Great little place, friendly and great food . We had them cater a lunch for 65 people so good !!! Everyone asked who did the food . read more

This is the Best little backstreet secret of Chattanooga. The chicken salad is the best I have ever eaten. This small cafe knows exactly how the please the consumer. The service is always on point! Yummy! read more

Marsha's Backstreet Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Love finding this place in Chattanooga!! Stopped in for a quick bute and wow! The burgers were so good- very fresh and generous patty. Definitely fine diner/cafe dining! These were better than good. The waitress was awesome and the place was clean. No worries finding parking. Owner was great and after asking about their FAMOUS chicken salad I could leave without. I bought a pint but they also sell quarts. He put it in ice as it was a hot day . Ate it at home the next day and Yes mam it was good! You have to try this place. Daily special was pasta and chicken parm - hope to catch that next time!! read more

Such a warm and welcoming spot! The food tastes homemade and the atmosphere feels like home. Definitely a local gem. read more

Marsha's Backstreet Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The chicken salad sandwich and hamburger are really good. I will definitely go back parking is tight and not a ton of room inside but they do take out. The service was fast. read more

Food and service were very good. Burger was delicious and fries were great! Parking was a little confusing fortunately I did not get towed.

Good, real food, and friendly service, at a good price. I'll definitely swing back by for a bite when in the area waiting for a flight.

The cheese burger and Fries are Awesome The Fries are fresh cut so they are better than most places. Also the chicken fingers are served with honey mustard. But I always order ranch(because it's homemade) They have a cheeseburger salad that a couple of my coworkers rave about They also have daily specials which is usually a large portion of meat and 2 veggies. Everything I try is really good. This is a family owned business that always treats customers like friends I've been going to Marsha's for Lunch for a couple of years s now! I can't believe I just remembered to write a review read more

Amazing food. Great service. We were traveling through the area and liked the reviews so we decided to stop in. Great Choice!!

Amazing chicken salad and way above average burgers. A bit busy at lunch time but they'll get to you. read more

Driving through looking for a quick lunch and found Martha's on yelp. It was perfect, no frills, friendly service. Three of us had sandwiches and the fourth had the chili cheese dog. I will preface it with he is Australian and finds all of the bread sweet but that was his only complaint. It was the lunch time special, 2 dogs for I think $10. It was like going to my parents for lunch. Loved it so much my husband and I brought two more sandwiches for dinner. The sandwiches came with chips and a pickle. I switched mine out and paid $2 extra for fruit. (Banana,grapes,strawberries and a wedge of orange). They also served salads but these were not something that appealed to me. This seemed the sort of place that had regular customers. They even offered us more soda to go in a takeaway cup. read more

Great lunchtime atmosphere food is always great and plenty. Always smiles from the waiters and cashier to the cook.

WOW what an awesome experience! I got the cold plate with tuna salad,chicken salad, cottage cheese& tomatoes & cucumber with beautifully sliced fresh banana,strawberries, grapes & apples. Five star restaurant quality & Jimmy the owner is so nice. I would give this a 100 star review if I could. I will certainly make this a regular event & take my friends & family to enjoy too. This is a hidden gem you should go check out !!! read more

A great sandwich but the fries were to be on a different plate. My coworker did share some great onion rings. Nice to hear the regulars enjoying a great time at the quant bar. read more

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Oh my gosh, what a find! If I hadn't looked on Yelp I would have missed out on this hidden gem. They were super busy when I got here, however still greeted me right away. Everyone super friendly and you could tell by the regulars that is is the place to be. I ordered the hand breaded chicken tenders with hand cut fries. Soooooo good. I love honey mustard with my CTs however they were out so I went with ranch. All good. Apparently they are known for their chicken salad, and I was offered a sample. It was so much better then what I make at home. I highly recommend checking this place out if your in the area! read more

Good prices, great food. Service was fast and friendly, chicken salad was very good! Laid back, family atmosphere.

Great little hole in the wall place. The food was hot and fresh. Our go to when we are in Chattanooga.

My wife and I just went to the cafe to order to go and were turned away at 7:48 PM. Their sign says they're open until 8:00 PM. They don't want our business, that's fine. We will NOT be back. read more

They do what they do very well! Typical diner food, but made fresh. The fries were crispy and delicious. The highlight was the service and sense of humor you get from the owner. Once you go once you'll feel like a regular who has been many times before! read more

Marsha's Backstreet Cafe - Fried chicken wrap with fresh French fries - Cafes Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We stopped here because of the Yelp reviews and proximity to the airport. We were impressed by the quality of the food. Specifically, my husband said his patty melt was great! My chicken salad was also terrific. Everyone seems to know everyone and is friendly. We were particularly impressed by how fresh everything was. We will definitely return. read more

Five-star absolutely. Fantastic service. Going out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed outside at the table. Great food. Fries are hand cut or something. Every place since I've craved those fries. Marsha was great came checked on after we ate. Will make a special trip back over next time in the area. read more

Love the staff and the food here for lunch! Their homemade chicken tenders and fresh cut fries are favorite of mine. Their chicken salad is good too. Never have a bad experience when I eat at this place. read more

Amazing !! Hands down the best chicken salad ever!! The staff was so polite with fabulous southern hospitality. I will definitely be returning read more

I just found this place. Good food and great service. The two waitresses working when we were there for lunch were two of the friendliest and prompt wait staff we have had serve us in a very long time. We will definitely be back. read more

Awesome experience! Service is amazing and the food is just as good! Chicken salad is the best ever! Drinks were refilled very quickly. Great french fries ! My new favorite place! read more

