Really great and knowledgeable staff. All the bartenders were affable and attentive. I wish I had the chance to eat here. Their menu looks really interesting, and I've heard nothing but good stuff from locals about the offerings. Will have to come back next time I'm in Chatt! Thanks for making my evening great, guys! read more

Delicious food with quick friendly service. The cheese dip was one of my favorites. Good mixture of food for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I've heard rave reviews about brunch and can't wait to try. read more

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Great little joint with a short but skillful menu. We really liked the ramen there (firm noodles, and very flavorful). The portobello burger was also excellent. The place also has a fine selection of local beers. read more

Simple, good food. Something about a stout with brunch worked well. Wait staff super friendly.

We ended up at the Bitter Alibi for an after-dinner drink before going back to our AirBnb to watch VHS tapes of Eddie Murphy stand-up sets. The place is set up with essentially three separate bars inside the same building: the first floor/basement is the craft beer bar (sort of a hybrid of upscale and divey); the second floor is the restaurant/hangout area; and the top floor is the cocktail lounge. Each floor has a unique vibe and feel to it, but we spent most of our time on the first floor trying new local brews. They've got a stash of board games, and we struck up a few games of Sorry and Balderdash with some new friends whom we met when we sat next to them and asked if they wanted to play with us (this bar really lends itself to those kinds of strike-up-a-conversation moments). We didn't get an opportunity to try the food, but looking at the menu, I REALLY wish we had! I'll scope this place out again the next time I drive through Chattanooga. read more

Hidden gem! Stop by for a beer. Small menu of sandwiches, but delicious. A small, quant, basement bar.

Truly a great little place, went down there Sunday morning and had breakfast with my wife. I ordered the hamburger the Richy's with a side of sweet potatoes, both really top notch. The wait staff were great and I can't wait to go there again, my new favorite place in Chattanooga !!! read more

Had breakfast at the Bitter Alibi on Saturday. There were five of us. My breakfast tacos were very good. Our service was great. Recommendations were right on and we had fun. Keep in mind that the food is generally spicy (i.e. not for kids). Highly recommend. read more

We ate breakfast here while in vacation in Chattanooga. It is a little bar/restaurant tucked in mid block. The appearance is deceiving, the atmosphere was welcoming and upbeat. Our service was excellent. Coffee was a bit strong but flavorful. The 5 of us ordered 4 different meals, each of which was excellent. read more

We went time the Bitter Alibi for beers at night, good selection and local varieties. We then decided to go back for breakfast the next day, it was delicious. I had the el burrito, it had an egg scramble with some great avocado cream on the side, definitely recommend it. They had a good selection of breakfast dishes for a good price for great quality food. Coffee and cappuccino were also made really well. We did not have drinks this morning, but the had some pretty good looking breakfast mimosas and bloody Mary's. read more

When I first passed by I thought it was closed. Thankfully, my wife called and found out they were open and on the side of the building. First off, this is a great dive bar that is super clean, well priced, and well staffed. They keep the menu simple and tasty. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and loved it! The beer selection (only beer, but you won't miss the rest) is robust and different. I think the most expensive thing was five bucks which is awesome for a craft brew. It's tiny, but never felt cramped. The board games were a fun touch and I wish I were here for Cards Against Humanity night. I cannot say enough good about The Bitter Alibi, so I'll end by saying that I bought the t-shirt and we're going back tomorrow night. read more

Very happy to have brunch one morning, and a post symphony concert hang another night. Service was tight, food was good, atmosphere was great. I need to go back for the coffee! read more

Very solid. Excellent beer selection. Good nightly specials. OK menu. Younger crowd as the night progresses.

I don't always write reviews about bars but I think this place warrants an entry. First, you should know the layout is a little confusing. The downstairs / basement is a beer bar. They have a pretty diverse selection of draft and canned beers. If you have a liquor drinker with you, they can also make some basic liquor drinks with well alcohol. In the middle / main floor sits a brunch place. I've heard the food is pretty tasty, but we were here for late night shenanigans. The top floor is a craft cocktail space. Didn't make the trudge up there, but it looked like everyone was having a blast at the top as well. I don't know if this is unique, but they also had a space in the street in front of the bar blocked off and were doing a block party which turned out to be a lot of fun. Check out The Bitter Alibi next time you're in Chattanooga. read more

Was referred to this place for brunch and man were they on point! First, the place is comfortable and cozy, with great music playing. The staff was fantastic. My server, Josh, was very helpful, friendly, and relaxed, but quick. I had the Cumberbatch which was a cheddar biscuit, chorizo gravy and an egg on top. I was torn between a few options and Josh suggested this one. It was absolutely delicious! The coffee was from Velo and was fantastic as well! Only passing through, but wouldn't hesitate checking this place out again! I loved it and definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Fantastic menu for brunch, everything looked amazing, we had the Seoul train and the Cumberbatch which were both delicious! Kinda small portion sizes which I actually appreciated because you can eat the whole thing and not feel over-stuffed, but not feel like any of the amazingness was wasted! Great atmosphere on the main floor, downstairs was much more divey. read more

Great brunch!! We had the Seoul Train and the Cumberbatch with $4 champagne things. The food was interesting, great flavor, perfect portions, hipster atmosphere - really a wonderful brunch. My only caution is the narrow winding staircase if you are seated downstairs. read more

Best brunch in town! I love the cumberbatch and ol' standby! You really can't go wrong though.

