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Foothills Milling Cafe

4.7 (26 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Broccoli cheddar soup
Denise H.

Stopped at this cafe on a friend recommendation on our way to Gatlinburg for a girls weekend. The restaurant is located down a paved hill from the Foothills Milling restaurant - two different restaurants. We parked at the top of the hill and walked down to a smallish cafe. You order at the counter when you walk in and there are tables to sit at in a space/room to the left. I ordered: Broccoli cheddar soup - large portion when you order the bowl. Decent recipe, had a bit of a tang to it and a thin consistency to the base. Pork Ba Mi - nice size sandwich and a side of mac salad (could have gotten a smaller soup side instead - I didn't realize). Mac salad was solid. I took the sandwich to our chalet because the soup was so big. Even eating it the next day, the sandwich was delicious! This should be a stop on anyone's to do list. I'll definitely find my way back to try other sandwiches.

The food here really lives up to the hype--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite was spot-on, and it's easy to see why people rave about the menu. Unfortunately, the experience falls apart when it comes to seating. There's little to no place to sit, making it difficult to actually enjoy the meal. Whether you're dining in or hoping to stay a while, the lack of space turns what should be a great visit into a frustrating one. Great food can only carry a place so far--without a comfortable spot to sit, it's hard to justify coming back.

Dave L.

What a beautiful gem in Knoxville. If you want a fancy yet comfortable delicious dinner date night, this is a great option. The salmon was absolutely outstanding, possibly one of the best I've ever had. Yet it's always the taste and ambience moment that makes the difference, right? Great looking menu and the service is top notch. Adds a touch of class to the experience. Beautiful dining room, maybe a bit tight at some tables but it's all good and when the focus is on the food and company, nothing else matters much.

Excuse the rogue finger in the background. Bbq chicken sandwich with white sauce
Laryssa F.

Everything was amazing! We had the White Cheddar Roast Beef, BBQ with white sauce, chicken cordon bleu, iced chocolate latte, key lime pie.

Chicken pesto sandwich and creamy chicken vegetable soup!
Brian H.

The creamy chicken vegetable soup was fantastic! I also took the fried bologna sandwich to go for dinner. It tasted great as well.

A bustling place at lunch. Arrive early so you don't have to stake out a seat like a vulture. We ordered the soup sampler (everything was amazing except the Italian wedding which was just fine), the Italian sandwich which was a perfect combination of flavors, and the French dip which was cleverly served quartered into sticks for dipping. Truffle and pimento macs were flavorful and generous portions. Chocolate cupcake was moist and yummy.

Bacon and cheese on the side.  Bacon was really good.  Pesto salad, so yummy.

Stopped by this sweet gem during our visit from VA. Very crowded. Wonderful food, HUGE portion sizes. I could only eat half of my sandwich. The other half I took to go. I did not see an option to order half a sandwich with a cup of soup, but when I return I will ask to see if it is an option. If not, I will be sharing a sandwich and soup with my hubby.

Fried oyster appetizer
Brenda S.

Food was amazing! We always know the food service and ambiance are consistently terrific. Andrew our server was top notch. He gave great suggestions, great service. He was friendly, attentive, kind, and professional. We had the ribs, one had the lobster, Caesar salad is huge, I enjoyed the fried oysters, and the scallops.

Fried okra salad
R W.

We arrived when they opened and it filled up quickly. There is not a lot of seating but if you get a chance, you must try them out! Amazing food! Fresh items with great menu choices. We'll definitely be returning.

Muffuletta sandwich
Kelly L.

Looks like the building itself isn't open yet but looking forward to it opening! Meanwhile they do takeout for lunch 12-2p through their main restaurant and I have to say the sandwiches are pretty great! Ordering and paying online is super easy and they have curbside pickup designated parking spots. For lunch we got two sandwiches. They all come with coleslaw and a pickle. Muffuletta sandwich (4/5) pretty packed with meat (bologna, ham, Genoa salami and pepperoni) with an olive tapenade between rosemary focaccia. It was pretty good, although a bit on the salty side with all the preserved meats and olive tapenade. Short rib stuffed meatloaf sandwich (5/5) this was the favorite! The meatloaf was amazing when I had it at the restaurant and amazing pressed between the sweet sourdough bread. Super filling and you could probably even split it with another person. Sweet sourdough bread (5/5) sweet, fluffy, and so pillowy soft, the flavor is perfect. We got two loaves to save for a rainy day. Can't wait for the actual cafe to be finished cause I imagine the ambiance would be great.

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Brilliant food, great range of sandwich selections, sumptuous offerings. You will not be disappointed.

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We ate at the Cafe today. I had the chicken salad sandwich. Very good. Lots of people were there.

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Excellent food selection from start to finish with service, atmosphere and memories of 20+ years of family reunion celebrations.

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