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    Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

    4.2 (225 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Melissa S.

    The food was absolutely delicious, and the café had such a pleasant atmosphere. Our waitress was very nice and provided great service. The décor was cute and inviting. The nachos were outstanding and reasonably priced--I would highly recommend them! Overall, a wonderful experience."

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    Mic G.

    The Purple Daisy Picnic Café is an absolute gem! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch that included chicken, pulled pork, the famous Q-Dog, and a charcoal-grilled hamburger. All I can say is--this place is yummmmmmy! I sampled a bit of everyone's plate at our table, and every single bite was delectable. The meats were perfection--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The pulled pork was silky and moist, the chicken cooked flawlessly and brimming with juiciness. The Q-Dog, with its perfect balance of slaw, pulled pork, and hot dog, is a flavor explosion you can't miss. My charbroiled burger was grilled just right, with toppings that complemented every bite. And while everything was wonderful, the baked beans deserve their own standing ovation--absolutely the best I've ever had! The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, each area clean, comfortable, and inviting. The wait staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making the whole experience even better. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and visit the Purple Daisy Picnic Café--you'll leave happy, full, and already planning your next trip back! Excuse my photos, the food was so good that by the time I thought to take photos the food was gone.

    Pulled pork nachos (no tomato's)
    Amanda E.

    Came by at 6:15pm on a Saturday with plenty of seating available both inside and out. Staff was friendly and service was quick. We got the pork nachos and smoked wings. Both were great, I probably favor the nachos. The homemade bbq sauce is delicious, between the two I favorited the sweet one. For the wings, the side of ranch was definitely made in house. Would come back again to try more items!

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    Maddie H.

    The purple Daisy picnic Café is located right at the bottom of Lookout Mountain. If you are driving up the mountain either to go to rock city or staying on the mountain for your weekend getaway, this is the perfect casual spot for a quick lunch. I had read about the rainbow sandwich and was intrigued and knew I had to order. This is a three layer sandwich with pimento cheese, chicken salad, and a cucumber spread. It is absolutely addicting. I did half of a sandwich with a cup of chili. My husband got the barbecue nachos. We were both happy with our lunch and it was a great stop after our drive down from Nashville. We would definitely come back. Don't miss the fruit tea by the way.

    Great food! The staff are super friendly, service is quick and reliable, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. It's such a fun little spot with good BBQ and picnic‑style fare. Definitely one of my favorites when I'm in the area.

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    William S.

    Little hole in the wall, lunch and dinner diner. It's name us because the owner loves purple and daisies. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Where regulars known by name, the servers smile and great you warmly. Service is fast and prices are reasonable. If the server tells you your meal has a lot of food, BELIEVE her. I did not and could not finish. I had the BBQ Pork Nachos. To die for. I also had a bowl of chili. Tasted great just not spicy enough for me. Added Purple Daisy Hot Sauce and it was perfect. I highly recommend this place.

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    Magda T.

    Such a vibe! Cool place, awesome bbq and great music playing on the radio. I ordered the bbq chicken sandwich. So good! My husband ordered the pork plate... said it was delish! If we are ever back in this area, we will most def come back to eat here. Servers were also great!

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    Tasha M.

    The absolute cutest little place. Food was amazing, service was great! Decor was amazing!

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    Sydney H.

    Super tasty, I always recommend tourists who visit to stop by here. friendly staff and the vibe is a relaxing mom and pop bbq.

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    Legit cole slaw, Brunswick stew, BBQ, and nanner puddin. Specials sounded awesome. Service was excellent!

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    The rainbow sandwich and hash brown casserole was awesome as usual. The service was pretty quick for a busy Saturday afternoon.

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    Food was amazing!! Would highly recommend!! Staff was friendly and very attentive especially ours. Ashley

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    Cozy little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu is mostly sandwiches, I had the bbq which was good, sides were good as well

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    Stopped here after a long day of driving. I had a loaded potato and hubby had the hot dog with pork and hot slaw. The food was delicious.

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    Great food. My family has eaten there many times over the years and enjoyed it very much.

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    Good BBQ @ reasonable price. Spicy slaw was flavorful. Great place to stop after Incline

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    Sugar's Ribs

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    4.1
    (837 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Absolutely loved this place! It's a counter-service spot, but the experience felt way higher than…read morethat. My friend and I both ordered the three tacos -- one of us got brisket and the other got pork butt -- and we shared. Everything was tender, flavorful, and so good. We both got mac & cheese on the side, and it was amazing. Once you sit down, there's a whole lineup of sauces to choose from, which was super fun to try. And even though it's not table service, there were always staff walking around checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Huge plus. They also have goats outside the restaurant and actually give you lettuce to feed them, which was such a unique, unexpected touch. Overall, great food, great vibe, and such a memorable experience. It's on the corner of a hill right when you pass out of Chattanooga so you can't miss it!

