J&#x27;s Corner

Awesome spot with indoor and outdoor seating along the train tracks. There's a bar outside as well…read more We sat outside a sit was beautiful out. The outside area has TV's, lots do covered areas for shade, and even heaters for the cold months. Just a great vibe. The service was fantastic! Our server was amazing. Can't remember his name, but he has the Joker tattoo on his arm with lots of HA HA on it too! He was a gem and super friendly. He constantly checked on us and was such a nice guy. We ordered the grilled peach margarita (get this) and the top shelf marg which was also good (so good that we ordered 2 more). They also have a peanut butter jelly beer that we tried that was delicious. Well done drinks! We only ordered an app to snack on. Let me be clear about this... ORDER THIS!!! It was the Firecracker Pork Belly. Listen to me... this is dream worthy. This is magic. This is insanely good. Absolutely not enough words to describe how amazing this is and how much you have to get it. The pork belly itself is crunchy on the outside while also melting in your mouth. Then, the General Tso sauce served with it is perfection. There are scallions and a creamy sauce in the plate as well. You will question if it's okay to lick the plate. This place is great! Get there.

You'll find consistent great food and service here. The staff is attentive but not overbearing…read more The Grecian salad is especially fantastic--get the house-made vinaigrette dressing. 1938 burger and fries (well done) never disappoint. Plus, this is a family owned business that's been here in JC for many many years. Great job y'all!! Keep it up!

Inside

Handmade onion rings with choo-choo dipping sauce. A house favorite!

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Outdoor seating

Wayne & Nancy’s Family Restaurant

4.2(34 reviews)

2.2 mi

Great food all the way around. Best pancakes and breakfast around also can't wait till Friday to…read moreget their white fish and sides. And go any other day for a Great meal.

If heaven ever brushed up against this world, it would feel like this place. Sundays that slow…read moreeverything down. Friday chicken worth waiting on. Food that doesn't just fill you, it stays with you in conversation all week. And it's the people, way they greet you, the way they talk to you like you've been coming in your whole life. For a little while, everything feels right here.

Willlll do!

Bacon cheeseburger and fries and breakfast special.

Wayne & Nancy’s Family Restaurant - Big Country breakfast (with green beans subbed in for grits) and the Country breakfast with tenderloins and sides of cornbread.

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Big Country breakfast (with green beans subbed in for grits) and the Country breakfast with tenderloins and sides of cornbread.

Mid City Grill

4.3(182 reviews)

7.7 mi

The food is delicious! I got the 'Not little Chicago' burger, and the garbage loaded fries with…read moretheir secret sauce, which is a really good combination with the food. The service is great super sweet people. The staff make sure the place looks very kept up and unique. They play very fun upbeat alternative music.

Quite honestly one of the best burger and fries I have ever had. My husband and I were on a short…read moretrip into Bristol for the Xfinity race and needed a good lunch before flying. Yelps did not steer us wrong! I ordered The Big Jeff (a CBS ground patty with pepperjack cheese, and perfect veggie toppings). My husband enjoyed the Black and Bleu burger (also a CBS patty, fresh veggies and blue cheese crumbles). The fresh cut fries were perfectly seasoned and also were some of the best ever! Our server was incredibly kind and attentive. The decor sets a nice family friendly artsy vibe with cute hand painted tiles and eclectic wall art. Price point was perfect along with everything else!

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Sammons Hot Dogs

3.4(23 reviews)

2.5 mi

best fast food restaurant around!…read more the chicken sandwich, amazing!!! sliders, amazing! fries?!? amazinggg. frozen mango lemonade?!?!? sooo amazing!!! need something quick and easy to eat? go to sammons! service was 11/10!!! hipster, trendy, and such fast and accurate ordering!!! will. be. coming. back! thank you for such great food and service!!!

This place used to be a staple in Elizabethton. Now, I refuse to go. My fiancé and I went there a…read morefew months ago for a quick lunch, he got a hotdog, fries and lemonade and I ordered a burger, fries and lemonade. He took a bite of his hotdog and it was gray and he said it tasted odd. I took one bite of my burger, gagged and tossed it back in the bag. It was also gray, it was extremely wet and it honestly tasted of wet dog; almost like the hamburger patty was boiled in hotdog water. Absolutely disgusting! The fries were not completely cooked and the lemonade tasted like it was made from lemonade powder and then they just tossed some fresh lemons in to make you think it's fresh squeezed. Dreadful and we will not be returning!

Seasoned fries

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Sycamore Drive-In

4.3(8 reviews)

0.4 mi

Sycamore Drive-In is Carter's County's ultimate diamond in the rough. If you don't know what you…read moreare looking for, you might drive right past it. The once-thriving area of downtown Elizabethton occupied by the Sycamore has fallen to pieces in recent years, but the classic restaurant remains. The former walk-up counter has been closed in with a few tables added, though the main business is take-out orders from locals on their lunch break or looking for an affordable dinner. The menu is general "burger joint" fare with a pretty large selection ranging from bologna sandwiches to chicken tenders, with sides including fries and mozzarella sticks. But the absolute stars of the menu are the burgers. Sycamore's patties are almost literally melt-in-your-mouth fare, juicy but not especially greasy. I like mine plain but ask about some of their specialty "off-menu" offerings to see how creative this hometown eatery can get with an American classic. One thing I have noticed about the food is that it is rarely too salty, likely owing to their attention to the needs of their clientele, many of whom are older folks who have been eating there for decades. That's a welcome change from normal fast-food fare. And speaking of fast food, Sycamore's prices easily beat similar fare in town. A regular cheeseburger will run you just $3.25, with a huge double cheeseburger coming in at $4.25. You can easily feed a family of four here for under $20.00 and be full. Don't let the old-timey exterior and the seemingly out-of-place location deter you: Sycamore Drive-In is truly a local gem in Elizabethton.

