When it comes to finding a sweet, all-around awesome hole-in-the-wall eating experience, it can take a whole lot of time to find the right spot. Everyone wants a neat meal, a fun waitress and quirky atmosphere. But how do you find the right place beyond all the chains and Yelp reviews…? No worries. If you’re headed to Tennessee, we found ’em all for you!
- Bell Buckle Café - Bell Buckle
Bell Buckle Café - Facebook This darling Tennessee town boasts their aptly named hometown cafe, lauded by both locals and visitors alike.
- Brown’s Diner - Nashville
Brown’s Diner - Facebook A Nashville staple, you make a Brown’s visit if you’re looking to clog up those arteries and enjoy a greasy, awesome as all get out feast.
- Congas Latina Food - Chattanooga
Adelphos - Facebook Tiny and tucked away, Congas has the most decadent, creamy guacamole in Chattanooga - or so we’ve heard.
- Cozy Corner BBQ- Memphis
Cozy Corner BBQ - Facebook Yeah, it looks a bit sketch - but the bbq? The best you’ll have in Memphis. Plus, their banana cream ANYTHING is to die for.
- Old Plantation - Chattanooga
Old Plantation - Facebook Tucked away from the roving local eye, Old Plantation serves up a greasy dish that’ll leave a mark on your heart - and your thighs.
- Hermitage Café - Nashville
Hermitage Café - Facebook Check their hours - it gets crazy - but this is the local go-to after a crazy night out on the town. Plus their pancakes are killer!
- Hole in the Wall Diner - Waverly
Hole in the Wall - Facebook Aptly named, this Waverly watering hole is raved over by locals, building a reputation that stretches statewide.
- Jersey Girl Diner - Morristown
Jersey Girl Diner - Facebook The cute exterior and mouthwatering menu options make Jersey Girl a must if you’re ever in Morristown.
- Marcy Jo’s Mealhouse and Baker - Columbia
Marcy Jo’s - Facebook Marcy Jo’s always makes our list, because the quant atmosphere, sticky buns and Elvis cake will make you dream away the week until it’s brunch time again.
- Sam & Andy’s - Knoxville
Joey Mann - Facebook A family favorite and East Nashville staple, Sam & Andy’s is perfect no matter the time of day. Plus, it’s always filled with hometown diner lovers, ready to share their enjoyment of the sweet atmosphere with visitors.
Thoughts? Let us know YOUR favorite hole-in-the-wall places below, and they may be featured in a future article! We love hearing from you, Tennessee friends.
Bell Buckle Café - Facebook
This darling Tennessee town boasts their aptly named hometown cafe, lauded by both locals and visitors alike.
Brown’s Diner - Facebook
A Nashville staple, you make a Brown’s visit if you’re looking to clog up those arteries and enjoy a greasy, awesome as all get out feast.
Adelphos - Facebook
Tiny and tucked away, Congas has the most decadent, creamy guacamole in Chattanooga - or so we’ve heard.
Cozy Corner BBQ - Facebook
Yeah, it looks a bit sketch - but the bbq? The best you’ll have in Memphis. Plus, their banana cream ANYTHING is to die for.
Old Plantation - Facebook
Tucked away from the roving local eye, Old Plantation serves up a greasy dish that’ll leave a mark on your heart - and your thighs.
Hermitage Café - Facebook
Check their hours - it gets crazy - but this is the local go-to after a crazy night out on the town. Plus their pancakes are killer!
Hole in the Wall - Facebook
Aptly named, this Waverly watering hole is raved over by locals, building a reputation that stretches statewide.
Jersey Girl Diner - Facebook
The cute exterior and mouthwatering menu options make Jersey Girl a must if you’re ever in Morristown.
Marcy Jo’s - Facebook
Marcy Jo’s always makes our list, because the quant atmosphere, sticky buns and Elvis cake will make you dream away the week until it’s brunch time again.
Joey Mann - Facebook
A family favorite and East Nashville staple, Sam & Andy’s is perfect no matter the time of day. Plus, it’s always filled with hometown diner lovers, ready to share their enjoyment of the sweet atmosphere with visitors.
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