    While the service was out of this world, the BBQ left much to be desired…read more I ordered brisket and ribs. The brisket I received was very fatty and the ribs were oddly greasy. Neither were sauced and while the sauces on the table were plentiful, they were watered down. Too liquid to really stick to the meat and provide any flavor. Sad because the options looked interesting yet fell flat on taste. I absolutely loved the location. Up on hill, overlooking the skyline of Chattanooga was a beautiful site. It offered a relaxing diner feel with a good amount of space to enjoy my meal without other patrons being on top of me.

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    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    4.5
    (285 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

    This is our first visit to Hickory, the owners are amazingly friendly. Our waitress was kind of…read moreneutral and acted like she didn't really want to be there. The food was good, but the major drawback is that a large plate only had four ribs, one of which you could barely call a rib. The second, drawback for me is that the ribs came with sauce already on them. That's like a major no-no in my book. I know, everybody has their preference, but I prefer to sauce my own food if I feel that it's necessary. To be honest, barbecue should stand on its own without sauce and sauce should only be there to enhance the flavor. The meat was tender, but I couldn't really get a feel for the flavor of the meat because the sauce interfered with that. The pulled pork plate was good. Also, my girlfriend said she enjoyed that. But again, sauce should come on the side in my opinion. I have no real complaint against this place, but I wish I had known ahead of time that the ribs came with sauce on them and I wish that I had known that there were only four ribs on the plate, I would've ordered a whole rack. Prices are good, the place is clean, and as I said, the owners are very welcoming and warm people. Give this place a go, it's worth a trip! But just ask questions before you order!

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    Edley's Bar-B-Que

    Edley's Bar-B-Que

    4.3
    (369 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    We asked someone for a bbq recommendation and was directed here to "the best bbq in Chattanooga"…read more The sausage is phenomenal, the brisket is great, the potato salad is next level, and the chicken is so juicy. The banana pudding was excellent as well.

    I have to update my review and take away a star. We don't visit Chattanooga often, but on our last…read moretrip, 2 years ago, we discovered Edley's BBQ and decided it would be our go-to BBQ spot whenever we're in town. Customer service and atmosphere are still solid, and the presentation of the food was great! Everything looked delicious when it arrived. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered the smoked wings platter with white BBQ sauce, baked beans, and potato salad. Jalapeño Cornbread was added to each meal. Unfortunately, the smoked wings were a letdown. They had a fatty underdone texture that was unappealing. It was almost as if a step was missed in the cooking process. They were just too soft for my liking. Also, I'm not a fan of Jalapeño Cornbread. I prefer my Cornbread without the jalapeños, but I ate most it anyway. For some reason, the Jalapeño Cornbread had a dish soap taste to it. It was weird. On the positive side, the baked beans were flavorful with a nice kick, and the potato salad was just as good as I remembered. Is Edley's still our go-to BBQ spot? Absolutely! Will I order the smoked wings again? Definitely not.

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    My family and me loved it! It is a very good place for family... food is delicious

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    Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q

    Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q

    4.9
    (144 reviews)
    21.0 mi
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    Hands down the best BBQ in the state. Would put the…read morebrisket up against the big Texas boys. Ribs are phenomenal. Sides are great. Deserts are great. Pulled pork is pulled pork. Awesome people. If you are heading to Chattanooga from Atlanta it's worth the drive off 75 to go here. Exactly what you want from a legit bbq place. Limited seating indoors. But nice screened in porch and tons of seating outdoors in the back. Highly, highly recommend.

