Whistle Stop is such a lovely and magical place. From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped onto the movie set of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory -- colorful, charming, nostalgic, and full of wonder. The service is on point, super kind and very friendly. Everything about the experience feels warm and special. It has that rare mix of small-town charm, fun energy, and a little bit of magic that makes you want to slow down, look around, and enjoy every detail. It's the kind of place that makes both kids and adults smile. Whistle Stop is truly a hidden gem and absolutely worth visiting. Whether you're stopping in for something sweet, bringing family, or just looking for a place that feels joyful and unique, this place delivers. Highly recommend! read more

First of all, you need to recognize this spot for what it is, adults don't request visit spot for a gourmet meal. You go here for the kids, be it a quick lunch, a birthday celebration, or the like. For a birthday celebration, this is THE SPOT my grandchildren want to go. This is a nice clean restaurant, set up for entertaining the kiddos. For me, the food is okay, for a child, it offers all those foods the children love, with the key being, those ridiculously obscene shakes, the variety of which appeals to even that inner kid of every adult too! The staff is excellent, they are quick, efficient and know exactly what it takes to keep those youngsters engaged as they anxiously await the arrival of that "special shake", they might have ordered. read more

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Y'all I love this place! I live in Florida, but have lots of family in TN, so I visit frequently. I came here a few years ago and absolutely loved it, I've been thinking about it since. This past visit for Labor Day, I brought my whole family and we all got sandwiches and 3 milkshakes. The food was spectacular, and the shakes were cutely dressed and very yummy. Being from FL, the food I experience at home is wondrous, it's always hard for me to find a place in TN that I adore and enjoy. Ooltewah Whistle Stop never disappoints. The atmosphere is so cute and vintage, it's a perfect lunch date spot. The service is also amazing, those girls are so sweet, and attentive! I dream about coming back here whenever I'm back home, it's that good. read more

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Sandwiches and salads are good and reasonably priced. Tomato bisque soup with lots of basil was also good. We didn't have any ice cream, but it looked delicious and we'll definitely be back to try it. Staff were all friendly, quick, and went the extra mile. When we were leaving, the manager went outside with us and helped me into the car. The atmosphere is beautiful and tastefully done with old fashioned touches. If you're there when a train goes by, you'll know why it's called the Whistle Stop! read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

I am not even going to talk about the food because the highlight items here are the deserts. Yes the food is good but the milkshakes, deserts and ice cream sculptures are truly a work of art. I have never seen such beautiful creations and of course they are delicious. While most of the deserts are expensive starting at about $14 each, they are probably worth $30 if you are a milkshake fan like I am. I hope they dont see this note and go up !! There is an outside seating area that is also very nice during good weather. read more

This place has a relaxing, welcoming vibe and my family really enjoyed our meal. The staff were very friendly, especially our server Tyler. Angry beehive sandwich-- a sandwich with honey and cheese might seem weird but it was delicious and the chicken was perfectly cooked. It felt fulfilling but not heavy. I tried one of the simple milkshakes (mixed caramel ice cream with cookies and cream ice cream) but nothing was simple about the flavor. It was one of the best milkshakes I've ever had. Both ice cream flavors were strong and well blended; the milkshake consistency was absolutely perfect. read more

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This is a really good stop...if you want a lot of comfort food--A LOT. The emphasis is on getting you full fast. There are plenty of standard American favorites and a whole host of desserts. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Don't miss looking around for surprises like comfortable nooks and intriguing corners that give you a quick look at local history. There are three floors including an outdoor patio upstairs for sun seekers. What's missing? While they offer a vegetarian burger and vegan takes on some of their desserts, I'd really like to see "NSA" (No sugar added) options and more fresh fruit toppings. The portions should be offered at a reduced size for the little ones and those watching their weight or glucose levels. There is a lot to like at OWS, just go after you've had a good physical workout (or two). read more

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Very small, but very good cafe specializing in giant ice cream sundays. Parking lot seems much bigger than the interior seating will accommodate. Greater fairly quickly upon entering and seated quickly. Limited but interesting meal menu. Food was very good. Sundays are gigantic with commensurate pricing. Only had dinner, no desserts this trip. read more

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I loved the nashville hot chicken sandwhich and the shake was good as well a little expensive but worth my time thank you.

