We loved this restaurant! Everything was delicious! My small order of biscuits and gravy was so…read moreyummy! I also had one of the best caramel cappuccinos on the planet! The quirky atmosphere and the great service were added bonuses! I highly recommend!

The expected from recommendations: Fun, Funky and eclectic little very little restaurant (only 7…read moretables)-in a residential area north side of Chattanooga. No parking, find street parking. Put yourself on the waitlist, no reservation. Up to 1 hour wait on weekends. Menu is classic American breakfast style The not so good: the chef was not in the mood... The house pancakes are huge and fluffy corn bread style - while I was not expecting this style at all, I enjoyed the texture and flavor. Just be aware if u order for kids. That dish could have been amazing unfortunately we could only enjoy 1 as the other was burnt and hidden on the bottom of the stack. The spicy grits were clumpy and completely bland. The super dave dish was flavorless scrambled eggs with garnish on top. The biscuits were cold and dry. This local eatery could have been a 5 but the food ruined the whole experience especially after waiting 1 hour for the table and another 30 min for the food. Disappointed...

Housed in an old converted gas station, this spot features breakfast, brunch and lunch as it closes…read moremid-afternoon. While you can order the typical breakfast fare, my recommendation is you take full advantage of the creative offerings, that which makes this a popular spot for the locals. While there is more eating space than you realize, it is easy to assume the restaurant is too crowded, based upon the limited parking area. Don't make that mistake. The service is expedited by placing your order at the counter and the staff delivers it to your table as soon as it is ready. I had their breakfast sandwich with lox and my daughter their breakfast nachos, both were absolutely delicious! My only complaint was my vanilla latte was a little too sweet, something that is very correctable. It's a cute spot, with dining space both inside and out. It's well worth the visit and if you're too late, hit the burger bar next door.

The Daily Ration was exactly the kind of brunch spot I love discovering while traveling…read more The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a neighborhood feel that makes you want to linger over coffee a little longer. There is outdoor seating for dogs, though it's not heated, so keep that in mind if you're visiting during colder weather. We were able to sit indoors with me tucked comfortably in my carrier, which made this a perfect stop on a chilly Chattanooga morning. The ordering process is a little different from a traditional restaurant. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and the staff brings everything out when it's ready. It feels more relaxed and efficient than a full-service brunch spot. The food was excellent, but the real stars were the coffee and biscuits. My humans were very happy with both, and I spent most of the meal supervising from my carrier and making sure nobody dropped any crumbs. While there isn't a dog menu, the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and I never felt out of place. Dogba's verdict: Great coffee, excellent biscuits, carrier-friendly indoor seating, and the perfect place to start a day of Chattanooga adventure.

Nestled in with several food options, this is the ONE! Lots of tables and space to eat in or…read moreoutside. Asked for recommendations for food and drinks. Peach berry lemonade all around - perfect after walking downtown. Ordered chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, sticky maple to share. OOOOOMMMMMGGGGGGG - no take home box needed. We have tried many biscuit companies and this is too 1%. Friendliest staff and the food - Lord... it is Sunday so I think that's ok. Must try!

The food was delicious and piping hot out of the kitchen. You order at the counter and they bring…read morethe food to you. Their biscuits and gravy were yummy and their Hash bowel was just as good. Unlimited coffee topped this meal off and we were pleasantly satisfied with our meal.

We eat at this location every time we visit our family in Chattanooga, so maybe 12 times a year…read more Today, we had the singularly best experience since we've started visiting this location. Our server's name was Taylor and her quality of service was extraordinary. She was courteous, friendly and had impeccable attention to detail, I appreciated the way she took care of my family. What I really loved was how she checked on us discretely. I never had to ask for a refill, she saw my glass was low and brought a replacement. As I saw her moving through the dining room, her smile was constant. First Watch is fortunate to have a team member of this caliber. Oh, the food was excellent as per usual.

