The food here is exceptional. In my opinion I would never try to compare this to Cracker Barrel,…read moreother than the eclectic collection of rustic antiques maybe and the small gift shop from local craftsman. I was able to enjoy the breakfast brunch sampler which included ham and cheese quiche, a tomato pie, and a strawberry crêpe with fresh fruit. I appreciated the selection of quality teas, locally made dessert options also a plus. Not sure why yelpers have been so up appreciate this locally owned business. So I do hope that you guys will read through some these reviews with an open mind. We waited, probably about 20 minutes to be seated, which isn't too bad, especially without reservations and as another yelper mentioned wait times. The prices were very reasonable compared to some of the mass chain restaurants you find or even other spots outside of Mentone. The only critique I have would be for our server savanah. She kind of rushed us a little bit with bringing us a check before we were quite finished. I chalk it up to her being young and maybe not as experienced, but she was very friendly.

What a super charming place!! We had a date night here, and we're so glad we tried it. The food is…read moregreat, the people are super nice, and the vibe is really warm. I highly recommend the tomato pie. My husband doesn't care for tomatoes, and when he love it! We loved the chips, tomato pie, prime rib (delicious), and lastly (but def not least) the amazingggggg derby pie! The cocktails are delicious too!! :) HIGHLY recommend!

We ate here everyday of our mountain getaway. Breakfast, lunch, I didn't get dinner here but they…read morehave delicious looking casseroles that you take home & pop into the oven. Yum! And no joke, they looked super delicious. Cheesy, creamy, meat and carbs: omg. Lots of wine and beer. Tons and tons of gifts and trinkets to take home and commemorate your mountain visit. I didn't photograph much of it but they had great items. There's a bar to eat or sip your coffee right near the front or a large side room with ample seating. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches were off the chart! If they weren't homemade biscuits, I don't want to know because they were delicious. Definitely stop in here. Even if just for a vitamin water or a memento, it's a fab little market. They've got you covered!

Grabbed a bite to eat after a hike at desoto falls! Very yummy and fresh food! Several people got…read morethe soup of the day (taco) with cornbread, Italian sandwich with chips, stuffed pork baked potato, and pizza. I got the cold Cessear salad wrap with chicken and it was very tasty! Limited seating so our party of 12 had to split up. The gift shop had lots of local nick nack stuff too! You can also get things to go in the grocery market store like deli meats and cheeses. I saw some people buying eggs and bread. Greta place! Would highly recommend if you need a light lunch!

Everything about this place is amazing. Flight of in house brews was awesome for the price. Burgers…read morewere excellent and waitress was awesome. We stayed in Mentone and this place is just right down the road. Try if you are in the area.

Food was very good. Service was ok but our waitress seemed distracted at times. The decor is…read moreinteresting and eclectic. There was live music about to start which was interesting because the dining areas are quit small.

We stopped into Hatter's Café while visiting Mentone and absolutely loved it. The Alice in…read moreWonderland themed decor is so unique and thoughtfully done. It truly feels like you have stepped into another world. There is nothing cookie cutter about this place. The service was fantastic. Friendly, welcoming, and attentive. After eating, we went into the little shop next door and could not get enough of it. The Alice in Wonderland merchandise is incredible and unlike anything you will find anywhere else. We wanted everything. This café and shop are such special gems and add so much character to Mentone. If you are visiting the area, this is an absolute must stop. You will not find anything else like it.

Finally came here for Sunday Brunch. I've been wanting to visit for a while. The Alice in…read moreWonderland theme gets 5 stars for sure. The service was lacking. They forgot one of our orders all together and brought incorrect side dishes. Then brought the bill before asking if we wanted dessert. Also, the food was creative and nicely presented, but poorly seasoned and very bland. I did love the list of tea they had so you can come and have your own tea party. Their gooey chocolate cake is to die for!

Very charming place with great memorabilia for ambiance. Service was exceptional with friendly and…read moreattentive staff. Sandwiches are handmade with fresh ingredients and are a good portion for a reasonable price. And of course the ice cream, which has many varieties (sundaes, floats, etc) and flavors to choose from. Again, exceptional with "large" scoops as their trademark. Another note definitely worth mentioning is the love, respect and appreciation shown to their "senior" community with a 5 cent scoop or 10 cents for a double on Thursdays. It was great to see so many seniors show up and everyone was friendly and laughing. Such a great atmosphere afforded by the generosity and kindness shown by the shop owners to its special guests. A must stop for lunch or anytime for ice cream. Very impressive staff service with exceptional food and ice cream that makes this place a special place!

