Classic town ! Super laid back coffee was smooth ! Thank you for the service kind lady small town…read moregirl. We need more places like this in this world we live in!

As usual, wanted to grab some caffeine for the drive back from our weekly summer road trip. Spill…read moreseemed like it would fit the bill! There's only a few spots to park out front, but South Pittsburg is a small town so we don't have any troubles. There are some cute murals/illustrations drawn on the windows of the shop. The inside is modern and clean though, if I'm being super picky, feels a little empty/disconnected in parts. But the A/C was blasting and everything was in order. The menu is a little hard to see imo but the barista was friendly and so I talked with her instead. I asked what her favorite was between two specialty lattes (her answer: the "Bestie," which is a cinnamon roll and white chocolate latte) so that's what I ordered. I got it in the smaller size and iced and she made it for me quickly. Unfortunately, I wound up really not liking this drink. It had a very strong artificial flavor, I suspect from the white chocolate syrup. I have been getting unlucky lately with the syrups places use for white chocolate - I need to remember to stay away from that until I establish it as a shop I really like. The coffee was also on the acrid side, and there wasn't enough ice in the drink. I'm sad to have come away less than pleased, but I certainly might've enjoyed a different drink more. The friendly service and clean space was appreciated.

This Starbucks is located inside of Food City on Main Street about 3/4 a mile off of 24 in Kimball,…read moreTN and for the most part is your standard kiosk style Starbucks location. The Kimball exit offers a good variety of quick eats, drinks and fill ups when cruising up and down 24. I usually stop off and hit a drive thru, and was hopeful to do that here, but sadly no drive thru...just counter service inside of a grocery store. As with most Starbucks located inside of stores, their offerings and inventory are a bit limited more times than not. For my pop in, I was after a cold brew with mocha and almond milk. Sadly, while they had the tap, they did not have cold brew. They did have a pitcher of iced coffee, so I settled for that. Again, no mocha, but luckily did have almond milk. To combat the lack of items, luckily I was in a grocery store so I hit the coffee aisle to pick up a mocha beverage to add to my iced coffee. I had to get it just right before getting back on the highway. Service was friendly, but they were a bit frantic, even with only two of us in line. Overall, good to know this location exists, but I doubt I'll drive so far down Main Street to stop by this Starbucks again.

Amazing service, loved all the baristas!! My drinks are always delicious and made exactly to order!!read more

I keep a running collection of places to try in Chattanooga on my usually-annual trips to the area…read more I added Alessandro's maybe a year or two ago, assuming I could stop along the way in the future. Instead, I came up with my parents to visit the cast iron museum and realized that this place was right around the corner - so I had to visit! This little shop is tucked in the downtown area of South Pittsburg. Much of the inventory is on display as you enter. It's impressive the variety of product the owner has managed to offer in a relatively limited space. This is a legit Italian bakery. The owner was in the shop and made small talk with us about where he learned to bake, how important his family recipes were to him, and about all the care and consideration that goes into each product. He also very generously shared a sample of both a fig spread and a sort of savory feta dip. The feta dip was good but the fig spread was great -- subtly sweet with a very satisfying dense and sticky texture. My parents and I both ordered an Italian cream cake from the cold case. We worried about it on the drive home given the temperature, but the owner said it would be fine and even recommended we take our slices out of the fridge to warm up for 15-20 minutes before eating it. Both recommendations were totally true; our cakes kept well for a few days and were definitely improved by warming slightly (so the icing would be a bit more malleable and smooth). The cakes were absolutely delicious -- not too sweet, a fantastic crumb, and full of nice almond flavor. I also got some chocolate chip biscotti and an Italian thumbprint biscotti with some fig spread on top. The chocolate chip biscotti was my least favorite item, though it was still tasty - it hedged a little on the too-dry side for me, even as far as biscotti goes. Still, I wouldn't object if someone offered me one to eat for free, lol. The almond thumbprint biscotti was completely delightful from start to finish. The chopped nuts inside the cookie added a great crunch, and the delightful fig spread on top added needed moisture and softness and an explosion of fruity flavor. Would highly recommend stopping by to try this bakery if you're ever in the area - heck, it's worth a special trip, if you love pastries like I do :)

