When visiting some friends they recommended this spot! It's right by the college campus so of course there are a lot of students here. The place is eclectic and is know for its wide variety of vegetarian and vegan food. I wasn't sure how I would feel because if you have seen my other reviews eclectic isn't always my vibes because unfortunately sometimes it means dirty. For this to be a college spot I was surprised that this wasn't the case. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food came out fast. They had great prices and it also seemed like on certain weeknights they had specials. read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Great job to the bar tender Lauren for having a great memory on my order, drink, and sauces I enjoy with my meal. She was a pleasure to have serve me and I'll return. My 4 star is only due to the large table front of kitchen always seems to be the staff break table. Walking in the door that's the first thing straight in front of your is staff gathered at that table. Good food. Good people. read more

Sunspot - Full bar. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Love this place!!! Recommend Wine Wednesday and the Local Burger!!! It's a huge burger and so so good!! read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Six of us went to their Sunday brunch. Dan and I ordered from their regular menus and everyone else ordered brunch. Everyone was happy. My grandson got an unusual dish, which was a cinnamon role made into a waffle. He loved it. Dan and I got BLTs with goat cheese, fried green tomatoes, and arugula added to the bacon and tomato on sourdough bread. It was delicious. I got brussel sprouts and Dan got French fries. His fries were better. I thought the Brussels were too salty but that's personal taste. I like less salt than most people. The atmosphere was quite nice. The decor is casual. It's located near the UT campus. The service was excellent. I am disappointed that no one got our server's name so we could mention the wonderful job he did. read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Very popular place!! The food is SO good. My 3 friends and I came here on a Friday night probably around 7pm and ended up having to wait an hour 10 minutes. The wait time makes sense with how many people were in there and the sorority event taking up the upstairs seating. We were able to get seats at the bar to have a drink/s while we waited which was perfectly great (their blackberry or blueberry mule I can't remember which is literally the best drink I've ever had). With this being said, I would HIGHLY recommend making a reservation, especially if you are coming on a weekend. Other than the wait time, this meal was great, such a fun spot to spend time with friends! read more

Sunspot - Black Bean Burger, Salmon BLT, & Local Burger - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Herbed chicken was gluten free and very delicious! Sweet potato fries are a must always. read more

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Sunspot is a vegetarian friendly favorite restaurant of mine! Their tofu melt is gorgeous and so are their sweet potato fries. However, it's a restaurant you'll feel deeply out of place at if you aren't a college student, aren't dining with a college student, or aren't a parent of a college student. Avoid this place on Wednesdays at ALL costs-- it's wine Wednesday, and all the students know it. The service is about as good as it can be when they're packed to the brim, but I don't fault them for that. Waits can sometimes be 2+ hours on Wednesdays or game days, so just be prepared for a battle for a table. If you want a calmer dining experience, go during spring or summer break! read more

Looking for a quick Sunday brunch near the UT campus so we can give our stressed out granddaughter a break from prepping for finals. Promptly seated and waited on. I had the BLGT sandwich which is a different take on the BLT. It has goat cheese and a fried green tomato it was tasty. Son in law got the falafel burger and pronounced it good. Elsewhere at the table were breakfast tacos and waffles. Good campus corner vibe top heavy with Vols. read more

Sunspot - Falafel burger with brussel sprouts - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Delicious food and great service. A must visit on any trip to Knoxville. Convenient parking and an inviting atmosphere.

the food was great. The Rooftop on a Wednesday is also very nice.Drinks were good so happy they have Happy dad! The bartenders were great and friendly as well read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Within walking distance from hospital so prior reviews led me down this way. Fried green tomatoes were on point with a crisp fry while leaving tomatoes tender. Party of 5 with multiple entree and salad choices. Found the jerk chicken a little dry but flavor and toppings compensated. Burger was cooked perfectly to order and sweet potato waffle fries were well seasoned and fried nice. Salads were a bit small for price as an entree but did include quality ingredients. Waiter was attentive and conversational without over injecting himself into our table conversation. Oddly enough maybe the best bites came from Chicken tender taco and the Brussels sprouts my daughter got as a side. read more

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If you're looking for a thick juicy 10 oz burger, this is the place! The service was welcoming and steady in this great "feel good" bar/restaurant. I will return! This was the best burger I've had in months. read more

