Really enjoyed breakfast here! The food options are plentiful both for those who want to indulge and those who want a healthier meal. I got the avocado toast with an egg and a side of bacon. It was all very delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We sat outside facing the river, which made it very relaxing. If ever in town again, we will definitely be back. read more

Such a sweet hidden place for breakfast or lunch. We followed GPS directly to the doorstep. Hubby, myself, our son and our adorable grandson were greeted by Missy and made to feel that we were her only customers. We sat outside over looking the river. It was shaded, comfortable with a beautiful view. We even saw a momma duck swimming with her little ones! Food was great! We ordered breakfast sandwich, Nutella stuffed French Toast, chicken fried steak with eggs and eggs, toast and bacon. Nice sized portions, delicious and served with great coffee and Missy's smile. We will be back often and tell our friends and family to make it a must do stop! read more

Good Vibes On the River - Me and my hubby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

On vacation, Arrived at about 11 a.m. looking for breakfast and were told they had just stopped serving breakfast. Decided to stay and have lunch. Waited over one hour for our lunch order. Waitress "Missy" informed us they were doing the best they could, but only after we asked. Not many people in restaurant. Food was just ok. read more

Haven't been to Good Vibes on the River since last summer with my kids. Dave and I were trying to escape the smoke after attending a family reunion in Woodstock, NY. So we decided to come back to Townsend Tennessee, to rest and relax before going home. This morning we decided to have breakfast at Good Vibes! It is so adorable and quaint and sits right on the Little River. So we got an inside table looking out on the water. I had the same breakfast I always have-scrambled eggs with sausage, cheese, avocado and veggies. It came with a delicious homemade biscuit. Dave had scrambled eggs, side of bacon and an extra large delicious blueberry pancake. Today there weren't any leftovers for Freckles lol! We sipped our coffee, enjoyed the view and the beautiful weather here in Townsend! Dave purchased a handmade hummingbird feeder, made by a local craftsman. Kasie was our waitress today and she was friendly, warm and efficient as well as the rest of the staff welcoming us!! read more

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Excellent southern food with amazing southern hospitality! By far the best biscuits and gravy we've ever had. Missy and the staff are so kind and friendly making sure you have everything you need and want. When we first arrived to Townsend and wanting to decide each of the 4 breakfast mornings where we would spend each. Well...we are on day 3 and each day since the first we've come back. Each day I had something and honestly I would try everything if we had enough days but we don't. Go and try them, they won't disappoint. read more

For breakfast today during a weekend getaway my husband and I found this spot on Yelp. On their website they say they have plenty of healthy options including gluten-free and vegan items on the menu. I skipped in so excited ... but they only had 3 plant-based breakfast options: quinoa bowl, oatmeal, or this avocado toast. No plant-based pancakes or waffles, no vegan scramblers filled with veggies... sigh. Just uninspired stuff I make at home all the time. I also wanted a cup of coffee with some kind of plant-based creamer or nut milk, but they were out of almond milk and had no other non-dairy creamer options. (Glad I didn't order oatmeal!) I ordered this avocado toast because I thought fruit and mixed greens on the side sounded great. Not exactly ... I got 4 tiny slices of bananas, a few blueberries, these small slices of avocado laying on toast, and a very few leaves of mixed greens plain with nothing. Basically I got a plate of ingredients! ‍ I asked for lime wedges, but they only had lemon, which was fine. I asked if they happened to have some kind of seasoning - everything bagel perhaps? - but again, no luck. So I smashed the avocado on my plate with some lemon juice, salt & pepper and spread that on the toast. Then I topped it with the lettuce and squeezed on a bit more lemon juice, salt and pepper and enjoyed it that way, but it was so boring and blah when they brought it over. I have no idea how they could be Happy Cow endorsed with hardly any plant-based choices. On their lunch menu they have 1 thing that I saw - an impossible burger. Meh. My husband (not a plant-based eater) ordered the breakfast burrito with an extra egg. It came with some salsa on the side and he liked it very much. The staff was very friendly and even suggested we could stoke the fire in the wood-burning fireplace in the middle of the room, which needed a bit of tending, so we did. The wait for our food was long, but we'd come in after a large group, and it was a lazy Sunday morning for us, so it was fine. The place is cozy and when we're back in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to go there, but I know to lower my expectations for plant-based food and healthy options. One more bonus - they gave us a 15% off coupon for our next visit. I'll definitely try it again and maybe pack my own seasoning, non-dairy creamer, and a sliced lime! read more

