Snoring Bear Diner

Definitely a great place to stop for breakfast. Heading back to Knoxville, I decided to enjoy some…read morecakes before hitting the road. Service was excellent, my order was taken quick and my meal delivered even quicker. The cakes here are sweet, delicious and bigger than your face. I added Strawberries sans whipped cream and a side of bacon for some fatty protein. This is prolly the largest diner I have ever been to. Seating is plentiful, the decor is cute and not too disruptive, and the breakfast bar has a telly. There is even a pink Caddy that serves as a table for that unique dining experience. I didn't have time to stop and shop but The Sunlight does have a gift shop tucked in the corner. I will definitely come back when I next visit. The hospitality of the staff here is off the charts!

The Baseline: For an eclectic dining experience, the food offerings must be of quality for the…read morevariety offered, the seasoning/flavors must be special, the side dish offering must make sense with the other items, and the menu must be manageable. Food: Diner food with all day breakfast. Chicken and waffles were good thought the waffles were a bit crisp. The Avocado Benedict was good but the Avacado was a bit too ripe. The Ruben was okay and had a feel of a sandwich I could make at home. The good thing is that it is open late and a good place to come after Dollywood if you didn't stuff yourself there. Service: Great service with constant drink refills coming. Attentive server and efficient service. Ambiance: Super fun diner feel and I am sad we didn't get the convertible car booth.

Car tables

Kids Mac & fries

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The Diner

3.5(329 reviews)

17.2 mi

Old school diner with solid breakfast options. This is on the stretch before/after the craziness…read moreof Pigeon Forge. The portions were more than adequate but not as skimpy as other reviews have stated. It was a nice change to not get served a meal that would last days. Service was friendly and our food was good. The restaurant was clean but is old and could use some love.

Got seated and right off the bat it seemed like there weren't enough people working. Our server was…read morealways in a rush and telling other customers to "hold on I'm taking someone's order". We waited about 30 minutes for food that wasn't even worth coming there for. Fries were soggy and no salt. Elk burger was okay and better than the "Old Fashioned". Both burgers had no seasoning at all the cheese made them better. Waited forever to pay. Don't waste your time here. Go to any other diner you'll have a better experience. Also smelled of cigarettes in the doorway.

Counter is full of employee items. Drinks, clothing, etc.

Whole wheat French toast

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The Fat Bear Family Tavern

4.4(220 reviews)

15.9 mi

Great little place off the busy parkway. My wife and I walked down for dinner (okay, she walked, I…read morerolled). Great Chicken Salad Sandwich and Cher's Salad. Oh, I hate limp, doggy fries, but these were super crispy just like I like 'em...so extra points for that small detail. I usually comment on the wheelchair accessibility of places I review. The FBT wasn't huge, and one might have a bit of difficulty navigating. BUT, the hostess was shap as a tack and seated us in a nice nook where the chair fit with no problem. So I loved that, naturally. I have had some try to seat me in an area where no wheelchair could fit. That was appreciated. Speaking of sharp staff, our server, Brianna, was just super friendly from the get-go, and made us feel right at home. Our order was out to us in a jiff. I recommend highly. I may have to go back for a t-shirt . ( Oh, and check out the homemade ice cream place next door.). Incidentally, as we were leaving to walk back to our hotel, a fierce storm blew up sending us to take shelter under the portico of the near-by LeCinte Center. So...a romantic little mini adventure.

My family and I came in for dinner after picking The Fat Bear based on yelp reviews. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and Kylie came and got our drink orders. I ordered cheese curds as a starter. They taste greatz kinda like small mozzarella stick nuggets. We ordered four plate: grilled cheese, plain cheeseburger, buffalo chicken sandwich, and B.E.L.T. (bacon egg, lettuce, tomato). Fries all the way around. They were well-cooked crinkle fries, and well seasoned too. I had the B.E.L.T. which was great. In fact, all of the food was ideal and fresh. Between the flawless, quick food, and cleanliness, and the service I am missing nothing. Kylie was super nice and always there when we needed her. Overall, this place is a winner. Simple menu, all-day breakfast, and convenient location. Definitely worth checking out.

Very retro

S'mores Pancakes

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Mel's Diner

4.1(881 reviews)

15.0 mi

The food was delicious, prices were great, and our waitress, Eryn, was absolutely the sweetest lady…read moreever!! :)

A dinner from the 50's decor. Great food and friendly…read moreservice. Easy parking for busy main drag on pigeon Forge. Fun atmosphere.

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Everett Street Diner

4.6(376 reviews)

31.0 mi

First I'd like to say, we are local full-time residents of Bryson City. Not that this should make…read moreany difference but to some it may. Everett Street Diner is our most favorite place for breakfast - hands down. Hubby and I have tried many items, none have disappointed. Fresh, hot, correctly cooked, presentation, service, hospitality, coffee, atmosphere, and prices - all are spot on fabulous. The owner - Mr Everett Street Diner ALWAYS greets everyone with a smile and friendly conversation. Family oriented, he welcomes you in, sits you down and makes you feel like you're in his kitchen. If (more like when) you wait for your table, it's never long. The staff bust their butts and don't make you feel rushed at all. This morning we/the restaurant celebrated, as an entire group, the expected January arrival of a little girl, and three birthdays!!! And yes, we ALL sang happy birthday. Well, except for Mr Everett, apparently he doesn't sing and will tell ya so!! Seriously though, if you're looking for a good meal, friendly service, and a place you can't wait to come back to ..... try Everett Street Diner!! Oh, and if you're looking for a little heat and spice? You've GOTTA try their spicy diner relish!!! We're on our 4th jar and have gifted 3 jars out to friends, family and a great barkeeper in San Antonio (but that's a different story)! Love you all at Everett Street Diner!!!

