Great food, great service! Look for Marty- he's the best. He knows the restaurant and he knows the area. So helpful! read more

I ordered delivery from Cafe 4 and was unfortunately disappointed. The white chicken flatbread was very hard and lacked flavor. For the price, I expected much better quality and a more enjoyable meal. The food was expensive for what I received, and the portion and taste did not justify the cost. Based on this experience, I would not recommend the white chicken flatbread and would likely choose another restaurant in the future. read more

Great attentive service. Food outstanding. Had a House Old Fashioned. Great, ample drink well made Highly recommend for casual dining. Easy parking location nearby, easy walk up read more

Amazing food, quick and friendly service. Stopped in on the way to Gatlinburg for late lunch and it was a solid choice, shrimp and grits was perfect. Shay was also super nice and attentive! read more

Cafe 4 - Shrimp & Grits - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We loved this place! Shay was amazing. We were a huge party in from Texas for the football game!

Really had the best server and a fantastic drink...the cinnamon bun was awesome too...great place to visit!!

Got the beet salad, not many beets for a beet salad though. It was more like a salad that had beets. There was also hardly any goat cheese. I had to search to tons of lettuce to find any cheese. I don't recommend this item. Service was okay but our order didn't go through and it took about 30 minutes to get it. read more

We loved this little café in market Square. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and it would definitely return. The menu has a lot of nice options for lunch and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the simplest of meals with a grilled cheese and tomato bisque. Others in our group had the cheesesteak sandwich which was just as delicious in their opinion. Good classic American fare with pleasant service and nice ambience. read more

Cafe 4 - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Worst place ever! We were in Knoxville for the Texas/Tennessee game. We waited over 2 hours for our food and when it arrived it was cold, and three of the six orders were wrong. We also witnessed other people come, eat and go while waiting for our food. Would recommend Tupelo Honey over this place. read more

Incredible. I got the short rib and egg and every bite was awesome. Also, the vibe was great. Good music and really friendly and attentive staff. Strongly recommend checking this spot out. read more

Cafe 4 - Short Rib - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I loved my lunch here on a weekday. Staff were nice, and it was a bit busy for during the week. Food was good, the fish sandwich had a huge piece of fish! The waitress was always ready with a drink refill. The restaurant is in a nice square with lots of shopping. AC was blasting, just what we needed after walking around outside. read more

Wow! Came in here for lunch and was greeted immediately. The waiter was fast to welcome me and take my drink order, I went with a basic latte (which was actually well above average!). My waiter also helped me pick out what to have and it was a complete home run!!! I did the Tennessee cheesesteak and I got the mac n cheese instead of fries. The mean was delicious, and I left very full and satisfied. It was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend this place. read more

Cafe 4 - Tennessee Cheesesteak with Mac N Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I came here as a recommendation from my hotel staff and without a reservation I waited about 30 minutes. The staff was great and very kind. I sat outside but ambiance both in and outside was lovely. The food was just okay in my opinion. I got the fried green tomatoes which I thought were a little bland. The ones from Tupelo are way better. I also got the shrimp and grits which was pretty good. Nothing to write home about but good. The best thing by far was the Mac and cheese. It was very creamy and well seasoned. Am I glad I tried it? Yes but it's not so where I'm rushing back to. However, if I did I would definitely get the Mac and cheese with chicken or lobster read more

Cafe 4 - Mac N Cheese , Fried Green Tomatoes , Low Country Shrimp & Grits - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food here was amazing! The waiter, Billy, also gave fantastic recommendations and was very personable. I had the chicken entree with green beans and Brussel sprouts. P.S. I had already eaten some of the green beans when I took the picture. read more

Cafe 4 - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Excellent service by Jaxson. Very reasonable prices and the Chicken & Waffles and Fish Tacos were served fresh, hot and delicious. Will be back read more

Cafe 4 - Fried Chicken & Waffles - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Many, many years ago I used to work on Market Square while in college, so the restaurants that have been around for over a decade are nostalgic and, more importantly, they tend to be consistently good. I took my wife to Cafe 4 on a Monday evening and we had a wonderful dinner. Our server, Quincy, was the perfect amount of attentive. We ordered the fried green tomatoes (to die for), the fish sandwich (sooo soft and good), and the braised short rib over cheese grits (all i can say is that I've got the leftovers in the fridge for lunch and I wish it was noon already!) I highly recommend Cafe 4 if you're looking for an upscale vibe that won't break the bank. read more

