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    Ruby Sunshine Chattanooga

    4.3 (506 reviews)
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    Beignets Starter
    Bela M.

    The best thing was the French toast bites, the sandwich was bland, I felt like I could have made something better at home. Was very disappointed overall with the food given the great ratings we saw. Our service was great and the place was cute but I would not stop here again.

    Alisa M.

    Our server Crystal was excellent. She made our experience this morning so great! She knew the menu from the inside out and was able to make the adjustments that we needed. Our orders all came out promptly and correctly, the food quality was great. The inside of the restaurant clean with a New Orleans vibe.. my little ones French toast came out fried. This was a surprise, but they loved it and was closer to donuts but wish this had been mentioned on the menu as we may have made another choice.

    Michel S.

    Came here for breakfast during IronMan weekend. The staff were very accommodating, efficient and welcoming. I sat at the bar and in just 15 minutes the entire restaurant became packed. I had the breakfast tacos and they were very good and flavorful with a kick. The avocado was very small and I was hoping that it was a big bigger. It was a teaser. The OJ tasted freshly squeezed and the latte was made to order. Great place for breakfast!

    Florentine Omelet - yummm goat cheese
    Ali S.

    Great spot! Got here early in the morning so not busy at all. Our waitress was so sweet and even reached out to a friend to help us with questions we had about a local distillery. This breakfast was my favorite from our entire trip. The goat cheese in the Florentine omelette was fantastic! And the homemade biscuit was muahhh! Food came out quickly and the cook (maybe also the owner or manager?) came out to check in on how he did with the food. Tons of seating, cute little details in the decor all around, even fun wallpaper in the bathroom. Fun spot, definitely stop in if you can.

    Sweet Heat Chicken and French Toast Bites
    Sam S.

    Cute little spot. Waitress was friendly. Drinks were strong. Food was pretty good. I had the chicken and french toast bites. Pretty delish, it has a good balance of sweat and heat. I also had the espresso martini. It definitely put some hair on my chest and my partner had the whipped pineapple mimosa. It sounds good but tasted different. Overall though, it's a place worth checking out.

    Vanilla latte, Fried Green Tomatoes Starter
    David M.

    Delicious! I ordered the fried green tomatoes, the Cuban breakfast bowl, and an iced vanilla latte. Fried green tomatoes were well done, good toppings. They are tasty, but the fried green tomato wasn't the star of the show. Cuban bowl was yummy! A dash of hot sauce and it was perfection. Hot sauce was already on the table. Came with these fried plantain chips. Would have preferred real fried plantains. Chips were tasteless and useless. Vanilla latte was tasty, but the cup was overfilled with ice so I might have gotten 4 oz of drink. Overall a lot of delightful flavors, great service, and a few improvements to the food plan would be welcome.

    Chicken St. Charles Benedict Eggs Cochon Benedict  Chicken st Charles Benny was an all timer. So good! I love that you can mix.
    Hayley D.

    Best breakfast I've had in a while! So many great options that are a little different than the average breakfast spots. The flavor in all the sauces was great!

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    Christine D.

    Great option for breakfast in Chattanooga! The service was really great and fast. Lots of options for sitting at a booth table or even outdoors with umbrellas. They have a full mimosa menu and brunch options.

    Alexa P.

    Our server was amazing, and the suggestions he gave were 10/10. The menu honestly had a ton of great options to choose from, the food was delicious. We will for sure be back to try out more menu items

    ashley p.

    Food was absolutely delicious! I love a place that served migas and they did not disappoint. The Benny was delicious too, as were the peach cobbler beignets (the actual best part of the meal!). We sat on the patio and it was absolutely lovely. Service was great too! The only downfall, and the reason for the 1 star deduction was the cocktails (well mocktails). They were highlighted on the menu and were both undrinkable. They tasted old, watered down, just absolutely terrible. And expensive! I highly suggest going for the food, but would skip the expensive specialty drinks.

    Gluten free Tater Tots and gluten free Southern BLT
    Lisa M.

