Food good! Service wonderful! Atmosphere casual and spacious…read more Ordered a double cheeseburger, West Coast fries, and Heath bar milkshake. The "Special Sauce" made the burger and fries special! The milkshake was OK, but not one I'm anxious to order again. Heard the onion rings are the best in town, so I will be trying them next time. Met the owner who took my order. He is very friendly and open to talk about anything on the menu. It was a one-man show today. He was taking care of everything, to include being the cook..

I'll start by saying the service was absolutely excellent. Very attentive and friendly, checking in…read moreto make sure everything was good. So that was a good start. As noted in other reviews, this place definitely feels like they are trying to replicate In-N-Out Burger. The burger is reasonably close, and they offer french fries with an option for what amounts to "animal style". The fries aren't fresh cut though, so they felt a bit lackluster. The burger was good, but not great. Overall the restaurant seemed clean, but I'm still very concerned about cleanliness in the kitchen. The entire time I was eating I had to bat away small flying insects (perhaps gnats or fruit flies?). I made a stop at the bathroom before leaving, and it was absolutely swarming with the same insects. Gross. It made me really worry what the kitchen looked like, and will certainly keep me from going back. I was hoping for better. The service deserved five stars. The fries were a three at best, and the burger probably earned four stars. But the insects were a deal-breaker so three stars feels a little generous.

Father's Day dinner with my wife. A nice homey place with a comfortable vibe. My wife had the…read moreChicken Parm Sandwich and I had the Fun Guy Burger. My burger was great but my wife's sandwich was fabulous! The wait staff was attentive, helpful, and efficient.

Everything we ordered was gross. Greasy and mostly inedible. They did take one of the meals off…read morethe menu without us even telling them it was awful. Says a lot.

I have mixed feelings…read more.. So, the food is good and all, especially the tater tots. *They are the BEST tater tots EVER!* It is kind of quiet, like, I didn't hear any music. The only sounds I heard was the sound of people talking when getting Uber Deliveries picked up and the quiet sound of them cooking food. Staff was kind and friendly. It took a while for them to make me and my dad's burgers, but there were only two chefs there. If you go you HAVE to get the tater tots! I only docked a star because the wait time it was 5-10 maybe 15 or so minutes. 9.5/10 Recommend Review #4 P.S. The wait may have been because they were closing for the night soon.

Stopped at The Sandwich Factory in Murfreesboro... great spot! Staff was friendly and answered all…read moreour questions. Our food was made hot and fresh and was very yummy! Restaurant was clean and busy. We will definitely visit again!

We drove down to Smyrna from out of state just to buy a car and stopped here for a late evening…read moredinner. This place is going to have me dreaming of their smash burgers for some time to come. Great prices and really good burgers.

We stop in here sometimes after leaving the Farmer's Market in Murfreesboro. It's a great spot to…read moreget a fresh Burger. They serve fresh - Never frozen Smashburgers. They have their meat delivered every day from J.R. Smith meats in Nashville. This is a roadside Local Gem that is Drive- thru or you can walk up and order at the take out window. They do have some covered outdoor tables. It can get busy, but the line moves quickly. The staff are always friendly and you may see Karen herself in the kitchen. They offer Fish, Chicken, Chili Dogs, Fried Bolagna, Grilled Cheese, Sides, Shakes, Floats and Sweet Treats and it's actually very affordable. If you're in Smyna or near the Boro, stop in and get you some. To finish the review- If you order for outdoor dining, they will give you a number and bring your food to you when its ready. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

I've been meaning to try Chicago Express for some time now. Finally, I was able to pop in today…read more They have fast friendly service with a wide variety of foods to choose from. I ordered the Chicago style hotdog special, which came with french fries and a drink. I will say that this is definitively just like I would get back home in the Chicagoland area. The hot dog was served on a poppyseed bun, with relish, onions, mustard, tomato, and even had sports peppers. The food was served nice and hot. And everything was seasoned nicely. The ambience of the restaurant is very casual small and quaint. For the time of day that I went to the restaurant was not too full. During my next visit, I think I'll try the Gyro sandwich or perhaps the Italian beef. Hard to say, though cause they have other great options.

I've never had a bad meal here! I've had the chicken Philly, chicken gyro, cheeseburger and patty…read moremelt and have yet to be disappointed (and the fries w fries sauce is addicting). They give great sized portions for a reasonable price, and the staff is always friendly! I'm not a Chicago sports fan but all of the memorabilia hanging on the walls is always fun to look at too. I couldn't recommend Chicago Express enough!

