What a sweet heart!!! She has her act together... healthy paninis and smoothies that she makes…read morefresh to order.. we've been here 3 times and she's always doing it all.. with perfection. Paninis we're great.. I had a roasted vegetable, husband had a grilled chicken. YUMMMMM TO BOTH! But the veggie smoothie is the BEST I've ever had... spinach, cucumber, avocado, carrot and maybe an almond milk! Oh you gotta try it! Sorry forgot to take a picture, but believe me!

Wow my lunch was incredible! The paninis are the real deal! Plenty of seating and VERY clean…read morerestaurant. I will be back with my friends for sure!

Definitely worth the moderate drive to try some of the best Indian flavors in the area. The…read morerestaurant is unassumingly attached to a gas station, but don't let that deter you! Hands down the best Indian food I've had in the Knox County surrounding area. 1 dish is enough to feed 2-3 people - and I wanted to try multiple dishes, so I definitely had to ask for takeout containers and even then I had lunch and dinner for the next couple days covered! I went during dinner hours, but they do offer a buffet everyday from 11am to 3pm - which I will try next time to try more flavors at an even more affordable cost. Food did not come out extremely fast - so a good sign that it is freshly made to order and not just reheated frozen sauces with protein thrown in. The kababs came out sizzling and biryani came out steaming! The lamb was not gamey at all. The hospitality was quick and pleasant also!

The Great Indian Food Letdown…read more Listen -- I'm fully on board with a hole-in-the-wall serving up incredible food. That's my favorite kind of find. And maybe we caught this place on an off day, but for me, this was just... okay. And I genuinely do not understand what the rave reviews are talking about. Coming from Houston, a city with roughly a thousand Indian restaurants where almost every single one delivers, this felt like a real step down. Yes, it's attached to a gas station -- fine, no judgment there. They clearly put effort into making the inside feel a little charming. But our table was sticky and gross, and the bathroom matched. Not exactly the first impression you want. And it left me wondering: if the front of house can't notice -- or doesn't care -- that things are dirty, what on earth is happening back in the kitchen? As for the food, we ordered my personal benchmark trio for judging any Indian restaurant: Samosa Chaat, Palak Paneer, and Dosa (when available). They had all three, so I walked in optimistic -- maybe this sticky-table situation was about to redeem itself. Spoiler: it did not. The Samosa Chaat was fine, no real complaints there. But then my Palak Paneer arrived, and I genuinely did not recognize it. It was a strange brownish color -- think baby poop -- and the flavor bore zero resemblance to any Palak Paneer I've had in my life. I didn't finish it, and if you know me with Indian food, that tells you everything you need to know. My husband's dosa fared a little better, but the chutney tasted off, and there was only one variety with no clear indication of what was even in it -- whatever it was, it wasn't good. Traditionally, we're used to getting both coconut and mint chutney on the side, so this felt noticeably incomplete. Honestly, it was such a letdown that I'm not sure I have it in me to give this place a second shot. I'm just sitting here mourning the fear that I may never find great Indian food again after moving here.

I feel like this is a really good place to chill out and read a book or do some studying. The staff…read moreare really friendly, and the decorations are super cutie~! If you come with friends they even have a couple board games you can pick up and play. I got a few things today and everything was really yummy! The takoyaki was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!! Also the corn dog I got...11/10 literally the potato sticks they use for the potato crust is so good, and the cheese is not trying to fight me.

I've been here many times for different occasions, with friends, family, and colleagues. We've…read morealways enjoyed the banh mi and their milk teas. The kimchi fries are pretty good, and the corn dog is tasty as well, although it's a bit on the pricey side. My favorite banh mi is the charbroiled pork. It is very flavorful. I do wish the filling-to-bread ratio were a little higher, though. The interior is also decorated very cute and inviting. Most of the times I've visited there hasn't been much of a line, which makes the experience even better. Overall, it's a nice casual spot that I keep coming back to.

