I'm not really one to leave reviews but watching my barista put the hot espresso straight into the…read moreplastic cup for my ice latte was not how I expected to start my day. I'm not sure if that's their standard or if she was being lazy, but from such an iconic coffee house I'd expect better. I've been a barista for many years and that's a pretty basic concept in coffee making 101. Do they not realize how awful putting boiling hot liquid in a plastic cup is? Anyways.

Big thank you to the locals I met last night at La Altena for recommending this place! The wife,…read moreAnna, stated "if you want a good cup of coffee and an excellent pastry, this is your morning stop!" Even a little after 10am on a Saturday, you can tell this place is a very popular hangout. I waited in line for about 10 minutes, but the line moves fast. I concur with other reviewers that the staff is so friendly, helpful and energetic. I ordered a Cafe Au Lait with a shot of caramel syrup. Once I looked at the pastry items, I knew the Blueberry Lavender scone had my name all over it! I sat outside on a sidewalk bistro table and enjoyed both items immensely on a gorgeous Chattanooga morning. This place also has inside seating as well as a nice patio setup. So happy I got to experience this place! (P.S. The line is still out the door when I left!) :)

What's not to love? They have beer. They have tacos. They have breakfast sandwiches. They have free…read moreparking. Service tended to be on the slower side, but overall still a great experience .

I ordered a hot chicken sandwich on a plain bagel with the Russian dressing on the side. It was so…read moretasty. I could only eat half! The dirty child was done very well and not under spiced as some places are. It comes sweetened. The service was fantastic -music was a tad bit loud but will definitely be back.

What an amazing find in Chattanooga! We stopped in for a Sunday breakfast and were so excited for…read moreeverything they had to offer. The bagel sandwiches are 5 . Tater tots are amazing. French toast is special. I wish we had had room for their chicken. Our server was super nice and helped us decide on our meal. The atmosphere is casual but with the open kitchen, we had fun watching them prep the food. We will definitely stop in again on our next visit and try more.

Based on all the positive reviews of this establishment, I think it must just be an acquired taste…read moreI haven't acquired. First (and only) visit this weekend and I found the food odd. I guess I'm a NY bagel guy. The "Montreal style" bagels served here are thin, chewy, and slightly sweet. They remind me of unsalted soft pretzels. The tater tots look and taste like something out of the Alien franchise. Almost like crab-legged hush puppies. And their only soda offerings are Coke and Diet Coke so I settled on OJ. Maybe a blessing in disguise since it was a healthier option. Only two gender-neutral bathrooms so prepare for a wait. There was a line the entire time we were there.

Everything was delicious--a great restaurant for breakfast. Fresh juices are very good.read more

The food was amazing! Great portions, the pickled onions on the Avacado toast made my taste buds…read moredance and sing! We brought out kids. They enjoyed their breakfast in a modern 50s type diner. It felt very modern, clean, trendy and a cut above. The service was great! They even sent us home with a to go coffee which was perfect as we were very jet lagged.

Heading to my grandson's opening soccer match and I came upon this coffee house. This is not a part…read moreof town where I spend much time, and I was stunned by the size of this coffee house. It was even nicer inside, with lots of activity as clearly the locals think highly of this spot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I tried their house signature latte, and it was very good, my only issue, that damn paper cup. Coffee is meant to be served in a mug

Despite my coffee earlier in the day, I found I needed a little extra on my way home to Huntsville…read more Oaks showed up on a search as an easy pit stop along the way, so I pulled off to give them a try. This is a fairly large shop in a location that I'm not sure entirely suits it - but I was very glad to see it! They have a drive through but I wound up going inside to use the restroom. It's a beautiful and modern building, with a lot of space inside to relax or work. The restroom was immaculate and the line to order was short and moved quickly. Service was also incredibly friendly and pleasant. They were very patient with the customer in front of me who asked a LOT of questions, lol. I placed an order for an iced marble mocha, which had both dark and white chocolate. This was a unique concept to me but it actually really worked! I could taste both kinds of chocolate distinctly and it was very tasty. As I kept drinking it, I will say it was a little heavy on the milk for me, but ultimately it was a tasty drink. If I lived in the area, I'd be back for sure! I'm pretty sure they give some of their proceeds back to local nonprofits too, which is nice.

amazing food great atmosphere. Fast and amazing service. Tons of options on the menu.read more