Good Vibes On the River - Plate of plain ingredients... plain undressed greens, unseasoned avocado on plain toast. Did I say plain? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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The food was first rate. The service was very friendly even though they were very busy The view of the river made the dining experience very enjoyable read more

Good Vibes On the River - View from our table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Could have been Five Stars review. I'll say great views, good food (limited menu), breakfast only till noon. They charged us a $3.00 shared plate charge even when we added an extra side to the meal and ordered 2 drinks. So when you (waitress) tell us the Hamburger is huge and up charge for cheese 1.00 on an already 13.99 burger with potato chips (no fries on menu) we both could not have eaten a burger a piece. When questioned about plate charge waitress could not justify why. So not sure we would go back. No desserts either. read more

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We loved this place! The food and service were both fantastic and it will be our go to spot for breakfast when we are in Townsend! The portions were big and filling, we loved it and the views of the river were gorgeous! We will be back! read more

They were understaffed when we went which is fine but the communication was still bad. They were out of gravy (aka flour and water) but weren't telling the people ordering dishes that included it. (The people at the table next to us complained about this). Things we would ask for (extra plate, maple syrup, more coffee) wouldn't show up. We were never asked how everything tasted. Or checked on at all. The waiting area (a gift shop) was filled with glass pieces that looked bought from goodwill and then painted by a kindergartener who liked rainbow colors. And then sold for $$$. If the owner is the crafter she should spend more time on running a restaurant. Or painting the patio area. Was sitting by the river nice? Sure. But everything was underwhelming. Bad management for sure is the issue. read more

If you're looking for a quick but relaxing meal in Townsend, this is your spot. Bring the family. Sit outside. Enjoy the view. Personally, I love their breakfast. It's great. I hear they serve it all day... Ham & eggs are always delicious. Actual, real ham -- not some over processed grocery store thing. Country fried steak is a real treat, too. Let's get some grits on the menu! Service is excellent. Far above what you'd expect from a rustic roadside restaurant. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but wow was it great! Amazing service, amazing food! read more

Service and food are the reasons to visit. They care about their food quality. They make their own maple syrup for example. It's hidden off the main road. It's worth the visit. read more

It's easy to miss this little gem since it sits back off the main road. We got there pretty early and snagged the last inside spot overlooking the river. There were more tables by the river located on the patio, and we saw a couple enjoying their meal with their dog out there. All of the employees were very friendly and seemed to all be helping serve all of the tables. I had the breakfast burrito with all kind of delicious fillings. I enjoyed it with some salsa and hot sauce. My husband had the oatmeal with berries and a half order of biscuits and gravy. He gave rave reviews of the biscuit and loved the fresh fruit on his oatmeal. This was a great place for breakfast in Townsend read more

Stopped in for lunch because it's a woman-owned business. Had a quinoa-based dish made-to-order with an egg and choice of cheese and meat. Service and food were excellent. Outside seating right on the river and very relaxing. I'd go back again for sure if back in the area. read more

Good Vibes On the River - Table with a view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Fantastic food, staff was courteous and responsive to our needs. Friendly people and place. A little pricey but you get what you pay for!

