Found this place based on their good review on Google and it live up to the review!…read moreWe had the tomato basil soup, onion ring, fried pickle (the best), short stack banana pancakes, big daddy breakfast, and sunny side up eggs, toast, and bacons. All the found came out warm, delicious, and not greasy! Our server, Sophie C., checked on us, made sure our drinks filled up. The inside is typical diner kinda place and everyone happy with their food selections.

This is such a lovely place in Boone We were visiting with…read moreour kids and grandparents for the first time in Boone and blowing rock and were looking for a nice place to have breakfast. So glad we decided to go here! Staff is nice and welcoming and the food is good

I love love love love local Great space. Old Wendy's…read morebuilding with beautiful mountains rolling out the big windows. Friendly staff!! The original restaurant was up the old road towards JC in the little town of Unicoi. It burned down when the blow torch used to blacktop the parking lot got to close to the building.

I will always remember going to Clarence's when I was a little boy when it was in Unicoi now here…read morein Erwin still so good. Great diner food great banana split the only unfortunate thing about living in Erwin is that everything's closed on Sunday so definitely check it out during the week I always get the roast beef platter real good

It's fairly easy to find, but you need to be looking for the small Conestoga wagon by the road for…read morea better visual than the sign. Parking is in a paved lot right in front of the building but there is more in the adjacent lot. The only problem is if you pull into the front lot but don't have a parking space you can't get to the adjacent lot without going back out onto the divided highway. The legal way to do this is turn left at the divider opening and go back towards Jonesboro about a block, then turn around at the next divider opening and turn into the adjacent lot. There could be an opening to the adjacent lot from the front lot but it is blocked off with a railroad tie. There is a handicapped space right in front of door. The parking spaces are not marked so you need to be considerate. This trip was for breakfast on a weekend, and the restaurant was about half full when we arrived. We were greeted as we walked in and told to sit anywhere. Seating is to the left and is all tables with few seats at a counter to the right as you walk in. Our server came by right away with the menu and took our drink orders. She brought the drinks quickly, but we needed a little more time to decide as the menu is decently large and diverse. She returned in an appropriate amount of time, the sign of a good server. Our food arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. The Magnificent Seven had two eggs (cooked slightly less than ordered, but not an issue), hash browns, two sausage patties, two small pancakes, and a biscuit. The biscuit was dry but would be fine with gravy. Everything else was quite good. Of note is the little jelly packets included seedless blackberry jelly and apple butter, a very nice change from the typical grape and strawberry offering at most restaurants. My dining partner selected the meat omelet, which also included toast. The omelet was large and completely filled with meat. It was a very good selection and very filling. There is background music playing which is noticeable but not loud. Conversation was very easy. The restaurant was mostly full by the time we left, but the servers still seemed to be keeping up, as was the kitchen. Overall, this was a good breakfast for a fair price, and we definitely plan to return.

Read the reviews, and said "well let's check it out now". Glad we did! My 1/3 lb "punch burger" was…read morecooked perfectly, and my wife's breakfast was really good. The service was super fast, and friendly...and the place was pretty busy to boot. Our local panhandler was in attendance as well, lucky us. Anyway, really good food, and service.

I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

While staying at Broadwing Farms, Smoky Mountain Diner was recommended to us. Not only was the food…read moreamazing, the entire experience was so nostalgic that I'm looking forward to booking another stay in Hot Springs again soon and enjoying more meals here. Next time, I'm leaving room for pie. I don't believe we had just one waitress. It seems that in this quaint little Diner, everyone is looked after and checked on as a whole by staff. My Ball jar of sweet tea was never any less than half full, and that sweet tea was *chef's kiss*. We both decided on the meatloaf, and I opted for cornbread, green beans and pickled beets. I felt like I had been transported back in time and was being fed by my great great grandmother. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. But I haven't had cornbread, meatloaf or beets like this in so many years. It did not taste like restaurant food, it tasted like home cooking. We're already planning our next little "run away from life and parenthood" to Hot Springs, and Smoky Mountain Diner is top of the "will definitely visit again" list. Thank you for treating us like family.

Mid City Grill was one of the big places for me and my wife to check out while we were in Johnson…read moreCity . We didn't know that there was another one in Kingsport but the one in Johnson City was the one we needed to go to regardless. Staff here was absolutely friendly and was knowledgeable about their food items. The vegan section is absolutely comprehensive and the portion size and as well as the prices are absolutely incredible with fair prices and big portions. This place stays open pretty late as well. Done again was a blast though the interior needs to be remodeled in some way or shape. Restrooms weren't too bad at all either. Be careful of one of the steps because it's a steep step where you might fall. Overall, I was very satisfied with a visit here and I left absolutely full. This place also has great kids deals too.

