Old fashioned diner, with the friendliest people, great service. The food is delish, BRING YOUR APPETITE. Omlets are wonderful, as are the fried mushrooms. The Surfer Burger is a MUST try. Massive beef patties, even the single is huge. Family friendly, easy parking, real Americana food. Excellent. read more

The food is great.. the service is great..its always crowded because older people eat every meal there daily..love it

Great little mom and pop. Had some business in town and decided me and my 3 year old could try some of their breakfast. Good thing their parking lot is huge because they were slammed! In the best way! They still had enough room to find us a table too! Food was great, but don't expect IHOP type of food. This is what your grandma made. One bite is instant nostalgia. Oh, and it's affordable. Two people (my 3 year old eats like he's a starving grown man) ate for under $20. Everything tasted great, staff were attentive, and it was definitely a family oriented restaurant. We will definitely be back, but I'm bringing the entire family with me next time. read more

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First visit, in my honest opinion after 40 years in the restaurant biz this was a 1/2-star rating. let's say it was maybe 1 degree above of prison food, The "homemade" Cole slaw was terrible, worst I've ever had, waitress says depends on who makes it? HUH no Standard recipe? The steak plate was nothing more than Salisbury style and gravy was horrid I guess the locales love it but at over 35 bucks for two was not worth 12 bucks. The saving grace was the waitress who was fast, and very friendly. Return? NO read more

This place is a dive of a diner. You get what you see. The employees are very nice and our waitress explained the menu - they had a special of the day and everything else is a la carte. The food is like being at your grandmother's for breakfast back on the farm. It is popular with the locals and the parking lot is packed. Inside is old with wobbling chairs and stools. There's cracks in the counter and floor & the bathroom is outdated & old. Do not expect a fancy place when you go to this place. It is very casual/come as you are. It could probably use a thorough cleaning. read more

Diner and a dive. Now, this is a dive. The corners are not swept, the ceiling tiles are busted or stained. Yes, the addition to the building does not match the original and your chair, table or both will wobble. That said. My food was good. The way only scratch made meatloaf and mash potatoes can be. My friend had a chili topped burger. He tried hard to finish it all, but the burger won in the end. Atmosphere. Service was friendly. Zero wi-fi. The one you may see is for the business only. We asked. To bring home the diner/dive point again. Customer asked if there would be cross contamination, due to a beef sensitivity. Server answered: everything gets cooked on the flat top, but you could get something fried. Well said. read more

My family and I stopped in here on the way back to my brother's place, we knew it had to be good, the parking lot was packed. It took a little bit to get a table, however, the service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and so sweet! I ordered a cheese omelet, hash browns, and toast, with a side of potato salad. I had seen it someone else's plate and really wanted to try it. My food was absolutely delicious! I savored every bite. Unfortunately I got so full that I couldn't finish the potato salad, but I brought it back home for a snack later today. My family really enjoyed their meals as well, this place was a first for them as well, they live in the area, I am visiting from out of state. Thank you for your hospitality and a scrumptious meal!!! read more

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It's a diner. Go in expecting regular diner food and you'll leave satisfied. We weren't blown away nor disappointed. Side note, I love seeing the staff familiar with the regulars. It creates an inviting atmosphere and makes for a local business worth supporting. read more

Good basic diner. Large portions for reasonable prices. Friendly, hard working staff.

We waited 45 minutes never got our food. The people around us got theirs. They told us because we got food from the grill it takes longer but the people that came in after us got their stuff off the grill. We were walking out because we waited a long time and they said your food is almost ready we said we didn't want it. The waitress never kept us updated on our order. read more

The food is good and so is the service, a very consistent down home country breakfast. Love the biscuit's & gravy. read more

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Meh...if you're not a loyal customer, forget about wait staff being attentive. The last two times we've been there for breakfast it took f-o-r-e-v-e-r to get served (35+ minutes) and they weren't that busy. The problem seemed to be one small grill and one cook. Had to hail the waitress every time we needed something. Folks came in after us and were served right away, long before us (maybe they were regulars?). Locals/employees at the counter were getting plenty of timely service/attention. Not sure if we will be back just because you don't feel welcome by them, but I seriously doubt they care. With so few restaurants in this town, they've pretty much got a corner on the market. Diner ambiance. read more

long wait for food with no taste. burger is ok but for the money Burger king is better

