Not gonna lie, I was disappointed. I ordered the chicken fried steak. The menu says "fresh cut breaded steak". What I received was a 3 oz frozen beef fritter that had been dropped in the fryer after I ordered. I was really hoping to get a homemade meal. Service was friendly and the two sides I ordered were good. read more

Tellicafe - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn. - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

every time we go in there were forgotten, waited for 15 mins before somebody came to the table. Just ready to walk out. This has happen more than once, so we don't go there anymore. read more

We had stuffed trout with green beans and mashed potato's: and southwest chicken tortilla salad. Both were fair. Salad was like a bag salad served over tortilla chips. Not much chicken. The trout was bland and the filling was clearly canned crab and shrimp. Green beans and mashed potato's were good. They were understaffed, so it took some time to get a seat. Prices were moderate. Feels like an inexpensive family restaurant without the great home cooking. read more

I recommend 100 % everything is so delicious we visit this place with friends! And everyone enjoy so much!

Don't miss this wonderful dinner when you're in the area. It's hidden behind Arbee's, just off Rt. 68. The people are super friendly, the food is outstanding, the prices are excellent and there are plenty of tables with a nice quiet ambiance. The Reuben sandwich may be the best I've ever had! Thank you Tasha for that great recommendation! read more

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The staff were very nice. The food was delicious.. if we ever get to come back through here, we will definitely stop there again.

Wonderful place to stay. The rooms are squeaky clean and the location is outstanding. They really cater to motorcycles but welcome anyone.

Great food and great service. The roast beef sandwich was very tasty. Portions were large and a great value for the price. Be sure to try the blackberry iced tea. Sooooo good! read more

This is definitely a hole in a wall and a hidden gem. We tried some other local , big name restaurants and they didn't come close to the great taste of food that this place offered. She got homemade meatloaf, which she loved. I got the prime rib special. Pricey, but it was well worth it. Service was friendly. Interior is nothing special, but it didn't matter anyway. We actually regretted not eating here sooner. We will be back! read more

Tellicafe - Primerib - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

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Service was polite Ambiance very cafeteria like Food $30 for a 6 oz ribeye Fried green tomatoes greasy, sweet potato fries limp as in warmed over and too much sugar on top. read more

We made our usual stop by Tellicafe Thursday... it did not disappoint except that they were out of chicken and dumplings...2nd choice was delish also... As normal, the owner of 30 years personally came to our table to check on us and be sure everything was good... the servers and the food is excellent!! We always enjoy our visit there... read more

Tellicafe - Great place for a great meal - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

I just like to say to the new owner do better. The place was smoked up. Smoke was coming from kitchen. Food took forever and didn't have what I ordered but didn't say till after I ate my salad. Got what we ordered wrapped up to go . Spent over an hour and there for a dump and go meal. That we took home. Because I was tried of being there . Turkey and dressing. If wondering. Locals don't waste your money. read more

Have eaten here at least three times and always thought it was ok. Today the place had a pile of flies inside. You're waving them off while you try to eat. Didn't even finish our meals because we could not relax. Maybe grab a vacuum and clean up the windows. Help people eat in peace!! read more

Took the scenic route from Pigeon Forge to Chattanooga. Got hungry and started looking for something local. This place has a 4.1 rating but it should be higher. Clean dining room and restrooms. Super friendly staff. Food was great! I had the stuffed trout and it was really good. My husband had the fried chicken and it was also really good. Sides were also good. It was a Sunday and they had a Gospel singer playing guitar and singing in the dining room which was packed at 2 pm. A nice stop for some local dishes. read more

Went here with my family for dinner and musical bingo while visiting them in Tellico Plains. While the employees were very nice and attentive I had an unfortunate experience. I'll start off by saying the chicken Parmesan I ordered seemed to be made with tomato paste, not sauce. It was thick, dark and bitter... can't say I enjoyed this. But the real kicker of my visit was while I got to the end of my water I sucked up a human fingernail through my straw. After noticing what I pulled out of my mouth in disgust I had to run out the door to the parking lot to throw up. This is by far the most shocking thing I have ever found while dining out. I understand this was a horrible mishap but unfortunately it quite literally left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Not what we were expecting... we figured Tellicafe would have a simple, limited menu .. we were quite surprised with the menu and the delicious food! Service was awesome too! Green tomato and ham soup was amazing!! Roast Beef sandwich and bacon cheeseburger were great choices... checked out other dishes as they passed by... so many good looking dishes we'll have to come back! read more

This is nothing fancy so ambiance is family style dining room. My waitress was very friendly and attentive and the food and drinks and dessert were all good and prices are fair. Had chicken and dumplings And other entree was the stuffed trout. Both were very good Desserts were carrot cake and peanut butter pie. Excellent! read more

We have eaten here several times and have ordered many items from their menu. We have never been disappointed. We visited Sunday evening and like all of our past visits the food was delicious. We had prime rib that was absolutely amazing. The service was wonderful and the staff are very friendly. Our waitress was great. We will be back. read more