Mid City Grill is a vibe. No-frills joint that specializes in just about anything from the grill,…read moreparticularly burgers. They also have a massive vegan menu, which surprised me. The place was clean (think Waffle House clean) and the servers were friendly and hustling to make it happen. Opted for the Classic Burger and Johnson City Pork Dip with cheese fries. All of it was good but the burger in particular was great. Worth a stop if you're downtown and jonesing for a burger and some local charm.

Engle's is a staple in the community, plus their food is pretty good. My favorite is the hamburger…read moresteak dinner with fries - yum. Nice peaceful inside without the fuss. Give them a try!

It is what it is; an old time (maybe even historic now) roadside restaurant serving fast food fare…read more No pretending to be something exotic. McDonald's, Hardee's, and their ilk may be newer, shinier, and closer to the Interstate, but, in my opinion, no more competent, convenient, or clean. Bonus: what's-her-name enjoyed a private conversation at Engles with quiet music in the background instead of the head-pounding recorded pandemonium that typically emanates from every orifice in the ceiling of most restaurants and bars.

Pops place is a great restaurant with nice friendly staff, food is amazing and you will definitely…read morewant to come back.

Friendly service, a place for locals and others to go for a good meal. My father in his retirement…read moremet with a friend each week for breakfast and this reminded me of where they would go. I had the 2-2-2 2 Pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 bacon and it hit the spot. My wife had a couple of eggs, bacon, and cheddar rounds and they were better than what I have had at Pal's. It's a nice homey feeling place.

I ordered the sirloin, truly not expecting too much because it was a sirloin. It was tender, cooked…read moreperfectly and juicy! Taste was great. Now here's where it really gets good! The two sides I ordered, living dangerously with the carbohydrates, ha ha, creamed, corn, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Those mashed potatoes were the best ones I've ever had in a restaurant anywhere. They were creamy and extremely flavorful with a good gravy! The cream corn was just the right touch of sweetness with a little saltiness! Such a wonderful dinner! I DoorDashed so I can't speak to the staff, but they got it to me quickly and again, it was so good! Five stars! Really was not expecting much as I am new in town- will come again!

I took my wife to Circle S for a meal. It was one local place we hadn't tried yet. The waitress was…read morevery pleasant and inviting. The prices were a bit high considering the ambiance is mediocre at best. My wife ordered the Chicken Wrap and I think she enjoyed it. I got the Pulled Pork Nachos. The pulled pork was good but the chips were like leather, not sure how that even happens. The first chip I tried was inedible as were many others on my plate. The honest truth is that I was so hungry that I searched for chips I could chew and ate the Pulled Pork. I ended up with a pile of impossibly hard chips on my plate. Considering that I had eaten some that took some work to chew and a good portion of meal was gone I informed the waitress of the issue when the bill came, then paid and left. The waitress had apologized for the poor quality of the food but I didn't feel I deserved a refund as I had eaten all that I could chew. My wife told me I was sweating from the effort! We just asked her to inform the cook and left. I'm told the waitress informed either the manager or owner of my culinary experience but no one said anything. If it were me I would have at least stopped by to pay respects, oh well.

Wow! Don't pass any opportunity to visit this hidden gem! We were completely satisfied with the 40…read moreminute wait to get seated due to all the offerings and seating while you wait. You will not leave with an empty belly!!! There is literally no end to the amount of food you order here. Enjoy!!!

My spouse and I eaten at the Farmer's Daughter with other relatives in early 2025. It was our first…read morevisit and overall we enjoyed the experience.Due to being invited we allowed our relatives select the serving options. All dishes are served in small plates and you can choose what item you want. The second time we went around November 2025, my spouse and I selected the items off the menu we were available. We definitely ordered the catfish, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, creamed corn (we didn't like this), cornbread stuffing came out on the tray along with a few other items we were not really interested. This establishment allows for the meat and dessert selection. All remaining vegetables are delivered whether or not you want them. I don't have any photos but will include next time.

Best biscuits and gravy. Real nice pancake's friendly yet somewhat slow service. My wife really…read moreliked her burger.

What a classic diner! The food was great and the decor/ambience was real warm and "homey". The…read moreservice was friendly and prompt. There's plenty of parking and the location is easy to reach just east of downtown Johnson City. This place is a great taste of traditional small town America and that's a huge compliment.