Thanks Marsha's. Excellent! Moved from Chattanooga six years ago and recently moved back. One of my first stops Marsha's for Chicken Tenders and their awesome chicken salad! Exactly the way I remember .... guys y'all haven't missed a beat! Best lunch in town! read more

Great, hole in the wall dinner kind of place. I stop by for quick lunch by myself at their counter seat and felt pretty comfortable :) They serve Fresh Cut French Fries, so make sure you try them. So good! BTW this yelp map will take you wrong place! Just go find the big liquor store on Brainerd Rd (intersection near Moore rd), they are the same building. read more

Marsha's Backstreet Cafe - Cheese Burger with Fresh Cut French Fries! - Cafes Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This place is homemade heaven. The chicken tenders, fries, fried pickles, and chicken salad are some of the best I have ever had. The pickles are dill chunks so every bite has maximum fried goodness. The staff is extremely friendly and prices are very reasonable. Everything on the menu is $10 or less. The atmosphere is not trendy or fancy but that helps keep prices low. It is clean and comfortable and everyone makes you feel welcome. read more

What a freakin hoot! Yeah, Marsha's Backstreet Cafe is nothing to look at but don't be fooled Truly a locals orientated eatery, warts and all. They were having a "really bad day" thanks to a massive takeout order that arrived minutes before we came on the scene... It actually made our whole lunchtime much more memorable. The place was busy and very friendly - the entertainment because of having such a really bad day was priceless - We will surely look you up again next time we're in the vicinity. Thanks for the extra bowl of Chili. read more

My wife and I discovered Marsha's earlier this year and now it's our favorite place to eat. The food is always fresh and everything is homemade. Hand cut chicken fingers and fries, great chicken salad, hamburgers, chili, and much, much more. Marsha and her son Jimmy make everyone feel like regulars even if it's your first visit. All of the wait staff are polite and they take great care of you. I can tell you this for sure, once you try it, you WILL become a regular too. This is a restaurant that does things the way they should be done . . . without question. Ronnie Land read more

Love the chicken salad. The place is small,cozy.Hubby likes the hamburgers. Do wish it was opened on the weekend. Onion rings are good.

What a find! This little cafe offers delicious chicken salad sandwiches, and the home made French fries are wonderful! The customer service is even better! So glad my husband and I found this establishment while we were visiting Chattanooga! read more

Good food, but GREAT service. A hole in the wall diner sort that caters to lunch and dinner rather than the expected breakfast and lunch. Very reasonably priced, but the main reason we'll be back is how friendly and accommodating everyone that worked there was. read more

I had heard about this popular Brainerd Road place so we finally made it there last week for an early dinner. First, there was only one other party there at about 5:30--a group of 5 or so men who were yakking it up and having a good time, to the amusement of my husband. We learned from the owner, Marsha, that their busiest time, by far, is lunchtime when an empty table is hard to come by and the limited parking requires patrons to double park. No worries, we were told; staff will move cars as needed or announce whose car is blocking yours when you are ready to go. As far as the food? You can order burgers or sandwiches from the menu or choose the daily special, usually a meat and 3 option. That day it was pork chops, baked beans and potato salad. The chops were fork-tender and delicious. The potato salad was fresh and very good; the baked beans tasted like pork and beans from a can, a disappointment. If you are a dessert-lover, you'll have to make another stop as Marsha's no longer serves it. The decor in Marsha's Backstreet Cafe is nothing special. It could use some fresh paint and updating but apparently its patrons are happy enough with the food to keep coming back. We plan to go back to try another daily special before we give it 4 stars...I'm a veggie or side lover, so if our canned beans posing as baked beans proves to be just a fluke, I'll happily up my rating. read more

Great little spot for a burger or patty melt. Got a quart of chicken salad to go, plain but good. Very friendly service.

We knew we were in the right place when we saw 28 to go orders waiting to be picked up. Great little restaurant. Comfortable, reasonably priced. Down to earth good tasting food. read more

Nice family cafe that takes pride in their cafe. We made a little stop before Heading to Lookout Mountain to this little hidden cafe. The owner's son was very personable! Water pipe was broke before we arrived, but 10 min later everything was up and running. Personnel apologized profusely! I had a BLT, which was very tasty. I am not a big tomato fan, but this tomato tasted like it was just picked off the vine. It was really good and extra bacon made it taste even better!!! I, also, had the chili. If you are a Skyline chili fan like I am, it tasted pretty similar. My husband had wanted a ham sandwich, but the owner's son talked him into a toasted tuna sandwich. He, also, had a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup. Both were delicious! Just a note to the owner's son- Ruby Falls was more than a trickle today. It was actually a pretty decent falls. Anyway, we both enjoyed it:) Thanks for the delicious meals in Chattanowhere:) The Toledo folks:) read more

Visited Marsha's recently and wow. They've completely remodeled the place. The food is still excellent, but there is a totally different feel. New paint job, trendy lighting and decor. It's gone from dive-bar to family-friendly eatery. What's more - they told me the change was due to what they'd read on Yelp. Feels good to make a difference. Still the best chicken salad in town. read more

My sister told me about this "off the road" cafe that's great. I had Brainerd Road business to take care of today and stopped in. The place was packed. No parking spots. I had to park on the side street. Oh my goodness. Sis was right. The BEST chicken salad I've ever eaten. Had to get takeout. No place to sit read more

This cafe is so good! The food is flavorful. Great comfort food that isn't too heavy. Definitely try the patty melts and the fried pickles!