Don't let the outside fool you...looks a little rundown but the inside is nice. We enjoyed breakfast on an early Friday morning and since we got there soon after opening, we were able to snag a table with a view. It started to get busy soon after we sat down. The staff was very welcoming and attentive, came around several times to refill drinks and warm up coffee. We ordered a breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy, eggs and bacon. Everything was very tasty, however, I wasn't a huge fan of the eggs. I got them with cheddar cheese and they were a bit too cheesy. The B&G was on point though...creamy with chunks of sausage. Biscuits (with the B&G) were very good, I'm not sure but they tasted like they had put them on the grill for a bit. The only reason I took a star away was that I felt like they could have given you more for the price. Everything else was great and even with knocking one star...I'll still come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Being a big breakfast fan it is tough to find somewhere up to my standards. Stopped in before golfing with the wife. I had the country fried steak and eggs, she went with the loaded potatoes bowl with bacon and gravy on the side. The food and service was everything you would expect. Both meals were amazing. Don't think there is anything you could go wrong with on the menu. Highly recommend trying the gravy and fried potatoes at least. The wife was pleased with the tea selections. She ordered hot tea and they brought a cup with multiple options. I went with the cranberry juice but pretty sure it was fruit punch. It was still good but not what I want at breakfast. I will blame this on it being out of season and not having cranberry juice available. Great food, friendly staff and beautiful view. Give it a try yourself and see. read more

absolutely fantastic experience!! from the food to the scenery I cant wait until we come back!! read more

Good Vibes On the River - the view from the table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We came to Townsend to do the Smoky Mountain half marathon. After the run we were excited to try Good Vibes because of their menu. It was not too crowded upon arrival but we could see that staff was overwhelmed. They told us it was a 20 minute wait. We watched as the staff hurried to meet customers needs. We also watched as 4 staff discussed how to make lemonade from the powdered mix. Some staff were eating in full view behind the bar. One server came in the front door visibly upset that she " took a header outside" and she was exhausted. After waiting over a half hour a party of three arrived. After viewing the dining room we discovered multiple empty tables. Staff decided to take the party of three over us (4) although we waited longer. That's when we left. They decided shortly thereafter to close. I realize many places are understaffed. However, staff never communicated with us regarding our wait. Then to take another party over us was unacceptable. We went to a restaurant next door and had a lovely experience with good food and friendly staff. No Good Vibes experienced at Good Vibes read more

This place was awesome. Michelle gave us great service and the food was excellent. We also had a great view of the little river. Would recommend!!! read more

Good Vibes On the River - Biscuits and gravy with a side of potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We had misty as our server and she was sooo nice and kind! She constantly refilled our coffee and water. THE FOOD!!! OH MY GOD AMAZING! we got the breakfast platter with 2 eggs, a choice of bacon, sausage or ham and a pancake. The bacon was so good and crispy and the pancake was HUGE! You could get any flavor pancake you wanted for no up charge! All this food for $9.99!!!! We got the cinnamon swirl pancakes and they were the best ones I've ever had and I'm a cinnamon pancake connoisseur! Will be back when we're in the area 12/10! One of us got the egg scramble skillet and it was very good! You could get all three meats again for NO UP CHARGE! It has such a gorgeous location right in the river! read more

Very friendly service, good food - probably better for breakfast rather than lunch, although the lunch special (chicken wrap) was good. Great potato salad! read more

Awesome food and staff. We had breakfast: biscuits and grave with eggs and bacon for me and blueberry pancakes for my wife. Food was perfect and the service was equally good. Definitely will be back next time we are in town! read more

Friendly host, wait staff, and register person. Food was fresh, hot, and great. Atmosphere is eclectic but sufficient. Sat by windows looking at the river when we were graced with a bald Eagle fly over. Stunning to say the least. This is a great spot to enjoy breakfast. read more

Food was good. Come early though bc we wanted breakfast and they ran out just before we got there. Server was friendly. Ambiance was nice along the creek. Quiet. read more

Great service from LORAN!! Always there to fill your coffee Food was great portions also. We sat outside to view the creek.