Food, service, and ambience were all very good. Just good , old fashioned comfort food. Mostly locals

We came in for breakfast and none of the employees were wearing a mask. Our server was very nice and brought things promptly. I noticed beans and habanero cornbread as a menu item. I asked the waitress if the beans had meat in them and she said no. She did "warn" me that the cornbread is "really spicy". I ordered the beans and cornbread and when it arrived, my very first bite of beans had a big piece of bacon or ham in it. Not cool. The habanero cornbread did not contain any habanero or any spice or flavor whatsoever not to mention it was very dry. My husband had biscuits and gravy with eggs and hash browns and he thought his food was very good. read more

Worst service ever. After 40mins of waiting. 4 tables that came in after us one by one got their food. It was just a burger and salad. One of the other tables after us got a burger. And another table got a salad. We left. Never have I seen such bad un organized service. read more

Tastes like home cooked meal waitresses are very friendly treat you like family smiles and hugs. This is my 6th year going. My brother passed on Monday and he use to go twice a day said it was the best restaurant in town hands down they are noted for their burgers but dinners are awesome I just can't say enough and clean. read more

The Lamppost is the go to restaurant in town. Home cooked food and serves breakfast all day! The hamburgers are the greatest in town!

Was traveling for work and stopped here for the first time. Service was excellent and friendly, portions were large, and the food was more than satisfactory. I recommend the loaded hash browns. read more

Lamppost Restaurant - The food is not the only thing that is excellent!!! - Southern Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

Horrible, horrible & more horrible! Just old & dirty. If your not a loyal customer, forget about being served. read more

We loved this spot. It's not much to look at but go on in anyway. The staff are all so sweet. When I say they hustle, I don't know how many stopped by our table to see if we needed anything. The food was delicious as well. We're pretty picky when it comes to good country cooking and this spot nailed every single thing we had. read more

I am not a breakfast fan, but the loaded hash hit the spot. Friendly service, with good food and great prices. Breakfast is served all day. We will most definitely return. read more

Lamppost Restaurant - Breakfast Menu as of 08/06/2020 - Southern Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

Just ate lunch there and we will NEVER go back. When we walked in for the first time, of course we waited at the hostess stand to be seated. When the third waitress walked past us, finally spoke or should I say barked at us to find a seat in the other room. Rude but Ok, we did find a seat. After 10 minutes, our menus and silverware were thrown at us and we were told to just sit there. When our drinks came, our straws were thrown at us. After waiting 20 minutes for our meal, we were greatly disappointed. The food was less than desirable. I was given the wrong side, French fries, and asked for what I ordered. The waitress wanted to take my plate away. She said someone else will eat these. I BELIEVE SHE WAS GOING TO GIVE THE FF FROM MY PLATE TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER. This is not only disgusting but against ALL health regulations. I refuse to give her my plate. When the tots came, they were SOAKED in grease. TOTALLY DISGUSTING PLACE. If they were skimping on the ff what other health regulations are they not following. read more

Typical diner, nice menu selection, cheap prices Diner food. Neat and clean and our server was very friendly and fast. read more

We have been here quite a few times in the last year but this is our first review. We ordered breakfast both of us got the loaded hash. I got mine with 2 eggs with it and wife got toast and both had coffee. If you like diner coffee this is the place we love their coffee. Our loaded has was suppose the be crispy hash browns but were not - disappointing. The prices are good and portions are ok - seem to be getting smaller each time. The atmosphere is a diner but waitresses are always great. The one downfall is the people running the register are not friendly and seems bothered you are there. Not sure if we will be back just because you don't feel welcome by them and portions are shrinking. read more

Passing through town and wanted a home style burger so stopped in. The 6-ounce bacon cheeseburger with fries and side of coleslaw hit the spot. Everyone was very nice and friendly. They had many options to choose from, so I'd say there's something for everyone. read more

Lamppost Restaurant - 6-ounce bacon cheeseburger all the way with fries - Southern Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

I have been to Lamppost multiple times. I love it there. The prices are very affordable and the food is good for their prices! the works are super friendly and on top of their service. The environment was good, friendly. read more

Best breakfast for the money. Service was great and the atmosphere is what you would expect.

