Thanks to the one review that criticized them having to close early we decided to come and give UCC…read morea try. I am very glad we did! The sandwich was amazing and the parm garlic fries were perfect!! We will for sure return. The service was fast and super friendly

Lots of people were excited to hear of a cheesesteak joint in the Tri-Cities area, especially in…read moreKingsport. I made several visits here to come up with my own assessment of Uptown Cheesesteak. Being originally from the Philadelphia area, I was practically born with a cheesesteak in my mouth. And when I would visit, I always ordered the same thing... the OG Cheesesteak. My conclusion to get this as close to a cheesesteak from Philly... I would ask for double the meat (the ratio of meat to bread must be 3:1 lol) and that the meat needs to be chopped down to near bits. If you bite into one and out comes a huge sliver slice of rib-eye meat, "Negative, Ghost Rider." I will say the fries are excellent. My party and I enjoyed their fries very much. And the staff is always helpful and pleasant; I appreciate them very much when they accommodate my asks. :) THANK YOU!!

I have been getting hot dogs and burgers from here for years…read more Great place to stop for a quick meal to go. Prices are reasonable and so is the food. Friendly staff too.

I'll start off with saying some good things:…read more 1 - Two dogs, fries, drink for 7.99 is great. 2 - The staff is friendly and smiles at their customers. Now the reasons for the low rating; 1 - 7.99 meal? You get what you paid for. The hot dogs are bright pink and tiny. I hate these kinds of dogs. They steam the whole thing, dogs and buns. 2 - The fries are frozen generic crinkle fries. Undercooked and gross. Ate one and threw the rest away. 3 - Location. Smelled like weed and urine. Disgusting. It's in a shady part of town, don't go here after dark. You'd be better off making this at home, frankly.

A go to spot when I'm in Kingsport. Great BBQ in a relaxed, family friendly bar/restaurant setting.read more

Can't say enough about this place. We stopped here, because we wanted BBQ while on a road trip…read moreand this was close by. We were greeted and seated immediately. The bartender suggested a watermelon wheat beer after asking what kind I normally drink, and it was a perfect pick for me. Loved it! The beer was cold and refreshing. The food was fantastic. We ordered the pulled pork platter. The food came out so fast, we were shocked. It was hot and delicious. Tender, flavorful bbq, with two sauces both of which were very flavorful. My husband's baked beans were so tasty, I wish I had ordered some. The cole slaw was definitely made in house and was some of the best I've had in a while. Will definitely put this place on our list to stop again when we are passing through.

Every time we eat there the food is delicious, and, everyone is nice and friendly! Great place to…read moreeat, the chicken Philly is my favorite! But, everything is delicious!!

Absolutely fantastic!! Passing through on the way to Pigeon Forge. My license expired so stopped by…read morethe DMV in Gate City. BEST experience I have EVER had!! Asked them for a breakfast recommendation and they immediately said "Campus." We went and are oh so happy for it! Old time diner vibes, amazing food, friendly service, low prices - what more could you ask for?? Sooooo Good!! Check this spot out!!

I had a terrible time finding this place. It's apparently part of the Fire House restaurant. We…read morewent in about 4 and there were several other people eating late lunch or early dinner. I got a chicken and pasta dish that I was very satisfied with. I believe I could be a vegetarian. I could have done without the chicken if I could keep the spinach, tomatoes and cheese. Pasta was perfectly cooked for me and I had enough to take a meal home.

out of business and has been for a couple of years. the Current restaurant in that location is…read morePapi's Place. Different owner, different type of food.