The food was delicious. The staff was kind and helpful. When I arrived there was barely anyone there and I was able to sit up on the top floor for some quiet peaceful time. read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - Chicken salad sandwich w/ mac&cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Holy wow this is the most amazing dessert locale I have ever been to in my life (including serendipity in NY!) ... if you wanted to have a fun ice cream adventure, this has to hit your list. The food was yummy! But nothing - NOTHING - compares to the desserts. read more

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First time at this restaurant. Atmosphere was nice and welcoming. People were friendly including the servers. Food was just enough so we're ordered dessert. I had the jailhouse rock roast beef and my husband had the Ruben. I got a hal cup of the potato and corn chowder. Had a little heat but not a lot. Got a Reese's brownie with chocolate ice cream. The brownie was gooey, warm and delicious. Couldn't believe how reasonable it was. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - Reese's brownie with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Wonderful family restaurant with loads of charming art deco period character. They provide a downstairs dining area, rooftop dining/party area, a dog friendly outdoor seating area, as well as a unique upstairs dining area that's filled with interesting museum like memorabilia and wall hangings that you can spend a bit of time getting lost in. Very fun and informative. And yes, there's a train track just outside the building, and a train went by, blowing it's whistle while we were there. When we arrived and entered, we were asked if we had a reservation. We did not and were walk-ins for lunchtime. We were then informed of their reservations recommended policy, which was a bit confusing to understand (see their website's home page). Thankfully, they weren't extremely busy, and we were taken in and promptly seated. We chose to dine downstairs in their main area. This provided a front row seat to watching all the huge and intricate milkshakes and desserts being made. My gosh, those milkshakes! For this visit, we ordered a chicken salad sandwich ($10), the "Angry Beehive" sandwich ($12), and their signature side "The Whistle Stop" ($11) which is fried green tomatoes, smoked gouda pimento cheese, topped with sweet pickles. It was scrumptious! Service was friendly and a little slow paced. We weren't in a rush, though. We enjoyed watching them craft the humongous milkshakes (which average about $15 each), and one was even topped with a huge slice of cheesecake. It seems this place is geared more towards being a dessert destination. In all, nice and scrumptious first visit. Thanks, Whistle Stop! read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - "The Whistle Stop" $11 (fried green tomatoes, smoked gouda pimento cheese, topped with sweet pickles). - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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Loving the changes under the new ownership! Lots more options for vegetarians and vegans, even a haystack! Their milkshakes are iconic. Everything was tasty, and you can play yard games while you wait for your food. Will definitely be back! read more

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Food is decent but definitely more about their shakes! Skip the food and just get dessert!

That's amazing place to eat at. I have great milkshakes fantastic ice cream delicious very well. Presented sandwiches with all different types of lunch meat. It's a delicious place. read more

First time visit here based on the recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint! Giving a 4.25/5 based on our dessert run experience. Will definitely stop by on our way back from Chattanooga or any nearby places that can give us a reason to stop by. The shakes, are you kidding me?! I took pics and videoed them as well. PLEASE. GO. TRY. THESE!!! read more

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Went there last night and loved everything. Food was great. Had the Reuben and hubs had French dip. Definitely will go back- great service and not a long wait. read more

We've been dying to try this place since it opened, mostly because of the shakes they had. The inside is GORGEOUS! Definitely decorated to the earlier times. The food was a little underwhelming. My husband got the Angry Beehive with the side salad and I got the Cranberry salad with chicken. Our food was ok. They gave me chicken salad instead of chicken. They came back with made 4 chopped up chicken nuggets (meh). My husband said he wished he had more of the secret sauce. The milkshake presentation was fantastic. However there wasn't much to it. Cookies-n-cream ice cream with little Debbie snacks and ice cream sandwich on top. Frosting with crushed cookies around the edge. Our waiter recommended we ordered early since they take awhile to make. However, the shake came out maybe 5-10 minutes in the middle of the meal (it was starting to melt). I'd recommend when you're in the middle or towards the end of your meal, that's when you order your shake. Otherwise, it was nice. Got to see two trains pass by, and our waiter was great. read more