I could start out with a complement of the orange biscotti and it's firm and forgiving texture,…read moreright there in the middle where it belongs. Or the absolutely fantastic, sweet and citrusy flavor. Or maybe aI will switch over to the organic fig preserves. I'm not big on organic, but I do like the fact that you're not messing with the tried and true recipe. Large pieces of fig in there just waiting to sit on top of that hot biscuit. I tried a little sample in the store, and it was really old-school delicious. Instead I think I'll start with the fantastic service and truly positive personality of these small shop owners here in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee. Dan and his wife are true artisan's. Handmade. Homemade here is not a stretch. And the number of things they have available in store is limited, but only limited by the fact that each and everyone is handmade by Dan and Alys Alessandro. I understand they make all kinds of delicious pastry and such...more than what even we found (and it was plenty!). And that cannoli we ate right at the counter was Top Shelf. These folks have got it dialed in here in SoPi. Just a super cool shop.

A fun lunch stop on a leisurely country drive…read more Wife had the bbq chicken salad. Ok, but more a fried chicken salad with a little bbq flavor. I did the burger sliders appetizer. Impressed. The beef was clearly ground in house and was a wonderful coarse grind. excellent. With the buns charred on the grill, it made an excellent light lunch without any sides needed. Added bonus for house brewed beer. Found the kolsch a tasty lunch treat. Warmish inside, and hot outside, sadly the views that day were shrouded in haze. Don't know when we'd ever be back in the area, but if we were, I'd not hesitate to suggest a repeat stop.

We were finally able to try TOTR recently. Had heard great things about this restaurant--and for…read morethe most part, it's all true. The food, seating environment and view (or course) are really good. Pricing is on the higher end but fair for what you get. So 3 stars for that. The staff that greets and seats you--as well as our waitress--was unfriendly bordering on rude. Just weird. Our local friends state that there are a lot of out-of-state residents living nearby (especially California expats) and they're not well liked. That may be the case, but it appeared that everyone was treated shabbily. Kinda sours the experience. Lastly, there were a lot of flies. I counted 10 at one time near the entrance, kitchen and booth seating. You can see a few on the photo I attached. That really hurts the dining experience. This is a one and done for us.

What can I really say about Cracker Barrel? The food is good, but typical. I had breakfast. It's…read morenice to see real Vermont maple syrup rather than fake corn syrup stuff. Our waiter was fantastic. The store is cool because they carry candy bars that I can't find anywhere else. I'm glad they gave up the idea of updating the restaurants because seeing the items on the walls is fun. I'll continue to eat here, though my locations will likely be different.

I shouldn't have green beans in my pintos. I'm a local. Friends mom didn't get her potato either…read more They just always leave something out. Nothing will ever change.

Holy moly! This brunch spot is so good! Living in a large city we have so many options and I…read morethought no way this could be fantastic. IT IS! The breakfast burrito had sausage in it and the flavors were there. They have tomato gravy which is great (not as good as our family secret recipe) but it felt like home ordering this. Hash cakes are dense but still crispy and airy at the same time. The museum is only $10 so may as well walk around after to let the food settle in and shop at the lodge store which has soooo many options. Will be coming here every time I visit family. Best place to eat on this area! And can't forget the fantastic service we received. The sweetest waitress that new the menu front and back with great recommendations

Finally a great breakfast place on I-24 between monteagle and Chattanooga! Connected to the lodge…read moreCast-Iron factory, this place is just minutes off the interstate, easy to find and plenty of parking. It has a bright and open welcoming vibe and our server was outstanding, responsive, courteous and efficient. The selection is large and both of our big breakfasts were very tasty and filling. I had the big bad skillet: scrambled eggs, skillet fried red potatoes and all the meats--bacon, ham and sausage. The combination really works! My partner had the Jack Benny, their version of eggs hollandaise but with a nice slice of ham. I also got their biscuit, which others had recommended to me. Huge biscuits are the rage but not really my fav. This one was crumbly but well baked. The blueberry jam gave it a high yummy rating. Know it is a new southern chain but hey this place and location made it feel like you were back home.

