The brick building is easy to see as it stands out from all the other more modern-looking buildings in the area. Depending on which way you are coming, you may need to drive to the far end of the parking lot past the bakery to enter the lot. There is a closer entrance but it is angled for the opposite direction and not an easy turn. There are also several one-way lanes in the parking lot so you may need to drive extra to get to an open parking spot. We did find handicapped spaces close to the entrance, but you need to drive to the back of the lot to get onto the one-way lane that goes past them. While these are the closest spots, it is still a bit of a walk to the entrance of the building, although everything is nicely paved and even. Once you get in, the interior is bright and inviting. There are many centralized seating options throughout the interior, mostly high-top tables but a few normal tables arranged in cozy settings. There is a patio in the rear of the building for when the weather is nice. Everything was clean and well-maintained. The center is made up of all the various eating establishments. There is no specific seating for the individual restaurants, so you will order your food from whatever place strikes you fancy and then take the food packaged into To Go containers to a table in one of the many seating areas. Make sure you pick up utensils and napkins from where you ordered your food as there is nothing on the tables. We were there after the lunch rush so it really was not crowded at all. There were small groups of people wandering around as well as several eating a late lunch. We did notice the overhead background music was loud and made conversation difficult. I could imagine during lunch or the in evening the overall sound level would be high as the acoustics do not favor conversation. This is pretty much only a food court. We had heard there were various craft shops as well, but apparently those had all closed. While the food selection is quite varied, addition of something to do other than eating would make this a destination location rather than just a food stop. There is some renovation happening in one end, so perhaps other shops are coming in the future. Still, it is a clean location with great interior space and makes use of a building with a lot of history that was important to the area. read more

Kern's Bakery - Bright open space - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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This place is awesome, the vibes are always through the roof. Everytime I've been here they always have something going on, whether that's live music, salsa dancing, etc. Great spot for anything: first date, family, kids. It really has it all. read more

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Third visit here, and I've tried new places each time, and come away with a good meal at a not-so-high price. Lots of variety; tonight our party had Ghanian, Indian, Cuban, Italian (pizza, mainly for kids), and middle Eastern. I finally tried the Ghanian, had the peanut butter soup. I've had versions before from African friends, and this did seem a bit watery but what do I know about "authentic" in this area? I will say, I enjoyed trying the fufu (a root-based veggie paste, I gather) but I think if I had it again I'd get rice, just because rice mixed in with the soup well. But I'm glad I tried this and wish the folks well. Indian was quite good, pizza was fine (but simple, since it was for the kids), and I was very happy to run over to the middle Eastern place and get just a smattering of appetizer-type stuff for just a few dollars (I got some stuffed grape leaves and olives; you pay by the weight so it was just a few dollars, well spent). Had a beer at the bar (full bar service). We all enjoyed a great ice cream at Ivy's as well (some really unordinary selections there). I wish I lived closer! read more

Kerns Food Hall has a great variety of quick service restaurants, full sit down restaurants, and niche shops (primarily artsy boutiques). It's a nice repurposing of an old bakery warehouse. They left a lot of the old industrial elements and superimposed an element of urban charm. You'll also find a unique outdoor seating area with a jumbo screen and lawn area. If you come, you'll find cuisine ranging from Korean, Ghanaian, Egyptian, to simple American foods and ice cream. Highly recommended as a foodie destination. read more

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We went Kern's bakery when visiting Kern's Hall which is located in Knoxville Tennessee. We have selected a few items from the bakery which we enjoyed. I would recommend visiting this bakery inside of Kern's Hall. read more

I spent my childhood driving by Kerns and always admiring the building. After watching it age and questioning its fate, I'm so glad to see it in the state it's in now! Food choices are awesome. Every worker we encountered was very nice and helpful. Clean and fun environment also! Only thing I will say is, get ready to pay food hall prices on a lot of stuff. Definitely worth it though! read more

Kern's Bakery - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What an amazing food hall great atmosphere with world class cusines from all over the world, so many choices service at each location was great definitely recommend it read more

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Food was just okay. We went around 5:30 and they were already really low on stuff and queso was cold, he had to scrape for awhile to give me a full container of it. Service was okay. Ambiance of the food hall is fun. read more

Kern's Bakery - Taco - Chicken Fajita, Taco - Ground Beef, Side of chips and queso - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Kern's Food Hall is such a great addition to South Knoxville. Tons of variety and the vibe is awesome. It's easy to grab something different for everyone without feeling rushed. Plenty of space to sit, great energy, and every vendor I tried was solid. Perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or just hanging out. Highly recommend. read more

There are solid food choices at this food hall. The service is friendly. It is like being in a mall but just a food court so that was interesting. The bathrooms were a bit dire. People can be so feral. Food also fell on the spendy side. Overall, not bad. read more

The atmosphere, the facility, and the food selections make this establishment a great place to meet up with friends.