Amazing service, food and ice cream. Waitstaff are always welcoming, drinks and food come out in a…read morereasonable amount of time. Highly recommend!

We've been going to the Mountain Goat for years now, and it never disappoints…read more I kinda hate to say that because it will become even more popular, but they deserve a 5-Star review for consistently good food and good service, too. We especially enjoy their pizza because it's consistently good. We went on Saturday and it was packed, so service was a bit slower than normal, but it was worth the wait. Will we go back?? Absolutely we will!! We consider it the best Monteagle has to offer! Sorry, no pictures this time because we were so hungry we ate prior to photos. Use your imagination this time.

Love this place, sandwiches (BLT) are amazing, pizza is really good but the desserts are out of…read morethis world! Great little local spot that we try & always hit on our way through town.

Great place for lunch. Food is great and staff is always pleasant and friendly…read more If you make it to Little River canyon, take some time and stop.

We stopped by for dinner based on alleged reviews. I ordered the hamburger steak and my wife…read moreordered pulled pork, with two waters. The hamburger steak was dry and hard, and the pulled pork mushy with hard end pieces (like leftover with new sauce added). The food was bad enough, then I saw the bill and they charged us $1.00 for two waters. Thought I was done when the clerk asked me cash or charge, and I handed him my credit card, signed and thanked him after getting my receipt. The receipt was more than what was on the check so I asked the clerk if he made a mistake and he said no, we charge a fee for paying with credit cards: however, the clerk never mentioned this when he asked me cash or card. Don't you think he should have told me as much?! No worries, definitely will not be back!!! Like a lot of the alleged 10/10 cabins, we are finding that their reviews have to have been written by friends or family, this place is one of them. Just saying!

We stopped for sandwich and dessert to take on a picnic outdoors on top of lookout mountain…read more We decided to eat at the Presbyterian College on top of Lookout Mountain. It was really nice and clean, classy and beautiful views. The food was outstanding and we really enjoyed the egg salad and chicken salad plus a couple of turkey sandwiches. The desserts - strawberry cake and chocolate peanut butter cup cake were outstanding. The establishment offers lists of things to purchase and take home/to the hotel for heating up or eating at home too. This is a cool place that was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it (despite the 86 or so health score on the last inspection).

The market has a great selection in the store. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The deli…read morehas a nice selection of meats and cheeses. I ordered deli sandwiches for our family and I felt they were too pricey ($10) for a lunch meat sandwich.

MOONLAKE KITCHEN now occupies this location and we had a great meal there in early August. The…read moremenu has a wide selection of fine food and there is a full bar, now that's pretty nice for an elementary school lunch room which has been beautifully remodeled. Jackie made us feel right at home and I met some Mentone residents I did not know. I hope Moonlake Kitchen straightens out this listing soon, please go eat at Moonlake Kitchen.

Wanted to like this because it's so close by, but alas, no such luck. I ordered a cheeseburger,…read morecooked medium, and got a well-done, dry tasteless hockey puck of a burger. The meat quality was not very good, and for $11.00 I expected at the very least some decent meat. The amount of shredded lettuce they put on would charitably be called minuscule. Right up there next to almost non-existent. No fries at this place, and was told it came with potato chips. I got a mini bag of Doritos, which I hate. Don't say something comes with potato chips if everyone has to enter a chip lottery to see what kind of tiny bag they may end up with. So inferior quality meat, overcooked patty, stingy burger accoutrements, and misleading descriptions of what is included is more than enough for me to say, "No thanks." I don't mind paying $11-12 for a burger, but don't make me feel like I just got suckered! To top it all off, once the waitress dropped of this poor excuse of a burger, I never saw her again, never came back to see if I needed a drink refill or ask how my meal was. She was probably embarrassed to have to serve such lousy food.

Great news if you're unaware. They have brought back the lunch buffet. They also have a breakfast…read morebuffet, but I've not tried it. The lunch buffet, $12.99, all you can eat, is excellent. Today I had fried chicken, pinto beans, coleslaw, apples, and fried okra. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

Quaint cafe with friendly service and good food. Perfect for breakfast in the area if looking for…read moresomething other than Waffle House.