Sunspot - Burger, fries, beer - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

my favorite res in Knoxville. Everything is so flavorful and the service is always perfect. The booths are oversized and very comfy

Best food and drinks in Knoxville for the price! Everything is such amazing quality- they always have such fresh ingredients and perfect execution of menu items every time we go. Definitely one of our favorite spots. The drinks are also delicious. read more

Sunspot - BlackBerry mule! - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We went later on a Sunday evening after a show not expecting much due to the light crowd. We were so pleasantly surprised at the portions, quality and flavors of each thing we ordered. Lots of options for varying food preferences. Really good food and the service was top notch. We will be back! read more

Salmon BLT and sweet potato fries for brunch - YUM! The sauce that came with the fries was great too Good service as well read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Sunspot is a cool breezy cafe on the edge of UT campus and I love it! We stopped in for a quick bite on our way on a long road trip and were greeted by a cheery young lady and taken to a table immediately. Our server was an incredibly attentive and polite young man. We were well taken care of and never had to wait for refills or anything. The food was fantastic! It came out quick but you could tell it was fresh. I had a BLT with fried green tomatoes and it was delicious! The next time we're in Knoxville, we'll definitely come back to Sunspot! read more

Waited for twenty minutes to have our drink and appetizer order taken. Twenty minutes after that, we were served water. We left after forty minutes with nothing other than a few sips of water. We've been there before and it was a good experience, but this time was very disappointing read more

This place was recommended by our teenage hotel clerk. We should have known better. This a college student hangout. If everything that goes with that is your jam, you'll enjoy this place. Extremely loud for a Wednesday evening, customers packed in so tight our wheelchair user had difficulty getting to/from our table, lots of teenagers enjoying their first alcoholic drinks. The pumpkin squash soup was inedible. Extremely over seasoned and was the consistency of the paste we all remember from preschool. Nachos and tacos were just ok. Wish we would have bypassed this place honestly. read more

The food was so fresh and delicious! Huge portions! Great coffee in large, real coffee cups. Highly recommend this place!

So good! I got the chips and queso as an appetizer. SOOO good. And I got the Grilled Romain Caesar and added chicken and avocado. It was really good too! Waitress was really friendly also! read more

Sunspot - Grilled Romaine Ceasar (add chicken and avacado) - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Food's ok on taste, but way overpriced. Nice staff but the place is really loud. And not great for bigger groups

Love coming to Sunspot! As long as you order the right thing, the food is great! The ambiance during the night is so chill and dark, but during the day lots of sunshine! Granola and business casual vibe is how I would describe it. Food is high quality! Service is great 8 out of 10 times! Bartenders have given some of the best service I've received here. My least favorite items are the brussel sprouts..they're boiled, not crunchy, and not seasoned well. The fried green tomatoes. They were dry and the flavor combo on top was an odd pairing. Broccoli cheddar soup was awful. It was a thick paste, not soup consistency whatsoever. It also had an overwhelming taste of garlic. $5 for about 5oz of an odd paste, so needless to say the soup is at the very bottom of my list. My most favorite items are the chips and queso dip. Made with jalapeños, so it's a little spicy, but it's some of the best cheese dip I've ever had! The local burger with sweet potato fries and homemade honey mustard is my go to here! Their honey mustard is to die for!!! Their salads are unique and amazing flavor combos as well! read more

Sunspot - Spiced Sweet Potato Waffle Fries with homemade honey mustard 12/10! - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Very slow service, waited 1.5 hours for food after we ordered, and the server kept blaming it being slow on the kitchen. When the manager came out, she said the server forgot to put the order in. When the food finally came, things were switched and mixed up, and the salmon was basically raw. read more

Wow!!!!!! A fun vibrant atmosphere located on the UT campus! This plant based chili Mac was a grand slam! It far exceeded my expectations in presentation and flavor! This is a place definitely worth checking out when in Knoxville! read more

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I Really have to come back to meet more of the Staff! The service is astounding! The meals are top notch, all claps to the kitchen speed it's obviously their thing! Never had better shrimp and grits. Toe to toe with Epcot at Disney. read more

Sunspot - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I stopped here on a road trip from Ohio to North Carolina and got the black bean burger with sweet potato fries. The food was great, especially the sweet potato fries! There are a good amount of healthy options on the menu which is always a positive in my eyes! Overall delicious good quality food & perfect place to stop for lunch in Knoxville. read more

