From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with genuine aloha and some of the…read morefriendliest staff you'll ever meet. The atmosphere is bright, welcoming, and relaxing, with soaring vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous stone fireplace, plenty of natural light, and air conditioning that makes it the perfect place to escape the Tennessee heat. They even have a covered porch with fans and café lighting if you'd rather enjoy your coffee outside. The beachy Hawaiian vibe is unlike anything else around. It's peaceful, inviting, and a wonderful place to study, catch up with friends, work remotely, or simply unwind with a great cup of coffee. The coffee is outstanding. Mahalo roasts their own beans, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Every cup is smooth, rich, and full of flavor. My favorite is the decaf, which has delicious notes of cocoa and toasted marshmallow, but I've enjoyed several of their regular coffees too. They also offer great milk options, including Califia Farms almond and oat milk, along with traditional milk, cream, and other alternatives. The drive-thru is quick and convenient, making it easy to grab a coffee on the go, but I highly recommend spending a little time inside because the space is so inviting. Their merchandise is also adorable! The shirts, hats, mugs, and bags of freshly roasted coffee make it hard to leave without taking something home. If you're anywhere near Knoxville and looking for an incredible local coffee shop, Mahalo Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. Between the exceptional coffee, beautiful space, amazing staff, and genuine hospitality, it's the kind of place you'll want to visit again and again. Mahalo truly brings a little slice of Hawaii to East Tennessee. Highly recommend!

Aloha beachy vibes and great coffee! Hey, don't forget about the bagels! They even have GF options!…read moreI love that ! Super niche coffee shop!

Stopped in on our way to Norris Lake and loved this little coffee shop, ran by a local momma. Her…read morebaby son was there with her and was an extra sweet bonus to our day.

We love visiting this local coffee shop. The atmosphere is always very welcoming and relaxing. The…read moreowners are sure to make you something you'll love every time. My little one gets so excited to get one of their delicious lemonades every time we come in!

We love the local. It's got a family oriented staff and treat us very nice. Good food clean place.read more

We were in the area with a local appointment, I've heard a lot about this place so decided to try…read moreit out. Service was efficient and friendly. The food was quickly served, fresh and hot. The friendly hometown diner vibe is pleasant and fun. We'll definitely be back.

Always service with a smile and good conversation!! Think the Iced Sammy is my favorite now!!read more

The best little coffee shop in Huntsville! We visited a few times and enjoyed the Mamaw signature…read morelatte. It was so good! Friendly drive-up service. Highly recommended.

Great service and huge portions that's was enough to feed two people! Very pretty view as well with…read morethe mountains all around!

My family had a great experience at Mugs Ice Cream! I ordered the large Strawberry Cheesecake ice…read morecream, and it was absolutely delicious--full of flavor with generous portions. My wife got the S'mores, and she loved it too. Our 1-year-old son and our 6 onth-old daughter each got a soft serve, and they both enjoyed every bite. The ice cream was fresh, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was perfect for a family outing. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're craving a sweet treat. Highly recommend Mugs Ice Cream!

Tonight was the night to finally try out this local favorite. As the sign says... Po-Ho's Soft…read moreServe Ice Cream, Home of "The Dump." So what do you think I got? A "Dump!" Yep, I took a "Dump" and My wife took a Peanut Butter Sunday........straight to the car and ate it in the parking lot. What? What did you think I was talking about? Get your mind out of the gutter. All kidding aside, I believe this is the best Ice Cream in town. I love a good locally owned small business with great service and product and Po-Ho's both. Stop in and try it for yourself, you won't be sorry but if you get a famous Dump you might be full.

Owner was SO nice! She had some good suggestions for our group. This place is known for "the dump",…read morewhich was not all that it was cracked up to be (although it is GIANT) but the other soft serve was good. Worth a stop, for sure.

Let's say it's sweltering hot and you are taking a group of exhausted little leaguers home from the…read moregame. Well, here's where you can go--you can score a couple dozen soft serve cones with just a few bucks. But for God's sake don't order anything else, certainly not food. Everything else is the worst! So bland and generic. Service is spotty but get those kids their cones and then into the showers!

Bro I highly recommend! I'm vegan and they made me a wrap with mushroom, pickles, onion, lettuce,…read moremustard and it's fire . This tortilla they use it's mouthwatering too. Thanks diner! Also clean bathrooms and cool sitting area

We'd been wanting to try this place since it opened, and it definitely lived up to the hype! We…read morecame for a late lunch and made reservations, which I highly recommend. We picked a beautiful day and sat upstairs--the view is phenomenal! We were celebrating our anniversary, and it was such a sweet surprise to find a little card waiting for us at the table. We started with the Colonel Cigars appetizer, and they were delicious! Just a heads-up--they only come with three. Our server made great recommendations. I ordered the grilled pork chop with the cherry demi-glaze, and it was outstanding. I paired it with sweet potato fries and a side salad. My husband had the grilled blackened grouper with mashed potatoes and a side salad. It was excellent, though the portion was a bit small for the price. One of our favorite parts of the meal was the homemade dressings and sauces. The horseradish Caesar dressing was incredible! We both cleaned our plates and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It's also a great place to take a stroll before or after your meal, making for a perfect outing. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

There is a lot to say about this place, so buckle in. We moved to the Oak Ridge Tennessee area…read morerecently, and we are just diving in to the local food scene. Tonight's choice...The Pearl. It is a short 15 minute drive along a beautiful river from where we currently live. It was gorgeous. This entire area of Tennessee is just breathtaking. When we arrived in the parking lot, I was moved by how the restaurant blended seamlessly into the park that surrounds it. They even had luxury golf carts at the ready if you didn't want to walk up the hill to the restaurant. What a nice touch. We were kindly greeted by the hosts and promptly seated in a very comfortable booth with an outstanding view of the landscape outside. There is also an ample patio if you choose to dine alfresco. This place is obviously upscale, but it was nice to see a variety of dress. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting. I am always a bit anxious meeting the server for the evening. I have been to many nicer restaurants where the server hung on me like an over-sized suit. That can really take away from an otherwise lovely meal. Not today. Meet my new friend, Nik. He was extremely well versed in the offerings on the entire menu. He made thoughtful suggestions presented in a kind and sincere delivery. He was extremely attentive the entire meal. My unsweetened iced tea never reached the halfway point before Nik had a fresh one at the ready. This was some of the best table service I have EVER experienced. He will be requested time and time again as we plan to return often. Let's get to the food. We started with the grouper bites as our appetizer. Nik explained how the fish was so amazingly fresh even though we are no where near the ocean. The quality was outstanding. I highly recommend this starter. One last thing about the freshness of the fish. A couple of years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to go on a bucket list trip to the St. Regis in the Maldives. We caught grouper on a fishing excursion and it was prepared by the master chefs at St. Regis. The grouper we had tonight was just as good if not better than that delightful meal in the Maldives. Please, give it a try. I had the bone in pork chop and my wife had the salmon. Both entrees were absolutely fantastic. It was one of those meals where you wished the evening wouldn't end. I am looking forward to trying absolutely everything on the menu. I have a feeling that each dish will bring great satisfaction. So, Nik...have any good suggestions for dessert? Silly question. Another perfect pairing to our outstanding meal...dry cherry bourbon pecan pie. Scratch made heaven on a plate. I could go on and on. If you made it this far into this never ending review, you have done well. Go eat here. Ask for Nik. Take a suggestion or two and have an amazing evening.