Well I got the recommendation to try this place from some folks while riding the shuttle. I had a little trouble finding the place and actually walked passed it ,the first time. I walked in and instantly felt like I stepped back into the 70's. The decors definitely had that 70's feel to it. Shirl approached and took my order of unsweetened tea. I settled on 2 eggs over easy. Biscuits and gravy. Country ham and hashbrowns. The eggs were perfecto. Hashbrowns had the right amount of crispy yet soft combination. The ham had that good salty country ham taste. The biscuits and gravy had a nice sausage gravy taste.One of the things the person said was the prices were reasonable. I have to agree in these days and prices. The restaurant is just a short walk if your staying over at hotel Bo. read more

Innside Restaurant - A good Ole country breakfast 2 eggs over easy Biscuits and gravy Hashbrowns Country ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Perfect cute lil diner for breakfast, very comfort food vibes. Breakfast was awesome and coffee mugs were huge. Pricing was very good too especially for portions. Grits were especially good. read more

Innside Restaurant - Country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

A gem of a place that is right by the Read hotel. I would definitely suggest coming here for a quick breakfast over Starbucks. The biscuit was incredible and was made in less than 60 seconds. With cheese, it was 3.25. I wish I could've stayed for one of their larger egg breakfasts with hashbrowns. I will definitely return here! The service was also amazing. read more

Innside Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Great local place. Rapid service, good food, and lots of customers call the staff by name, and vice versa.

It's a small diner feel. It's full of super nice ladies who give southern charm, and I can appreciate that! It's not a super big shop,but they're more seats than you think once you walk in. They have a long bar top area to sit at as well (not liquor bar or course). Very affordable and reasonable on the pockets and it has some great simple food. Sausage egg and cheese sandwich was good and plenty big. It was more than just a thin sandwich,it has all the sandwich fixings that gave it some extra size and made it more full and complete (vs just having egg,meat, and cheese). Grits were okay, after adding a bunch of butter and salt they were pretty solid. French fries were ...French fries. Not particularly sensational. Turkey club was really good. Bacon was very well done and the toast was toasted very well. If you want a good and quick and good diner food, this is for you! read more

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This is a biased review of a small-town diner (yet located in a decent-sized city). It's not a recreation of what used to be, it's a time capsule, a relic that seems to have averted dormancy. Trying to employ a level of self-awareness with a nod towards my own blind spot/s, I'll start with these two disclosures: I'm an elder Millennial and my grandfather owned an operated a mom-and-pop deli from before I was born through the 1990s. Put those together, and you get this: I basically grew up in a restaurant like this, so to say that nostalgia clearly colors my view is an understatement. The interior, man, oh man, is an atrocity. It's 45 years old, in all the derivations of yellow-base (yellow! orange! brown!!!) that make skin crawl. It's like an eternal palate of autumnal horror. Think the old Burger King colors, sans red. And it absolutely makes my soul sing with joy. Lattice work. Formica/plastic adorns everything. Admonishments about being kind. Stuff on the walls that look like somebody's kid drew it. Chalk-board specials. That said, the dedication to the theme, the overt nostalgia, the fact that either Reagan or HW or Clinton could have been in office, brought a sense of ease and comfort. Nearly bliss. The woman who took my order made me feel like family. This wasn't that she was faking the well-trained corporate smile as decreed in on-boarding literature, a la, "be sure to say 'my pleasure' after being thanked for the spicy chicken sandwich and waffle fries"; I swear to you, I think this woman, despite me being in there for the first time ever, circumspect of the fact that customers' experiences usually determine commercial viability (rather than, say, an influencer touting a passing experience because they need to be noticed and your restaurant happened to be a part of said influencer's soulless daily wanderlust in search of a sense of never-to-be-found self-actualization which leads to no one going any where (or every one going no where?) but thinking that everyone's doing fine through their filters and screens), had a genuine appreciation for others and a tacit interest in other living, breathing human beings. This is something that doesn't happen much anymore to my experience. She was delightful, courteous, accommodating- if you look up Southern hospitality on Wikipedia, this woman's picture should be staring you in the face. Kind-hearted smile, raspy voice, petite but tough-as-nails and all. Ok, ok! We get it, you wordy, parenthetical bastard! Get to it! The food, damned you! Well, yes, of course there was food. In this instance, it was a loaded omelette. Here's what I absolutely loved about it: absolutely no filler (read: starch) in the omelette proper. Egg, cheese, sausage, ham, tomatoes. Period. See how I didn't say hashed browns? This is exactly as it should be. The starches, graciously, were placed to the margins of the plate: toast and grits. No mas. When queried about hot sauce, already overwhelmed by the copious amounts of protein before me, I paused. The delightful waitress, again, knowing what to say to make my socks roll up and down so violently that the seams would strain asked, wait for it, "Tabasco or...Texas Pete?" (Hell to the YES. She knew I wanted hot sauce, and like she had some sort of flippin' dossier on my culinary proclivities, could read that I think Tobasco is crap and had a remedy in hand). The omelette was buttery, the textures inside varied but were all dense and satisfying; the paradigm wasn't challenged, much less smashed, but this was a damned fine utilitarian omelette, designed not to be written about in Bon Appetit, but to launch a preemptive strike on daylight hunger. The grits were great, the toast was toast, the omelette was extraordinary. Literally. All in all, my gut was full. So was my soul/emotional well-being/ spiritual state/ mental health. Walk in hungry, walk out centered. Top tip: if/when I'm back in Chattanooga, I'm turning my phone off before I go in. Unplug and immerse. read more

