food was incredibly disappointing. My husband had fried chicken with apples, potatoe salad and hash brown casserole. I had 4 vegetables- fried apples, cabbage, squash casserole and candied sweet potatoes. The chicken was really 2 tenders with more breading than chicken and both the has brown casserole and sweet potatoes had a dish detergent taste. That was disappointing because the first few bites were really tasty but bottom part of the dish was really bad. The apples were great and we both had those. The cabbage was fine.... But for me the worse choice was the squash casserole- I truly don't know what was in but it was a blended mess with only one discernible piece of squash in there. Again, I hate to be negative but there so many negatives I would hope the owners/manager would want to know read more

It was a good experience. Excellent service, I enjoyed my beef tips, rice and salad. We plan to stop again the next time we are on our way to Georgia . read more

Always the best food at the Mon and pop restaurant! Large portions, hamburger steak was great, veggies were cooked perfectly! Service was good staff friendly read more

Clearly a local favorite, the Dunlap Restaurant is the place to go when in Dunlap, TN. The portions are large. The options are many. The prices are fair. It can be a bit slow when the place is full, so don't be in a hurry. Excellent service. All that being said, it's not necessarily the prettiest or most memorable visual experience. read more

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We usually ride about 20-30 minutes just to get breakfast their fried potatoes and gravy are the best around.

We have always enjoyed the drive over to eat at the Dunlap Restaurant until today.My food was simply terrible.Always loved the turkey and dressing.Today it was soggy cornbread with no seasoning.When they asked if everything was OK I told them.I ate 2 bites.The lady was very nice and called John over who said you should have said something and we would have gotten you something else.Then proceeded to leave.No I'm sorry.Will never go back again.Whoever John is needs to learn how to talk to customers!By the way was not asking for a refund!!! read more

Gravy was cold on my order of Biscuits and Gravy Plater. French toast was only cooked on one side of the bread. Folks stood at the door way entrance Waiting on acknowledgement for awhile while empty tables sat empty with dirty dishes. Fly's were in abundance annoying everyone. read more

Not to be mean it had a nice quaint family vibe, but the 40 minute wait for unenjoyable food was just disappointing.

Great service. Food was amazing. All home cooked country kitchen style dishes. Prices are cheap especially compared to the larger portions served. read more

Pros: The service was friendly and helpful. Cons: Food was fair with small quantities. We were disappointed with our meal read more

The coffee is good. The food not so much. We stayed in the hotel adjacent and ordered the first day off of the menu for guests. The eggs were barely flipped over. Runny whites are not my thing. It was more like egg soup. Just no! Second morning we ordered the biscuits and gravy. While I didn't expect it to meet my own gravy I didn't expect the brown mealy goop we got with crumbly biscuits. It was browned butter turned into gravy with absolutely no seasoning. I ordered extra hash-browns and I'm not sure they even saw the grill. Maybe this is the way they serve the customers of the hotel next door but sadly we won't be back. read more

We came here after staying at Falls Creek Falls. It was a very nice diner. The people were super nice. The servers were excellent. The food was great. I definitely think it was a great choice to have breakfast at. I had grits (i've been obsessed with grits since my cousin vinny). I ordered the hasbrowns crispy, i didn't expect them to be soo crispy though. Other than that I thought it was a pretty great experience. Would recommend. read more

Dunlap Restaurant - Hashbrowns, eggs, gravy, grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunlap, Tennessee

Food 2.5 service 4 Convenient next to our motel and because we were so tired from our hikes we did not search for any other place. Simple cooking, very busy, just not my taste. I could not eat the Pork chops or the green beans. My husband said his pork tenderloin was okay and he ate all of his food. I ate biscuits. Breakfast was again simple eggs, sausage, and biscuits and that was good for us. Did not have juice or other items .... Maybe affected by the economic crisis ?? read more

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Had good service but food has come out more than once cold when it's suppose to be hot vegetables. They have a good variety for menu choices. Best thing is breakfast here and nice viewing windows to see outside. Very convenient for location and parking is good. read more