Worst McDonald's I had a simple order cheeseburger, small fries, small frozen coke. Burger was not…read morenormal too much ketchup, fries lukewarm frozen coke dark and way too sweet. It took 15 minutes to get my order and I ended up throwing it out.

After a period of time not going there I decided to try this location again and had the same issue…read moreafter placing an online order I get to store and at the drive thru speaker they ask if my order is correct and act as if there is no problem then when I get to the window I'm told they can't make the iced mocha I had ordered for someone else and they can't refund the money I will spend the extra gas to go to stevenson shell mound or Dunlap never again will I waste time and lose money at this location

Stopped on a roadtrip for Pizza. The restaurant was very…read morebusy yet we were greeted right away. Service was exceptional, pizza came out quickly, and beverages were refilled promptly. Pizza was very good. Ingredients were fresh and place is cute. Friday nights include music upstairs and we were able to enjoy a talented singer while we enjoyed pizza in the downstairs restaurant. Redpoint has a full menu with pasta, sandwiches, etc. If you are looking for a great spot to relax and grab good, solid food, this is it.

A-MA-ZING. That's what this place is. We pass by this non-assuming restaurant at last 4 times a…read moreweek and never gave it much thought. Then a neighbor invited us to dinner and took us here, and now we can't stop going here! There are SO many things on their menu that we can't wait to try. So far, we have had the following: Let me start with dessert, the Creme Brulé is to die for, we get it every single time if there's any still available. We buy it when we walk in the door, before dinner, because it might be gone before we're done eating. Yes sir, it's that good. Now on to what we've had so far. The Apple Pecan salad is a must try, just order the dressing on the side and go sparingly so it doesn't overpower the rest of the awesome ingredients like fuji apples, candied pecans and feta cheese (yum, yum, yummy). The first thing I ate there was the Marge-a-rita, made into a calzone, it was heaven. Made with all fresh ingredients and a homemade marinara served on the side. I'm not normally a red sauce / marinara person but I took the rest of it home, I certainly wasn't going to leave it there! My husband had the Deluxe pizza and said it was fantastic. And of course we had the Creme Brulé for dessert. That Friday, we took our friends out for dinner and brought them here. This time we ordered 4 Brulés before heading upstairs for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised that they had live music up there. A singer named Robert Lee played guitar and harmonica and sang everything from country to Pink Floyd to Fleetwood Mac. He had a beautiful voice and was very entertaining. We will definitely be looking to see him play again. This time I had the Apple Pecan salad, of course, and the Salsa Blanc pizza with sweet Italian sausage made into a calzone. This was an excellent pizza EXCEPT they forgot the sausage and there was at least 20 big cloves of roasted garlic packed into that calzone. WAY too much, if you ask me. One of our friends had the Grilled Deluxe Cheese Melt and he said it was amazing. I give this place 5 stars for delicious, fresh ingredients, the servers are extremely friendly and we got our food fairly quickly. The only down sides, in my opinion, is since it's a small venue it can get really loud, and the service on Friday night left us a little disappointed. Again, our order was a little messed up and our server (who I believe was the manager) should stick to managing. He was super nice but he had a lot of irons in the fire and waiting tables is not what he should be doing. Other than that, we WILL be going back because there are so many more items on their menu that I can't wait to try.

Great shakes, teas etc! Healthy and delicious! My fav combo! You must visit! They have the best…read moredrinks I've had

You are in for a special surprise here! Definitely stop and…read morelook at the rocks. We stopped and got gas here and were shocked and excited about what we saw!

I'm already here, so quit advertising!…read more Seriously, isn't is just a little excessive to blast customers with advertisements while they're filling up with gas?! True, nobody really enjoys the process. But it doesn't exactly make it any better when the gas station essentially holds you hostage -- blasting a message at full volume just as the gas starts to flow letting you know that they have hotdogs and hot coffee inside. Stand up for freedom: The freedom to be left alone by corporations trying to sell you stuff for those few remaining moments of life that they haven't yet infiltrated. What's next? Video screens in toilet stalls?! I poop on you.