This was a place I really, really, really wanted to try while staying on the North side of town…read moreabove Frazier. I did Edward's Point and Signal Mountain on a super hot morning hike and decided I had earned a huge sandwich and some pimento cheese so, I snuck in about 25 minutes before closing to get a sandwich to go. Staff were SO nice and welcoming. Telling me there was no rush, I could sit and eat, etc. I spoke to the charming Chris, who went over the entire menu with me and offered for me to sample a few of their pasta salads and pimento and made suggestions. He was the biggest sweetheart. In the end, they didn't have the daily special chopped Italian I'd seen so, I went with a turkey and cheese with pimento to go and some sweet tea. At checkout, another friendly and lovable female staffer was totally charming. My sandwich was HUGE and the pimento cheese was some of the best I've ever had! And, your girl is from the South so, I've had a metric ton of pimento in my life. I really like the location and the vibes inside. Local's gem. And the staff, A+++++

I came in one morning for a coffee and pastry last month while staying nearby. I had seen photos…read moreof the inside and the deck and this looked like a charming coffee shop. They were out of muffins when I stopped in, around 10am so that was disappointing. I didn't end up with any pastry to go with my coffee bc they didn't seem to have anything else available that day for some reason. The coffee was strong and good. I ended up doing an iced oat milk latte - no syrup. I spent a bit of time chatting with the friendly barista and then headed upstairs to take in the view The restroom was somewhat small and nasty in comparison to the rest of the decor and looked like it could use some TLC.

Great local coffee spot with some tasty eats. Fun vibe with multiple seating options. Couch up…read morefront. Tables and chairs inside with great AC and a super cute wood deck patio with shade coverings. Orders medium and dark roast coffees and a cappuccino. Hot and delicious. They put half and half in for you. I wish they had jugs so it would be self service but loved the extra service. Also orders the eggle on an everything bagel with bacon. Was delicious and while they are counter service, she ended up bringing out to my table before I noticed her calling out order. Highly recommend.

A few phrases came to mind as we finished breakfast at Frothy Monkey: overflowing with flavor and…read morethoughtfully prepared. We ordered the veggie omelette and the Broadbent omelette, and both were generously filled with fresh, well-balanced ingredients. Nothing overpowered anything else. Instead of relying on heavy spices or sauces, the flavors came naturally from the quality and proportion of the ingredients themselves. The sourdough toast was exceptional, with a crisp crust and great texture, and my cappuccino was exactly what I hoped for--smooth, balanced, and expertly made. The setting was just as enjoyable. Housed in a beautifully restored historic train station, the atmosphere has genuine character that complements the food rather than trying to distract from it. A breakfast that's driven by quality ingredients instead of gimmicks. I would gladly return and highly recommend it.

Visited twice in the same week--once with a group of five (ages 22-58), once with just my wife…read more Breakfast both times. Was a hit with all ages. My wife has a gluten and dairy allergy, and I've got a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, plus a diabetes kicker. We're usually a solid test for any kitchen. Both visits, the staff passed. Knowledgeable, showed genuine concern, and were able to make accommodations without a lot of back-and-forth. Good selection on the menu meant we weren't working from a short list of options either. Food was good across both visits--consistent, which matters as much as a single great meal. My son particularly liked the Brunch Sausage Burger. Looked good, and seemed entirely appropriate after a late night. Large space, tables well spread out, and located not far from downtown. Easy place to settle in whether you're with a crowd or just the two of you. Good for: small kids, business meals, casual meals, groups Would come back. Already did once.

They need to fire everyone except like 2 hard working individuals. Why'd it take me 17 minutes to…read moreget a bagel? Because there's no urgency. There was a line of students infront of me who were late to class because no one knows how to get off their phone behind the counter. I could've clocked in and served everyone in the time it took for my bagel to be ready.

I was so unbelievably sad when the other two Einsteins closed. I absolutely loved their variety…read more The one by the school just doesn't have the same offerings. I went their once and haven't been back. Especially since...No Bialys.

I loved this stop! In a beautiful part of town overlooking the Tennessee River known as Bluff's…read moreView and this particular shop is in a cluster of very old and very charming buildings. They have a nice covered patio and plenty of seats there as well as some inside in a small dining room off to the left. I was starving as I had skipped lunch and ordered the Chicken Salad on croissant with a pickle and side of chips. It was served with tomato and lettuce and was sooo good. It tasted like it had a bit of curry or something to add some jazz and it was refreshing and delicious. The pickle was also noteworthy. I purchased a toffee snack and biscotti for later and both were also good. Service at the register was super friendly and I enjoyed my quick lunch here people-watching. It's a popular spot. Theme of Rembrandt is with images throughout, even in the bathroom.

Maybe it was just making people work during Labor Day weekend, but Rembrandt's was anything but a…read moremasterpiece when we visited. The three workers should have worn nametags of Disinterested, Stressed Out, and Angry. The coffee, both drip and iced, was bad and the pastries were stale. On the positive side, the decor is cool, the area is beautiful, and the porch was shady on a hot day.