I wanted to love this place since we went out for a special celebration of my husband. We had not…read morebeen before and the menu looked amazing! We did not have a great experience. We had a party of 10 and went early (before 6pm on a weekday). It was not busy, and when we arrived there was one couple seated. Despite this, I think they rushed our food. And we would have gladly waited a little longer for cooked food. :/ Everyone at the table who ordered "steamed broccoli" received hard, barely cooked broccoli. My mother-in-law's potatoes were not fully cooked, and her salmon was raw. Since all her food was not edible, they took it off the bill. So at least there's that. The green beans my mother ordered were also quite crunchy, which can be personal preference. I did not complain about my salmon, but it was undercooked as well. However, even if it were cooked, the lemon sauce makes it inedible. I order salmon at most restaurants and I have never tasted a more horrific sauce. I thought maybe I was being dramatic, so let everyone at the table taste the sauce. Every single one of them scrunched up their face and said "UGH!" It was described by my family members as "putrid, disgusting, rotten pudding, and having a strong iron taste." I have to agree there. When they put it on the table I thought the fish was bad, but it was just the strong smell of the sauce. So all the broccoli, salmon, and potatoes were undercooked... however everyone who ordered steak received it cooked way past what they had ordered. My husband ordered medium, and it looked close to well done. My nephew ordered medium rare, and it looked medium well. My husband's steak was still tender and tasty though, so he did not complain. His Brussels sprouts were decent and grits were very flavorful. My sides were mac and cheese and a salad. Those were both very good! The mac and cheese is in an interesting flavorful sauce. More creamy than cheesy, but I enjoyed it. The salad seemed pretty fresh with homemade dressing from what I could tell. Our server was nice, but did not check on us at all, and was only at the table to take our orders, deliver the food, and give us the check. The majority of us had empty drink glasses and would have wanted refills. There was an automatic tip of 20% on the bill because of the larger party, which was fine, but like I said, the service wasn't great since we didn't get checked on whatsoever. Overall, it's not the worst place I've ever been but it wasn't very good. You hate to go to a place that SHOULD be good, pay good money, and receive that quality, but we weren't going to sit there and every single one of us complain. Sometimes, you just have to eat a bad meal, laugh about it, and not return. The fact of the matter is there are much better places to eat in Cookeville with better food and better service, so we probably won't be back.

Went here with my coworkers after hearing one of them rave about it, and it definitely lived up to…read morethe hype. The mac & cheese was amazing and the flatbread was just as good. The fish and chips were more on the average side, but still enjoyable. What really stood out was the service -- super friendly and attentive the whole time. Overall, a great spot and I'd definitely go back to try more of the menu.

Found this restaurant while staying in town. It is a gem. The staff was courteous, polite and…read morequick. I had the spinach omelet and 3 pancakes. It was a HUGE amount of food and it all was absolutely amazing!! Thanks to the kitchen staff also!

Big portions. Food mostly as expected. Good service…read more Came for breakfast. Had scrambled eggs (no complaints), buttermilk pancakes (not spectacular but just fine), and biscuit and gravy (inedible / the gravy was a little orange). I saw an omelet, and it was huge. The waffles are thin like Waffle House, if you like that style. They were good. A fine stop for breakfast but do not get the biscuit and gravy.

Liver and Onions.....always my go to! GREAT AGAIN!…read moreService always superb Been coming for decades, have never been disappointed!

Never had a bad experience in dozens of visits. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The…read moreambience is very "small town diner" which is exactly what it is. perfect portions appropriately priced. The food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend making this a regular breakfast or lunch stop.

From the warming atmosphere to, the always friendly workers, to the out of this world, one of a…read morekind, fantastically made fresh bakery pastry's what's not to love here! From hand pies to breads and my personal favorite two items Bostock and the coffee cakes! They have it all!

If you're visiting Cookeville, don't miss Meg's Bread. I wish I had brought an ice chest to bring a…read morebunch home. So many delicious choices! We were packing a picnic lunch to take to see some nearby waterfalls, so we picked up a cheesy jalapeños bread, and a loaf of Rosemary garlic sourdough. We were too early for the artichoke and olive focaccia. The young man waiting on us was very helpful. I can't wait to visit again...I will be prepared to tote a bunch home!