We have visited this First Watch location a number of times. Our most recent visit was July 24,…read more2026 around mid-morning. I ordered Eggs Benedict and when a young lady (not our original server) brought my order, there was only half of the Eggs Benedict and she explained that the kitchen was preparing another half order which they would bring. My wife ordered one scrambled egg to go with her order, but it had not yet made it. After I finished my partial order, we flagged someone down and asked about the other half of my order and her eggs. The young lady (not our original server) said she would check. She returned shortly with the one scrambled egg but no Eggs Benedict half order. She said they told her there was a "to go" order for 27 that had been called in and they were working on it first. After another delay, someone came with a small bowl with one poached egg that "I had ordered." Needless to say, we never saw the remainder of my original order nor did I eat the poached egg which I never ordered. We got our check and left. Although we enjoy the First Watch at this location, we will be taking a break for a while. Disappointing that a "to go" order for 27 is more important at the moment and no one makes an effort in the midst of filling that order to at the very least replace the Eggs Benedict that hit the floor. While we were waiting earlier for the replacement, no one bothered to stop by and let us know what was happening and the status of our order.

my mom and i stopped by here yesterday for dinner. we were sat pretty quickly and waited on by a…read morevery friendly guy, he was super nice and was just wonderful! i ordered the cajun wrap with no sour cream, but kept the salsa and pickle, added a side of guacamole and got the baked potato with no butter as a side. it really hit the spot. there were so many little shrimp in the wrap with a healthy amount of peppers and onions! the baked potato was hot and with the salsa and guacamole it was just all so good. i love coming here for something quick that has a variety of nearly every kind of cuisine. we were sat in the side by a window, and we weren't bothered by excess noise or any trash. clean and peaceful experience.

We stopped in for breakfast after a brief stop in Chattanooga. I had the Philly Cheese Omelette. It…read morewas served with a delicious side of home fries and toast. My husband had the fiesta omelette which he said was very good and had the right amount of kick. My daughter had a breakfast burrito which she said was tasty. Definitely a great stop for a hearty, yummy breakfast.

Around 1 on a Wed, the place was near empty. Greeted upon entering and order was taken promptly…read more Not a large, but adequate menu. Typical city lunch dining experience. Several interesting sides to choose from. Offered a military discount (base on my ball cap) without having to ask! Great job and thank you. Chicken salad sandwich was larger than I expected, with plenty of chicken salad. It was very tasty, but did have a little bit of a bite. Fine for me, but not everyone will appreciate the spiciness. The Brussel sprouts were excellent.

This is one of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm in Chattanooga or Atlanta. Most of their…read moremenu is gluten free or can be made gluten free and they use a dedicated fryer. Everything I've eaten here is great and finding tasty gluten free fried food is a dream come true. Their gluten free desserts and coffees are also great. They do offer dairy free options if needed. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is you have to order from the counter meaning even if you eat there you don't really have a server if you need anything and it can get a bit cramped when busy. That's my only complaint and it's never stopped me from eating there.

What's not to love? They have beer. They have tacos. They have breakfast sandwiches. They have free…read moreparking. Service tended to be on the slower side, but overall still a great experience .

I ordered a hot chicken sandwich on a plain bagel with the Russian dressing on the side. It was so…read moretasty. I could only eat half! The dirty child was done very well and not under spiced as some places are. It comes sweetened. The service was fantastic -music was a tad bit loud but will definitely be back.

The wait on Mothers Day, was only 25 minutes..They gave each Mom a flower…read more I ordered the bacon breakfast tacos. Three huge tacos with the fluffest eggs!!! I highly recommend Ruby Sunshine....

Our server Crystal was excellent. She made our experience this morning so great! She knew the menu…read morefrom the inside out and was able to make the adjustments that we needed. Our orders all came out promptly and correctly, the food quality was great. The inside of the restaurant clean with a New Orleans vibe.. my little ones French toast came out fried. This was a surprise, but they loved it and was closer to donuts but wish this had been mentioned on the menu as we may have made another choice.