Last night a gentleman next to our table said "you gotta try Ruby Sunshine" This morning I would say I completely agree, at the door I could see food going to tables and I immediately thought "wow" I ordered the Trifecta, it was delicious but I personally realized that I'm not a chicken Benedict guy. This isn't a jab at Ruby, I just enjoyed the other 2 better. The staff was very friendly and efficient, my only jab is the seating because I'm 6'3 I felt too big for the chair and I would of liked a booth but the booths are bigger for 4+ parties. The prices are about $2 cheaper than the surrounding averages, the ruby is more than "a try" it's a frequent. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Banana French toast - Solid 3/10 the bread is flavorless and absolutely drenched in butter so all you can taste is the butter and a bit of banana. Would not recommend. Sweet tea- solid 8/10 very similar to chick-fil-a tea. Sweet chicken & French toast - solid 5/10 the chicken is really good, the French toast is a bit burnt and they use some kind of spicy sauce on the French toast which throws the taste off and kinda ruins it. Service was very very good. Nice people. Overall - 3 star probably wouldn't recommend. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Bananas Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Service was slow. We had a large party, but many came in after us and were fed before us. We sat toward the back of the restaurant and the smell was unbearable. They said it was grease traps that needed cleaning. It smelled like a sewer. We considered leaving but decided to just power through it. Food was very good. Large portions for some menu items, and other menu items were much smaller than expected. I would eat here again, but sit outside. read more

I came here with my sons for brunch and enjoyed it immensely. We started with beignets. Ive never had beignets before and it's not my favorite food. I had sausage and biscuits which came with 2 eggs and bacon and I added fried green tomatoes. My son had chicken eggs Benedict which he devoured and said it was very good. He said the eggs were packed well and the hollandaise was nice. My other son had a skinnymiga which was tex me egg whites scrambled with Pico de gallo, spinach. Crispy tortilla stripe, topped with Chipotle sour cream and pepper jack cheese, served with avocado slices. He ate it all, said very very good. Adorable place and iur server, Jodi, was very personable and on Pointe. She took very good care of us. read more

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Very unimpressed. This morning the restaurant looked dirty and unkempt. The food was mediocre. I ordered a florentine omelette and it was overcooked. read more

Click your heels twice and you'll be at Ruby Sunshine, a New Orleans-themed brunch joint at Market Square. Eggs Benedict appeared to be a big part of their menu so I ordered the Chicken St. Charles, fried chicken on top of eggs Benedict and a biscuit. While the chicken and gravy were very salty, still had a pretty good flavor. Unfortunately despite the decent presentation, the eggs were overcooked, basically hard boiled. Instead of replacing the dish I did ask for them to bring a replacement poached egg and some gravy, which they did. The beignets were extremely sugary but this time had a peach flavor, which was a great brunch dessert. When a brunch place struggles to cook an eggs benedict, it wouldn't be my first choice, but it was pretty good. read more

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We went here on a very busy Saturday late morning/early afternoon. There was a wait for a table, but we were able to get seats at the bar area. I had the breakfast tacos and they were amazing. So flavorful. While I didn't try any this trip, they have a variety of breakfast cocktails that looked delicious and fun. They have indoor and patio seating. It has a modern diner type feel to it. Service was very good and food came out quick. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

So happy to have finally made it into Ruby Sunshine! This little gem sitting on the Northwest corner of Market Square has been on my must try list for years but has not worked out until today! My wife and I were seated at a tiny 2-person booth next to the bar. The bar had about a dozen seats and looked inviting. There was a large outdoor patio that was packed on this Sunday morning! Inside dining room was bright and colorful with paintings and fun pictures and descriptions of menu items. After starting with one of the best Bloody Mary we have ever had (so thick and spicy and yummy!!!!) we ordered from the extensive menu. I had a 3 Little Pigs Omelet which was bacon and sausage patty and sausage link with 3 eggs and Swiss cheese. Served with a side of grits that were perfectly textured and tasted wonderful. Also a biscuit. The wife ordered biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of fried chicken. It was hot and yummy and delicious! Service was quick. All aspects of our dining experience were perfect and we can't wait to visit again! read more

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Amazing food, highly recommended if you're looking for a breakfast, brunch or lunch spot in downtown Knoxville!