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Cafe 4 has a nice ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. I had the grilled salmon and I loved it!! My son had one of their burgers and thought the sauce it had on it was overpowering. He did not finish it. My husband had the hot chicken sandwich. It was not hot and it gave him severe heartburn. My mom had the shrimp and grits, she said she would not order it again. The service was just okay. We waited a long time for our drinks. The overall presentation of the restaurant and food was great. The food looks yummy but according to my family was not great. I give this restaurant 3 stars because they do know how to cook salmon. read more

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Needed a place to eat while downtown. Cafe4 had good ratings online so we decided to try it. I ordered the grilled salmon after much contemplation. The greens was tasty but the salmon was just okay. I felt it needed something, maybe salt? Service was okay too. Didn't have to wait unendingly for our server. I tried my friend's linguine and wished I'd gotten it instead. Might try that next time if I return. read more

Cafe 4 - Grilled Salmon - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My friends and I were in the area, and we all wanted different things for lunch. We came into Cafe 4 and were sat very quickly. Our waiter was very kind and had some great recommendations. We ordered the Crispy Fish sandwich, Tennessee Cheesesteak (I always gotta try a cheesesteak in any establishment I go to), Fried Chicken and Waffles, and a green goddess salad with chicken and tomatoes. The crispy fish sandwich and the cheesesteak were VERY VERY DELICIOUS! My other friends ordered the other two dishes, and they agreed that their food was also delicious. I was genuinely impressed with how quick the service was and how attentive the staff was to our needs :) perfect place for lunch! I would love to try their brunch some day. read more

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Came here without reservations and were able to be seated outside immediately. Because of the sidewalk, our table was very slanted, which was a bit of a pain, I ended up losing my fork. Our server, Hayden I think? Came over to greet us and take our drink and appetizer orders. The appetizer came out before the drinks which was a little backwards to me. Mojito 8/10 Decently made. I do wish the mint was mixed into the drink or muddled to add the flavor in, but other than that it was good. Fried green tomatoes 8/10 Flash fried, good breading and crisp on the outside. The apple salad and balsamic was good as well. A good bite. I just wish the tomato was pre-cooked for just a minute or two to get it a little softer. Shrimp & Grits 10/10 Shrimp was flavorful, seasoned well, cooked perfectly. Tails were still on. Grits were creamy and smooth, with a little cheese. Andouille was perfect amount of spice. Sauce was good, little heat, but overall a ton of flavor. Cafe 4 Burger 8/10 Ordered Medium rare, came out more of a medium with not really much pink in it. It was still cooked good and juicy. Im sure I tasted the umami sauce, but I feel like I would have wanted a little bit more. I didn't really taste the Parmesan cheese at all. Overall the entire bite had a good flavor. read more

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We came to Cafe 4 for a date night before a concert at Thompson Bowling. This was a great place to come to before an outing - plenty of places to go to after dinner for a drink as well! This Nashville hot chicken Mac and cheese was seriously insane... I am still reminiscing on it weeks later. It was a hard decision picking what to order because it all looked great. I definitely recommend the Mac and cheese and truffle fries! read more

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I gave Cafe 4 another chance today after a previous bad experience months ago where I found a metal wire in my food. Unfortunately, this visit was even worse. I came with a group from work, and the server spilled an entire glass of water into my lap. The glass shattered, leaving broken glass on me and around my seat. The server never apologized. I had to go clean up in the bathroom, and when I came back everyone else was eating while I had no food because my order was wrong. I ordered a burger and got a chicken sandwich instead. The manager eventually brought the correct meal out, but also never apologized for either issue. Mistakes happen, but the complete lack of accountability or basic customer service made this one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Very disappointing read more

Excellent service and food Strawberry salad yummy!! Fish tacos great and white chicken flatbread delish! read more

When we first looked at the menu, we were concerned because it appears limited at first glance. However... the truffle fries were banging, fried green tomatoes were crispy and tasty, but oh my goodness the warm pimento cheese with hot pepper jelly dip was divine!!! Philly cheesesteak was delicious. The lemon drop shot was probably the smoothest I've ever had. Atmosphere was casual... little bit of everything in there. The only draw back we had was the service. I know it was a party of 13, but we are pretty sure that we were the only guests our server took care of. She would disappear for large stretches. We had to go to the bar to get our own refills because we couldn't find her. I really hope that others had a different experience with different servers. read more

