Came for breakfast with my parents, left after a cup of coffee. The thing is, we were lured in by…read moretheir expansive menu, hoping for a good, filling, southern breakfast. But when we arrived, right after they opened on a Sunday morning, we were told that they only serve "what we refer to as 'brunch' on Sundays", and were handed paper menus with five items on it. Slightly confused, hoping we could still order off of their main menu, we waited for the waitress to return with our coffee (three Americanos and one latte). And we waited. And then we waited. And we waited some more. While we waited, three other parties came in, sat down, questioned the menu, then got up and left. Had it been just us that had that reaction to the abbreviated menu, I would have voted to woman up and just stay put. I didn't want to be "those tourists" who get all riled up about something local that doesn't fit their expectations. But once we (finally!) got our coffee and asked the waitress for clarification, we realized we had to go. The menu was the menu. Their sides - which are referenced on the menu but are never explained - were lackluster for the "base" and even less impressive for the "premium" options, which of course would have cost us even more money. That, paired with the uninspired and surprisingly one-note menu just drove us right out the door. My latte was at least delightful, but that's all I can say. Also, the place was likely very clean, because we were hit by a powerful smell of disinfectant and/or cleaner when we walked in. And finally, the waitress removed my menu after she saw me taking a picture of it. She didn't touch anybody else's menu, just mine.

Can't believe I'd never been here before, you get what you pay for! Be sure to fast at least 24…read morehours ahead of time if you order the "All In" omelette.

This recently opened mom & pop restaurant has moved into the Firehouse Diner space and the exterior…read moresign hasn't changed. The space serves breakfast (homemade gravy) throughout the day and has many burger choices. We ordered the daily special - lasagna and Chicago style beef sandwich. Both were good. The lasagna is not overly spicy and suitable for those who don't tolerate a lot of spice, but it was not bland and had a mom's casserole appeal. It came with a fresh side salad with homemade vinaigrette dressing. The Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich was on a fresh soft substantial bun and came with mozzarella cheese and a great dipping sauce. Very good. The owner's wife said everything was fresh made when ordered, chicken handcut, burgers hand patted, and only the fries were frozen. This little family friendly spot seemed to be a stop for workers in the area looking for a good meal at a good price. If you are in the area it is worth stopping by. I'll give it 5 stars because it does a great job of being that local diner.

From the owner: Family diner that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Everything from omelettes and French toast…read moreto pasta, sandwiches, and hand-pattied burgers! Everything is handmade down to the batter and bread on our delicious mozzarella sticks! Stop by and support our local family business!

Kingsport,TN found this and chose it based on reviews. I ordered the bacon omelette and sourdough…read moretoast husband ordered two eggs, ham, country potatoes and biscuits with gravy. My Colette was bacon wrapped with eggs and a slice of American cheese on top. The cheese ruined it tasted plasticy. No hash brown or anything but it had a lot of bacon. The ham on the platter was salty and the gravy was underwhelming. The servers were really nice and the restaurant had a good energy. Just wish the food was better.

This is your quintessential mom and pop cafe. The food is what you would expect. Mediocre. The…read moregravy was lacking in sausage. Portions are generous. Come here if you're hungry. I'd like to see more personality in the cooking and flavor.

The bartender was very nice. She greeted me as soon as I walked in. She made me a chicken Philly…read morewhich wasn't on the menu, but it was great. They play soft country music and they have a very homie local vibe. The customer all appeared to be locals, but were respectful and courteous. The venue was very clean and presentable. I recommend this if you are in the area.

Get yourself down to the Rowdy Rooster! It was a FANTASTIC stop…read more Monica was our server. She was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu and was running her tail off the whole time we were there. None of her patrons waited for anything! She was QUICK! The wings were huge, meaty and juicy. The Foghorn Leghorn chicken sandwich was the thickest peice of chicken I've ever seen on a bun. The sidewinder fries were unique and yummy. The onion rings were great!! The dining room was very clean and so were the bathrooms. Plenty of condiments on the tables, too. My only *meh* is the cheap sysco cutlery. Just a nit. The people at the table next to us were raving about their burgers and hot dogs. Stop by!!

I LOVE this place! Little rustic place on the side of the road with excellent breakfasts and very…read moresweet staff. They have homemade strawberry jam. I didn't yet try their biscuits, but I did talk duck eggs with the waitress!

Great breakfast place. My wife and I stop in and enjoy the family atmosphere…read more Breakfasts are standard but can't beat the service

If you're cruising through the Tri-Cities like we are checking out neighborhoods and seeing if this…read moremight be a place we want to call home you still have to eat. We drove from Johnson City to Kingsport one morning looking for something quick, and as always, I trusted my Yelp peeps to point us toward something good. Big As Biscuits & Burgers is tucked inside a gas station but don't let that deter you for a second. These biscuits are no joke. We were originally thinking of a sit-down breakfast, but my partner is a full-blown biscuit enthusiast. If we see biscuits, we try the biscuits. So we stopped in, and the woman behind the counter was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We grabbed a ginormous biscuit for just over $3. She had all the single-serve jams and jellies ready to go, which I appreciated. We took it back to the car to eat. First impression: this thing requires two hands. It's massive. She had already sliced it for us, and when I opened it up, you could see the buttery pockets where it melted into the dough while baking. It wasn't ultra-layered and flaky like a laminated biscuit, but it was perfectly soft on the inside with a beautiful crunch on the outside. The flavor was spot on!!! Soft, warm, buttery and comforting. We added a little jam, though honestly it didn't even need butter. It was that good. If you're looking for a quick, satisfying bite that will absolutely fill your belly, stop at Big As Biscuits & Burgers. We're already talking about grabbing a few more to bring back to the hotel before we leave town. Sometimes the best finds are inside a gas station and sometimes a biscuit really can make your morning.

Put sausage in your biscuits and gravy, very bland without it, otherwise you would have a goldmine,…read morelove the mom and pop style restaurants

Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

Adorable little cottage that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the ambiance; there were…read moretons of rustic and farmhouse decorations. You order at the counter and they have a display of baked goods. There's alcoholic drinks as well as a whole menu of espresso/coffee. Their food was so good that I devoured everything and wasted no time taking a photo for Yelp (oops!). I got the Chokes on Eggs which I 10/10 recommend! The fried artichoke was unique and everything was so savory. My friends got Benedicts and everyone's plates were emptied.

I come here every time I'm in the Black Mountain area. The baked goods are so delicious, especially…read morethe ginger cookies and coconut macaroons. My husband loves the Poptarts. They have self service coffee here during breakfast which made me feel at home. The seating area is very close, so I struck up a conversation with the family at the next table. The outdoor seating area is also really nice.