My family and I were seated within 5 minutes of waiting. Our waitress was really nice and patient…read morewith us and our 3 year old twin boys. The food came out piping hot. My kids got a hotdog and tater tot's, along with a grilled cheese sandwich and fries. My husband got the 11oz bacon cheeseburger with fries. I got the chicken burger with sweet potato fries. This is our 4th time being here and we love it! Definitely love the ambiance and the pinball machines out in the front. Was disappointed the candy machine and the claw machine didn't work. We will definitely be back.

Johnny B Good all the way to Alcoa Tennessee…read more I had read some review on Yelp, - Thank you fellow Yelpers! and had Hot Rod's 50's Diner on my list. We pulled into the parking lot, and I could hear my compadre, RIP, say to me, ' Si está ocupado, va a ser bueno." If its busy, its going to be good. The parking lot was full and the inside of the restaurant was busy. We walked in and our Mom who was a teenager during the 50's loved the decor and signage and my brother immediately gravitated towards the pinball machines. We sat down at a booth. The booths are a little tight if you're tall and have had a couple of cheeseburgers over the years. The good news is that the table is moveable Our server Finch was delightful. By the way, it was her Birthday on the day we were there and even though she was working on her Birthday, she was still having a lot of fun. The regular menu is HUGE. I'm not talking Cheesecake Factory HUGE, I'm talking about triple that...... There's about 50 different burgers and I'm probably missing some. There's burger with a fried bologna slice and american cheese There's a burger with Military Chow The menu is clear to understand but there's an overwhelming amount of choices. I didn't see the vegan menu in the regular menu so I politely asked Finch for the vegan menu, and she skipped back to me with it. Wow - A lot of choices as well. Hot Rod's uses Beyond Meat for some of their burgers but they also custom craft their veggie burgers. The vegan cheese on my burger was most likely Follow Your Heart or Violife, but it was properly melted. The Beyond Burger was a frozen slab without any seasoning but cooked through. I would have preferred some seasoning but hey - I'm not going to knock it. The portion of fries is massive. The vegan ranch is Follow Your Heart and was a nice dipping sauce for the fries. My brother had a buffalo chicken sandwich and my mom had the reuben. We all shared the vegan banana split. Hot Rod 50's Diner as stated by another Yelp reviewer may be the best diner in the United States.

I finally got to try this place. A dying breed-- a real nice diner full of regulars, and regular…read morepeople in for a hearty and tasty meal at a very decent price. I want to go back and try breakfast items and some of the non-traditional items (Greek and mid-east influence). I could not resist trying the country-fried steak meal. Came with EXCELLENT crisp fries and solid fried okra. I debated 4 or 5 stars. Only went with 4 for minor issues (no beer, ha ha). For an old-school diner, the food seems VERY GOOD!

This is a Mom & Pop cafe! We ordered two To-Go Farmer's Platters. One with grits and one with…read morepotatoes both with biscuits. They were both great! Loved the griddle toasted biscuits! The pick-up was fast and easy. I can't wait to go back and dine in. It is a typical diner vibe.

LOVE LOVE Pete's. Truly a local favorite & even on Gameday they kept a smile and worked as fast as…read morepossible to serve everyone a warm breakfast quickly. We arrived right around 10 and made it in (even with a line out the door) before breakfast ended. Their biscuits and gravy are a favorite, because they don't add chunks of sausage while still keeping the flavor as if they had. Everything is great, we of course left so full & couldn't finish it all, but wow it was yummy trying. Yum!!

Pete's is a favorite, it's always great. Friendly folks with pancakes and biscuit & gravy. What's…read morenot to like.

Lovely Southern charm. Food is very good. Service was quick and efficient…read more Small and homey business.

Great neighborhood diner. Staple diner fare and great desserts and ice cream. Parking is easy and…read morethe staff is friendly and welcoming.

Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop at Nick and Jay's for breakfast. They offer…read moresome of the best home-style cooking I've found in the Knoxville area. Everything is made from scratch, and the food is consistently on point when it comes to taste and flavor. I highly recommend stopping in for breakfast. While lunch is good as well, this is hands down my go-to breakfast spot. If your solo sit at the counter for the full experience.

How does this place have such good reviews?…read more I still cannot get over that the fruit was straight out of the can. It's too expensive for this, if it was cheaper, I'd take it for what it is.

Cazzy's is snazzy! It's a solid place with a good menu, slightly more upscale Americana…read more I ordered the spicy pork bowl. I liked the sauce on the pork and the sunny side up egg brought a good amount of yolk into the dish. Everything mixed well with the sesame flavored cucumbers and jalapeños. The rice was pretty plain but paired with everything else it was fine. I think I'll try one of the salads or power bowls next time, as they come highly recommended! I also had a bite of the smoked salmon from the power bowl and a bite of the chicken piccata. I normally don't like chicken piccata but the lemon and caper flavor did not overpower and the angel hair pasta was very soft. A bit on the pricier side for a lunch but I enjoyed what I had at Cazzy's. I hear both locations are very consistent as well.