I asked the receptionist at my , if she were to go for lunch near here, where would she go? She had…read morea couple of vague selections. When I asked about sandwiches, she perked up and said oh! The soup kitchen!! It was only miles away, so we went. There were no prices overly advertised on the board. We weren't too worried about it, so we just went with it. The option I chose was tamale, with chili and cheese. (I skipped the chips I'm not able to eat them) and my spouse I had chicken and dumpling soup with a grilled ham and cheese. first of all, I never would've thought to pair a tamale with chili and cheese! Second of all, I am a huge fan of HOT food. It seems like whenever I go out to eat, the food is always lukewarm at best. This food was hot! I was so thrilled!! The tamale was wonderful, the chili was definitely not a can! Wonderful! Hubby enjoyed the chicken and dumpling. He thought the sandwich was OK. Would definitely recommend! $$

The soups are usually very good. The staff never appear to be very happy though. It makes for a…read morerather awkward experience.

A quiet hidden gem that understands the power of simplicity done well. The coffee program here is…read moreconfident and unfussy, the kind that doesn't need theatrics to make its point. I ordered a café au lait, and it delivered exactly what it should: bold, full-bodied coffee balanced by smooth, well-steamed milk. The result was rich without being heavy, strong without tipping into bitterness. This is the sort of place where coffee is treated as a craft rather than a trend--no shortcuts, no distractions, just a well-executed cup that lingers pleasantly and invites you to slow down. A destination worth seeking out for anyone who appreciates coffee with backbone and character.

Cute little shop with a good mission. We got the Italian sandwich and the turkey bacon avocado…read moresandwich. The chipotle turkey one was absolutely delicious! The Italian was good but it was served cold and that's not great for ciabatta bread since it's so dense. It was a lot of chewing. They added balsamic which was a nice touch. The chips on one plate were stale but the other plate's were fresh. I liked the addition of the pickles. Staff was friendly. I liked the games available for patrons to play. If I came back I would probably just get the chipotle turkey sandwich.

The cashier was super nice and was very helpful. They recommend options and answered all of all…read morequestions. The food is a bit pricey but it makes sense as it's in a food Hall. I wish there was more meat I felt like for the price in the portion of it was really disappointed. The food was yummy. I did not really love the naan. I just think the place really throws me off as the portions in the meat just didn't represent how much we spent.

I tried the choley masala. I didn't like it. I ordered mild and we found it too spicy to eat. Raw…read morecayenne was the primary flavor. Did not taste authentic. The rice that came with it was hard, undercooked and did not seem fresh. Small amount of rice but the choley was a generous portion. Service was fine. Place was clean.

Pastelito's is such an adorable little family-owned Cuban bakery in Bearden. It's spacious enough…read morebut simultaneously cozy, with welcoming employees who are happy to explain their food and culture. On the entirety of Highway 70 from Arizona to the Atlantic Ocean, which I was conquering when I rolled into town, this is one of the three highest rated bakeries. Now that's saying something! Inspired by their name, I ordered a spinach feta pastelito from a case full of different flavors. It's a light pastry somewhat like a Greek pie, deliciously flaky and flavorful. The quality is quite evident here! And I must return to sample the other flavors.

The food is very good. Pretty authentic for Knoxville-Cuban food…read more I am from South Florida and I find the Prices are much higher here. I don't know why Pork and beans or Cafe con leche would cost so much. It's not being imported!

This place isn't just for a "grilled cheese". It's several unique takes on a grilled cheese. And it…read moredidn't disappoint. At all. I had the Alabama one (I forgot the full name) and it was melty and hot and yummy. Paired with a side of Mac n cheese - extra good. Blueberry lemonade to drink. All their food is made to order. So they're served hot. They have some comfy seating in the front plus bar stools. More traditional tables and chairs in the back room. I came for a Saturday lunch and it was quiet. Plenty of parking in the area. Next time I'm in Maryville I will stop in for another grilled cheese. It was just so good.

I stopped by for some dinner tonight while attending the 3rd Thursday event. I got the Ricky…read moreRicardo, which is a variation of a Cuban sandwich. I also got a cinnamon roll to go. The sandwich was pretty good. I prefer a more classic tale with pork and ham versus deli ham and bacon but it was not bad at all. The shop and eating area is really cute. I like that the sandwiches are prepared when you order so you can customize anything if you want to. The cinnamon roll was hugely disappointing. The bottom portion was totally raw dough but the top that was fully cooked was way too dry. I love grilled cheese sandwiches and I liked that they sold cheese curds so I'd probably give this place another try. Service was also friendly, which is a plus.