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We've been going here for years. We went yesterday unaware that they made changes. I was definitely disappointed. The Mac and cheese has been changed.. and not for the better. They even got rid of my absolute favorite sandwich, the conductor. I'm not sure if we will return or not. We waited a little longer than usual for our food as well. They had a large party downstairs and us in the whole restaurant. Not sure what happened here but we are definitely sad with the changes that have been made. read more

First and foremost absolutely sinfully delicious!!! Everything was amazing. Best ice cream. Would have given a five star but they were out of a lot of things that we went there for. They don't have coffee...at all. The waitress said all of their coffee presses were all broken, which was strange since you can buy those anywhere. Or at least a coffee maker of some sort. With such sweet desserts you need coffee to break up the sweetness. My husband just wanted a cocktail. We were informed there is no liquor, at all. Even though we were handed a drink menu. Overall wonderful experience. Great atmosphere and service. read more

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We entered right as they were closing but they were still very friendly and willing to serve us for our to go order. The inside is very nicely decorated and I would have enjoyed sitting inside as well. The server knew I had family waiting in the car and offered to bring our food outside for us when it was ready. I also heard him offering to help the worker in the back. I cannot stress enough how friendly everyone was! Even gave my kids some drinks while we waited. We ordered salads and kids got banana boat sandwiches with chips. Tasty and especially the salad was large and good quality. read more

It was a cute atmosphere, the ladies were all nice, the food is basic sandwiches and chips, we were going to order a shake but they were so pricey and not a big as we thought they would be. We ordered the footlong loaded, the hot dog was pewnie and the bun was dry, but there was flavor there and the pickles were really good. Won't go back. read more

Have you ever been to a restaurant that has taken you back in time. Such is the case with whistle stop. F J woolworth kind of feel. Bananna splits and Sundaes are the norm. We were driving around on a Saturday and our realtor recommended it as a stop. So glad we did. Memories flooding back from my teenage years. They have inside and outside areas to eat. Service was excellent. They were a little off the beaten path and prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back and this was our third time here. When you are tired of the typical fast food lunch and want something a bit different try this place. Roof top dining outside. I had the side car. Which was a ham and cheese on a croissant sandwich. But not your typical deli meat. More like cut from a honey spiral ham. My wife had a chilli dog foot long which she loved. The Sundaes looked phenominal. read more

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Great ice cream shakes. Good service and very cool ambiance. The shakes are super outside the box, lots of options! read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

I've been here a couple of times... They have wonderful/slightly glorious ice cream shakes... But unfortunately, nothing else on the menu lives up to the shakes. At this point... I and my family have tried about 2/3 of the items on the menu... So I don't think it's an information problem. So, I would suggest you make this destination an ice cream destination, maybe get a bag of chips to have something salty along with it, and just enjoy this fun place (the decor downstairs is particularly nice), with very kind and accommodating staff, for what it is... The kind of place that you take an eight-year-old too when they did something worthy... a kind of restaurant Disneyland. Phone pics of your kid grinning next to a massive ice cream shake is enough to make this a birthday/got all A's/won the game go to spot. read more

Have driven past this place several times while in town for Travel Softball and the Scenic City Tourneys. Finally got to try it out for brunch between games in Ooltewah! Had the Fried Green Tomatoes with home made Palmetto Cheese. And then the Meatloaf sandwich. Both were great and the local, microbrewed beer was cold! Sat outside & played some Cornhole while two trains went by! A great place read more

Ooltewah Whistle Stop - A local watermelon shandy was refreshing on a Fall Softball Showcase Sunday! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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Drove thru from out of town and remembered that I had heard of this place before because of their milkshakes so I decided to stop in for a quick bite. Very impressed by the interior design! Immediately upon walking in I was greeted by someone building the most epic looking milkshakes so I had a good feeling. The host took me upstairs to be seated. The second floor was a little noisy with big groups so it took a little time for my busy server to come take my order but she was really nice and very prompt after that. I was very happy with the sandwich and shake I ordered, and the prices too. Impressed that there were so many vegan options on the menu too! I'm so glad I stopped in here, I'll recommend it to anyone coming thru chattanooga. read more

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1st time eating here! Definitely would go back for the Beehive Chicken sandwich. The sandwich had a great combination of flavors and was very fresh. The rest of table had a couple milkshakes and other sandwiches that everyone said was really good as well. read more