Typically small town local restaurant that you'd see in movies where everyone knows everyone. If you're not from the area, we were just passing through, you may get a few stares but everyone was extremely nice. Service was quick and efficient. Prices were slightly higher than I'd imagine for a small town country place, but portions were good. Meat and 3 are their big pull, with daily and weekly specials. Chicken tenders were great, macaroni typical, but the cornbread salad was meh. Tasted like potato salad with cornbread mixed, so if we ever returned I wouldn't get it again. Definitely a decent place for a good meal not far off the interstate. read more

Dunlap Restaurant - Chicken tenders, macaroni and cornbread salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunlap, Tennessee

During our airbnb stay in Dunlap, my friend and I searched for breakfast options before heading to Falls Creek Falls. We came upon this restaurant, which seemed quite popular so we decided to give it a try. I personally ordered 2 eggs, grits, hashbrowns & gravy with a coffee to drink. My personal opinion/experience: - Pricing: 5/5 One thing I can't disagree is that the pricing is very fair. For my breakfast plate itself, it was $4.79. Coffee (w. free refills) was $1.75. I was satisfied that I can get my breakfast fill for a very decent price. - Service 4/5 We got seated right away and as soon as we were ready to order, they were ready. They came to us a fair amount of times to check up on us despite the influx of customers coming in. - Food 3/5 I found my breakfast plate to be a bit bland for my taste. I did add ketchup & hot sauce, but I still wasn't really satisfied to my expectations. Hashbrowns were a bit soggy than crunchy. Grits were plain (ideally I wish they'd have an option to make it cheese grits instead). Gravy also could have been more flavorful as well... - Drinks 1.5/5 As with the coffee, I was very disappointed. I really wanted the caffeine, but I couldn't get myself to even finish the small cup - never-mind another refill that they kept offering. To me, the coffee itself had a bit of a strange after-taste. I can't really describe it or know what it was... I also tried my friend's lemonade to find that it wasn't what I was expecting at all... I didn't really taste the lemon juice. I tasted more of the lemon rind in water than anything. Overall, the food/drink didn't satisfy for me or my friend. But if you are looking for a quick/cheap breakfast fix around Dunlap, maybe this will do it for you. read more

Dunlap Restaurant - Two Eggs, Grits, Hashbrowns & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunlap, Tennessee

We are traveling on our way to Florida and we stopped for gas. We stumbled upon this "hole in the wall" called Dunlap Restaurant. This place is a small mom and pop type of restaurant that looks outdated and aged, but Wow!! Such delicious food!! I ordered the hamburger steak with grilled mushrooms and onion topped with gravy, with sides of turnip greens, cucumber salad, and green beans. Oh, was it awesome!!! This was true to their motto of "Good Home Cookin'"!! The food portions were so large that my only regret is I had no room for dessert. I am certain that their homemade pie must be spectacular! I am so glad we found this restaurant!! read more

Really good! Had the country ham breakfast and split a pancake. Portion size is really big and service is great! I'm from a small town so I'd much rather eat at hometown places. This fit perfectly. Would recommend and will be back. read more

Great food all home cooked Very. Friendly staff and quick service Had Philly steak and onion rings the Best I had in a long time Must stop in if going threw town read more

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Great food for anybody visiting the area that loves food southern food. Very homey. Service was fantastic!

Middling in just about every way. Not offensive but also not good. It fills your tummy but not really your soul. Most everyone has access to the some commodities and quality there of, so effort and skill distinguishes one restaurant from the rest. I'm just not sure their heart is in it. Prices are ok too. read more

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Wholesome meal eating with the local mountain families. Super budget friendly. Ample parking and friendly service.

The food was cold and not worth eating. The service was just as bad as the food. The tables were nasty and none of them had been cleaned. The owner acted as if it was going to kill him to be polite to his customers when he brought the food to the table. He pretty much threw it on the table and said, "Here you go" and walked off. If his grandma could see that place now she would probably close it down read more

Food isn't good. Last time I was there they gave me soggy hash browns and my grapes had mold on them.