We absolutely love the cheese burgers here and crinkle fries. And very affordable. Always our go to…read morewhen we want a good burger!

Yum!

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Don't let the outside fool you because inside is burger heaven.

Big boys bbq & grill

5.0(7 reviews)

8.8 mi

Hidden gem in flea market! We are enjoying meal. It is uniquely dish which isn't usually southern…read morebbq.

Oh heck yeah! If you haven't tried here you are missing out. If you have eaten here, I bet you've…read moretold all your friends & family! The BBQ here is some, maybe the best we've ever had. The meat was juicy and moist. The cowboy beans were so good that we ordered second. Yummy collard greens. Coleslaw was good (mayonnaise based). Very kind waitress and the chef came out to chat too!

Pulled pork taco

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Pork tacos and slaw

Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

4.0(97 reviews)

8.5 mi

Came here for lunch with my wife. I have to give our waiter, AJ, a HUGE shoutout. My sugar was low…read morewhen we arrived and started falling lower fast. When AJ checked on us, my wife told him that my blood sugar was low and I needed some orange juice. Within minutes AJ had a glass of OJ sitting in front of me. Thanks to him our visit was a good visit. By the way, the food was good we would come back if in the area. It was clean and all the staff were very nice and welcoming.

The service was very good here, our server was attentive but didn't hover and was quick to refill…read moredrinks that were getting low. Lots of seating and TVs were all around so you didn't miss a thing. The food was good, my favorite were the onion rings. I felt the boneless wings weren't as tender and juicy as I'd hoped. There were a lot of seasonings/sauces to choose from. The fries were good if you like the thinner, shoestring style (o prefer steak or crinkle cut fries). The Philly cheesesteak sandwiches could've used more cheese and some grilled peppers. Overall, it was good.

Inside view

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Timber!

4.5(111 reviews)

7.8 mi

Food, service, atmosphere was incredible. Just what you'd expect from small town hospitality. Anna…read moreput server was so sweet and helped suggest menu options as well as other recommendations throughout our stay. Visiting from Vegas, Johnson city was a highlight on our trip because of this amazing spot! Thank you Timber!

Stayed in Johnson City for one night in the midst of a hiking weekend and stumbled upon truly one…read moreof the most amazing restaurants I've ever been to! The vibe, the food, the service - all of it was perfection. Kudos to the chefs, I'm beyond impressed with the Appalachia flair in each dish but also THE FLAVORS and mixing other ethnic cuisine with the local goods. A true farm to table with a flair! DO NOT SKIP the hand pie, I don't care what it contains as it changes daily. Try everything and go hungry! I'm still thinking about that meal and trying to decide if it's crazy to drive all the way back to Johnson City from Nashville just to eat there again soon. Iris, you are a gem and thank you for taking care of us. I will be back!! Also, apologies I took hardly any photos. It was too difficult not to devour the dishes right away.

Loved all of the books and antiques. So cute!

Mushroom Tartine

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Pal's

4.3(26 reviews)

0.7 mi

Tried pals for the first time . Got the Big pal . Pretty standard burger however the patty seems to…read morebe seasoned which is nice . Fries are pretty good as well . Drive thru only sevice but extremelyy fast .

Ordered 2 chili dogs, and got 2 chili buns instead. WTF? Where are the dogs? Laughed my butt off,…read morebut still pissed. Never again.

Best Hamburger, I have ever had!! Being from CA. We have In & Out, Five Guys....give me Pal's anyday!!

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Drive thru only

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

3.6(17 reviews)

1.5 mi

This a very good Freddys location . The staff is always friendly . It is made to order and the wait…read moretime was pretty good . Overall Freddys makes a good smash burger and fries. The hotdog is pretty decent too. The pricing is a tad bit high but who serves inexpensive FF anymore .

The place is nice and roomy. The service was very good…read more The fries are shoestring so in my opinion they are just ok. The chicken sandwich and the burger are WAY o er salted. Many restaurants on Tennessee use too much salt. If I ever go here again, which I probably won't, I will ask for no added salt. I can see that I am not the only one to mention their food is over salted. Clearly, management doesn't read these reviews because they haven't addressed this issue

The fsmily oriented counter that welcomes you in.

Patty Melt with Fries

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Burger and Fries

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Kelly S.

7 years ago

Not only is the food at Js Corner amazing but the staff are great! When I'm struggling to carry my son and his car seat they will carry my food out to my vehicle for me. Awesome place with awesome food served by awesome people! read more

William C.

12 years ago

Great place on the corner, close to downtown. I had the chicken philly today, and it was absolutely perfect. I recommend this to anyone passing through. Jared is a great guy and so are his employees. read more

Denise C.

8 years ago

Love their Bbq sandwiches nice people very clean love the fact you can eat outside on the patio when nice outside and the burgers their are awesome I would tell everybody they have good food their. read more

Anthony A.

4 years ago

great little bbq place. this is the first place I go wen I'm in e town. it's a must try if you have not eaten there. but if you live in the tri cities I'm sure you know about the coner read more

Fred C.

13 years ago

I recently attended a Gideon picnic which was prepared by Js Corner. BBQ, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, tea,etc -- Food was really great. read more

Tommy I.

8 years ago

Always great fresh cooked food. There's a little wait but it's worth the wait it's always fresh and taste great. Great local business!

Mike P.

9 years ago

Good food nice taste and well priced too! Will come again! Thanks for making such great food for years.

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