Stopped by again but, this time, it was sadly not as good. The trout cakes had more onions than trout and the BBQ brisket was tough, thin sliced roast beef with BBQ sauce. I really would avoid the "brisket". They have added a cocktail menu and the service was efficient but the food had declined. Perhaps an off-day or a new cook. I will say today was my only visit (have eaten here 4-5 times) that the Owner was not present and circulating the dining room, so maybe that is the reason. read more

Tellicafe - Not real brisket - very fatty, tough, thin-sliced roast beef that actually tasted old. Disappointing. - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Great menu, attentive service, one of the best meals we've had anywhere. Our server, Tasha, is amazing; trust her recommendations. The club sandwich is humungous AND tasty. Lot's of talented staff members, this cafe is a 5 STAR. read more

I am really struggling to figure out how this place has such rave reviews. My friends and I stopped in on our way east during a road trip, and we'd decided on Tellicafe after looking at the options in town. Our alternatives were the standard fast food options, and Tellicafe seemed to have great reviews so we decided to spend the time and get a proper meal inside the restaurant. Our experience was dampened by the fact that service was slow to begin with. It took a great deal of time to get our drinks... but that wasn't the biggest issue with our beverages. One of my friends ordered an unsweetened iced tea... after some momentary confusion from the server (which we chalked up to a verbal misunderstanding), but the drink my friend recieved was "literally watered down Raspberry Lipton". To quote him directly, "if all you have is Raspberry Lipton, feel free to just serve me that... don't pretend it's unsweetened tea." The taste of the food sealed the deal on the notion that we should have skipped the restaurant and headed for a fast food drive through. My pulled pork tasted like it had just done a 10 hour marinade in a bag of C&H Cane Sugar. In addition, the greens were bland and didn't provide a notable contribution to the meal. The only redeeming quality of Tellicafe is that the staff is very kind and friendly to customers. Both the Server and the Manager were very nice and polite to us, making us feel welcome in their space. If only the food quality and service time matched that experience. read more

Tellicafe - Pulled Pork Platter with Green Beans and Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

I went to Tellico Cafe today for the first time. I had the turkey reuben with fries. It was AMAZING! Perfect balance of toasted bread, swiss cheese, sliced turkey and sauerkraut. The fries were super crispy on the outside with some kind of magical seasoning sprinkled on them. I will be back to try the rest of the men. read more

My friend had this place cater his wedding and we also came here for the rehearsal dinner. We all sat in their side room together at different tables and had a great time hanging out with one another. The food is southern style and was pretty good. I didn't keep track of what I ate at the wedding but it was all pretty good! To Try: Pasta New Orleans Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Chicken and Dumplings Pasta Santa Fe Loved: - Fries: Sweet Potato - Mac and Cheese - Side: Fried Okra Liked: - Blackened Cajun-Style Chicken Ok: - Rosemary Chicken and Broccoli Pasta read more

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My family and I have been going to TelliCafe for over 20 years even though we live 30 minutes away. It remains one of our favorite restaurants and the go to place for special occasions. It's one of those restaurants where you can tell it is run by a true chef. There are lots of special touches like the delicious homemade ranch dressing, the black currant tea and the sweet potato fries. I've probably been to TelliCafe 20+ times and have never been disappointed. It is a hidden treasure. I'm so glad we discovered this 5-star quality restaurant in a beautiful southern town. read more

Great little cafe with an amazing variety of food, and super friendly service! Visited while staying a couple of nights in Tellico Plains. We had about 8 in our party & we were served promptly & all thought the food was very good. We sat in their open air patio. Tho it was enclosed with a pony wall, the fresh breeze & view was fantastic. Highly recommend this little cafe. read more

I stopped in with a HUGE group and the service was still great. I ordered the turkey with a side of green beans and it was soooooooo good. The turkey was tender and juicy and the green beans were excellent. Another person in my group ordered the chicken and dumplings and also really enjoyed them. Clean bathrooms. What more could you ask for!! read more

Tellicafe - Turkey with sub'd green beans. Sorry I took a bite before snapping this photo! - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

We weren't planning to eat at the Tellicafe, but things just worked out that way. We were in Tellico for our anniversary and we had our 6 month old with us. She had just fallen asleep and the folks there were kind enough to sit us in a quiet area so she could finish out her nap. We got the raspberry currant sweet tea, chicken fried steak, and chicken and dumplings. We were happy with everything and they have a large menu with several other items that also sounded good. Our waitress was kind and attentive and the manager made sure to check in a few times to make sure we were happy with everything. They brought out extra napkins after it became obvious that our daughter loved their mashed potatoes and gravy (lots of drool). We would definitely eat here again! They also just opened up a bar area and their drink specials looked enticing too. read more

I am a restaurant critic and honestly, I don't know that I've ever had better fresh fried trout. The vegetables were truly fresh. The french fries were over the top crispy :-) your typical baked french fries. All of the staff seem to be happy to be working. Service was phenomenal my first trip here and trust me. I will be back!! read more

Very good food and an amazing atmosphere. My daughter and her family love the food. Breakfast, lunch, coffee donuts we love it all!!

