We ended up here by mistake while meeting our son and his girlfriend in Crossville. Our original…read moremeeting spot was a different restaurant but their dog threw up in their car so they pulled into this parking lot. After dealing with the dog we checked the reviews and they were good so we decided to stay here and eat. We all really enjoyed our breakfasts. I got the breakfast with biscuits and gravy, even though she said they don't make the biscuits in house. It was very good. I also got grits and scrambled eggs. My husband got 2 eggs over easy with English muffins, bacon and grits. Our son got the breakfast with pancakes. The service was excellent and the interior was cute. Our server was really nice but I can't remember her name.

Make you wanna slap your Mama!…read more Now... before you say "it's only biscuits and gravy." You should know that I Love Biscuits and Gravy. Read my reviews and you'll see that B&G is a frequent mention, especially when I travel away from home. And if there was a Mount Rushmore for B&G, I'm would put Family Ties' up on it... right next to Mom's Restaurant in Franklin, Ohio (formerly located in Red Lion). , Small order for $4.95. Large for $5.95. I added two eggs over easy. This is 2026 pricing! The plate came out looking unassuming. I ordered a small plate which is one open face biscuit with plenty of Gravy on top. (I didn't take a pic because I was in the small booth next to what I assume is the back door. The sun was casting shadows so I missed a great photo op). Looks are deceiving. This is some seriously good stuff. So simple but Sooooooo Good. Please don't ever change this recipe. I will be back!

If you are looking for a great coconut cream pie Well, this…read moreplace has one you NEED to try! Coke and Pepsi products are both here A local meat & 3 with lots of cheer :) P of M&P

Nope never again. Beside the terrible odor of cigarettes on the waiter being impossible to get away…read morefrom, the food was a type of food you get at Waffle House in the middle of nowhere with a very questionable type of feeling of should I eat here.

I have been coming here for years. My parents moved to the area in 2012 and this has been one of…read moremy favorites to shop at and then grab a bite of lunch. It's hard to pass up on their soups and desserts. I have great memories coming here with my mother. She has passed away now. I still come!

Very disappointed with the Saturday night dinner service…read more First the acoustics are terrible which causes people to try and talk loud to be heard over the background "noise". Lack of staff meant service was slow and those servers that were working didn't exactly break a sweat if they had a choice. Our entrees were ordinary at best and served cold. We would have sent out meals back and talked to the manager but honestly it was so uncomfortably noisy in there that we just wanted to finish and leave as soon as possible. We were surprised that the check was over $55 for two pasta dishes and soft drinks. We felt this was certainly overpriced for what we were served. Unlikely that we will go back and I hardly ever say that about a family run restaurant.

Had brunch with friends. I had the veggie omelette. Spinach and Mushroom sided with 6 Beefsteak…read moreTomatoes and Sourdough Toast. So good I could eat that every morning. I swear that good. Recommended.

A delicious spot for any meal with nightly specials that are excellently prepared. Our server each…read moretime was efficient and had great suggestions. The space can fill up quickly once golfers finish their games but if you time it right you can even get an outside table. We throughly enjoyed the fresh caught fish which had such an amazingly light sauce on it. The portions are average size but you also get bread and a side salad which completes the meal. We went several times when visiting and loved each meal. We would return!

First of all, everything I've ordered has been delicious...except the broccoli cheese soup but the…read morechef is working on it. The service is excellent and fun if you're a fun person too! If for some reason you're not happy with something, they are very quick to do what it takes to make it right! Stop by at lunch or dinner and give them a try! I bet you will really enjoy it!

What a fun little place. We stopped in for lunch and sat at the bar. Emily T was our bartender and…read morewas fast and friendly. I ordered sangria with blackberry vodka. So amazing! We started with cheese curds, RJ ordered a smashburger, and I ordered a Nashville hot chicken sandwich which was juicy and hot and burned my lips. So good and our drinks were ridiculously cheap. This was a great find! We will definitely come back next trip for Sunday brunch chicken and waffles and a mimosa flight.

The owner was fabulous! The food was horrible t, fresh and delicious! The establishment was clean…read moreand cozy! Highly recommend!!

Mel's Old Times Cafe is exactly what'd you expect in a small little town in the South. They have a…read morequaint, cozy feel with a few tables and booths and are serving up affordable classic dishes - a solid option after visiting Fall Creek Falls for a simple bite. We got their classic breakfast with two eggs, toast, gravy and breakfast meat (bacon, sausage pork loin are a few of the options) with black coffee. Honestly, can't be beat for under 10 dollars. This is definitely your classic greasy spoon diner, food comes out quick and hot and overall hits the spot.

In reviews, there are certain descriptions that I feel are overused, such as "Hidden gem", "local…read morefavorite," etc. Of all of the places that we have visited, I can't think of a place more hidden or local than the Stockyard Cafe. I'd not be surprised if a good number of people reading this were unaware that there is a Stockyard in business just west of downtown Crossville. After trying for at least a year to get out on a Saturday morning to visit the Stockyard Cafe, finally the stars and the planets aligned so that we could try their home-style breakfasts. Home style being the keyword here- the meals here are very much like you would expect as a child if you were visiting your Grandmother. Hearty portions are the rule, and the coffee is some of the best I have had at an area diner. What little decoration is inside the Cafe is stark, and in some ways the style of the furnishings, etc. reminded me of what was common for diners in the 1950's and 1960's. As mentioned before, the portions were generous and served piping hot. Service was top-notch and friendly too. There is plenty of space for groups, and I am told that well-behaved children are welcome. The bottom line is this- if you are casting around on a Saturday morning for a breakfast place, do yourself a favor and give the Stockyard Cafe a try. Current menu in photos.

Fantastic food and great service. Highly recommend! Had the…read morepork chop breakfast with biscuits and gravy.

Excellent, home cooked food in a friendly, folksy environment staffed by people with smiles on…read moretheir faces. Would happily return. Check out the loaded stuffed baked potato! I've never seen anything quite like it!

In town for a ballgame and 3 of us got the Cabin Feast (frog legs, gator tail, and fish), with…read moremixed beans and fried squash. An incredible meal and although it was all very delicious, the squash was maybe the best I've ever had. Plentiful, fresh, and full of flavor. Service was incredible too. I'll be back the very next time I come through!! You should too!!