The service Was HORRIBLE they were all over the place. The "Mexican" cornbread seems insensitive the regular cornbread was literally inedible it was so dry I had to save it with sugar. I'm so disappointed and I'm sobbing read more

They have the best home cooking meals or if your in the mood for a Burger . They have a thick juicy hamburger to die for . This is the place to get it!! Totally amazing and the prices are good too .. it's a little country restaurant with about anything your heart desires on menu. read more

Looking for a Great lil' mom and pop restaurant where the locals eat? HERE IT IS! Yummy Delicious home cooking with a wide variety of options! Fresh local farmers market items used to cook and serve! Farm to Table restaurant. Excellent prices as well! Highly recommend read more

Order the breakfast special!!! Good old fashioned country breakfast. Great service coffee cup never gets empty.

I had The misfortune of going into this lamp Post restaurant set up at the counter and I observed the manager cook only having one glove on hand while the unloved hand was holding a dirty towel also she did not wear her hair net and her long blonde hair in a ponytail was touching the lettuce and tomatoes which I also found out that she has previously been reported by other customers to the health department and by the health department she was advised to wear a head or not but she refuses also observed the lady putting her ungloved finger into a bowl of eggs to get out the broken shell without washing hands before also observed the manager cook putting her hands all over the counters and the doors and not washing her hands before preparing the food with the unloved hand do not suggest going to the lamp post if you want tell me poisoning I suggest you go read more

I have been eating here for a long time it is so good. Everyone is nice all the food is at a good price. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. As I said I have eat here for a long time and what I mean by long time is since I was born. I recommend the gravy and biscuits. read more

My husband and I were in our way home from the Smokies and had not eaten breakfast. We stopped into the Lamppost because of all the cars parked outside. I ordered 2 eggs and 2 gravy biscuits. My husband ordered two eggs, sausage and a biscuit. All the food was hot and plentiful!! Would definitely stop again if we are ever in that part of the country again! read more

Stopped in for the first time here while out with clients. It had looked super busy a little while earlier, so that is always a good sign. Typical diner atmosphere and was hoping for the small town "good" mom and pop food. Out of 5 of us, I think my meal was the best. I got an omelet with home fries. Omelet was tasty, with peppers, onions, and cheese. Home fries were sliced potato rounds. Fresh however not quite cooked crisp enough. Another ordered the BLT, it looked ok, and the bacon was cooked crispy, however that person didn't really eat more then a couple bites and said it was "ok". Was told the burger was fine, and the only guy in the group got the roast beef with two sides special. He plowed though it however it looks like he probably does the same with any food.. Waitress was slow but friendly, food took awhile which surprised me since it was slow when we went in. I would for sure do breakfast again. Any other meal I would probably choose a different place. read more

A great little mom and pop diner! Waitresses are always nice and the food is sooooo good! Awesome home cooking and huge delicious burgers!

First things first, the biscuits and gravy were immaculate along with the customer service with smiles all around. All the food is fresh and delicious. Definitely will be back here again and again!!! read more

This is a top notch old style southern diner with down home southern food. Sure, a lot of things are fried but this is one of the few places in town where you can actually get some vegetables and homemade deviled eggs. Far from fancy, you can come as you are whether in shorts and a tshirt or dressed up for church. The people are friendly and the food is good. One of my favorites. read more

Lamppost Restaurant - There is also a dining room - Southern Near Me - Madisonville, Tennessee

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I'm a sucker for homestyle 'comfort food.' Ask a local where to eat whenever you can. I was traveling with friends and we visited for lunch. Not only did the local from the gas station recommend this place, I checked it out on Yelp too. The service was friendly and the food was ok. Nothing to write home about...but good nonetheless. Would I stop in again? Yeah. But I wouldn't make a special trip for it either. My friend ordered the Surfer Burger and it was H-U-G-E and apparently tasty because he wasted no time woofing it down. read more