A great spot to meet up for a UYE (other than, you know, no one showed up) because there are just so many options for food and drink. Pizza, Indian, Korean, Tacos, donuts and more. Plus at least two bars. And ice cream. And a florist. Huge parking lot and I love that there are Level 1 chargers available on the light poles which meant I could top off the Sprinter van while I hung out. They have tables throughout and a free wifi and so I had a lovely evening sipping beers, eating pizza and ice cream. A completely delightful evening (other than no one showed for the UYE). [Review 1201 of 2024 - 517 in Tennessee - 22224 overall] read more

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The food selection is amazing. Think high end food court. Every thing from fresh hand rolled sushi to Ethiopian cuisine. New fabulous Taco spot and my personal favorite Indian dinning made to order. Ice cream, cookies and several bars. A super chic set down brunch dinner space as well as Wood fired pizzas and a phenomenal Burger option. Also a coffee shop and Boba!! They have live music during the summer. A balcony are that is kid free and so much more. (Some boutique shops and such. Check this place out!! read more

SO EXCITED about this new (long-awaited) spot! No need to compare this to Marble City Market, as this is a much different feel inside and contains and abundance of vendors beyond food/drink. There is a ton of parking and you can either enter the market or walk around the side to the outdoor area with tables, a stage, and a bar area. There was a yoga class taking place when we were there on a Sunday-late morning. Families were gathered at tables eating food from inside (and McDonalds for the kids). The vibe inside is warm and unique. A huge space full of local vendors (stationary, clothes, flowers, jewelry, eyelashes, dog treats, etc) and local eateries (Hey Bear boba, Awaken Coffee, Myrtle's Cookies/Donut Theory, Ava food fired pizza, a sushi spot, Ghanaian food, and a Korean DIY bowl place). A few bars open and several other eateries in the works. It kind of adds to the excitement, to know that there is so much more to come. I've had Myrtle's many times and it was great (that Scruffy City cookie. OMG) again. The Honey Bear Latte at Awaken was to die for! I don't normally like sweet coffee but this was amazing with the unique touch of cinnamon. I brought home a pepperoni white pizza from Ava for my husband and I to split. The toppings seemed high quality and so incredibly tasty. It was a bummer that wood-fired meant overly charred on the crust, because it was otherwise wonderful. The crust was black and inedible. I loved how the layout is not a straight line of shops, but all of them tucked away in their own spots. Lots of different seating styles and arrangements (couches, high-tops, booths, low tops) in differing areas of the building. The sound was easily contained and not overwhelming because of the layout. It would be a great spot to co-work or meet up with friends or family. Note that everything is expectedly pricey. I spent $40 on 5 cookies, almost $30 with tax and tip-on one 12" pizza. The coffee is the only spot we tried that seemed normal-priced ($5-6). read more

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Lots of variety in terms of food and some very unique boutiques. Lots of space to gather. We all received excellent service, and the staff were super friendly. Little bit of a challenge acoustically for anyone with hearing challenges. read more

So many spots to choose from at Kern's Food Hall. I love the variety of foods and drinks. They also have some cute shops with pottery, jewelry, and a paper store. All the staff at each spot were welcoming and super friendly. I would definitely be back! read more

Made our first visit to the food hall on Friday. Very nice and great selection of eateries. Some priced a little on the high side, but pretty good quantity and quality for the cost. Easy to get in and out of the parking lot, and conveniently located for down town activities. We even got surprised by a band setting up and playing while we were eating. Overall, very nice! read more

I cannot wait for more places to start opening up inside. This food hall has potential (especially when they add/open up more inside) Food 4/5 - We ordered a pepperoni pizza from Ava Italian and chicken thighs/fries potatoes from Kandilige Ghanian Cuisine. Both were good! Again, once they open up the taco place, BBQ place, breakfast/brunch place, and burger joint along with some other shops you will have more options to pick from and try. Service / Ambiance 5/5 - They had a spacious outdoor space along with indoor. Great for large family's or gatherings. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Even the security guard was happy to show me around the food hall for a tour. Hope this place succeeds! read more

Kern's Bakery - Pepperoni pizza - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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It's worth doing once, we all got different things and everyone was pleased with their choices, love band was playing and it wasn't to crowded. read more