This is one of the coolest little shops! We visited it with dessert in kind and we were not disappointed! Their milkshakes are works of art! They were the kindest people and the ambiance was totally cool! They have the main floor, then they have the second floor dining area and then there is the outdoor rooftop! If you have t had a chance to visit those place, you need to! We had the Peanut Butter Shake, the Don't be Cruel Chocolate and a classic cookies and cream. SOOOOO good! read more

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This was our first time here. Found this place by seeing the over the top milkshakes posted on social media. I looked them up online and it said to have a reservation. We made a reservation and had no issues getting seated. Our waiter was great but seemed to be running around everywhere and was not able to wait on us fully the entire time. Food was great but a little pricey. The Milkshakes did not disappoint! My daughter loved it! Yummy but very rich. This place is a great place for making memories with your kiddos. The atmosphere is cute and loved the music. My 1 year old son was clapping and dancing in his seat. We will definitely be back. read more

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I have never been so embarrassed. We were asked to leave after enjoying lunch for a little over an hour. The manager said they had a time limit for each table/booth and we were approaching it. My sister and I were just enjoying a leisurely lunch and catching up. We kept making sure there was no line or people waiting or we would have left on our own. Last time there! Be prepared to eat and run. read more

First, plan was to come here for the desserts to celebrate my daughter's birthday-- which were a hit with our girls (rainbow and cotton candy versions). Actual food-- I would recommend eating elsewhere. Food took quite a while. Kids got chicken nuggets which came out quite 'blonde'-- questionable-- though seemed cooked through... but odd. I had the Nashville Hot sandwich and it was just okay... same with the roast beef sub. Come for the dessert--- it's definitely the star for this place. read more

We arrived at 5 pm on Tuesday, was promptly seated. Our server took our drink order and went over the special of the day. I ordered the cranberry salad with chicken. It is the best tasting salad ever. Highly recommend. We seen the fabulous deserts . Will definitely be back to try. Love the atmosphere with the trains running buy so close added to our visit. The service is excellent. Can't wait to return. read more

Delicious food. Amazing milkshakes. I enjoyed the fan favorite cookies & cream... followed by smoked Gouda and goat cheese grilled cheese. So yummy!!! Very nice local owners read more

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Cute nostalgic three story cafe that overlooks passing trains. The servers were attentive and friendly. The simple menu had delicious food for everyone. I eat everything, but they had dairy free, gluten free, and vegan options. Large portions and fresh ingredients. read more

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Super cute ice cream shop next to the train tracks. Love love love the interior aesthetic. You need to make a reservation online before coming. This can sound like a hassle but I actually really appreciated it since there are no wait time and it's not overcrowded when you get there. They had lots of great looking food to choose from, hot chocolate, boozy drinks, and best of all - shakes & ice cream. Hubby had never eaten a banana split before so we decided to get one and share - it was so good! Perfect for 2 people to share. It was so fun watching milkshakes being delivered to other tables. Kids and adults alike were ooo-ing and ahh-ing with each passing milkshake creation. We can't wait to come back and try all of them. My favorite part was when the train passed by. The whole place rumbled and the train was so close to us - it added a unique touch to the experience. I felt like a kid again. Do yourself a favor and bring your family along for an awesome little adventure right here in Ooltewah! read more

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Five stars for ambience. Cool spot to sit by the railroad track. Nicely decorated. One star for service. Hostess and server were not on top of their game. Would not give me a booth for a large party despite having reservations. Note that the booth sat empty the majority of our time there. I had to physically get up and get the waitress to order and to pay the bill. Owner needs to train staff for five star service. 4 stars for desserts. Good but I'm not sure they warrant the price tag. 2 stars for prices. Not sure that I will be back. read more

Go for the milkshakes!! The food was great but save room for dessert!! The ambiance is nice too!! Fun for a treat!

This place is so cute, we visited twice while in the area. The food was really good in my opinion but the atmosphere and ambiance are what will keep us coming back (and the shakes!). I am obsessed with their rooftop deck, especially on a nice day. You have to go up and check it out. The whole place is awesome. And the servers were very nice and attentive and our food came out quickly. We didn't see any trains either time we were there but that's ok, we still enjoyed the deck and the lawn games they had up there. This is a must-do if you're in the area ! read more