As a Michelin guide restaurant, Potchke has earned the right to "mess around in the kitchen", as…read morethey say. However, I wonder about the hype. Haven't had pastrami in a while so I had to order the Pastrami Reuben and the presentation was great with how it was stacked! Between the sauce and the sauerkraut the flavors were all good and I enjoyed the taste of the pastrami when I found it, but the bread to meat ratio was so high I mostly tasted the burned crust of the bread and very few bites of pastrami. It was one slice of pastrami, not a thin slice but not what you hope for when you bite into true Jewish deli pastrami, which are normally bursting at the seems with meat. Marble rye is hard not to burn and they did a good job for the most part, but I tasted more crust than I did pastrami, and for $18 I wonder if this sandwich was more a charge for the hype. The blintzes were also smaller than one would expect of a blintz but I absolutely loved the compote on top.

This place is a must try when you are in Knoxville. Don't let the line out the door scare you away…read morebecause it will be worth the wait! The sandwiches are huge and packed with flavor. It's a very busy and crowded place where you order first and find a table but people come and go quickly so it wasn't too bad. Overall had a great experience!

Would you believe me if I told you there was a an Italian deli in the Great Smoky Mountains?…read more Well, there is. For being 900 miles away from Arthur Avenue, Amico Delicatessen does an excellent job of bringing their take on classic Italian sandwiches to the mountains. The Amico Special as well as the Roast Beef are great. I pack 'em with me and take them into the park. But if al fresco dining in the park isn't your thing, the attached distillery next door means you can have a blast without having to leave the parking lot.

Decided to try this deli on our trip to Company Distilling in Townsend. They are tucked in a small…read moreare just outside the side door. I had the caprese sandwich which was loaded with meat, cheese, tomato and lettuce. It was delicious and everything is so fresh. My wife had the grilled cheese sandwich. It was packed with cheese on a thick roll. Nothing but a wonderful lunch.

Hate to see this Bearden location go. A classic Knoxville institution. As always the the place is…read morefull of friendly faces and my peppered beef was outstanding, with the smoked potato salad and topped it off with the locally famous banana pudding. Everyone is hoping they can work out another Bearden location. Thanks to Lisa and her team.

Save your money. I ordered a turkey and roast beef sandwich, with cheese, mayo, olives,…read morepepperoncinis, and mushrooms. They gave me 2 peices of olive, forgot the pepperoncinis and mushrooms... there was no flavor. I also got the pasta salad which was a tiny serving and not very good. I would skip this place. Nothign special about it and not at all flavorful. Go to a place that will listen to your order

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!

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to try a local bagel and coffee shop, so we stumbled…read moreacross this place. It was pretty busy for a Friday at 9:15 a.m., but the line moved quickly and we didn't have to wait long. I loved that the bagel sandwich menu went beyond the usual, run-of-the-mill options. We got the steak sandwich on a dill havarti bagel and the bacon, egg & cheese on a celery salt bagel, with zhug on the side (think a spicy red pepper pesto meets chimichurri, with lots of aromatic spices). Both were fantastic! The bagels were a little softer than what I grew up with in NJ, but that texture actually worked really well with these sandwiches. Bagel sandwiches can sometimes be a messy, unwieldy ordeal, but these were perfectly constructed and easy to eat. The food was great, but the staff deserve a shout-out, too. Everyone was upbeat, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there and interacting with customers. That kind of energy makes a difference. By the time we finished eating, the line had grown to wrap around and extend outside the building, yet it still seemed to be moving along efficiently. Clearly, we weren't the only ones who thought this place was worth a visit! I wish we had a spot like this back home. Creativeii, delicious sandwiches, great service, and a fun atmosphere. 100% recommend!

Bagels are oversized soft and bready, not traditional. They are made fresh on the premises with…read morelots of schmear options. The matzo in the matzo ball chicken soup was pretty good, as was the broth, they seriously skimp on the chicken. The wait staff are fast, efficient, courteous, and friendly. The manager Will is pretty cool. A odd side note; Customers in line thought it strange for a deli/ bagel place claiming Jewish heritage to have all the meat on all the sandwiches prepared Hallala (Sharia) compliant. No claim of being Kosher. Might go back if convenient, but not if it's out of our way.

Headed to a Smokies game, we chose to stop into SmashCity for a pregame burger…read more The service and burger came up quickly. I opted for the truffle smash and large fry. My buddy opted for the Spicy Smash. The burgers were mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm great, Juicy and the bun held up. Fries were fresh and would like to see maybe a topping or poutine option for them. Cool spot to get some AC and great burger before a Smokies game or a night in the old City.