This is such a cool concept and what better place than South Knoxville. My review is based mostly on the ambience and layout of the place. Very kid-friendly and one stop shop for a fun afternoon. Places I've tried: -Orange Nail Spa: super clean, friendly staff and my dip nails still haven't chipped. Will be back here to have Mia help me again. -The Ghana restaurant: huge portion. I got the chicken dinner and the flavor was great but I was struggling to eat it with so many tiny bones in it. -Won Kitchen (Korean): this was fantastic. I was able to try both the Bulgogi chicken and KFC. KFC was the winner. I tried the noodles which were a bit overcooked but love that this is an option. I was also suggested to try both of the sauces since I was being indecisive. The Yum Yum sauce and addition to the Korean teriyaki was fantastic. Maybe next time I will get them to go a little bit lighter on the sauce, but the combination of flavors has been my favorite so far. Oh LaLa (Indian): I ordered my go to chicken marsala and garlic naan. The wait was a little bit longer than everywhere else, but it was flavorful and a nice sized portion. Full disclosure, it's not my favorite in Knoxville and was a bit on the spicy side, but it was good. Hemingways: the fish bocadillo! I love EVERYTHING about this. The yucca fries are perfect and the bread is so delicious. I was between this and the pollo sandwich but I don't think I'll ever try anything else. Was worth the $20 price tag. The outdoor space is key. Great for movies, place for kids to play and dogs to hang out. There are meeting spaces with big comfy chairs scattered throughout. These are great for meet ups since people have many options to choose where they want to eat. Also I love the preserved history. There is a huge vat that they kept in there as well as exposed original brick. This was a GREAT choice to renovate for South Knoxville. read more

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Such a fun spot! Plenty of food stalls to choose from. A little something for everyone. Pizza, Mexican, Sushi, Ice cream, Korean bowls, a bar for adult beverages. We came specifically for the cookies and donuts at Myrtle's Bakehouse. There is even a flower stall, for fresh, beautiful steams. Love the indoor and outdoor spaces. Great for families. read more

Kern's Bakery - From Myrtles Bake house - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Have only had amazing food from each vendor! Korean bowl and Indian are my favorites at the moment! Paper store has lovely quality items as well! Bar at the back is great, bar off to the side is as well. Upstairs is CHILD FREE bar and absolutely wonderful. Free/plentiful parking. Inside and outside eating areas, plus a 'lawn' with a large screen for movies. Excellent place to have a fun and different dining experience. read more

This is a promising up and coming entertainment and food venue, showcasing a part of Knoxville's historic past. Welcome to Kern's Bakery and feel it's' storied past with each plank of reclaimed wood and exposed brick waiting to tell tales of an era gone by, now reimagined as a venue where food, drinks, entertainment and boutique shopping meld together under one very large roof. This is an exciting work in progress as new restaurants and venues are scheduled to open in the coming weeks and months. There is an international food vibe coming together from places in the Orient, western Asia, Africa, Europe and of course the US. And of course, the standbys of sweet treats, cookies, donuts, coffee, bubble teas, ice cream, pizza and more add to the mixture of fun fun fun! I can't wait until it's finally come together, but the waiting is part of the fun! Each time I visit, I'll see and experience something new. read more

Don't understand why there's a high rating on this place. Let me start off by pointing out this place looks like a run down food court! The place was pretty empty. We were there around 6 pm to get dinner and hang out. We got food at Ava, Ralph's Burger, Ooh Lala, and Hemingway! Let's just say they are not worth coming back. ooh Lala Indian cuisine , and Ava Pizza , and Ralph's was just mediocre food. But Hemingway Cuban sandwich was the worst! Their food was not edible, the sandwich was so hard and their meat is dry! It's like eating cardboard! And the yucca fries were dry not even hot. We spent over $100 just to throw half of the food away. read more

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Love this place! So many great options with unique cuisines. Love the bars, outdoor vibe! True destination spot.

Knoxville really needed a new food hall but keep in mind it's quite ~expensive~. A simple high noon could cost you up to 9 dollars. The outside seating and patio area are wonderful, but lots of kiddos running around. Great food choices, though! read more

Went for brunch and had a delicious meal at Eggspectation. The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. I had the breakfast tacos and will order them again but want to try so many other menu items. We will be back!! The pancakes are different than typical pancakes and have a sourdough taste. Up to you if that's a good difference or not! read more

Only reason for 4 stars is the food is very expensive! Most meals averaged $20/person. Ambience is great and amazing food selections and ethnicity; Korean, African, Cuban, Japanese, Indian ... and on and on! Great place to pop in for a hot delicious meal, dessert and beverage. read more

Kerns is the best! Exactly what Knoxville needed! Tons of free parking, great retail, so many dining options and you have to see the lawn and rooftop! This is a must stop if you're in Knoxville! read more