The food was delicious! I had the blueberry pancakes with strudel on top! My son had the stuffed French Toast. My husband had the daily breakfast! The service was great! The restaurant lived up to its name Good Vibes on the River. read more

Food was homemade and tastes amazing. The view at the table is also scenic and really nice. Highly recommended! read more

Good Vibes On the River - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We had good food at a good price with a lovely river view. Service was quick. We chose to sit outside to enjoy the peaceful morning river view read more

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Do not waste your time. First off it's a long wait to be seated, they don't even greet you or say hello when making eye contact. The morale of the place is pretty dead. The river is literally the only thing keeping them in business. One order is for the biscuits and gravy with sausage. Other order was their pancake breakfast with the cinnamon pancake (over easy eggs and 2 sausage pork Pattie's). The wait for the food was 40 minutes. The place isn't packed, it's slow. Pretty sure it was the owner- brought us wrong plates of food, no big deal, mix ups happen. But this is where it got real folks, biscuits are rock hard, gravy is from a can, i don't even know how to explain their sausage. The pancake wasn't a pancake. It was a hard puck, too much baking soda pancakes. They couldn't even get it to cook all the way that they cut the pancake underside 4x's before bringing the food out. Their "cinnamon" was just adding a clump of cinnamon to the batter on the grill. The eggs were missing 1/2 of one and they couldn't even cook the eggs- over easy. It was an explosive disaster that left them looking like curdled milk met an over cooked egg. Don't expect your server to do their job. They only take your order once, bring you your drink, mess up bringing you your food and don't come back until you hunt them down for the check. Pretty pathetic. Go next door! Pancake House for the save! Delicious and fast and fresh food over there instead! read more

The food was great. The people were awesome. They give a beautiful walking staff, can and plaque to every veteran who eats there. My son is a vet and the kind gesture filled my hear with joy. read more

Do not let the exterior fool you; this place is amazing! We stopped here for brunch before making the 6-hour trek back home and y'all, it was delicious! I had the biscuits & gravy, hubs had the country fried steak and the kids had pancakes and biscuits. The bacon was crispy, the gravy was hot and the biscuits were just right. The staff was so sweet and made you feel right at home. The view of the river was so peaceful. We would definitely recommend this one!! I'm definitely trying their lunch foods next time since they serve it all day!! read more

The food here was delicious. We were here for breakfast. I had the skillet breakfast. My husband had the sunrise and we split a single blueberry pancake. While the breakfasts were delicious (loved the biscuit that's seared crispy on all the sides), the amazingness is the blueberry pancake, with the lemon butter taking it to a whole other level!!! Truly, I don't even like blueberry pancakes and this thing with the lemon butter is epic. This was our first visit but won't be our last. Also loved our server Missy. You won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing!! The food was excellent and our server Shelly was incredible!! The owner came over and spoke with us too. She was so kind! I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Great place with such a sonic view! Food was amazing and service was very helpful and kind.

Best breakfast I have had in a long time! The blueberry streusel pancake was absolutely delicious! Missy was our waitress and she did a superb job! We sat at a table overlooking the river- beautiful view! read more

We were twenty minutes into our 35 min. wait for breakfast, when I heard the waitress tell the kitchen something was sent back because it tasted like it was cooked in old oil. When we were ordering, the table across from us sent pancakes back because of a hair. We ordered hot tea, the water was warm. We sat inside because it was cold, they sat us by the door to the balcony and left it open. Food came cold and was average at best. Waitress was nice and the view is good but, do yourself a favor and skip this one. read more

Perfect local cafe in a cabin serving fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch. We were recommended by a local merchant and it didn't disappoint. They serve healthy and traditional menu selections. Very friendly and reasonably priced. read more

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I don't normally review, but I have to now. We felt at home as soon as walked in. the food was excellent and the staff was great and friendly. when I'm in Townsend I know now where I'll eat. read more