Kylie was so nice and attentive during our time at Cafe 4. She worked with my modifications and made sure that we were happy with everything. The food is consistently delicious! This is one of my favorite dinner spots in Market Square. read more

Our server Brandy E was great. Lunch was delicious. Excellent service. Super atmosphere. read more

Food was so good as always! We had a lovely lunch. Our waitress Katie was so attentive and checked in just often enough. Very knowledgeable and polite. Perfect for a quick lunch with my in-laws read more

Went for a Graduation dinner with the e tire family. Our server was amazing. The Cajun seafood special was really good. Thanks for accommodating our large party. read more

Wow! What a great place and staff. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty. The food was excellent (truffle fries, deviled eggs, Braised Short Rib, Vegetable Linguini, and the Mac-n-Cheese w/ Lobster) and our waiter Conner was on point. We had such a good time and Conner made sure we had everything we needed/wanted. read more

After exploring downtown Knoxville, we wandered around Market Square for a good dinner spot. Cafe 4 was our pick as they had a large outside seating area. We waited a few minutes for a clean table. Drinks were ordered and came out fairly quickly. We ordered a small side of truffle fries as an appetizer and it was decent. 3 out of the 4 ordered the wedge salad with steak. The other ordered the cheesesteak with mashed potatoes and for dessert, the crème brûlée. The wedge salad was excellent and generously dressed. I can see why this is a crowd favorite. I did think that the steak (additional protein) was a small portion and a little overcooked, 4 slices of a steak. But I ate every bit of it, one of the best wedge salads I have ordered. The crème brûlée was just okay, not enough caramelization of the sugar crystals. I'd give the dessert a 3 but the service was top notch. Davis was amazing - he took great care of us!! read more

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I haven't been here in a few years, and it's really showing its age. Food and service was good but the interior just felt a bit tired.

First time in Cafe 4 for breakfast and it was great. Only negative was the loud music. Victoria was absolutely stellar. She helped customize our breakfasts and truly made our first time in, worthy of coming back. Food was delicious, quick and flavorful. read more

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Enjoyed a visit here while visiting UTK. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it can book up with long wait time. Waitress recommended the cheese steak and it was good. A little messy, but good. The fries were very good too. Good meal, nothing over the top but good. Service was very good and attentive to water refills. read more

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We were on our way to Florida when Hurricane Milton was on its way, so we decided to stay in Knoxville for a few days until the storm passed. One of our stops while in town was Cafe 4 in downtown Knoxville. We really enjoyed it. Cafe 4 itself was very nice, great patio and view of the downtown square. Service was very good, friendly, and the food was excellent. We tried the mac n cheese with fried chicken, and the Tennessee Cheesesteak. The downtown square is also very nice, great place to visit if you're in town. read more

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Our server, Camren, made today's experience magical. Top tier server! The food was amazing as well.

Loved Katie. She made the experience even better. The food was ok. The service was superb. The ambiance is nice. It is quieter outside. read more

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My husband and I ate here for lunch on Valentines Day. Service was fast and our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Our food was delicious. If you are in Market Square definitely give Cafe 4 a try. We have had great service and food every time we have eaten here. read more

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8/10 - Café 4 A downtown staple. Brunch and dinner are both crowd-pleasers -- reliable and always lively. read more

Innnnnncredible. Sat on the patio during the Farmer's Market; amazing people watching. Brad took great care of us and was very personable. Legitimately the greatest plate of Huevos Rancheros I've ever had. The short ribs and salsa together are a match made in heaven. The tortillas are crispy and soak up the au jus and refried beans. Bloody Mary was thicccc and fantastic flavor. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Cafe 4 - Huevos Rancheros, Bloody Mary - Comfort Food Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We walked here from the Hilton. There was immediate seating. The waitress, Sara, was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower were absolutely delicious. The salmon was flaky and delectable. The green was seasoned to the tea.. like an auntie in the kitchen.. The music had great diversity .. The ambiance was casual and pleasant . The Steak sandwich was great for my picky eater .. read more

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