    Okay, this place surprised me! I went in with low expectations for a chain restaurant. There is an allergen menu (gluten friendly, vegetarian, keto, dairy). SO MANY options. I ordered the southern BLT gluten free on gluten free bread with a side of tater tots. It was excellent. GF bread was surprisingly a decent size! I would definitely return and highly recommend! Excellent food and customer service!

    Rue N.

    Loved, loved, loved Ruby Sunshine so much! We were only in town for one night, and before we hit the road to drive back to Knoxville we decided to stop for breakfast at Ruby Sunshine. Talk about the highlight of our overnight stay! A truly wonderful meal. My friend and I started off with cocktails (I had the blood orange mimosa, and she had the amaretto iced coffee) that were excellent and really set the tone. Not a bad bite for me throughout the meal. We ordered the apple pie beignets to share, and I had the florentine omelet and my friend had the sweet heat chicken with grits and brussels. The side salad for my omelet was not dressed, but other than that no issue in my meal. I checked in with yelp and got a free starter, so we added the fried green tomatoes to our meal. Mixed review on that as my friend was not a fan, but I liked them a lot. Overall, this was a great place for a casual weekend brunch. If I find myself back in Chattanooga, I will be returning.

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    Good service. Is a little pricey but normal I think overall. Food is good , nothing out of the ordinary but good

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    Shrimp and grits were great! Came here for brunch on Sunday. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, decent selection on menu.

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    Do they have gluten free options?

    Hi Hollie, Ruby Sunshine does have gluten-free options! You can view the Dietary Preferences Menu here:… 

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    Tupelo Honey

    Tupelo Honey

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    I found this place online & decided to try it while visiting Chattanooga for Spring Break…read more I enjoyed the espresso martini & life's a peach Chicken & waffles. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because I dug in & realized after I cleaned my plate. Loved this place. Not too loud. Very great for families

    We stopped in for a late lunch after taking the Chattanooga trolley/train tour. Wanted to see a…read morelittle more of the area and it was only about a half a mile from the station/public parking lot where the tours take off. If one can't walk that far there is parking around the warehouse that Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and other shops are located in. It was a quiet afternoon around 2 pm. Our waitress was prompt and answered our questions. I was happy to see they had gluten free bread/buns. I ordered the Whisky and onion smash burger on a gluten free bun and it was so good I tried to replicate the topping with what I had back at the Airbnb we were staying at. When I get home I'll check out the ingredients better and give it another try. I had a side of green beans nicely seasoned with bacon as my side. My husband, bless his heart, ordered the honey pecan chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread so I could taste it. It was also delicious and he had a side of home fries to die for. We would definitely come back and try more of their menu if in the area again.

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    Honey Seed

    Honey Seed

    4.4
    (186 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    What an amazing find in Chattanooga! We stopped in for a Sunday breakfast and were so excited for…read moreeverything they had to offer. The bagel sandwiches are 5 . Tater tots are amazing. French toast is special. I wish we had had room for their chicken. Our server was super nice and helped us decide on our meal. The atmosphere is casual but with the open kitchen, we had fun watching them prep the food. We will definitely stop in again on our next visit and try more.

    Since spending more time in my hometown, my Mom wanted to treat me last weekend to one of the newer…read morerestaurants in the happenin Southside neighborhood - Honey Seed. And what a treat it is! The outdoor seating Sunday night dinner atmosphere is calm and content. String lights strung throughout large wooden beams overhead. Tables spread out. Decent seating. Not crowded. The wait staff appears friendly and attentive. But the food and beverage experience is what's most memorable - absolutely uniquely delicious and making everyone want more. To start, we ordered espresso martinis. Honey Seed served up a perfect blend of liquor, coffee, and cream. And a strong one! For an appetizer, we enjoyed the biggest and one of a kind shaped tator tots possibly in existence. The middle of each tasted like if a potato latke and a piece of cornbread got mashed up together. And the outsides look like fried onion strings. Best tator tots ever had. For our entrees, we decided to create a pizza combo, half bbq chicken and half burrata. Each so tasty! The bbq chicken side had caramelized onions and cilantro complimenting roasted chicken and the right amount of bbq drizzle. The burrata side had roasted garlic, spicy Calabrian peppers, fresh mozzarella, and the signature honey seed crust. We had leftovers and I plan to treat as many friends as possible to this local gem!