I really like this place, its a very cozy hole in the walls. I think it has 3 stories for use. The employees are always extremely nice. I also think the owners do a lot for the community. The have a rotating beer menu, and have a decent selection of food, though I have never had their food. read more

Perfect restaurant and brunch place from top to bottom. The service was impeccable, the food was creative and on point, in the restaurant itself is pretty sweet. Definitely worth it. read more

The breakfast tacos with Brussel sprouts as a side were excellent. Good environment and no wait on a Sunday morning.

Great variety of food and a n extensive beer and wine selection. Reasonably priced. Cool Sunday afternoon hangout.

My new favorite place to grab a beer. Love the decor and the intimacy. Great staff and great selections of beer. Looking forward to the addition upstairs. Will only make it better. read more

Great place .. very cool design for a basement bar off an alley way. Manager from VA .. great to talk to.

I had the Cumberbach it was amazing!!! My husband had the El Burrito and loved it also. The cheddar biscuts are also amazing! Fast and friendly service. read more

I've since talked to the owner of the restaurant, and although my opinion on the food stands, he was very attentive to my concerns and has worked with me to help clear the air on a lot of the problems I had. The service of this place, is absolutely refreshing and wonderful. read more

Great place. In town for weekend race and had a great post-race meal. Enjoyed the atmosphere and service. I will be back.

They have an incredible burger but my favorite is the burrito. Make sure to ask for chorizo gravy. It's amazing.

We wanted to love this place because of a friends recommendation and the rave reviews. I ordered the Cumberbatch, cheddar biscuit, gravy and an over easy egg, my biscuit was so hard, yes, even in the gravy I couldn't cut it with a fork. My husband got the Old Stand By, biscuit, eggs and a protein, his biscuit was so hard he couldn't cut it with a knife! Our server Mary was super sweet and attentive, but I can't recommend the food. read more

Walking into this restaurant I had high hopes. It was a great retro space that had a lot of character. We were led down a narrow spiral staircase and seated in the bar area. Our waitress was very sweet and the menu items looked great. We were looking forward to another great dining experience in Chattanooga. But this was not to be. We waited on our food to be served for roughly an hour and the temperature in the space was warm enough to make my friend start to sweat. It was during this long wait that we realized we had been seated next to the men's bathroom. Literally right next to it. As in I could reach out my arm and touch it. The door to said bathroom was a sliding wood door that was very difficult to close so it was left open a time or two so the toilet and sink were clearly visible. Not what I wanted to see. In fact, at one point, my firms got up and closed the door herself! I honestly don't know how this wasn't a heath hazard. The food was good, but by the time it arrived I was so already disgusted by the whole bathroom situation that it was difficult to enjoy. Nothing about the meal was complicated enough to warrant to time needed to cook it. read more

I had the Tiramisu French toast and it was the bomb. The tiny two story restaurant has an overall hipster-dive feel to it. We ate downstairs and it felt like we were in a friend's basement eating breakfast. The menu isn't that big, however, it seemed to have original food options. Like it said before, the French toast was delicious! read more

Addie (sp?) Was our bartender and was incredibly knowledgeable about the beers they offered and so nice! Peter was kind as well. Will return for sure and recommend to friends. read more

We were just passing through on a road trip, and stumbled into this hidden gem! Great cozy decor with a lively, young atmosphere, perfect to chill out and sample some great local and craft beers. The guy in charge was super friendly and accommodating, and had some great recommendations for beer. Would love to revisit again in the future! read more

Great cozy local bar with friendly knowledgable staff and an interesting beer and wine selection. Fun games are available for entertainment. The sandwiches are great and the broccoli was surprisingly amazing. read more

The brunch was unique and delicious in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Be sure to have the marscapone French toast and the Korean Cuban. The cost was reasonable, the service was fast and the Feeling Bubbly was the magic touch. read more

We tried the bitter alibi for brunch after we heard they were really solid. Unfortunately we were not impressed. It was busy and we had to wait about 30 min (not a big deal we are patient people) but then we were led downstairs and we were seated down in the basement. I wish we had waited for a table upstairs instead because it was MUCH nicer upstairs. Downstairs for a beer and a sandwich for dinner is different but for brunch I do not want to sit in a dimly lit grungy basement. Our server was great I wish I remembered her name all I remember is she was blonde. Anyway she was probably the only saving grace. The food was average nothing special especially with all the notable brunch spots within walking distance of the bitter alibi. Okay I feel bad hating on brunch but the sandwiches really are amazing and the dimly lit grungy basement is fine for that. read more

I'm sure the food is good once you actually figure out what the hell is going on in the place. We entered through what seemed to be the main door off Houston and sat at a table. The kitchen staff came out to talk to their friends, but never made a notion to us about where/how to be served until we asked after 5 minutes of waiting by ourselves. No sign and no service isn't a good way to bring in new customers. We were recommended this place by friends in the area because of the great food and service, but will have to sadly report back otherwise regarding the latter. read more

I've had nothing but fantastic experiences at The Bitter Alibi. They have a great beer selection, friendly staff, and fair prices. The menu is small but well crafted (not unlike the bar itself), and they make use of a ton of local ingredients. As a vegetarian I have never had trouble finding something to eat. I can't recommend this place enough for an after-work beer with friends or even as a Friday/Saturday night destination. read more

There aren't enough places in this world like the Alibi. If you want a chill night, it's right. If you want to meet up with your rowdy friends, it's right. If you want a neighborhood "Cheers bar" feel, it's right. And the sandwiches and beer selection--honestly, the only thing that's wrong with it is that there aren't two of them. read more

Food was terrific. Not a huge selection of food, small menu options. But good sandwiches. Quaint little place, with a great big social atmosphere. Had lots of fun, and will come again. Great staff too. Oh and the beer choices were great as well. Yeah, I had a good time. read more