The best part we found parking out front of the restaurant that was under $5 for an hour. We had breakfast inside the Ruby Slipper. We had been to the one located in New Orleans and found this location a little disappointing. The booth benches were very hard with no soft surface to sit comfortably. I did enjoy hot chocolate with whipped cream and a splash of chocolate syrup on top. I had the French toast and bacon. I never got strawberries put on top of my meal. My spouse had two eggs, bacon, biscuit, grits and potatoes. We did appreciate the waitress taking our order and providing a to go cup of coffee for my spouse. The food was acceptable but not sure if I wagon out of my way next time. read more

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We started my birthday here for breakfast. Saw solid reviews on Yelp and gave it a try. The morning margaritas and bloody Mary's were the first indication we were in the right place. The service was fun and pleasant. The food was Devine. The Benedict's and shrimp and grits were perfectly cooked. Great start to a great day. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Delightful spot for breakfast and lunch. Try it and walk away full! Located down in Market Square.

I've been to the Ruby Sunshine in Nashville- so I knew this was a great option for breakfast after a late night Tennessee game. We used the Yelp waitlist feature and it made things super convenient! The French toast bites are now officially a MUST get when we come back! The biscuits and gravy is consistently sooo good no matter where you are! Everyone loved what they got. What a great restaurant! read more

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We decided to go downtown to the chalk art festival. In order to beat the crowds we went early and chose Ruby sunshine for breakfast. Great location for easy access to market Square. Even better they had cocktails so we sat at the bar and ordered some food and drinks. He had the meat lovers omelette, and I had the fried chicken sandwich. I'm not a big breakfast person so I was very pleased to find I could have lunch items for breakfast. Both were really good. At first, we thought the portions were a little small but at the end we were happy because they were both very good and we were full and didn't need to eat more. Overall, a good breakfast. read more

The food here is very good. Some portions were smaller than expected. (The beignet bites were a starter with only about 8 or 9 crouton-sized bites. Delicious but not enough for a table appetizer or meal.) Our server was really nice. She shared her favorites when we told her it was our first time and she didn't forget about us, even though we were on the patio and not ordering alcohol. This place can have a very long wait, so I recommend going to their website and getting on the wait list. It updates your place in line, so we sat down very quickly. My biggest issue was the bathrooms. They were filthy. I KNOW brunch is busy, but someone needs to attend to the bathrooms a few times. read more

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Nice interior, we were on the lower level and did not look upstairs. Staff was very friendly. Keeping in mind this is a breakfast place I think their dishes are overpriced. The French toast starter was extremely pricy for the quantity that was provided. Breakfast tacos was a good portion size for the price. The biscuits and gravy seemed over priced for 1 1/2 biscuits two eggs and two slices of bacon. On top of it the gravy had an odd flavor. I ended up scrapping it off the biscuits. Not my kind of breakfast place I guess. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - French Toast Bites Starter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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In town visiting family and was told I had to try The Trifecta! A trio of different eggs Benedicts, one with fried chicken, one pulled pork, and one shrimp. What a dish! It all tasted great and was extremely filling. Service took a bit longer than expected but I have to imagine that dish takes a lot of work to make. Restaurant has a great location downtown Knoxville by tons of shopping and the main parking garage. Restaurant has great outdoor and indoor seating; was fairly full for a casual Friday morning. I imagine weekends are busy! read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I love this place I get the fried green tomatoes and the chicken st Charles . If they have a good beignets of the season I will get that too. I had a peaches and cream one and it was delicious. The service is always great and I love the New Orleans vibe in the restaurant read more

The place was packed, but we waited only a short time to be seated. Very quick and terrific service. Food was delicious and so were the mimosas. I will be back! read more

There were nine of us but it was a weekday brunch. The service was good and the food was great

The service was wonderful, and we both enjoyed our entrees a lot. The water had a funky taste (TWANG), and the beignets were a lil crunky. Other than those two very demure very lovely. read more

I visited for brunch on a Sunday morning, and it was about a 20-minute wait. Our waiter was great, and after numerous questions, I settled on the Spanish omelet. It came with a biscuit and some potatoes. The omelet itself was delicious, and the potatoes were...just potatoes, not as crispy as I would have liked. But the biscuit... hmm a total waste of space. Its taste was reminiscent of frozen high school biscuits. They purport to make their biscuits in-house. If that's the best they can do, they should feel free to stop because it was incredibly tasteless, cold, and hard. Not fresh at all. Overall, nothing really worth returning for. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Spanish omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place has consistently delicious food and this is somewhere I'd bring friends who are visiting the area for a great brunch experience. They do get very busy on Saturdays especially with the farmers market so be prepared to wait if you come on the weekend. My go to is the Migas breakfast but they have delicious sandwiches, French toast, and lunch options. I also enjoy their mimosas flights and Bloody Mary as well. Highly recommend for a fun and delicious experience! read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Migas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Just had lunch here. Great vibe and service. The Bernie burger was insanely delicious - great combination of flavors. Can't wait to come back and try some other burgers. Thank you! read more