If you're looking for a good country breakfast with friendly people, this is the place. Definitely…read morearrive early before 8am, otherwise you'll be waiting for a table. Everything was very tasty. Husband thought his gravy could've been a little hotter. Other than that, no complaints.

Breakfast bar.

Mountain Man breakfast

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Marathon #5 Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

10.1 mi

Super friendly staff and excellent burgers Lowest prices…read morefor gas in the area. Highly recommend Stop in to grab some food, gas, snacks, or a friendly welcome

Went back again this year and happy to say, nothing has changes. Best value in the area! Staff is…read moreso nice, friendly, even helpful. Food is simple but very good, and for a fair price. You can sit at the grill and chat with them, and they do have a few tables too.

My breakfast one of the days we ate there; 2 biscuits, gravy, 2 eggs 4 slices of bacon & tomato slice; had a menu to post but cannot find it

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The grill & counter area, Roger getting our breakfast ready & my husband at the counter; great conversation; they made us feel at home!

Maria’s Diner

3.9(13 reviews)

37.4 mi

Rode in from Robbinsville for breakfast yesterday. I was starving, so big a big meal was ordered…read more 3 eggs over easy, crispy hash browns, bacon(could have had ham or sausage), and biscuits and gravy. The staff was great, and food took maybe 5 minutes. Couldn't finish the hash browns. Cook did a fantastic job.

We sat down to eat this Sunday at 915 and at 10 we still hadn't gotten our food.....needless to say…read morewe got up and left, what more can I say I guess they had to go to Ingle's and buy eggs. We will never go back!

50's decor.

Simple but very good. And yes I like my bacon crispy. Lol

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Store front.

Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop

4.3(283 reviews)

15.8 mi

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Amy was fantastic and checked up on us several times. The…read morefood was super delicious and the portions were generous. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

I always say if you go to a diner that has a person name first you will not be disappointed and it…read morestill holds true. The food was delicious and was priced fair. The service was outstanding. The waitress that took care of the table was great. The drinks were refilled and taken care of without asking. The restaurant seemed like a local staple in the neighborhood because it was busy but not crowded. The team got people in and out quickly but was not rushing anyone while they were there eating. Will return for breakfast again before leaving the city. Definitely recommend.

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Brevard Diner

4.2(83 reviews)

71.5 mi

The food here was so delicious! We got there for lunch around 12:15 and the place was packed. We…read morefound a booth and looked over the menu. Quite a lot of choices! We settled on Greek food and got the lamb gyro and World Famous Moussaka with Greek salad. It was so good! The gyro had moist meat and fresh toppings. The tzatziki sauce was really nice. The moussaka really was world famous. One of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The meat sauce had some spice (maybe cinnamon?) that really set it apart. I almost licked the bowl. I almost contemplated going there again for dinner but was so full from lunch I didn't need to. Everyone should try this place!!

Brevard diner is a local diner decorated simply. They offer a wide variety of American, Greek and…read moreMexican food. My wife had the chicken and vegetables which she really liked. I had the Lamb gyros. It was good also. Service was good initially, but then they fot busy cleaning (even though they closed an hour and 15 minutes after we left, there were just a few customers) their focus was elsewhere. Good restaurant.

Dine alone if you like

Farmers Omelette

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Amber D.

2 years ago

I recently dined at Snoring Bear Diner, and I have to say, the service and food were both outstanding! Jennifer and Ashley were my servers, and they made my experience even better with their friendly and attentive service. They were both super accommodating and made sure everything was perfect. I ordered the Ultimate Philly with steak, and it was absolutely delicious--packed with flavor, tender steak, and the perfect amount of cheese. For dessert, I had the apple butter cheesecake, and wow! It was a sweet, creamy indulgence with a unique twist. I highly recommend it! Great atmosphere, fantastic food, and exceptional service. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Kathy H.

2 years ago

Had a wonderful dinner with great service. Hope was an excellent waitress. Hubby had the country fried steak with mash potatoes, white sausage gravy, and a salad. Salad was served promptly and was well made. Hubby said his dinner was great. I sneaked a couple of bites of the gravy and loved it. I had the Hawaiian Tacos because I had never had them before. Who knew pulled pork with Root Beer BBQ sauce and pineapple salsa could be so good. I'd definitely have these again. The tacos were so big I ended up taking one home. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. read more

Jennifer S.

112

203

3 years ago

I am so glad we decided to stop by. All the reviews about the excellent customer service were spot on. Jennifer was fantastic. We could hear her singing in the back. She's pretty good! We came at lunchtime the day after Christmas so it was not busy. We all had a different burger and all concluded they were delicious! Especially the Snoring Bear with goat cheese and blackberry puree. Soooo good! The mashed potatoes are homemade! I highly recommend this cute little spot. read more

TinaMarie C.

3 years ago

Good food, service, relaxed atmosphere and I can bring my dog. Can't beat that! I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered and I've been going to this place for years now. read more

Boise P.

137

374

2 years ago

Decided to give this place a shot today and they were closed down, no answering machine or people about. Clearly the business is having some difficulties. read more

Nathan M.

6 years ago

The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly here. Would definitely love to come back and try the breakfast options here as well!

Glen W.

8 years ago

Great food!! The new dinners are delicious. Traverse City Cherry Chicken and Salisbury steak are two of my favorites

Andrea H.

5 years ago

Had breakfast here. Good food. Service was great! Would suggest this to anyone in the area.

Bill H.

8 years ago

awesome food. cozy atmosphere. friendly staff. reasonable.

David M.

8 years ago

Great little place. Great food

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