The restaurant is literally next to the stockyards, so it is easy to locate. There is a sign on the…read moreside of the building also. There is a large gravel lot for parking. The entrance has some significant potholes so watch as you enter or leave, but the opening is very wide so you can maneuver around them pretty easily. This area is also used for the stockyards so there were several trucks with trailers but they tended to park further away from the restaurant. There are steps to the entrance, but there is a ramp on the left side as well. There is also a handicapped space at the bottom of the ramp, but you will need to walk through the gravel lot so plan accordingly. The entrance is at the bottom of a U-shaped bar. All seating is at the bar so large parties will be spread out. It you do have a large party, try to get a corner so you can talk easier. I was able to find a seat along the right side. There were quite a few regulars, evidenced by the joking between them and the staff. The place can get loud with all the conversation, but everyone is friendly and the staff is accommodating. While the kitchen is in the rear, the drinks, cups, silverware, etc. are all in the middle of the bar. This area is quite busy as all the staff maneuvers through here. It did seem waitresses were experienced and took care of both sides of the bar. The building itself is pretty run down but "well used" does not indicate dirty or unsafe, just that is has a lot of history. I ordered the biscuit with gravy and sausage and added two eggs for an additional dollar. The food came out in about ten minutes. The biscuit and gravy were very good and the eggs were cooked as ordered. The sausage was dry but was OK when added to the biscuit and gravy. My coffee never got below half a cup. It was a relatively warm morning, and the restaurant started to heat up while I was there. It appears they only have a wall air conditioner which cannot keep up with all the heat generated in the restaurant. It was not uncomfortable but could be that way in the summer. Betty's is a homey local spot with a decent breakfast for a good price.

Hey Kingsport! You have a true genuine gift with this place. Being small, quaint, and original…read morelends so much charm to this place. If it was bigger and had tables, you'd feel like you were having breakfast at your grandmas house. The staff is friendly and the little time you do wait you can peruse all the wall decorations. There is no need to detail the food other than to say it's delicious and definitely not for those who are being deliberate about their diets. Sit back, enjoy and go back in time to a much simpler world. By the way, cash only

Yes, a 4 star country kitchen with an extensive menu and two delightful women who run the place…read more The hours very by the day if the week. The serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner depending on the day. It's a little disconcerting when you pull up to my the entrance and slightly more as you step in the dining room. But the place, though worn, is spotlessly clean. The food that they prepare is all scratch made to order. So don't be impatient it's well worth the wait. My wife had corn dogs and fries. The corn dogs had a wonderful crunchy cornmeal crust that reminded me of my childhood (I'm pushing 70). I had the patty melt that had a very tasty yet unknown cheese that was so melty that I loved the sandwich. This place is a little out of the way but if you are anywhere near Johnson City it's worth the effort.

Just had breakfast here for the first time this morning. I had the biscuit and gravy with bacon,…read morescrambled eggs and added a side of cheddar rounds. My husband had the pancakes. The pancakes were just ok.... They made the batter as we ordered it so it didn't have time to absorb the flour so it wasn't all that good. He said he would try a burrito next time. I loved my biscuits and gravy. The gravy was a darker color but the sausage was so flavorful and it was light in pepper which I like because I don't like pepper. The biscuit was a really great size and fluffy. The bacon is not thick cut but still Crispy and good, eggs were cooked nicely. Now on to the cheddar rounds..... I try these all over but these are the absolute closest you will get to the Pals version. They were lacking the season salt which would have made them taste like Pals. Over all I was very happy and will definitely be back!!! Also the prices were good (pic of menu (included)

If heaven ever brushed up against this world, it would feel like this place. Sundays that slow…read moreeverything down. Friday chicken worth waiting on. Food that doesn't just fill you, it stays with you in conversation all week. And it's the people, way they greet you, the way they talk to you like you've been coming in your whole life. For a little while, everything feels right here.

Good breakfast buffet. The biscuits were especially delicious. It was a bit pricey since my kids…read morehad to pay full price and didn't eat much.

Everything I have tried here is so good. Cute sit down diner with really good food. Everyone that…read moreworks there is super nice!

I love love love love local Great space. Old Wendy's…read morebuilding with beautiful mountains rolling out the big windows. Friendly staff!! The original restaurant was up the old road towards JC in the little town of Unicoi. It burned down when the blow torch used to blacktop the parking lot got to close to the building.

I'll be honest. I really didn't want to eat here but my wife refused to eat at a chain off the…read morehighway so I chose this and ended up being a 30 minute detour to get to it. It was full of locals and squad of waitresses who semed to not really have any specific tables to serve. They just kind of wandered over at random times. The food was pretty medicore my liver was fried to the consistency of beef jerky. I get that I'm a not a local, but even if I were I wouldn't eat here.

I nice little down-home greasy spoon with some great, inexpensive home cooking…read more The only quibble it the mac & cheese, which was more like some mac with milk poured on it. Gross. I hope they work on that over time. HOWEVER, the food here is otherwise awesome. A lot of old fashioned faves like meatloaf and buscuits and gravy (both awesome). This place is only open for breakfast and lunch so don't come if you want dinner.

Great food! Good prices! Lots of food for price. Definitely recommend this hidden gem!read more

The definition of shop local; first impressions slightly doubtful but the friendly staff and…read morewelcoming locals make the difference. The biscuits and gravy were the hero's of this meal not to discredit the great omelet I couldn't even finish due to be full as a tick. TN inspection report: 100 Definitely would come back!

Very nice country diner. Breakfast was great, and the prices more than reasonable, especially given…read morehow expensive other restaurants are now. Service was very good.

Amazing home cooked comfort food, with daily features. Meatloaf on Tuesdays is so good! Hand…read morebreaded chicken tenders on Wednesdays for lunch, don't be late as they may run out of chicken. We had this yesterday, and they are perfectly fried juicy on the inside a nice flavorful crunch outside, served with green beans, corn, roasted potatoes, and a biscuit or roll. Chocolate cake was the dessert! Their burgers are really good, too, and super popular. Allow yourself a relaxing lunch and visit with the locals. Burgers are cooked to order and take 10-15 minutes to cook. Well worth the wait! Daily meals always come out quickly!

An old fashioned diner...right here in Boones Creek. I've lived here all my life, pretty much, and…read morenever made it in here. I can guarantee that my Dad probably has...lots of old timers in here. The most basic of good country food...biscuits and gravy were some of the best that I've had in the area. The prices can't be beat!! Eat Local!!!

Wonderful Mom & Pop diner. Real country food served by kind, courteous servers. Plates are…read morereasonably priced with different lunch specials every day. No frills, just great food.