    I finally rode out to Wardlaw's Lucky Eye Q and I'm honestly still trying to process how good this…read moreplace is. This is one of those "out of the way, but worth every mile" type spots. No fluff, no gimmicks... just straight-up barbecue done right. I ordered the super sampler, which comes with five meats and three sides for $48, and let me tell you... the portion size is insane. This isn't your typical sampler you share between two people. This is easily enough food for four or five people. The pictures honestly don't do it justice. Let's talk about the meats. The brisket was everything you want. Juicy, tender, perfect fat-to-meat ratio, and the bark was excellent. Same with the ribs -- tender but still holding together when you pick them up. No sauce needed at all. The pulled pork... I don't say this lightly... this is the best pulled pork I've ever had. It melts in your mouth and is packed with flavor. It actually made me wonder how good their pulled pork sandwich must be. The sausage surprised me. I usually get tired of sausage quickly, but this one had a unique flavor and was one of the best I've had. The chicken was also tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Now the sides... Cheesy grits were extremely flavorful and easily compete with some of the best I've had. Mac and cheese is simple, homemade, and done right. The green beans were some of the best I've ever had -- not sure what they're doing, but it works. Potato salad was excellent, baked beans were sweet and spot on, and even the Brunswick stew (which I don't usually go for) was solid with a more tomato-forward flavor. Dessert sealed the deal. The banana pudding absolutely lives up to the hype. Every bite has those crushed wafers mixed in, and the texture and flavor are just perfect. One of the best banana puddings I've had anywhere. They also have multiple house sauces (Carolina, Texas-style, Georgia-style), and the Georgia sauce was my favorite. Service was A+. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, even while the place was packed. And yes, it gets PACKED. I got there right when they opened and there was already a line. They do have extra seating outside, but if you don't get there early, be prepared to wait or take it to go. Parking, though, is actually not an issue. There's parking across the street, some on the side, and a large dirt lot in the back where most people were parking. Even with how busy it gets, there's plenty of space if you know where to look. I honestly can't believe a place this good is tucked away in northwest Georgia. This is one of those true hidden gems... but the locals clearly already know. This ride was 100% worth it. This is easily top two barbecue spots I've had in Georgia... and it might be pushing for that number one spot.

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    Sit up at the bar for a real southern experience.
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    Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

    Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Now THIS is how fried chicken is supposed to be…read more I stopped by Champy's while visiting Chattanooga, and it was the highlight of my afternoon. The fried chicken came out hot, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. You could literally see the juices coming out of the chicken, and every bite was delicious. The customer service was excellent as well. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. I also enjoyed the atmosphere. The walls were covered in dollar bills and license plates, which gave the restaurant a lot of character and made it feel like a place with stories to tell. I found myself wondering about the history behind it all.

    Heard a lot about Champys so we had to check it out. Love the ambiance, a renovated garage…read moreconverted into a Southern-style bar/casual eatery. A little kitchy sure but it fits. We got to choose our table and had friendly service the whole time. Note that although the service is pretty good, the food coming out was a little slow. We got the 3 chicken tender basket, catfish basket, the smoked buffalo wings, and banana pudding. The buffalo wings were the highlight. Great smokiness coming through the wings. Just a little bit of heat from the buffalo sauce. Highly recommend. Everything else was pretty good. The chicken was tender, and good crisp to the outside, and good seasoning. The catfish was pretty good too although they were pretty thin so didn't get quite as much of the crunch to tenderness contrast that I like in a catfish. Also, their tartar sauce is too sweet. I prefer more tang on the sauce. I think the sauces run sweet as I thought the champy sauce was a little too sweet over mustard-y. Good fries with great texture and seasoning. I also got the green bean sides which were a little soft but great, depth of flavor as it was clearly cooked with pork. The potato salad was good if not memorable. The kids loved the banana pudding. A little too much of the cream and not enough pudding but otherwise worth getting. All in all a strong chicken spot to visit while in Chattanooga.

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    Naked River Brewing Company

    Naked River Brewing Company

    4.3
    (148 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Naked river sits across the street from a college. So we were able to park in the parking lot…read morebehind the brewery was completely full and required payment. Walking in , you could see a long bar that you could sit at or just order food at in a designated area and seat yourself around the place. We chose to set up the bar, of course. It kind of ended up being a bad idea because people had no idea about personal boundaries and being in other people's face while they're enjoying their beers and they are standing around ordering food and reaching over you. Ben and I even switch seats, because he is worried about his personal space then I am. Most of the food that was on the menu was barbecue driven but since I had just had poke, I was not hungry. The servers were very friendly when we were ordering and checked in on us often I just wish that they would have kept the line in a more orderly fashion since there was a designated area for ordering specifically.

    First an apology, when I get a carry-out order, I never offer pics, it just isn't fair to the…read moreestablishment. So sorry about that folks. So, as I was told by the staff, the restaurant portion has been spun off and sold from the brewery itself, so this is my first visit for food, since that has transpired. It is now known as "BUDS & BREWS CHATTANOOGA", part of a larger group out of Nashville, I was told. The bar/brewery looks the same, there is the same helpful staff, but in all honesty, the food just isn't as good. The pulled pork, was okay at best, the fried onion rings, just too greasy, and the chicken wings, just too dry. When first opened NR was the first microbrewery to prepare and offer their own food, and the bbq was stellar, but I cannot make that same statement today. Brews are still good, but if need a good microbrewery in Chattanooga that can offer you good food to go along with that cold one, my recommendation is either Oddstory or Five Wits. I'll continue to come to NR for a beer, as their Moonpie Stout is absolutely one of the best beers you can find in Chattanooga, but like I said if I am hungry too, this will no longer be one of my primary spots to consider.

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    Raw grain at Naked River Brewery
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