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    Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

    4.2 (229 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BBQ Plate Combo
    Timothy S.

    Upon walking into the restaurant, I felt like had walked back into the 50's. I think I recognized my parent's old dinette set, weird. The service was good overall, the staff was very attentive. The portion sizes were excellent, but the food itself, just average. The smoke was too light for my liking, the sides just average, and I cannot believe there weren't even greens offered. Their take on chicken was interesting, it was a sliced breast as opposed to the traditional pulled chicken. The children were even less receptive to the food offerings than I was, just an eh experience.

    The Rainbow Sandwich & Brunswick Stew... tasty and filling, too!
    Ali S.

    Could not love this place more! Very eclectic everything, from the cool, hodgepodge interior to a menu with something for everyone, including one of the most unique sandwiches I've experienced - The Rainbow Sandwich! I had to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try while the opportunity was there... so good!!! Happy I did. :) The BBQ nachos (pork), Brunswick Stew and the grilled cheese/chili combo were all fantastic. All of the servers were friendly & helpful and the food came out quickly. Stop here if you get a chance - fun spot with great food!

    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!

    The Rainbow Sandwich
    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.

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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!

    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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    Tasha M.

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

    Bbq pork nachos
    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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    As we walked in, I felt like we were stepping back in time. The lighting is not bright, and the…read moredecor was darker brown tones. But, the place is full of happy customers enjoying their meal and each other! We went up to the counter to order and found out the Cuban sandwich was big enough to share. There are no meal deals - "your money is between the buns". Our sandwich was very good and it was even served on two plates for us. This was a gem of a find today! Definitely recommend!

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    I came here for lunch with a friend on Saturday and we enjoyed it :) mainly deducting a star for…read morevibes - it was like dead silent in there while we were finishing up lunch lol. It was a little more busy when we came in but it definitely got awkwardly quiet closer to 1pm. They didn't have any music playing and the place is kinda big, plus noise tends to echo, so that made our conversation a bit more public than I would like. The church chairs also were kind of messing with the vibe. Looking back, I'm not surprised at all to find out the restaurant is affiliated with a church. But the food was great! My friend enjoyed her pizza and I liked my burger and fries. I think the burger could have had some more flavor to it and more cheese, but the bun was awesome and the fries were amazing. I'd definitely order the fries again. If you're looking for a vibey restaurant to have a private conversation, this is not the place for you lol. But if you're meeting up with a group or idk... are cool with eating in a quiet churchy atmosphere then this is a good place to go. The food is solid and our server was great. They also have their own parking lot, which makes things easy.

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    I came here on a holiday weekend while visiting from out of town with family (8people). They don't…read moretake reservations so that can be challenging with a large group but I called ahead to find out the best time to come in. We only had to wait about 30 min. With a large group & a small waiting area that was a bit tough but they took great care of us while we waited. I got a whiskey sour that was delicious. Once the table was ready the flipped it super quick to get us seated & started caring for us right away. The food was delicious! I got a Cuban which is a favorite of mine. Absolutely loved it & it was still great as a left over the next day. Several people at the table got the burger. They mentioned they would've liked more topping but that it was still delicious. Someone got fish & someone else got a steak they raved about how great it was. The fries were top notch. I'd go back just for the fries. The restaurant was loud so it was hard to talk in a large group. It was very clean & maximized the small space they have. When it's not the middle of summer it would be nice to sit outside on their patio. It seemed like if you were willing to sit there you got sat & served immediately. They kept the restaurant cool for the door being opened a lot. All of the staff were very helpful & helpful. We found this place because two friends who used to live here recommended it. Neither of them know each other & for them to both recommend the same restaurant out of all the amazing looking restaurants in town, we had to check it out. When we're in town again we'll definitely be going back. Highly recommend!

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    0.1 mi
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    Ambiance is cool, service was stunning! Accidentally ordered the wrong sandwich, and when my…read morevegetarian partner saw her sandwich had meat, they happily swapped it out and made her a fresh vegetarian sandwich. First time having Stecca! It's great! I'm a bagel lover, I just like mine on the hardier, tougher side rather than soft. They had a specialty bagel with fresh, ripe peaches and thyme which was pretty good. The cream cheese tastes really good, not sure how or why it tastes different from your average Philadelphia cream cheese, but it's got a little extra cheesy flavor in there. But the fresh made Stecca was wonderful! I did the smoked turkey but subbed plain Stecca for garlic and it was great! She didn't love the ratio of zucchini to breading in her fried zucchini stecca they gave us for free, but she just peeled it off and enjoyed it a little lighter. "Just not the vibe for breakfast," she said a little after noon. Definitely stop in, I'd be a regular if I lived here, I think. Friendly staff and good food.

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