Food, what ever you choose from their 6-7 page menu, is always great. Service is excellent.read more

Walking into Hot Rods 50's Diner feels like stepping back to a simpler time. The checkerboard…read morefloors, chrome trim, vintage signs, and oldies on the speakers set the mood right away, and the place doesn't feel kitschy. It feels like a real neighborhood diner that happens to love the 1950s. I ordered the hog tenderloin sandwich and it did not disappoint. The tenderloin was pounded thin, breaded, and fried golden. It hung well past the edges of the bun, which is how a proper tenderloin should look. The breading was crispy and well seasoned, and the pork inside stayed tender and juicy. With simple toppings like pickles, onion, and a little mustard, it tasted like a classic Midwest-style sandwich done right. The fries on the side were hot and crisp, and the portion was big enough that I didn't need dessert, though I'm glad I didn't skip the milkshake. Service was friendly and relaxed, the way it should be at a diner. Our server checked in without hovering and kept the drinks topped off. Prices are fair for the quality and the amount of food you get. **Bottom line:** If you go to Hot Rods 50's Diner, get the hog tenderloin sandwich. Add the fun atmosphere, friendly service, and fair prices, and it's a spot I'll gladly come back to.

Mellisa was awesome Service was great…read moreFood was and delicious The inside was good and the bathroom was very clean it was awesome!!!

This 3 stars has nothing to do with the food which was delicious or the service which was great. I…read morejust don't see how it could take 40 minutes to get scrambled eggs and an omelet. If you e got nothing else to do definitely check it out and sit outside. But expect to wait- a long time.

Some places are so authentic you hope they never change. If you want a taste of classic old school…read morediner - the kind where food sticks to your ribs and service is warm and honest, you owe it to try out Midlands. It's a place you're likely to encounter your grandparents l, who come here because portions are generous and it taste like it always has. Nothing fancy. Pancakes are the winner - they are fluffy and nearly sweet enough to eat without syrup. Eggs are fine and hashbrowns are plenty though you might be hoping for a bit more crisp. Lunch will need to wait until another visit but I can tell the club sandwich and side of biscuits will be easy choice along with open face turkey or meatloaf. It's grandma's kitchen for certain, and it always has a place in my heart.

The wait is not worth the food. Price is also not worth the food. Would not recommendread more

Delicious breakfast ....large portions…read more I had the breakfast scrambler and my husband has the breakfast burrito Friendly staff ...great service. When we arrived there were no other customers and the cook and waitresses were sitting and as soon as we walked in we were greeted and waited on. Our food was ready quick and delicious. The ambiance is an old school diner. Cash is the preferred method of payment.

The food is so delicious and carefully prepared down to the perfect spice for the Mediterranean…read moresalad. Nina's Lebanese twist on a classic Greek spinach pie was a spot on.

I have had the worst flight in decades and am stranded at TYS until my ride 1.5 hours away can get…read morehere. I got delayed, then diverted, then diverted again! Waffle House to the rescue! I caught an uber here and soon upon walking in was greeted and served by two super nice employees! The cook was incredibly fast, the waitress kept the coffee coming and the food was excellent!!! Also, this is the only place open at 3am!

Second time at a Waffle House and the food always hits at 12am. The staff at this location however,…read morewere especially friendly and quick. For just one cook and one server, they were fantastic. I enjoyed the sausage, egg, and hash browns bowl. For $12 it was quite filling and decent flavoring. The tables/menus could be wiped down a little better but I wouldn't expect much from a Waffle House so it will always be above average as long as the food is edible at midnight. This location was always a bit quieter at the time, mostly families enjoying a midnight outing.

Every bite was delicious i had tge salmon bowl and my husband had shrimp and grits. Both were…read moreflavorful and plated beautifully. Our server was very nice amd took very good care of us. The atmosphere is casual but definitely upscale.

First, this is a gastropub, not a diner. I had been performing handiman duties for most of the day…read moreand wanted a casual sitdown meal between projects, so I recommend Cazzy's listing be updated. Now, the experience. We did not have any drinks but the offerings cover the local, standard and top shelf tastes. The staff is even invited to events to learn about food and drink parings. Lunch was grab and eat. It was very quiet becasue we were well past the lunch rush and before the early dinners. I needed something more than a salad or bowl even though several were tempting. Not always a burger guy, but a bison burger will draw my attention. You don't see bison much in TN. Delicious. Juicy enough I needed an extra napkin. The second reason I chose the burger was for the carrot fries. I don't ever remember having them before or even seeing them. Their good, no reason they can't be a replacemnt to traditional fries and they don't "sag" as much as sweet potato fries. In my case, the kitchen put potato fries on the plate rather than carrot fries. Our server, Daniel noticed it and brought out a separate plate with proper side. Great service there. Another upgrade is that seasoning on the fries. There are several different ones and they differ byt the dish and fry. It was fun to compare the difference on the plate. So, cazzy's is not at diner but a fine gastropub.