Sunspot - Black Bean Burger - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Tuesday night trivia is the best!!! Good beer, good food, lots of vegan options and a great staff. Casual atmosphere but still well refined. read more

Sunspot - Trivia night at the bar - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Good size menus with lots of options for everyone. Great place for large group. Services are mainly college kids that seem to do a really good job. read more

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I love the food here, specifically the Bob sandwich or the queso. Tacos are good too. Service is a bit slow, students work there though so it makes sense. Really cool vibe if it's nice out try to sit on patio! read more

Sunspot - The Bob - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We had a great experience at sunspot the other day! We were checking out a place we had never been before and we were so glad to find this place! Our waitress was very friendly and welcoming and very attentive to our needs! We got the chips and salsa to start, the chips were warm and crunchy and the salsa was tasty with a perfect little punch of spice . I got the crispy tofu burger which was so delicious! The sauce they put on this was so yummy! Their fries are very good too! We only ate here this day but I could see how this would be a cool/fun spot to grab a couple drinks and hang out! The ambiance was really laid back, the place was clean, we will definitely be back and bring some friends next time! Highly recommend! read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Service = 100%, vegan options = 100%, presentation = .... For $14 for my tofu grain bowl, seeing baby carrots was really shocking. It also was a cold meal which I wasn't expecting. However, great alcohol options and great service! read more

Sunspot - Tofu Grain Bowl - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Food was great but super sssslooooowwww, restaurant not even half full on a Saturday afternoon. 5 people rolling silverware and chilling...really was hoping for better service but oh well... Cool vibe but waited way too long for our lunch read more

Service is so slooow. We got here right when it opened on Sunday morning at 10. It's now 10:50 and we still don't have our food. Great location and food is good but they gotta pick up the pace. read more

This restaurant has a casual college town vibe about it, with the open air wall on the first floor and patio on the second. It's not pretentious in any respect but offers a melange of cuisines along the lines of Latin American, Southwestern, and healthy options. We got the black bean burger, soup of the day (tomato), and brussel sprouts. All were great. The black bean burger is heavier than it may look; it was different from others that I've had in that it was on the crispier side. I liked the fact that it came with guacamole as one of the layers. The brussel sprouts were actually softer and easier to chew. The soup was awesome - not sure if they'll offer that again. There is also a solid beer selection for those of you who are interested! read more

Always amazing food! We've never had a bad dish here. Half price wine Wednesday and terrific side choices. read more

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After much debate, I settled on the Chicken & Waffle, which is one of my go-to favorites at any restaurant that serves the dish. The two buttermilk-marinated chicken tenders were flavorful and crispy. They rested on a savory cornmeal waffle. The muddy pond sorghum (like syrup) introduced a delicious sweetness to the mix. I wasn't as crazy about the dollop of Tabasco butter -- it's not a flavor that I associate with butter. And I think spreading it over the waffle would have made the spiciness too overpowering. Given the size of the main entree, the generous helping of home fries seemed excessive -- they took up nearly half of the plate. They were okay but could have benefited from some seasoning. They were cooked well, though. The service was excellent. I liked the modern, relaxed interior, but the restaurant was freezing -- bring a jacket if you're cold-natured. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely visit Sunspot again to try out some of the other offerings. read more

Sunspot - Chicken & Waffle - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We went to this restaurant yesterday and it was fairly busy, but fully staffed with lots of servers and a manager visibly present. For some unexplained reason we received not only the most annoyingly slow service but absolutely inattentive. We were served 2 of 4 dishes wrong and needed condiments & drinks but our server and several others were too busy chatting it up with each other. Unimpressed! read more

Great new spot, Sunspot that is off Cumberland strip. They have a few outside tables along with good food. Burger with sweet potato fries for me were great. Service was excellent. Due to location you have a young staff and younger crowd but still good for their parents to enjoy. We will be back again soon before fall classes start up. read more

Sunspot - Burger and sweet potato waffle fries - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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$20 to have protein on a salad ($15 just for the salad protein ranges from $5-10) and $6 for a single taco is too high. Prices listed as prices varies on the online menu. This is a casual restaurant. I'd expect these prices on a higher end, bigger city dinner menu. read more