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    Annette's Cafe

    4.5 (52 reviews)
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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Alaina C.

    Wow... Wow... Wow. Annette's Café is the definition of a hidden gem! My wife and I were heading home from Gatlinburg when we stumbled upon this cozy little spot right off the highway, and we couldn't have found a better place for a warm, home-cooked meal. If you're looking for something local with real down-home cooking, BINGO--this is it! The atmosphere is simple, welcoming, and full of charm, making you feel like you're stepping into a small-town kitchen where everything is made with love. The food was absolutely fantastic, exactly what you'd hope for from a classic country-style café. From perfectly cooked breakfast plates to hearty lunch options, every bite was comforting and full of flavor. Our server was incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home, adding to the overall experience. Whether you're passing through or live nearby, Annette's Café is 100% worth the stop. This is the kind of place that reminds you why small, locally-owned restaurants are so special!

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    Mathew M.

    Huge portions, reasonable prices, good taste, good service, what's not to like about this country breakfast place. Recommended to you. Tip for owner, dust those antique cookie jars once in a while.

    Blackberry cobbler

    The place is cute and clean. Our server was sweet and took such good care of us. The food was amazing and hearty.

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    Jenn M.

    Fast service and good breakfast. Unfortunately our server (who was lovely) was yelled at by other servers and management a few times which really turned us off. The sausage and bacon were delicious but the pancakes were just okay. The restaurant was small but tidy... except for the cookie jar shelf which was covered in dust (kinda gross). Overall we'd go again but we aren't rushing back.

    Country Fried Steak, Garlic Mashed potatoes, Green Beans
    Madison I.

    We aren't locals, but have a Cabin in Otto. Our entire family 25+ often visits "The Cabin" and Annette's Cafe has been a great find! We love all of the options there and try, to try something new every time. Kaylan is always very sweet! The food and prices are great, therefore we always come back! Today I tried the Blackberry cobbler, and within our first two bites my boyfriend said "I can tell this is homemade" Annette has a fine touch for cooking!

    Amazing and abundant breakfast. 10/10 recommend.
    Melanie M.

    Hole in the wall definitely worth finding. My daughter and I really enjoyed our breakfast. I had an omelette and she had a biscuit. So. Much. Food.

    Taters,  over medium eggs (cooked perfectly), chopped steak, corned beef hash, pancakes and sausage.

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    Great food, country cooking at its best.daily specials meat and veggies with cobler. And tea. Friend ly servers.

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    I love Annettes! The best value in the area. Meat, 2 sides, drink and dessert for $8 and 100 on the Health department inspection!!

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    2.7(622 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Casual dining
    Locally sourced ingredients

    The remodel is a success with open views of the mountains. The dining areas are clean and well…read morespaced. The meat and three along with the vegetable only options are welcomed changes to the family style only meal for those desiring smaller portions. In our experience, the food was served hot and was perfectly prepared. We chose white meat chicken and received two large breast that were excellent! The two catfish fillets and four slices of meat loaf were delicious. The vegetables were Lima beans, cabbage casserole, creamed corn, potatoes au gratin, slaw and a spring salad. All were served fresh with two biscuits and two corn muffins. The relish, apple butter and Sogrum-sage butter were delightful. We were blessed to have April for our server, and highly recommend her for your visit. She shared the history of the area and is proud of the changes and history of the Dillard House. Thank you for a great meal. The fried chicken is better than I remembered. Yes, the restaurant is open, and parts of the motel are being remodeled/updated and the new hotel is under construction. Don't let the remodeling deter you from the eating at the restaurant or enjoying your favorite drink from the bar.

    Poor service, poor food quality. Not impressed at all…read more Ambience is nice, very spacious, newly built, restaurant. Friendly staff. Not very attentive at all. Say for 15 minutes before the manager had to obtain a server for our table. After the food was delivered, the server did not provide adequate service. I requested a water refill, which took an additional 15 minutes, because she continually forgot. Food quality wasn't the greatest. They served chicken, which consisted of 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks. Along with friend catfish filets, that had been way over salted. Both were very soggy. I ate half the thigh and quit. Veggies? Only vegetables were Lima beans, everything else considered vegetables, was a casserole. A table full of starches. Over rated and over priced. Sadly disappointed. If you want good southern food, go further south to Thomasville, GA. Go to O'Neals. You can fool some folks, but not someone that knows southern cooking. We won't return.

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    Farm/Restaurant is the cutest place ever. There is a cute shop and coffee bar in the front, the…read morerestaurant is decorated very cozy and cute. Only problem we had was extremely slow service with the bar service. It took 10 mins for them to figure out where to sit us even with reservation. Our first drinks took 35 mins, second drink took another 25 mins to get. They were tasty when they did finally arrive. Everyone was super nice though. I do feel they should have comped drinks after that very long delay on both rounds. We ordered fried green tomatoes and they were not my favorite, too much corn meal and they were dry and hard to eat. My shrimp and grits were delicious and my husband fried chicken and Mac and cheese were great too. We ordered the ice cream for dessert it was good but nothing special and I would opt to try one of the full desserts next time. Overall such an adorable place and most of the food was really good. They just needed help with the bar service and maybe some more experienced wait staff they all were pretty young and green, but again very sweet.

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    Dinner was Fixe Price... not expensive though ... it was $25 or so. Several great choices. We…read moreboth had the steak. It was served with mashed potatoes and carrots. More like a piece of roast... great flavor. Mine was cooked perfectly, while my wife ordered medium rare and got something on the hotter side of medium, close to well done. The beef was over mashed potatoes and cooked carrots... The wine menu was a bit weak. They need a few good choices for a few bucks more. There is my advice with far less stress than Chef Ramsey.... They had a live entertainer. "George" playing the guitar and singing... quite well done. Not overly obtrusive... not too loud. A good meal at a good price. I would come back.

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