Good ambience. It's dog friendly! As a plus,'they have…read morereally cool things in the store for small gifts.

I usually stop at Starbucks on road trips to the Smokies to grab a quick breakfast, but this time I…read morewanted something a little fresher, so I discovered Poets Coffee. Vibes - I really liked the interiors like just a couple of wooden tables and chairs, a shelf with books, and a little merchandise on display. The café has good street parking, which was such a relief. Bites - My husband got a bagel with eggs, and I chose a bagel with herb cream cheese. The bagels were cheap, but when I saw the size, I understood why. A bite in, I could tell they weren't the freshest. They weren't stale, just a bit drier than usual. I did, however, really like the herb cream cheese. I also ordered a mocha, which was pretty mediocre. Service - The staff was polite, though the food took a little longer than expected. I noticed some coughing while we were there, and with flu season going around, it did make me slightly concerned.

Liver and Onions.....always my go to! GREAT AGAIN!…read moreService always superb Been coming for decades, have never been disappointed!

Great breakfast! Friendly service and warm welcoming atmosphere. Price was reasonable. Will…read moredefinitely continue visiting this restaurant.

Come One , Come All to the newest addition to Monterey. TENNESSEE CENTRAL. They have home made ice…read morecream and sodas. My husband and I stopped in on a Friday night. I ordered 1 scoop of Cookies n' Cream and he ordered 2 scoops of the salted carmel brownie. My was very good. It was creamy and just enough cookie. My husband liked his but said didn't taste the Carmel. The inside was clean and lots of seating. They could use a few more wall decorations, but again they just opened so I am sure it is a work in progress. I love the fact that they include all dietary options. They have dairy free ice creams, no sugar ice creams, and gluten free cones and cookies. Way to go Tennessee Central on that!!! If you are coming through Monterey, TN, be sure to stop by and support!!

The service was very informative about their ice cream. Being gluten and dairy free my selection…read moreis very small. The environment gives small town/ mom &pap ice cream store. Suggestions; they need to add coconut base ice cream. It does not have a coconut flavor like everyone thinks.

Over the years on these vacations Toby and I have stopped in a handful of donut shops we were told…read morewere the best in the area. Whether it's wanting to take a break from the large platters we have in the morning usually on these trips are just genuinely craving something sweet, most donut shops are just okay. Ralphs was a genuine find. Not only was the glazed exactly like in an old-fashioned--the sourdough taste and such good nook and crannies texture-wise--but that maple bar was probably the best one I've ever eaten. The donut was soft and pillowy with a good chew to it. But that maple topping was like the perfect texture; it was runny but still had real heft to it. It was like someone put pure molten maple on top and if you shook it too hard like a wet dog it would all just go flying. Every bite I wish I could repeat because it was a donut that seemed to go by too fast. The counter person couldn't have been more friendly. She was like tidal wave of warmth and kindness to us. I wish all folks who worked morning shifts could be this nice. The ambiance was good. It was a little tiny with the counter space. But the fact it is a donut shop and not a restaurant makes the fact they could pack in twenty or so seats at all amazing. And of course they'd be packed with customers sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. If I lived close to a donut shop like this , I'd want to come every morning for my donuts and coffee. I'd definitely get fat here. Overall, this is my ideal donut shop. There's a reason we made the 60 mile drive here for a few donuts and milk, and then drove 60 miles back to the hotel. There are just some donut joints that are worth a 120-mile donut run.

There are few places left that I have been that truly evoke nostalgia. The kind of nostalgia that…read moreeven my granny would identify with. A slower pace. An old Coca Cola menu board. The smell of fresh yeast and powdered sugar. Ralphs. Please never change. Not the original donut cases. Not the recipes. Nothing. We drove all the way from Nashville to Cookeville for the privilege of buying a dozen of these heavenly donuts. Nothing inventive really. But a flavor profile that wins every time.

Got two shakes, the iced coffee and the seasonal flavor: Summer Camp! It's a delicious s'mores…read moreshake with tons of chocolate chunks in a marshmallow flavored shake. The iced coffee one was like drinking legit iced coffee, just in milkshake form. Young lady taking our order through the drive-thru was very nice, casual, and funny!

The best shop in town. Glad they are getting bigger, moved out of the small shop into this new,…read morecustom-built shop last week. Ice cream is sweet, tasty and the variety of flavors in our small town is great!

Big portions. Food mostly as expected. Good service…read more Came for breakfast. Had scrambled eggs (no complaints), buttermilk pancakes (not spectacular but just fine), and biscuit and gravy (inedible / the gravy was a little orange). I saw an omelet, and it was huge. The waffles are thin like Waffle House, if you like that style. They were good. A fine stop for breakfast but do not get the biscuit and gravy.

Great prices, big servings, and fast service! I had the Eggs Michael with potato pancakes. The…read morepotato pancakes came with sour cream and apple sauce, which really added to the flavor. I couldn't really taste the mushrooms in the mushroom sauce on the Eggs Michael but it was still tasty and filling.

Coffee was excellent as was the giant cookie. This is just over an hour from me, and makes for a…read moregreat motorcycle ride getting there. I will be back.

Great atmosphere, friendly customer service, and delicious…read morefood They have plenty of seating and WiFi.

I really don't enjoy writing this but I'm hoping the owner will give this thought…read more I absolutely loved this place when they first opened. I was a regular customer and was always grateful to send friends here. The past few times I have come in have not been good and I don't plan on coming back. Unfriendly service Food is not good Food never comes the way described on the menu Things on the menu are not included and what is included in the food is not on the menu Everything is over salted The garlic sauce is just gross ranch dressing It takes forever for the food then it's not worth the money spent I'm really disappointed because there aren't many restaurants here that have international cuisine that offers authentic flavors. I love trying different international dishes that are authentic instead of made for the pallet of picky eaters.

Our first time here, it was a mixed experience. The food was delicious. We did not get what we…read moreordered even though what we got was as I said very delicious. So, what the employee thought we ordered and he made was considerably more expensive than what we in fact wanted. There was obviously a breakdown in communication due to language. That one thing kept this from being a likely stellar review.