The restaurant vibe was perfect for date night. It was a little loud but we could still have a…read moreconversation. I loved that we could make reservations online. It helps a lot. I felt like the food was a very strong 4 but the service was a 10 which is why we gave them 5 stars. Chris was our server. He explained the specials, the new items, gave us very honest and open feedback about choices when we asked for more information. He took a sincere concern for the food allergies we have and understood how cross contamination occurs. He wanted us to be safe. I LOVE that when we told us about dessert options he mentioned one had alcohol but that it was "cooked out " in the sauce. I'm 9 years sober so it's imperative that I know when there's alcohol in or cooked out of a dessert. Not enough serving staff do this. They had just sat a whole bunch of tables so Chris told us right away they were backed up in the kitchen. He gave us a timeline and let us know if we knew what we wanted he'd get our order in immediately to hopefully help with the time. We did that. Food came out much quicker than expected and he kept communicating with us. Food looked good but unfortunately they brought out the wrong food for me. I ordered fish and chips and got chicken tenders. Chris didn't bring it out to us but immediately when we found out he expedited a new order. It was out in less than 5 minutes and was perfect, even with the no seasoning and extra crispy fries. My husband had the bison burger. He said it was a bit bland and a bit overcooked but otherwise good. He really enjoyed the sweet potato fries with it. There was a nice amount of food left over from my dinner and it was the perfect amount for my husband. Chris welcomed us to come back and see him so we could have someone to rely on who knows our food allergies. He encouraged us to become regulars of his. His communicating skills were excellent. So even when we had a couple problems it was easy to smooth it over because he cared so much. We will definitely be back in his section and try something new. Thanks Chris for an excellent dinner experience.

Very cool old time he feel as most diners are. Service is very quick here which is a plus if you're…read morein a hurry and the classic milkshake is about as good as it gets.

The food was tasty, hot and served quickly. I had the chicken pie, which was wonderfully tasty…read more My husband had the catfish sandwich with fries. Our waiter was attentive and quick. The restaurant is cute and clean.

Our server, Kimberly was awesome. Her satirical sense of humour was right up our alley. The food…read morewas excellent, especially the pancakes with blueberry melange. The atmosphere was a blend of Punk Rock meets The Macabre. - a kind of Iggy Pop kind of vibe. The biscuits are exquisite - big and flakey Cats-head type of biscuits that Grandma would be proud of. They pair well with the apple butter that is available on every table. The spicy grits can't be ignored either - not just heat, but amazing creole flavour. I liked this place, you never know what to expect when a restaurant gets hyped up but here, at least, the hype is well lived up to.

Was I impressed by Aretha's? Not really, and here's why. I will say the concept of the restaurant…read moreis fun, and the customer service was great. However, the food wasn't much to write home about. I wouldn't necessarily say it was flavorless, but it definitely lacked flavor. On the plus side, everything was fresh and came out quickly. The environment was clean and inviting, which I also appreciated.

Don't judge a book by its cover! This place was amazing!!! The Snoring Bear burger was so full of…read moreamazing flavors as was the Smokehouse burger. We are BIG fans! I'd pass on the Mac n cheese, but everything else we had was fantastic! And our waitress was kind and food was served fast! A must stop!

Decided to find a spot close by to eat while stopping for gas on the way to the Tail of the Dragon…read more Only a couple minutes off the parkway. We were greeted right away and were able to take a table. Small dining area, with very limited seating. Nice warm cozy vibe including Bob Ross on the tv. The food came out quickly. Hot and fresh. I got the Snoring Bear Breakfast. I chose the Cajun seasoning for the tilapia and it was a lil bland. I probably could have asked for more seasoning, so that's on me. The rest was great. Eggs cooked to perfection. My wife chose the fish platter and she said the fish was delicious. The fries were a lil over seasoned and she had to rub some of the fries off. As for the drinks, cans of Coke, Sprite, etc are $1.99 each. A lil pricey but it is clearly marked on the menu. My only complaint is I ordered a water and was charged 50 cents. It's not listed anywhere on the menu, so I was surprised to see it on my bill. Overall, I would probably stop here again for a quick bite if I'm in the area. Nice little place, and the service is great!

Vibes were good and a great place to grab a post game dinner with some friends. Would come here…read moreagain

After a long day of unpacking boxes, my husband and I came here to get out of the house and grab…read moresome food. We had heard about it from a few people and decided to try it out. Walking in it's open and plenty of seating. Our server was super friendly and had some great recommendations. We got the french dip burger with onion rings and the fish and chips. The food came out pretty fast with no problems. The burger was cooked to my liking and had plenty of flavor. The real stand out was the onion rings though. Super crispy and well battered. Didn't seem like the ones that you get at most places that get soggy super fast. These ones stayed nice and crispy. The fish and chips were battered nicely and very flaky. Great flavor. The food was great and the service was awesome. Definitely a place to come back to for the food and service. It's good for families and also for a chill date night.