Food 10 Service 10…read moreAmbiance 10000 I'll be back...... Real beef........ Made me feel at home And I got a burger in the am love it I'll drive to eat here again

Service was odd but we had a decent time. The waitress didn't want anything to do with us, ignored…read moreus most of the time. But the cook came out from the back and made sure we had menus and drinks and everything in between! Such a cute diner I expected better service! We were glad the cook came to save her because we were about to walk out...!

Went for Father's Day lunch and it was a good choice. We were seated immediately and our waitperson…read morecame by for appetizer and drink orders. We had the Queso with chips. The queso was great with just enough kick but the chips were cold and seemed stale. Which isn't a surprise with the crazy humidity lately but it's something that ought to be checked and addressed when needed. The Taproom burger was tasty and made with very fresh ingredients. The pretzel roll and all the toppings made the burger a challenge to get a bite, messy in a good way. The bistro burger was great and I had half of my partner's for lunch the next day. It was great as a leftover. I ordered my fries crispy, but the kitchen didn't get the memo, again. The booth was very comfortable and the room was delightfully cool but not cold. It was quiet enough for conversation but not so quiet that you're afraid to break the silence. Tips: Check their app - "hops for pops" scored a free draft pint on fathers day. Expect some great burgers.

This has become my husband and I's favorite place to come and just hang out while we sit and work…read more The staff has always been great whether it's being greeted at the door, the bartender, or the waitstaff. On two separate occasions we were there to celebrate some important milestones and both times got treated to amazing service. Other times we've been there on a normal occasion and also got great service. My favorite has become their brunch. Make sure to try the brunchwrap as you will not be disappointed! Their cocktails are delicious too! You really can't go wrong at this place with service and food. We're so grateful to have these guys in the Boro now!

There are restaurants designed by consultants. Someone studies demographics, invents a "concept,"…read morehangs a few Edison bulbs from the ceiling and charges you eighteen dollars for something your grandmother made better. Fried Tater Cafe is not that place. This is the kind of restaurant you hope to stumble across somewhere outside of town. An old building, a little history, straightforward Southern food and people who seem considerably more concerned with whether you ate enough than whether their plates are Instagram-ready. And then there are the fried taters. Crispy, salty, unapologetically fried potatoes--the sort of food that reminds you mankind occasionally gets things exactly right. Nobody needed to deconstruct them. Nobody needed to drizzle truffle oil over them. They needed hot grease, seasoning and somebody in the kitchen who knows when to pull them out. The rest of the food follows the same philosophy: familiar, filling and comforting. This isn't a place trying to reinvent Southern cooking. Thank God. It's trying to feed you. The old building and its history make the whole thing even better. You sit there eating fried potatoes and realize people have been passing through this little corner of Tennessee for generations. Places like this increasingly disappear, replaced by chains and developments that could be anywhere in America. Fried Tater Cafe still feels like somewhere. Come hungry. Order the taters. Don't count calories. You'll survive. Five stars.

Date of Visit: July 2, 2026…read more On this afternoon my wife wanted to take me on a country drive after an overwhelming day in Murfreesboro the day before. Murfreesboro used be an easy navigable town, not no more, so many people. So off we went. Heading out towards Chapel Hill we came up the Fried Tater Cafe. After yesterday (if your following) I needed something authentic to the area and this looked the part. We both agreed to stop. Walked inside and I knew right away this going to be great. We were greeted and told to sit anywhere. Nice. Found a booth against the wall and were given menus and drink orders taken. Drinks came while still viewing the menu. I almost wanted a burger but chose the patty melt with coleslaw. I was going to have fries but they have those Checkers type fries. My wife had the BLT with Tots and after having a couple of her tots I should of had the tots. My wife even agrees, these are the best tots she has ever had and she has tots when ever offered. These had the crispy outside that you can bite into without crushing and fluffy innerds mmmmm. But getting back to my patty melt. The menu said it came with thousand island dressing. I would usually hold the TI, but now I'm in a phase where I order with no substitutions. So I took it with the Thousand island. And so glad I did, it did something to it. Don't know if everyone does this but wow. And the slaw was good too, though I wish I had gotten the tots, next time tots. The wife and I will be back here next time in town for sure, if just for the drive. Peace.