The definition of shop local; first impressions slightly doubtful but the friendly staff and…read morewelcoming locals make the difference. The biscuits and gravy were the hero's of this meal not to discredit the great omelet I couldn't even finish due to be full as a tick. TN inspection report: 100 Definitely would come back!

Great food! Good prices! Lots of food for price. Definitely recommend this hidden gem!read more

Everyone come to town to visit my wife's family we go to J's. It's a true hole in the wall with…read morehardly a place to eat inside but who cares we take it home and love it. What I appreciate is that J's has its own distinctive taste In the barbecued meat and baked beans. I am not sure whether it's Memphis or TN or whatever but it is fabulous. French fries perfect, salad was fresh but could have used more toppings ie not enough onion and tomato. Corn dog was a splurge but it was good as well. Prices are extremely reasonable and I like it's a short drive from our home here in precious E-Town. I also like that they have friendly people working there who are patient and helpful. I wish they would go to online ordering but hey I can live without it. You know a place is good when BBQ places in Johnson City say "compared " to J's Highly recommended or

We were in town for the races and stopped in Friday for lunch. It was all very good! Thanks!read more

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.

Wow, this place is original basic and breakfast like mom used to make. Food is fresh hot and ample…read moreportions. Portions are generous and reasonably priced. Breakfast is memorable. Wait staff is friendly and frequently asks if need a refill or anything Kudos!

Stopped by H & H Whiteway Grill for breakfast. The food was genuinely good and had a great local…read moretaste--exactly what I was hoping for. The servers were also very nice and polite throughout our visit. My only complaint was the speed of service. It took about 30 minutes for our breakfast to come out, which is a bit too long for a morning meal, regardless of how friendly the staff is. Come for the food because it's worth it, but make sure you aren't in a hurry!

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.

My husband and I came to this restaurant while visiting the area. It will now be on our must-visit…read morerestaurant list when we are in the area. We were warmly greeted when we came into the restaurant. It was very tastefully decorated, light and airy, and all of the servers were dressed in white shirts and black pants and vests. Our server was excellent, and funny. After he took our order, he assured us he would be back in an hour. We were served warm tortilla chips and bean dip. The salsa bar boasted of several house-made salsas and sauces, and I tried the standard, the tomatillo, and the avocado sauce. All three were excellent. My margarita came out with a bushel of various fruits on top, and was delicious and refreshing to the very last drop. I can't be sure, but it tasted hand-crafted and not from a mix. For dinner I had Pollo Fundido and it was excellent.Cooked to perfection, generous with the cheese sauce, and served sizzling hot. My husband had a fajita quesadilla. Both of us had far more food than we could eat and were only disappointed that we did not have room for the several excellent desserts on the menu. Love this place! We will be back!!

One of the few sit-down restaurants in the Elizabethton area, but it's a good one for a Mexican (&…read moreseafood) restaurant. Comfortable seating, friendly staff (unusual for a Mexican restaurant in my experience) and loads of good food; easily enough for two meals. Full, well stocked bar with a number of beautifully presented Margarita varieties and cocktails. Unfortunately, no one told us about the salsa bar, so we had to make do with the default bean dip with the "free" nachos.

The people were friendly and fast. The food good and affordable. Will definitely go back.read more

Stopped in today to see this place that was supposed to have awesome hamburgers and chicken…read more Boy, they did not disappoint! The hamburger I had was mouthwatering with the all fixings on it! It came with a side of fries and a drink. The hamburger was soooo good, that I will come back have the same order! The fries were nice and crispy too! The service was top notch as the waitress kept refilling my drink and checking up on me. The place is so cute inside with many small tables you can eat your meal. I love this place! One thing to note, the menu prices are based on cash. They do take credit cards but there is a surcharge in using them. I will definitely be coming back!

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!

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

IN AWE!!! Obsessed with everything! We had the fried mushrooms, okra and a mixture of meats. I am…read moresuch a fan of the service and love we could eat by the taphouse as well. I have to say some of the BEST bbq I have ever had!

Tried Big Dans a few months ago and this is down right good . I got the BBQ pork sandwich to go and…read moreit was tasty . Very nice sized meal with plenty of pork . You also can get a choice of homemade sauces . Nice atmosphere inside as well . Another fine local establishment in Elizabethton .