Over the years on these vacations Toby and I have stopped in a handful of donut shops we were told…read morewere the best in the area. Whether it's wanting to take a break from the large platters we have in the morning usually on these trips are just genuinely craving something sweet, most donut shops are just okay. Ralphs was a genuine find. Not only was the glazed exactly like in an old-fashioned--the sourdough taste and such good nook and crannies texture-wise--but that maple bar was probably the best one I've ever eaten. The donut was soft and pillowy with a good chew to it. But that maple topping was like the perfect texture; it was runny but still had real heft to it. It was like someone put pure molten maple on top and if you shook it too hard like a wet dog it would all just go flying. Every bite I wish I could repeat because it was a donut that seemed to go by too fast. The counter person couldn't have been more friendly. She was like tidal wave of warmth and kindness to us. I wish all folks who worked morning shifts could be this nice. The ambiance was good. It was a little tiny with the counter space. But the fact it is a donut shop and not a restaurant makes the fact they could pack in twenty or so seats at all amazing. And of course they'd be packed with customers sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. If I lived close to a donut shop like this , I'd want to come every morning for my donuts and coffee. I'd definitely get fat here. Overall, this is my ideal donut shop. There's a reason we made the 60 mile drive here for a few donuts and milk, and then drove 60 miles back to the hotel. There are just some donut joints that are worth a 120-mile donut run.

There are few places left that I have been that truly evoke nostalgia. The kind of nostalgia that…read moreeven my granny would identify with. A slower pace. An old Coca Cola menu board. The smell of fresh yeast and powdered sugar. Ralphs. Please never change. Not the original donut cases. Not the recipes. Nothing. We drove all the way from Nashville to Cookeville for the privilege of buying a dozen of these heavenly donuts. Nothing inventive really. But a flavor profile that wins every time.

What a terrific little spot. Incredibly fluffy buskers and gravy. Coffee is hot and fresh and food…read moreis prepared fast and to perfection. If you are looking for a delicious spot for breakfast that will fill your belly and not empty your wallet M&M is the place!

The wait was a little longer then expected but the food was excellent not what I was expecting at…read moreall but it surprised me i hope this business does well the biscuits were my favorite part keep making people happy :)

My wife and I went there to pass the time while for a local business to open. Just got a coffee…read moreand a bagel. The bagel was tasty and the coffee was delicious. My biggest complaint was the price seemed a little excessive. . My bagel was good though, and, we were both glad we stopped.

One of our favorite spots. Delicious coffees and croissant sandwiches. Dog treats and pet beds…read moremake furry friends welcome. Comfy atmosphere, clean and welcoming.

Food is average if they remember to make your food. They seem more interested in talking to each…read moreother than helping customers. Coffee is terrible. The workers don't even know what all is in their food. The manger might be 20 years old and you can tell. The employees consist of the manger, her twin sister, her brother, and the mangers boyfriend and then there is the baker who is friends with the owner. If you are not related to the manger by blood or dating them then if you want a job there I would recommend applying to anywhere else because the manger ensures that her family and boyfriend gets all the hours and pushes other employees out. The last person the manager fired. She fired them over the phone 1 hour before that individual had to be at work. Over stuff that the employee had no control over and was never trained properly on how to do everything that was needed. This is how the manager runs this establishment. It is pathetic and the owner needs to be a more present figure in the establishment and not let arrogant and entitled teenagers run their shop

In Cookeville or just passing by, be sure to stop at Drake's!…read more Food was outstanding. The mouthwatering steak was cooked to perfection, we were savoring every bite. The crab ragoon roll was both unique and unforgettable. If great food wasn't enough, the staff took our visit over the top. Liz, our waitress, was very attentive, personable, and sweet, even going out of her way to answer our many questions and carried on great conversation. Molly, the Manager, went out of her way to accommodate us and made our visit one that we'll never forget, made us feel special for sure. We loved the food, the staff was amazing and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. We will make it a point to stop in Cookeville to eat at Drake's everytime we travel to Tennessee and you should too.

Me and the wife stop here for lunch. We both had the mini burgers with fries which we found to be…read morevery good. We be back again.

Best BBQ pork in Cookeville! My fav is the BBQ pork loaded potato. Fast and very friendly…read moreservice. We are frequent flyers.

It is so cute inside! The seating area is very clean and cozy. Food was great and a perfect meal on…read morea cold winter day. The service was great and very fast. Moogies surpassed my expectations!