1. Food is DELICIOUS 2. Atmosphere is very nice 3. Staff is very pleasant 4. I would HIGHLY recommend for dining; any meal!!! read more

Probably second or third time here when on motorcycle trips with a group. What I like most is they are always friendly and appreciate our business. It is a typical family restaurant with a lot of tables and booths. Nothing fancy but all is good. They are always friendly and service is great and food is always good. However, they don't have any craft beer (-1) ... heck they don't have any adult beverages However I had to ask the question - "Do you serve beer?" . Well the answer was no but here is a well kept secret. IF you bring in your own beer and give it to the waitress, they will put it in the back and give it to you in a cup (so others don't see you are drinking). It was really nice and it is a routine stop for us when we ride that way. Give it a try. +3 read more

Tellicafe - Barbeque Near Me - Tellico Plains, Tennessee

First lets start by saying if you are ever in Tellico Plains, Tn, AN ABSOLUTE MUST DO, is go to Tellicafe and have one of the best meals you will ever have from the all uou can eat chicken to the burgers, to a very tasty Philadelphia cheese steak. The chicken is so moist, the lightest delightful breading never once taking away from the taste. From the friendly staff, Tasha, Jennifer, Susan and Dee. Owner Rich will always stop by your table to maje dure you are having a great dining experience nit just a meal. He runs his business based on his beliefs that everyone deserves a great meal served with professionalism, kindness, and care for your family. Signed, Evan and Caroline from Savannah, Ga. read more

Stopped in and had never been there before. Ribs were fall off the bone good. Friendly staff. Very pleasant meal after a long drive. Recommended. read more

Best Patty Melt I've had in years. Rich is an awesome manager. He has a fabulous attitude and smile. Be sure to shake his hand. Will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

NEVER disappointed dining here. They provide great food w/friendly service & good music. Tried their Prime Rib dinner today-a generous portion & deliciously served w/horseradish sauce & or au jus, (the Turkey w/Dressing is just as wonderful too). Husband had Meatloaf w/loaded sweet potato today~very satisfied. Overall great dining experiences, morning, noon or evening :D read more

We have dined at Tellicafe many times over the last several months. The service is always top notch with an excellent wait staff, and the owner(Rich) is often there greeting his customers and making sure they are well taken care of. The restaurant is comfortable with an extensive menu, with different specials added occasionally to celebrate different cuisines (Italian recently, and Oktoberfest currently). The food is consistently good and the prices are very fair. So far they have not implemented a 4% credit card like many other other restaurants. Rich has recently added a bar, and is currently adding an outdoor bar/seating area where he will also host live music and karaoke. There aren't many dining options here in Tellico Plains, but even if there were many more restaurants Tellicafe would still be among our favorites. read more

Just like Ma-Maw makes it! Sorry, it's all over their menu so I had to say it. Me and my friend ate here after our wonderful scenic drive through the Cherohala Skyway. This wonderful cafe is located literally a few hundred feet from the first main intersection off the Skyway road and is hard to miss with its big sign right outside of the establishment. I'm from Hawai'i and would like to believe I have eaten my fair share of a variety of foods from a variety of cultures. But color me impressed, I had not had real 'American' cooking until eating here. Hawaii has a different type of cuisine so my experience with burgers and fries and such aren't varied much from franchised fast food. Walking into the 'cafe', I immediately felt like I was walking into some one's house! Literally, the decor is like a home and the dinning section (there are two) really feel like someone's kitchen-room or the like. There were a bunch of other patrons already packing the place and we were lucky to not wait more than 5 minutes to be seated. Something to also point out, and may seem normal to you but a shock to us out-of-staters. Everything was so affordable! I mean, ludicrously affordable! For the same amount and quality, you'd be looking at double the price here in Hawai'i, which is quite the shame. There are a million and one options to choose from and I ultimately decided on the Cajun burger, with fries, and had bread pudding as my dessert. Simply put - yum yum yum! I enjoyed every single bite and the service was impeccable! Everyone treated us so nicely and it really made my riding vacation all that much more enjoyable. On the chance that I ever make it back to do more riding, I'll be sure to stop by again. Thank you to the family that really made it feel like home! I wish I had gotten all of your names but know that you made a wonderful impression on both myself and my friend. read more

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Local and close to home. The food is always good, staff is great, and very reasonably priced.

Stopped at the Tellicafe on a drive out to Citico and Tellico Plains. Had the pulled pork bbq and sides which were all very good. Friend had the chicken livers which were excellent, and you know you are eating at a real country restaurant when you can find good chicken livers on the menu. Menu is quite extensive so there are a lot of options. Service was good. Surprisingly large seating capacity at this restaurant also. We skip the franchises and look for the family owned places to eat when we are out. Really enjoyed our meal here. Will be back next time we go out that way. read more

Tellicafe is in a very small town so I wasn't expecting a lot. I ordered broiled trout. The fish was fresh as were the mashed potatoes and corn. Seasoning was spot on. Then I ordered a piece of carrot cake to go. Yummy! Best carrot cake I've had in years. Worth stopping here if you're heading into Cherokee Natl Forest! read more