Yes. The food was delicious. The service impeccable and really nice ambiance made this a TEN star…read moreexperience. Oh! But I can only assign five stars.... So I shall! We ordered ribs with reasonably priced "add ons" of brisket and chicken breast. We're glad we did, because ALL of it was tasty and AMAZING! We ordered broccoli salad, Cole slaw and potato salad - ALL WERE FANTASTIC! They make their own sauce and it is GREAT! For me, it started with a bit of a tangy vinegar bite and moved quickly into a wonderful sweetness that I LOVE in bbq sauces. This is one of my favs, now. It isn't thick and cloyingly gooey...a nice medium weight sauce, which whispers rather than shouts. Really, it's sublime. The ribs were AWESOME. Tender and done just right. The chicken breast was surprisingly tender and juicy - melt-in-your-mouth juicy, in fact! It was the brisket, though, which sent my taste buds soaring. The brisket had a perfect texture - pliable and yet so tender I felt as if I discovered a little bit of heaven in that first bite! The slices are thinly cut, but with the perfect amount of thickness, for me. Not too thin. Not too thick, which often ruins brisket, for me. The subtlety was not lost on me. I love to cook and each component of a dish adds or detracts something! This was SUBLIME. The smoke level was perfect. And, oh, SO yummy! BTW, we were greeted as we entered and the vibe (energy) of this restaurant was palpable: these folks LOVE WHAT THEY DO. What a nice change from many restaurants we eat at, where the employees don't seem to actually WANT to work! Our sever, Tyler, couldn't have been a better fit for us. Attentive, punctual, thoughtful and simply perfect! Back to the FOOD.... We ordered broccoli salad. I make my own broccoli salad, which is darned good if I do say so myself- this was better. They thoughtfully chop the broccoli and add a variety of other ingredients, which lifts this recipe into the 'sublime' category. The coleslaw was also a strong contender for us - not too sweet or vinegary. It was very good. The potato salad was awesome, as well and we appreciated the fact that we could choose from a decent list of 'sides'. Not everyone wants fries... The Tennessee toast was their version of Texas Toast and provided the perfect carb to soak up that tasty sauce. This is a family restaurant. They've been in business for decades and it was started, I believe the menu 'backstory' said by a college kid trying to earn money and pay for college: it's become a legend in these parts. We drive well over an hour to try it. We will return, for certain. We order a smoked turkey sandwich to go ( for lunch today!) and a brisket dinner. We can hardly wait to eat this incredibly delicious food, again. This restaurant is the perfect example of the Serendipity of Life. A young man, willing to work for what he envisioned ( a college degree) and who went on to think about and develop a perfect platform, where his earned success now adds value to the lives of his plus or minus 60 employees! Now, that's what I call a Screamin' ' Success! He (Tom) came by our table for chat, which for us, was the proverbial 'icing' on our cake! Thank you to all of the employees, who made our supper the best bbq experience we've had in many a year! Well-done, all of you!

Pros: Very clean, family-friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced, great friendly service, and fun…read moreaesthetic. Cons: No beer to pair with the BBQ, and while the food was good, it wasn't great. Overall, Firehouse was a fun spot for a family lunch. The experience, atmosphere, service, and value were all positives, but I was a bit underwhelmed by the brisket in particular. That said, the food was still good and I'd recommend a visit.

Very good breakfast and reasonable priced. Good service. Clean and tidy inside. Fun decor.read more

Very easy access from I-81, it's only about a half mile from the exit. GPS took me right to it…read more There is a small sign at the far end of the parking lot and a small one on the building above the door. The easiest way to find it is look for a building that looks like an auto body shop. Parking is on gravel adjacent to the building. The spaces are not marked. There is a handicapped sign to the left of the door. There are a few spaces across the street and more on the side of the building. There is a concrete sidewalk in front of the building. The gravel lot is even with the sidewalk on the right side but there is a small step up on the left. The entrance door is in the middle of the building. Walking in, there is a counter to the left where you pay. Bathrooms are straight ahead in the rear. Seating is a mix of booths and various sized tables. Seating is plentiful but well-spaced so maneuvering around is no problem. There was a sign to seat yourself so we picked a booth along the front of the building near the row of windows. Decor is auto related as would be expected. Lighting is bright without being overpowering. Our server arrived in less than a minute to bring the menus and take our drink order. She returned with the drinks in a couple minutes and took our lunch order. The drinks were in very large, maybe 32oz cups. Our server did come by near the end of the meal to ask if we wanted a refill but we still had just under half the drink left. The food took about 10 minutes to arrive. The bacon cheeseburger was very good. The burger was hot and juicy and served on a fresh and soft bun as large as the patty. The lettuce, tomato and onion were fresh, cold, and crisp. The onion rings were also very good. The batter was crisp and the onion slightly soft, an excellent combination. The Western burger was another winner. The sautéed mushrooms were not mushy and had a nice sauce accompanying them. The sauteed onion and white cheese added additional depth. The meat was juicy and flavorful and the bun soft and fresh. The french fries were thin and crispy but had a nice softness inside. This was an excellent lunch, and each burger was a wonderful flavor sensation. The french fries and onion rings were an excellent accompaniment and deserve mention on their own. Bond-o to Burger also does breakfast and I look forward to trying that soon as well.

We were looking forward to trying this restaurant while in town, the restaurant is extremely clean…read moreand tidy, the decor and vibes are on point. The food came out a little slower due to us having a large table. Our waitress was attentive. The food was very good and the price for the value was great.

The bartender was great, the restaurant was nice. The potato…read morewedges that I ordered well done, were hot...but my fried chicken sandwich was lukewarm. My partner got a chicken salad wrap which he said was ok and the crinkle cut fries he got with his wrap weren't hot at all. The manager did ask how everything was and we said it was good, but the kitchen obviously knows when they are sending out food that's not fresh. Probably wouldn't return.