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    Terry's Shell Knob Cafe

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    3 years ago

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    24 days ago

    Nice local breakfast. Good service. Highly recommended by some locals. We had a good breakfast

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    1 year ago

    Great food and excellent service is a great place to eat I would recommend it. Open for breakfast and lunch you must try

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    3 years ago

    Great diner with reliable food and drinks! Breakfast and lunch only. Try the Mickey Special!

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    10 years ago

    Good home cooking! Great friendly service! Off the beaten path, but right on the money!

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    10 years ago

    Great home cooking by Terry at this local restaurant in "old" Shell Knob. Always good service and prices.

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    100% okay with the slightly over 2-hour ride. Couldn't be more hidden. Yet still a full parking lot…read morewhen we arrived. This small building is about 130 years old, and the there's a modernized 1890's vibe here, playing 1970's music overhead. I'm not sure what I liked better: my bacon cheeseburger or my slice of chocolate pie. The burger was two (seemingly) mini meatloaves, perfectly seasoned, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. The cheese was bubbly. I found the bun somewhat weak for the job it was trying to hold together. Collapsed into itself at one point. The bacon was fine (isn't it always!), but just not my favorite. The home-made fries were potatoey perfection. My grandmother passed around 1982. If she were still here, I'd be forced to tell her someone makes a better chocolate pie than her. At least I avoided the cussing and getting walloped by a broom. The crust was buttery and of perfect firmness. The chocolate cream was covered in heavenly whipped cream, I assume homemade. Will absolutely be coming back in the Fall, for the leaf show. And a burger. And that pie. Great staff also. Very welcoming, including the owner.

    I detoured to come here and am glad I did. It's the smallest of places, but there's a huge dining…read morearea and a small general store. I picked up a jar of local sorgum molasses for my detour troubles. Be aware they close at 4 and it didn't appear to be grab and go food service. That's ok...there's always a future time to come by and stay a while. The local library has a book drop and book lockers for community convenience. Super cute!

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