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    Frothy Monkey

    Frothy Monkey

    3.8
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    1.0 mi
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    A few phrases came to mind as we finished breakfast at Frothy Monkey: overflowing with flavor and…read morethoughtfully prepared. We ordered the veggie omelette and the Broadbent omelette, and both were generously filled with fresh, well-balanced ingredients. Nothing overpowered anything else. Instead of relying on heavy spices or sauces, the flavors came naturally from the quality and proportion of the ingredients themselves. The sourdough toast was exceptional, with a crisp crust and great texture, and my cappuccino was exactly what I hoped for--smooth, balanced, and expertly made. The setting was just as enjoyable. Housed in a beautifully restored historic train station, the atmosphere has genuine character that complements the food rather than trying to distract from it. A breakfast that's driven by quality ingredients instead of gimmicks. I would gladly return and highly recommend it.

    Visited twice in the same week--once with a group of five (ages 22-58), once with just my wife…read more Breakfast both times. Was a hit with all ages. My wife has a gluten and dairy allergy, and I've got a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, plus a diabetes kicker. We're usually a solid test for any kitchen. Both visits, the staff passed. Knowledgeable, showed genuine concern, and were able to make accommodations without a lot of back-and-forth. Good selection on the menu meant we weren't working from a short list of options either. Food was good across both visits--consistent, which matters as much as a single great meal. My son particularly liked the Brunch Sausage Burger. Looked good, and seemed entirely appropriate after a late night. Large space, tables well spread out, and located not far from downtown. Easy place to settle in whether you're with a crowd or just the two of you. Good for: small kids, business meals, casual meals, groups Would come back. Already did once.

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    Southern Squeeze - Chattanooga

    Southern Squeeze - Chattanooga

    4.6
    (129 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I'm going to be thinking about this delicious and delightful meal for quite some time. We found…read morethis spot on Yelp while driving bertween the Atlanta area and Indianapolis. It was the perfect healthy pit stop for lunch. We ordered the Woodstock bowl, avocado toast, multiple smoothies, iced coffee, and some hummus for the road because it was so good. Everything was so delicious and nutritious. I had to exercise some self control and not purchase all of the healthy snacks and deli items on their shelves - so many treasures! The menu features a variety of bowls, smoothies with protein add-ins, kid-sized smoothies and more. The Woodstock bowl was packed with veggies and the star of the show.

    Finally a place that cares about making healthy food! Everything here is seed oil free and organic…read more They don't give out plastic straws or plastic cutlery (so grateful for that!). There are tons of vegan options, and you don't have to look too hard for gf options if that's your jam. The store itself is packed with amazing health food items like mushroom coffee, shilajit, matcha, electrolytes, and so much more. They also have a refrigerated grab-and-go section with fresh juices, rice paper rolls, chia seed pudding, and a lentil casserole. The glass dessert case is full of vegan treats like peanut butter and chocolate cups, bliss balls, and donuts. The menu is extensive with tons of great organic vegan options. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough (they also offer gluten-free and multigrain) with cashew cheese and a side of chili. I also got a beet juice, a lemon lavender muffin, chia seed pudding, and a decaf oat milk latte. The sandwich was pretty good. The bread seemed really fresh and I enjoyed the cashew cheese. The side of chili had a slight twist that elevated it above most regular chili recipes. It was good, but had a little too much corn for my taste personally. The beet juice was delicious and a generous portion. The desserts were just okay, but I appreciated that they weren't overly sweet and didn't have any weird ingredients. Honestly, it's just so nice knowing your food has no weird ingredients and everything is organic! The only downside was the coffee. Honestly, it was probably one of the worst I've ever had. Maybe it was just an off day or a mistake, I'm not sure. Everything else was good though! I would definitely recommend this spot. The decor is really cute and inviting. I love that they offer plenty of seating options too -- indoor, an enclosed outdoor patio, and an exterior exposed patio. Logistical Notes: Parking was super easy with a lot right out front. There are two accessible bathrooms for people with disabilities, and I love that they have a gender-inclusive restroom as well. You order at the register, they bring you your food, and then you bus your own "tray."

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