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Delicious breakfast around the corner from our hotel; would return! Friendly people, great diner! read more

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You are stepping back into the 70's. A great place to have breakfast. Great service and food. I recommend sitting at the bar and experiencing the whole 70's vibe. Let me know what you think. read more

Old school diner. Exactly what I was looking for. Knew I was in the right place when I walked in and everyone knew everyone. All the customers were local. Food was just right. Eggs, bacon, toast and HASH BROWNS! My goodness I like shredded hash browns. Service as A+++. Attentive. Smiles all around. Will be my go to when I come to Chattanooga. read more

Innside Restaurant - a plate of breakfast food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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10 out of 10 stars!! If you're looking for a comfortable breakfast place that will cook your eggs as you order them, knows how to make real sausage gravy (that actually tastes like sausage gravy!), and has a true diner atmosphere (not fabricated), look not further! This place is the real deal. Best prices and service in town to boot! Yes, the coffee is also good. read more

Good, cheap, and a plentiful breakfast downtown Chattanooga. Much better value than what my hotel offered. read more

Stumbled upon this diner while strolling with the fam. It was bustling with hungry folk. We got egg and cheese biscuits, oatmeal, pancakes, coffees. Food comes out quickly after they take your order. Would definitely recommend to all! read more

Stopped in for lunch today, and while I had missed the opportunity for breakfast I had an out of this world turkey club with small tator tots and a coffee. Truly enjoyed it. The staff was very polite and attentive. Also, I had eaten half of it before I remembered to take a picture, but man...that turkey club was solid. Great lunch spot if you're nearby. read more

Innside Restaurant - Half of Turkey Club (I had already eaten the other half) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This is a family-run restaurant that serves great, authentic Southern lunch stand food that is reminiscent of a bygone era. I had expected to order a cheeseburger (my wife did, and her's was delightful), but I couldn't remember the last time I'd had an honest-to-goodness fried bologna sandwich. The taste took me back to boyhood summers in North Carolina. Good food, good coffee in abundance, and equally good music. I wouldn't change a thing. read more

Innside Restaurant - Fried Bologna Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

So happy to see one of my favorite downtown spots still thriving. How many many business decisions and office gossip stories have taken place at those tables over the years?!?! This place is Chattanooga history. It's been over 20 years and thank God nothing has changed. We used to come from the BCBS office next door for breakfast or lunch just about everyday. I was staying at The Westin last week and stopped in to see if the BLT was still as good and I'm ready to move back just for it. It was the BLT no one in ATL can make and the one I've been looking for. If you're visiting Chattanooga this is not to be missed, it's where the locals eat! Nothing fancy, just good food and warm service Street parking or there's a garage across the street. You can call in your pickup order. These people are good and they know most of their customers are in a break so they don't doddle read more

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Great breakfast spot. Food was awesome and I never had to wait very long at all. Loaded omelette read more

I've been here twice now and both times have been very pleasant experiences. The staff are all very friendly, checking in on you and letting you customize your order however you want (which is how I ended up ordering the bologna in my hash browns - yum). My last visit, I was wearing a Purple Rain shirt and I was asked if I liked Prince. Once I said yes, he had switched the music over to Prince. The food here is great - we have really only done breakfast so far, but I am excited to see what lunch holds as their lunch menu items sound so tasty. I also have to say that Waffle House has nothing on their hash browns. read more

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Unfortunately, possibly one of the worst 'breakfasts' I've ever had. Nice, small, family-owned (?) diner, great part of town. Can tell folks care about their place. However, the food is just terrible. Ordered grits, egg omelet and toast. Grits were way over-salted and hard /grainy. "Omelet was two small hard eggs rolled over a cold piece of yellow cheese product. Toast was meh. Spent the moment wondering if the owner had recently tried his own food lately? Too bad; wanted to like the place. But, just can't, especially for the high $tag for its food. read more

Food was good. I loved the atmosphere. Ate breakfast here two days while visiting Chattanooga.

