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    Redbud Kitchen

    4.3 (110 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Autumn D.

    Stopped in for brunch which was amazing! The bowl had a lot of components with good flavor and was big enough to have for two meals! They have a nice patio area as well.

    Jenn H.

    I love a good brunch or breakfast so I was excited to try this spot on a weekend (though the lunch and dinner menu look amazing). I went at about 3 o'clock and it wasn't crowded so I was seated quickly. My server was so genuinely friendly and cheerful, it really added to the experience. She answered the few questions I had and was able to explain the menu items in a knowledgeable way. I decided on the Wake Up Burrito. It was a larger than expected item, which was a nice surprise. Everything tasted fresh and there was a great mix of flavors. Despite it being close to closing time, I was still asked if I wanted dessert or coffee. Although I did not today, it's something I appreciate being asked at a restaurant. The quality of food, the cute decor, and friendly service ensure I'll be back soon to explore more of the menu! I highly recommend trying this spot!

    Chicken Bowl
    Gabrielle S.

    We always love coming to redbud!! Their food is affordable but their portions are great. They have some of the best tater tots I have ever had!! Its always clean and adorable on the inside. The server was friendly and extremely attentive. A must try!

    Meatloaf sandwich with up-charge steak fries
    Nicole H.

    We went at about 5pm on a Saturday and there were only a couple other people in the restaurant. Even with that being considered it was almost impossible to find parking nearby which was a bit of a bummer. The server was kind, friendly and efficient. We ordered two pressed sandwiches. The Hillbilly Heap and the Meatloaf sandwich. I subbed steak fries got my chips. My husband enjoyed his Hillbilly sandwich but said the chips definitely needed some kind of seasoning. The menu said they were "fresh deep fried chips" but they were cold. I'm not sure if they were supposed to be fried to order by that wording, but they weren't. I had the meatloaf sandwich and it was decent. I wasn't a huge fan of the texture in this particular meatloaf, but the flavor was fine. The steak fries were cooked perfectly (extra crispy, which is hard for steak fries). The food came out in about 5 minutes from ordering (which tells me everything is pre-prepped and just heated up). Prices were decent. 2 meals including an up-charge for the fries plus 1 soda were 33 bucks. Pretty decent!

    Broccoli, red pepper, greens, carrots, grape tomatoes, sweet potato, quinoa & dressing. Same ingredients as the other dish we ordered.
    Marlene K.

    I came to try something I'd seen in a Yelp Menu Picture: the Happy Hummus Bowl. Apparently their menu is seasonal and our server said she "hoped" it would be back for Spring/Summer. The menu does what I wish all menus for all restaurants did: it includes information such as GF if the item is automatically gluten free, GF-O if the item can be made as Gluten Free as an Option, V if the item is Vegetarian, V-O if the item is Vegetarian as an option. There is no marker on the menu for any Vegan options, so we had to ask the server a lot of questions, but we're able to make modifications to things to get a couple dishes. One dish we veganized was the Veg Head Bowl. We also made something (which I cannot remember) both Vegan and Gluten Free. However, when the dishes came out, they were laughingly, the same items, just rearranged on their respective plates a little differently and maybe had a different sauce. We also ordered the Tots separately, which wasn't listed as an option to order that way on the menu. I'm not sure why hummus is a seasonal item, I hope they'll consider leaving it on the menu year round so us veggie lovers can have more than one true option that is also gluten free. I'll be stalking their online menu to see when the hummus comes back so we can try it. We went on a Tuesday around 11:30am and virtually had the place to ourselves, which was nice. There's lots of spacious tables and booths and it is decorated nicely.

    Meatloaf
    Dylan S.

    So after eating here a handful of times and trying multiple menu items, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of the food. The sandwiches are decent and worth ordering if your looking for a low key sandwich kind of lunch, or hungry while drinking next door at high wire. The load tots and potato wedges.... also pretty tasty. However their entrees I am not a huge fan of. The meatloaf dish was overly salty (the meatloaf and the sides) and dry despite all the sauces. Shrimp and grits was pretty loose and runny. Not overly salty, but just kind of boring and lacking any sort of depth.... Ambiance of the restaurant is nice, and the ability to order food and walk over from the brewery is nice. This gives some points.

    Chicken avocado and tots
    Amy M.

    So id been eyeing the menu for a few days before trying it out this afternoon. I'm a huge fan of anything avocado so I opted for the turkey avocado sandwich, and I substituted tots instead of the chips. The sandwich unfortunately was very underwhelming. When I think of an avocado sandwich, I want to be able to see and taste the avocado. It was so minimal on the sandwich that I could hardly see it alone taste it. Overall, it was pretty dry and bland. The tots and house made ketchup tho!!!!! 10/10!!! I was blown away by the flavor and the crunch while still being nice and soft in the middle. I tried one of my friends steak fries, and it was equally as amazing! overall, this is a place I would definitely visit again and try something different! Also 10/10 for service. I can't remember the young ladies name that helped us but she was fantastic!

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    Kemsey M.

    This place is great! I've been there twice and both times were yummy. The chicken sandwich I got had bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo and bbq sauce. All of the flavors went really well together. They have a nice patio next to a brewery. I think you can even order their food to the brewery which is nice!

    Chicken avocado
    Iva C.

    Friendly staff, fresh food, and an excellent happy hour! I dined here on a Wednesday evening and had a very pleasant experience. The happy hour here is great- $5 dollar cocktails and glasses of wine and draft beer for $2 dollars off! The menu is wonderful as well and there is something for everyone. I ordered the chicken avocado and my fiancée had the smash burger. Both were delicious! I will definitely dine here again and hit up the happy hour!

    Mike K.

    This place is awesome... It has cool decor. The service was really good - Holly is a rockstar bartender/waitress.They have a pretty extensive menu. I had the Notorious PIG with their potato casserole instead of grits with broccoli - this was an awesome choice - delicious...this is worth the trip to the south side.

    Morgan N.

    Great stop for a sandwich, plenty of options on the menu. Everything we tried was very good. There is an outdoor patio on the rooftop as well as up front as you arrive. Parking is limited. We tried the Chicken Avacado Sandwich, The Cuban, and The Redneck Inferno. The Redneck Inferno was our favorite, the palmetto cheese and spice together was an unexpected combination that turned out really good. Only complaint was there was a lot of flies outside at the end of our meal. Overall good spot for lunch as the service was good too.

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    Food was amazing!! I have loved everything I've tried on the menu! We will be back!!!

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    Always a go-to for us! We live close and love this place! Happy hour is good and the food always fresh with healthy options!

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    1 year ago

    BEsT crispy, seasoned tots I've ever had, and best Cuban I've ever had and I'm from Miami lol 10 outta 10 can't wait to come back

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    1 year ago

    We are new to Knoxville and we found this restaurant after visiting Ijams Nature Center. Courteous server. Great food. Good value.

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    Great food and service. The shrimp tacos The mucho macho tacos the Cuban and the shrimp n grits everybody was happy!

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    Great food. Unfortunately, they had a couple of large groups that evening so the time to get our food was lengthy but worth the wait!

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    Good food, fast service and nice atmosphere. Parking was a bit challenging. Smash burgers come with fat steak fries. Drinks were good too.

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    1 year ago

    Food and service were great sitting at the bar! The vibe was quiet when we were inside which was nice for brunch.

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