If you are not local don't stop in. Service was directed to those who were local and were known. We saw four tables come in and get service, eat and leave before we got our food. Unfriendly toward us. Just a horrible experience. We love to try local places and support local economy but this was the worst. read more

My husband and I were up in Tenn for the longest yard sale and stopped in this semi famous restaurant. Upon arrival was greeted with a friendly smile and a wait time of 30 mins. We were happy to wait and that time was actually 10 mins. My husband had the chicken and dumplings w/ collard greens, salad and cornbread. I hard the pork tender lions with Mac and chez (yum) mash potatoes w/ gravy, and delish cornbread. Both dishes were generous portions, piping hot and spiced well. We were enticed to have a piece of the delish homemade by a local lady, the Coconut cake. OMG was so good not too sweet and very good. This place is a must anytime but especially if your into the longest yard sale adventure. read more

Great local stop, we visit it every time we are in town visiting family. Best breakfast and you won't leave hungry.

This is a solid mom and pop restaurant in East TN. I stop every time that I'm passing through. Excellent breakfast or lunch/dinner meat and three. read more

Good breakfast!! Very busy on a Saturday morning. Clean and friendly local diner. I am sure this is where all the locals come LOL

Food was great, exactly what we needed on our road trip for breakfast. Service was good, took a little bit to get seated, and then a while longer to get served then get our food. Only problem we had was the wait but everything was excellent other than that, everyone was friendly and I would definitely recommend taking a trip here. read more

Impressed by the food and the amount of serving. The food was delicious. Our servers were all friendly and courteous. The place was neat and clean. The price of their food are very reasonable. Overall, it is a very nice mom&pop diner. read more

My wife and I are moving to Dunlap, Tennessee from Virginia when I retire from the Navy at the end of this year. During our house-hunting trip, we stopped at the Dunlap Restaurant to get a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The place was PACKED! Since I am still in the military, I was not able to stay and enjoy a lunch inside, so we ordered To-Go lunches from their specials menu. We were not at all disappointed! The food was fantastic, and a great value. I can definitely see the Dunlap Restaurant becoming one of regular stops when we become residents of the town in early 2021! read more

This restaurant usually has decent food. I've visited this restaurant a few times in the past, however, this time I was very disappointed. The fried chicken was very dry, the mac n cheese was made with what tasted like powdered cheese, the cole slaw was warm and dry with no taste. Some of the staff were very polite but some act as if you being there is a bother to them. read more

An outstanding little dinner with mucho bang for buck. Service was very good, low wait times and low prices but high quality. Exactly what you imagine when you're food hits the table. Good southern food and nothing disappoints. read more

A terrific example of heart of Dixie cuisine. Not sure why we stopped here but I am very glad that we did. We went thru a variety of southern greats, pork chops, fried chicken, pinto beans, greens, tomatoes, corn bread and, of course, banana pudding. If you're Southern, go. You'll feel like you're home. If you're not, go. You'll wish that you were Southern! read more

The only disappointment I've EVER in my entire lifetime of almost 45 years from Dunlap Restaurant is they're breakfast gravy...other than that...always good...especially Thursday...chicken & dumplings day...yummy!!Chicken and Dumplings read more

They have excellent home cooked food. The hamburger steak tasted very nice and seasoned. I am in love with their mash potatoes they taste really good. The green beans tasted nice and hot. read more

Dunlap Restaurant - 2 hamburger steaks with mash potatoes and green beans. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunlap, Tennessee

We were staying near by and were looking for a Breakfast place. The place looked ok, service was a bit slow and the food was rather on the cool side and not very good. My omelet tasted like old grease was used. We waited 10 plus min for check out and a line had formed behind us. There was no " sorry we are super busy' or 'how was you food' . Will not go back . read more

Yum yum yum. I posted picks of the Saturday specials on the day we were here. The menu changes according to the day. Service was fast and friendly. Locals say "get the catfish " yep it's on the menu. read more

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