Sycamore Drive-In is Carter's County's ultimate diamond in the rough. If you don't know what you…read moreare looking for, you might drive right past it. The once-thriving area of downtown Elizabethton occupied by the Sycamore has fallen to pieces in recent years, but the classic restaurant remains. The former walk-up counter has been closed in with a few tables added, though the main business is take-out orders from locals on their lunch break or looking for an affordable dinner. The menu is general "burger joint" fare with a pretty large selection ranging from bologna sandwiches to chicken tenders, with sides including fries and mozzarella sticks. But the absolute stars of the menu are the burgers. Sycamore's patties are almost literally melt-in-your-mouth fare, juicy but not especially greasy. I like mine plain but ask about some of their specialty "off-menu" offerings to see how creative this hometown eatery can get with an American classic. One thing I have noticed about the food is that it is rarely too salty, likely owing to their attention to the needs of their clientele, many of whom are older folks who have been eating there for decades. That's a welcome change from normal fast-food fare. And speaking of fast food, Sycamore's prices easily beat similar fare in town. A regular cheeseburger will run you just $3.25, with a huge double cheeseburger coming in at $4.25. You can easily feed a family of four here for under $20.00 and be full. Don't let the old-timey exterior and the seemingly out-of-place location deter you: Sycamore Drive-In is truly a local gem in Elizabethton.

We absolutely love the cheese burgers here and crinkle fries. And very affordable. Always our go to…read morewhen we want a good burger!

Best ice cream shop around, hands down…read more Just moved here and we're already obsessed. So many flavors to choose from. And they're actually open on Mondays -- which apparently nobody else around here is. It's kind of ridiculous how much stuff closes on Mondays down here. This was the only ice cream shop we could find open within 30 miles. The woman working was so sweet too. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent ice cream, plus toppings. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. Seating inside and…read moreoutside.

Everyone come to town to visit my wife's family we go to J's. It's a true hole in the wall with…read morehardly a place to eat inside but who cares we take it home and love it. What I appreciate is that J's has its own distinctive taste In the barbecued meat and baked beans. I am not sure whether it's Memphis or TN or whatever but it is fabulous. French fries perfect, salad was fresh but could have used more toppings ie not enough onion and tomato. Corn dog was a splurge but it was good as well. Prices are extremely reasonable and I like it's a short drive from our home here in precious E-Town. I also like that they have friendly people working there who are patient and helpful. I wish they would go to online ordering but hey I can live without it. You know a place is good when BBQ places in Johnson City say "compared " to J's Highly recommended or

We were in town for the races and stopped in Friday for lunch. It was all very good! Thanks!read more

I've been a customer for years. Not sure when they shrank…read morethe banana split. Now the banana is into 4 pieces- 2 of which you don't get! And did I mention the price has doubled. Too bad they did away with the Rebel Steak sandwich!

Food okay. A bit expensive for what it is…read more It's a religious based restaurant. The employees are made to pray before they eat. All employees must say "Be Blessed" to the customers.

The place is nice and roomy. The service was very good…read more The fries are shoestring so in my opinion they are just ok. The chicken sandwich and the burger are WAY o er salted. Many restaurants on Tennessee use too much salt. If I ever go here again, which I probably won't, I will ask for no added salt. I can see that I am not the only one to mention their food is over salted. Clearly, management doesn't read these reviews because they haven't addressed this issue

This a very good Freddys location . The staff is always friendly . It is made to order and the wait…read moretime was pretty good . Overall Freddys makes a good smash burger and fries. The hotdog is pretty decent too. The pricing is a tad bit high but who serves inexpensive FF anymore .

No matter how busy they are, they will always wave or speak. They are always friendly and…read moreprofessional. They are Good-hearted people. The food has always been hot.

Elizabethton McDonald's is the worst McDonald's I have ever been to in my life. The night shift…read moreforgot my bottom bun on my crispy Cesar McChicken sandwich all it had was a top bun bacon lettuce and sauce. When I called they wanted me to bring that mess back in and they didn't give me a receipt either. So they wouldn't replace the food either. The night before I ordered the same thing and they didn't put the cedar sauce on it and wouldn't replace it either. They should always give a receipt but they don't,and then I get stuck with crappy service and no resolve. Worst ever.

NEW MANAGEMENT=TOTALLY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. Monday morning, week of Christmas and I decided to…read moretake my chances on Hardees this morning. Got the breakfast platter and it was LEGIT! I almost hated to pour the gravy on the picture worthy biscuit, but the gravy was just the right thickness - not watery thin and not so thick it was like paste....shew, what a way to start a Monday. The lady at the window was polite and smiling. Hat's off to whoever made the call to change management.

I worked there for 3 days and treated horrible. The general manager, Jenni, about every other word…read moreout of her mouth began with the letter f. She never washed her hands after coming in from smoking, just statred handling the food with her bare hands. I would not reccomend eating or working there.

Best Mexican in the area. Foods always great, service friendly. Everyone's clean cut and just a…read moregood place.

My wife annd I ate there for the first time last Sunday. I felt that I should share how our dinner…read morewent. The hostess was nice and our waiter was nice. No issues there. That is really all I can say positive about our trip. Cheese dip was way too greasy and had very little chorizo in it. Guacamole, according to menu, was made to order. It was definatley not made after I ordered it. First off, it was sitting on my table less than 5 minutes after I ordered it. The avocados were brown and the guacamole had very little flavor at all. Quesadilla had onions and peppers in it even though waiter repeated back to my wife chicken and cheese only. Margarita was very weak We had one cheese dip, one order of guacamole, one quesadilla, and one margarita. Our check was $50. I have ate at ALOT of Mexican restaraunts. It is by far my favorite food to eat. I have been to Mexico 5 times and have eaten there as well. Table side guacamole is my favorite thing to eat at a Mexican restaurant period. After our visit last Sunday, I just felt that I needed to share how horrible it was. Feedback is how problems are fixed.

Tried pals for the first time . Got the Big pal . Pretty standard burger however the patty seems to…read morebe seasoned which is nice . Fries are pretty good as well . Drive thru only sevice but extremelyy fast .

Ordered 2 chili dogs, and got 2 chili buns instead. WTF? Where are the dogs? Laughed my butt off,…read morebut still pissed. Never again.