Stopped by for our first breakfast after going to another restaurant for a long time. Food was very good, especially the home fries with cheese n fried onions. Service was quick and the waitress cheerful and friendly. Paid with a credit card at the table, add tip and you're done; as quick and easy as it gets. Definitely will be going back. read more

Amazing local restaurant with great food (breakfast & lunch), awesome ambiance/vibe and the down to earth personalities that makes this town all that everyone is striving to hold on to. We love it! read more

We were happily surprised when we walked by the Innside on a Saturday and saw that it was open on the weekend for an event downtown. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, sitting us in the corner table with an excellent people watching view of the street. My husband and I ordered biscuits, sausage and egg for him and bacon and egg for me. WOW! The biscuits were so buttery and flaky! We were eating just as breakfast was closing, and the biscuits tasted like they just came out of Memaw's oven. Truly amazing! My husband really wants to go back again! Wrapping up, the biscuits are top-notch, though the coffee is what you'd expect from a diner. For the food and the price, this place is on point. read more

Unfortunately we missed the timing for breakfast but stopped here for lunch. The food was great and the portion size and price were spectacular. The owner of the restaurant who goes by Tiny is a very nice man. Would definitely come by again and recommend this place! read more

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The place is off the chain good. The service is great highly recommended!!!! The food is amazing and a laid back atmosphere. read more

Innside Restaurant - The loaded omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I just had breakfast at 7:30 on a Thursday morning. I enjoyed my veggie omelet and biscuits and gravy. I like the traditional "diner" set up

Old school downtown diner. We noticed the restaurant when we walked by the night before and looked at the reviews and knew this would be our breakfast destination the next morning. The restaurant is set up with counter on both sides and boothsin the middle. Makes it easy for one waitress to handle customers. I ordered the eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. My wife got the same except for double fried bacon instead of sausage. Eggs were perfectly cooked over medium. The gravy with the biscuits was delicious. We split an order of hash browns. This was a lot of food. Great coffee and sweet tea. We sat at the counter and talked to a regular who told us the lunch was very good. Maybe next time. read more

Wonderful food & wonderful service!!! Chili dog amazing Burger amazing Club amazing Strawberry cream pie a must read more

This restaurant has THE.BEST.BREAKFAST I've ever had. Comfortable home-like atmosphere. Very friendly owner and staff. Definitely will be our go-to every time we visit Chattanooga. read more

Always a great breakfast!! I ordered to go, but I loved waiting to the retro decor styled restaurant! It reminded me of the small town diners up north. The staff is so friendly and the breakfast is a great way to start your day! YUM! read more

Innside Restaurant - Eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns and (not featured) grits! I wish the pic did the meal justice! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I really love INNSIDE!!! They're 2 minutes from my job and they didn't use to have a delivery fee! They are now using a carrier who charges so much in delivery now! But since they're only a few mins away, i have to get me a salad at least once a week! read more

Innside Restaurant - Large Chef Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Innside is a Chattanooga institution. Everyone is friendly, the food is tasty, and it's inexpensive. I don't live in town anymore, but everytime I come and visit, Innside is at the top of places I've gotta get back to. Don't miss this place! read more

Innside Restaurant - Sausage Breakfast Sandwich with Cheese and Hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The service was great the waiters were nice and the food took little time to come. The inside was clean. Great pancakes and eggs and there was great coffee crispy bacon and everything was fresh. read more

We were just leaving Chattanooga, looking for a quick bite to eat. Happened upon this restaurant on Yelp. Found a parking spot right around the corner for $1. We walked right in, no wait, greeted with a smile. After ordering, food was ready in 5 minutes. The biscuits and homemade gravy are absolutely delicious! The food was cheap--expect to pay around $13-$15 for two people. We have gone to several restaurants in Chattanooga for breakfast--this will be our go to for a quick, cheap, delicious bite! Thanks for the great service! read more

Great food; super sandwiches; excellent service! Nice cafe atmosphere! Good place for takeout!

This is a cute diner. I came for breakfast. They only had standard breakfast offerings. Nothing fancy. No fruit. I ordered bacon and oatmeal. The small oatmeal was really small less than a cup. Big size mugs of coffee. My colleague came for lunch and really liked the meatloaf special. The prices were great. read more

The owner made definite racist remarks to a customer. I observed this behavior. No matter how positive the food and service was, there is no excusing this behavior. It was brought to his attention with little response back. I'll not be back and encourage others to be aware of this. read more

We were in Chattanooga for one night and picked this place to have breakfast in a hurry on our way out. We were blown away by the low prices for such generous portions of DELICIOUS food. Cute place, great service. The breakfast sandwich biscuits and pecan pancakes were just so good! read more

Good food. Diner atmosphere with a revolving crowd. Service was quick and a great spot for a fast bite to eat.

Love this place! They have the best BLT YOU CAN FIND! Their fries are supper and their burgers are very good. Their daily specials are super. The owners and staff are super friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more

Super fast and great lunch spot. Not everyone's cup of tea but I've been back a few times and will go again.