Great atmosphere and even better food! The chicken st Charles and fench toast bites were amazing

I don't review much, but I had to with our experience here! Even on a busy Saturday the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us since we had a dog and needed outdoor seating. We were celebrating our pup's birthday and many staff members came by to say hi! They placed us in the perfect spot outside in the perfect atmosphere so that we had plenty of room for our crazy pup to wander on his leash and not get in the way. They also gave us a water bowl for him since it was a hot day. The food was perfect and came out just how we asked! Props to our waitress, Prescott and the manager Savannah! Will be returning in the future! read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Outdoor patio (featuring our birthday boy) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

SKIP THIS PLACE! Service was awful. Our waitress was never around. The food was so expensive for what little flavor it had. It was just below average for us. read more

Food was good my husband got the sweet heat chicken and French toast bites. They were delicious! I had an omelet with grits and a biscuit. Grits were delicious biscuit was dry and disappointing. We went on a Sunday morning and had a short wait and food came out fairly quick. read more

shrimp = excellent avocado = beautiful eggs = fluffy we had great service on a busy saturday morning and our food was delicious. read more

Ruby Sunshine Knoxville - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Food was delicious as were our Ruby Mimosas! I had the classic biscuits and gravy with bacon and two over medium eggs- it was all cooked to perfection and I can't wait to go back! read more

7.5/10 - Ruby Sunshine Fun brunch spot -- bright atmosphere and dependable plates, though a bit on the busy side. read more

I came to pick up an order and SEVERAL employees past me without even acknowledging me! That says alot and all I need to know

Sweet lil place with a splash of the southern creole'. We had breakfast on Saturday morning at 8:30am with no waiting. Aniya was an excellent server and super sweet!!!!! Food was quick to come out even with a mostly full restaurant. read more

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The breakfast here was amazing!!! Came in with my family and was able to check in super easily. All of the staff was super nice to us from the time we entered the restaurant to when we sat down. Will be returning! read more

We arrived and were told the kitchen was closing in 12 minutes...at 2:00pm - which wasn't exactly the warmest welcome, but we arrived in town a mere 30 minutes prior (after driving from Atlanta) and had no idea about local restaurant closing customs. Our server, Taylor, (not the same person who seated us, btw) was a delight. We ordered a BLT with a side of tater tots (yum!) and the smashburger with fries and both were very good. If we had arrived earlier, I would have loved to have had Bananas Foster - but the kitchen had closed by then. I wish we had been there for breakfast, since the sound of Bread Pudding Pancakes really sounded delish! read more

Great breakfast experience. Our waitress was awesome - thank you Maze! Service was quick and food was hot. White Chocolate bread pudding pancakes - TO DIE FOR! Bloody Mary was ok - not bad at all but not great. Biscuits were very hard - disappointed for sure. But gravy was good, bacon was great as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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Came to the Knoxville market square (which is amazing) and decided to have breakfast at Ruby Sunshine. Wait was not to bad, about 15min for a Saturday morning. My wife went with the triple Benedict which looked and tasted amazing. I had the southern breakfast which looked like it came from the kiddie menu, shaking the spoon on scrambled eggs has a whole new meaning, had to eat the soft grits with my fork (this should be an Olympic sport), the (hard as a rock, sitting under the hot lamps too long) biscuit provided came with no butter or any type of jam or jelly. The fried green tomato was very good. The establishment itself was very nice. The place was pretty full so service was lagging. Not sure if I'd come back and not sure if I'd recommend. read more

Good breakfast. Generous portions. Mostly well executed. Poached eggs were a little over done, and biscuits are good, but dense. Excellent gravy. Excellent chicken. I would have gone without the sweet and spicy and just enjoyed the good chicken by itself if I could do it again. Friendly and helpful staff. Wish the coffee flowed a little quicker (or I'd had a carafe). I left sated and mostly pleased. Good job. read more

Great food! Love the pork tasso tots! Quick service, great iced coffee. Good Bloody Marys. Outdoor seating - pet friendly

We had shrimp and grits and a cob salad. The brown gravy on the grits was greasy and heavy tasting. The cob salad was more the size of a side salad and was missing many of the traditional ingredients usually found on a cob salad. We had good service the waitress was very prompt and attentive. We found the inside of the restaurant to be dirty with dropped food smashed into the floor,the restroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in serveral days. This place will be a 1 and done for us we see no reason to return read more