We were craving a relaxed patio night and something new on Northshore, and Cazzy's Corner Grill was…read moreexactly that kind of spot We sat outside with friends, perfect easy-going atmosphere, friendly staff, and everything came out tasting so fresh and flavorful. The chicken piccata was bright and buttery with just the right amount of lemon, and the chimichurri pork tenderloin had so much flavor. We all shared the feta dip (which was honestly a table favorite), and even the pork chop was cooked perfectly and super juicy. It just felt like one of those slow, happy dinner nights where you get to actually sit, talk, and enjoy every bite. And of course we ended with chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream -- the perfect sweet finish

Well, the food was pretty okay, and the ambiance is quite lovely for a very small restaurant…read more Unfortunately, the service on this visit was excessively slow. We were sat at the last available table, which was great, no wait to be seated. But then, we ordered drinks and proceeded to wait. We waited so long for the drinks we ordered that another server actually stopped by the table to take our drink order and we had to inform her that we had already ordered drinks from another server. Then, about 10 minutes later. 3 of our 5 drinks arrived. After another 10 minutes, the last two drinks came. Mind you, none of our drinks came from the bar, we had iced tea, soda, some hot water, and a chocolate milk for our granddaughter. Then we sat again, for another 20 minutes. Our orders were finally taken. Should we have walked out before that? Probably, but we had our mother in a wheelchair and a 3 year old so it isn't exactly easy to just up and leave a restaurant when they are hungry. We sat at the table for over an hour with no food in front of us. The table next to us had finished, left, was cleared and had another party seated and an appetizer in front of them while we sat with no food. My husband asked for a fresh iced tea, it arrived 20 minutes later. The server said it was because they had to brew a fresh pot, but maybe she could have stopped by to let us know. The orders finally arrived. I ordered extra drinks immediately because we hadn't been checked on but one time in an hour and I didn't want to wait another hour for a soda refill. I was honestly afraid to drink too much of my drink because I didn't know if or when it would be refilled. It was kind of unbelievable, I think there were two managers in the dining room and neither of them managed to check on us in the hour we sat with no food in front of us while the rest of the room was dining with what appeared to be no issues. The food was fine, but not good enough to sit an hour at a table with a 3 year old waiting for it. Probably will not be back.

If you like that old town dinner style you will love this place. They have the typical walk up bar…read moretop by the grill or grab a booth. Today I am going with those morning pancakes with bacon and eggs. Of course add some hot coffee and I might make it through the day or at least until lunch.

How does this place have such good reviews?…read more I still cannot get over that the fruit was straight out of the can. It's too expensive for this, if it was cheaper, I'd take it for what it is.

We visited Aretha Frankenstein's for the first time after a particularly challenging morning. Our…read morewaitress Kimberly was especially attentive and able to spend a couple of moments holding space as we revealed some current medical stuff ( sometimes life is heavy and it's nice when strangers can offer kindness and empathy) My sibling was delighted with the decor. Good biscuits and gravy are something I can not really access on the west coast so that was fun. I was very tempted by the waffles but that will have to wait for a future business.

We had to try Aretha Frankenstein's while we were in Chattanooga because I kept hearing about the…read morepancakes, and now I completely understand the hype. My husband is the breakfast person in our marriage, so this was absolutely his kind of place. We ordered the famous pancakes with their Blue Mélange blueberry butter, along with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit. First of all, these pancakes are THICK. Not "slightly fluffy" thick. These things have some HEIGHT to them. But somehow they were still soft and fluffy inside instead of being heavy or dry. The blueberry butter on top was such a good touch too. Sweet, creamy, a little fruity, and completely different from just throwing regular butter and syrup on a pancake. The rest of the breakfast was classic and hearty. The scrambled eggs were good, the bacon was crispy, and the biscuit was huge. This is definitely one of those places where you should come hungry because the portions are not playing with you. I also loved the personality of the restaurant. It doesn't feel polished or cookie-cutter at all. It has this funky, quirky, old-school Chattanooga character that makes eating there feel like part of the trip instead of just another breakfast stop. And coming from someone who is NOT usually running toward pancakes or breakfast food, I still had to keep reaching over to my husband's plate. The pancakes were easily the standout for me. Definitely worth trying at least once while you're in Chattanooga, especially if you're a breakfast person. Come hungry, order the pancakes, and DO NOT skip that blueberry butter.

He says the food is amazing. He got the egg plate. I got the French pressed coffee. Which is my…read morefavorite way of coffee. The service is wonderful. They tried so hard to find something for me to eat. But unfortunately 90 percent of everything has soy in it. Being allergic to soy in America sucks. Can't eat anywhere. But that's life of an allergic person. The restaurant is very clean and very warming. Perfect place for breakfast. Just wish I would eat. But with the allergy it's damn near impossible. The manager and waitress tired so hard just a little impossible. I do highly recommend this place.

How can you not try the restaurant voted the best breakfast in Knoxville? Had a Keto Omelet. Loved…read morethe decor, atmosphere, and wait staff. Try it you'll like it!