PRICE PRICE PRICE $$$$ very expensive date night for non seated food service. We tried 3 different places and sat at the bar to eat with one drink each was $100+ tip total. Now the food was pretty decent and cute atmosphere with plenty of seating. Outdoor space was welcoming although the view of the parking lot and looming apartment buildings were a downside. Parking lot was 90% full on a Wednesday at 530 so that may be an issue for events. Would definitely go again and budget as a snack/appitizer spot with an adult beverage not full meals. They have movie nights and live music on certain days. Upper patio is adults only to get away from the munchkins running amuck on the lower patio. Wouldn't t mind catching some UT games on the patio. Price your visit accordingly and you will enjoy your visit. read more

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Really nice food hall. A bar downstairs and a brewery upstairs with outdoor seating. There is an outdoor theater with live music stage. Outdoor food trucks many different options. A lot of parking not an issue. We got doughnuts inside and they were great. They had a sushi , pizza and Mexican style food inside. This is going to be a really nice venue when it's fully functional and all locations inside are filled with vendors. Great job! read more

Kern's Bakery - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Stopped in for lunch and was amazed by this new place. Apparently it was built years ago and housed the old Kerns Bakery. Not sure if they plan on including information on this in the market, but after googling Kerns there's a wealth of Knoxville history here. Even some unidentified leftover bakery equipment inside the hall. Great variety of food choices. We had custom sushi rolls that were great. Didn't care for the crab rangoon, which was probably a personal preference. Other diner had the butter chicken from the Indian place, which he enjoyed, with a refreshing mango lhassi. The naan was cooked on site in a special oven and we couldn't stop eating it! Finished the meal with a tasty homemade donuts. Was nice after the meal to walk around and see be greeted by the people running the African food stand. Lovely people who gave us samples of their hot sauce. There is also a very nice card store with unique items that's worth checking out. Kerns Food Hall is a great place to bring out off town guests and a nice locals place. Bonus, they have entertainment on the lawn on certain nights. read more

Kern's Bakery - Sushi rolls, tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese. - Food Court Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Diary time in the Kern's Bakery food court. I tried the Farmland burger at Ralph's. It does not disappoint. Great burger and fries. Definitely a repeat. You will not be disappointed. read more

Friendly folks; loved Myrtle's. Clean Smoke hadn't opened yet, that would have added more points read more

Warning: Don't Waste Your Game Day Experience at Kern Bakery! I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience so no one else makes the same mistake I did. If I could go back in time, I would NEVER step foot in the Kern Bakery on game day. I honestly feel like I was robbed, and here's why: I spent over three hours there, had five drinks and five shots, and walked out completely sober. I wasn't even tipsy. Not one bit. To make matters worse, I was ID'd THREE times by the bartender for the same drink and the same tab. We ordered drinks from both the adults-only section and the grass area, and neither one had alcohol in it. I took five shots back-to-back in the second quarter of the game and still felt nothing. That's not normal. After realizing something was off, I went to my usual bar and asked if I seemed drunk. They all assured me I had definitely been ripped off. I'm not just upset about the $120 we spent (though that's bad enough), but the fact that this place ruined my game day with poor service, blatant dishonesty, and a lack of respect for customers. Unless you have a kid and don't care about getting drunk, do yourself a favor and don't go here. This place is a joke, and I'll be sharing this story on multiple Facebook forums to make sure others know about the awful experience I had. read more

Lots of food choices, great environment for kids and adults... all around awesome place to hang out with others read more

This is a really cool food hall with some great choices inside. The food I've had has all been great. But the parking setup is downright dystopian. There's a license plate reader that scans your license plate when you drive in and it automatically charges your credit card and texts you information. The first two hours are free, so it's not like the rate is bad, but the setup feels incredibly intrusive. I like helpful technology when it's implemented well, but this just feels too "big brother" ish to me. read more

So everybody was pretty good when ordering food. But at AVA Neapolitan. Young lady, I picked up my pizza seeing All, she could not be bothered to put my feet in a box because she was on her iPhone. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. read more

Went to watch football on a beautiful Sunday for the first time at Kerns. The outdoor spot could really benefit from some extra canopies or even umbrellas on the tables to provide more shade. There was a tiny sliver of shade right in front of the screen which quickly disappeared as the day went on. I was also disappointed they only had one channel for NFL games and couldn't watch the game I came to see :( we had some pizza and beers on the lawn but ultimately left earlier than we wanted due to lack of shade and it being so hot. read more

Lots of ambient noise. In one lounge area carpet not sufficiently secured/flattened, it was hooked on big couch foot, trip hazard. Cameras everywhere. License plate cameras in parking lot, in common areas. So much for privacy and enjoyment. read more