We already had 250 miles under our belt for the day. 4 more hours to home. I was sick of fast food…read moreand we were making good time so we decided to venture off the road, but just a little. SmashCity wasn't far off of the interstate, it had good ratings and although we'd been eating burgers and fries quite a bit on this roadtrip, a good burger and fries really sounded good. All of the reviews were right on - this was absolutely NOT fast food - it was fast, really fast, but the speed was just bonus. As we usually do, we split. We chose the Carolina BBQ smash. The burgers were juicy - if you're not careful, I guarantee you'll be wearing it. Two critiques, it definitely needed more sauce - I just added some of the SmashCity sauce from our fries and it worked but I really would have liked to have had more BBQ sauce. Second, the fried onions were quite burned. I pulled off most of them. The hand cut fries were piping hot, just the right amount of greasy and seasoned perfectly. Splitting the burger was a good call - I'd never have eaten the whole thing myself. The burger and fries were just over $20. When you consider a Big Mac meal at that clown place is $14, SmashCity is almost a bargain. Paul, the owner was like the energizer bunny - he was everywhere at once. Personality oozed from his pores. Make sure you tell him Sue said hi! (He won't remember me but just say hi anyway!) Now I wouldn't say SmashCity has the best burgers - that award goes to our friend Jerry. He makes a pretty mean smash burger on the blackstone. If you have an extra half hour, skip the fast food burger joints, get off that highway, and go let Paul fill your belly for the rest of your trip! You'll appreciate it!

I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to stop and say that the Heisenberg might have the best…read moresandwhich I've ever had. Staff were amazing too! Highly recommend

Stopped in to pick up lunch to share with my husband. We decided on the thai dog which came with a…read morepeanut sauce and shredded cabbage and cucumber. The employee was helping in deciding the quantity of fries that I should get-which appreciated. The cabbage was a little worse for wear. The fries were fresh though. Right after I ordered, there were a few more people that came in and a phone order. My food came out in around five minutes. The place has a cute vibe with beer, bike and music memorabilia. There were t too many places to sit, so I was glad that I ordered to go. They also have a vast cooler of beers and other beverages.

Absolutely terrific! Excellent Rueben…read more Friendly people ! Easy parking. Generous portions!

My wife and I stopped for a great lunch at this place on Kingston Pike West of Concord Road. She…read morehad Ham, turkey and bacon and it was a fantastic sandwich. Fresh made with plenty of meat. James really makes a great sandwich. I have a Rueben with melted Swiss cheese, it also was excellent. Nice dining room to enjoy your fresh made sandwich. Much better than any chain in the Knoxville area. You wont be disappointed.

Yes there's a wait. It moved at a fine pace and the weather was quite breezy so we didn't really…read moremind. Everyone in line was chatting or observing and it just comes with the territory. More importantly, it's totally worth it. We got a box of goodies and they were all fantastic. You can taste the quality of the products they use. You can taste the butter. It's just lovely. My husband also really liked his latte. We sat inside and ate some of our goodies. We took the rest home for my mum for Mother's Day. My family loved them, too. Nice space. We also bought some whole wheat flour as a gift while there. Will absolutely go back when I'm in the area.

I stopped here to grab some treats on my way out of Knoxville. This bakery/cafe is absolutely…read moreadorable inside - bright, spacious, welcoming - and has some limited outdoor seating too. If I'd had more time, I would have loved hanging out here for a while. I only managed to get here about 45 minutes to close, so their selection was understandably if somewhat disappointingly quite picked over. I wound up with a cranberry oat scone and a blueberry and raspberry hand tart. The employee was very pleasant and warm. I appreciated her eagerness to help and positive attitude despite my late arrival. The baked goods sadly didn't really live up to my expectations. The cranberry oat scone was the much better of the two; it was pleasantly sweet and had the proper scone texture and only a little dry. Unfortunately, the hand tart had several edges that I discovered later had been burnt. This impacted the flavor of the whole item and sadly diminished it greatly. The fruit filling was tasty at least, though I didn't get much raspberry from it -- mostly blueberry. I'd be down to try again in the future, just would come earlier in the day when the selection is a bit larger and the products available are a bit more "choice," let's say. I appreciated the kind service and lovely vibes!

Looking for a quick bite, I turned to Yelp and found this gem. Upon entering, the smell of fresh…read morebaked bread greets you like a warm hug. After perusing the menu, I decided on a large Chicken Bacon Ranch w/lettuce, tomato, and mayo, accompanied by a bag of chips and a sweet tea. Within a few short minutes, my order was ready for pick up. The sandwich was more than satisfying - well crafted and big enough for two servings. Without a doubt, the fresh-baked bread was the star of the show. It was soft and absolutely delicious. Service was fast and friendly. There's ample indoor and patio seating. Parking is limited to the street. Definitely swing by Steamboat if you're in the area!

I got the roast beef sandwich. With tax, it was $18.02. It had two or three thin pieces of roast…read morebeef. The service was fine, but nothing to write home about. And the ambiance was very basic.