Food was amazing! The service was top tier. And it was good vibes the entire time!! Would…read moredefinitely recommend and come back as well!!!

Definitely a great place to stop for breakfast. Heading back to Knoxville, I decided to enjoy some…read morecakes before hitting the road. Service was excellent, my order was taken quick and my meal delivered even quicker. The cakes here are sweet, delicious and bigger than your face. I added Strawberries sans whipped cream and a side of bacon for some fatty protein. This is prolly the largest diner I have ever been to. Seating is plentiful, the decor is cute and not too disruptive, and the breakfast bar has a telly. There is even a pink Caddy that serves as a table for that unique dining experience. I didn't have time to stop and shop but The Sunlight does have a gift shop tucked in the corner. I will definitely come back when I next visit. The hospitality of the staff here is off the charts!

They were very short staffed but you'd never know it. The service was fast and friendly. The food…read morewas delicious. The omelets were the best I've had!

Got seated and right off the bat it seemed like there weren't enough people working. Our server was…read morealways in a rush and telling other customers to "hold on I'm taking someone's order". We waited about 30 minutes for food that wasn't even worth coming there for. Fries were soggy and no salt. Elk burger was okay and better than the "Old Fashioned". Both burgers had no seasoning at all the cheese made them better. Waited forever to pay. Don't waste your time here. Go to any other diner you'll have a better experience. Also smelled of cigarettes in the doorway.

Great food and great staff! Nice ambiance inside. I love their ruben sandwiches especially!read more

Avoid if you are not a local. We love eating at small town diners and supporting local businesses…read morerather than franchises, but they will make you feel uncomfortable af. Local cops were there talking shit about "used to be a nice local place" and giving dirty looks to us the entire time. Not missing much anyway because this was extremely subpar overpriced food that was slow.

We so wanted to like this place. It is a cute little diner that obviously caters to locals -- and…read morewe love that. But we gave it two tries and have been very disappointed both times. The first time was on a Saturday and we got there just about 30 minutes before closing. The food was overcooked -- it was as though they tried cooking it fast and on high heat. We figured they were hiring to get us out. We went back today to try again. There were 6 customers (2 at each table) and service was still not good. Food was ok. We are not interested in trying a third time.

Terrible. Dirty. Service was ok, food was gas station quality. Would not recommend in 2025.read more

This diner is a blast from the past, right down to the benches and the tables, every table has a…read morecoat and hat rack attached to it. A reminder of the days when men and women dressed with class and wore hats and coats to dinner.. Mills has this inherent 50s vibe, but the menu is quite up-to-date and everything is delicious. You can't go wrong with the burgers, I'm just telling you they've got something for everyone's taste. Even the sides don't disappoint, and the milkshakes are enough for two people, at least it was enough for the two of us. My engine rings were fantastic, breaded to perfection, and plenty of them came with my meal. Our waitress was tremendous also, quick drink refills, brought our food, hot, and prepared to give helpful and delicious recommendations from the menu. They do sell their merchandise at the checkout, but what do you expect, this is pigeon Forge for goodness sake! Everyone is Hawking their stuff . We are definitely planning on coming back and trying something different. Their menu is diverse and I think that we could come back for years and never have the same thing twice.

First time here, overall decent place. It's a good 1950s diner, typical of what you see normally…read more It was a happening place, all seats were filled, there was probably 60 guests there. The staff was running back and fourth, overall the wait time was not and at all. I had a chili, cheese, mushroom, back, burger, onion rings, and a root beer float. The service was decent, the food was ok, not greatest but not the best I've had either. I wouldn't mind returning and trying something else next time.

Great little place off the busy parkway. My wife and I walked down for dinner (okay, she walked, I…read morerolled). Great Chicken Salad Sandwich and Cher's Salad. Oh, I hate limp, doggy fries, but these were super crispy just like I like 'em...so extra points for that small detail. I usually comment on the wheelchair accessibility of places I review. The FBT wasn't huge, and one might have a bit of difficulty navigating. BUT, the hostess was shap as a tack and seated us in a nice nook where the chair fit with no problem. So I loved that, naturally. I have had some try to seat me in an area where no wheelchair could fit. That was appreciated. Speaking of sharp staff, our server, Brianna, was just super friendly from the get-go, and made us feel right at home. Our order was out to us in a jiff. I recommend highly. I may have to go back for a t-shirt . ( Oh, and check out the homemade ice cream place next door.). Incidentally, as we were leaving to walk back to our hotel, a fierce storm blew up sending us to take shelter under the portico of the near-by LeCinte Center. So...a romantic little mini adventure.

My family and I came in for dinner after picking The Fat Bear based on yelp reviews. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and Kylie came and got our drink orders. I ordered cheese curds as a starter. They taste greatz kinda like small mozzarella stick nuggets. We ordered four plate: grilled cheese, plain cheeseburger, buffalo chicken sandwich, and B.E.L.T. (bacon egg, lettuce, tomato). Fries all the way around. They were well-cooked crinkle fries, and well seasoned too. I had the B.E.L.T. which was great. In fact, all of the food was ideal and fresh. Between the flawless, quick food, and cleanliness, and the service I am missing nothing. Kylie was super nice and always there when we needed her. Overall, this place is a winner. Simple menu, all-day breakfast, and convenient location. Definitely worth checking out.

The old Rankin restaurant changed hands a couple of years ago, has once again changed hands . It…read morewas being sold by the owner of the Twisters on Washington pike. And rather than the staff losing their jobs ,one of the waitresses, Lisa Coppock bought the place and retained all the staff. This place has only gotten better than before, Lisa got rid of the ice cream machine that was constantly broken down, she now has Scooped ice cream for making sundaes and banana splits even better and fresher. The place is the ultimate Diner experience, she has alot of regular customers, including myself that enjoys a great country breakfast. From omelets made to order, grits,oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches to my favorite the country breakfast consisted of 2 eggs to order,biscuits and gravy, meat of choice and either potatoes or tots ,sliced tomatoes or other sides and never ending coffee . They also now have daily basis specials for lunch and dinner. The burgers are made from fresh meat, and not frozen patties. The chicken salad and other sandwiches are made fresh too. If you're looking for Mom's home cooking this is the place ! Come by and meet Lisa and tell her ,Rick sent you!

Lovely Southern charm. Food is very good. Service was quick and efficient…read more Small and homey business.

A lost gem in downtown Clinton. This is a traditional drugstore diner counter for lunch and…read morebreakfast. Milkshakes are made from scratch, thick, and delicious. They have the old fashioned crinkle fries, perfect for dipping into your shake. They have burgers and hot dogs, slaw, soups, meat with two veggies, veggie plates, and more. Hoskins Drug Store! It has it all.

The cheeseburger and fries is terrific. The old school soda fountain provides a really cool…read moreambiance. In the past the serving staff has not been the warmest or friendliest (we've eaten here dozens of times) and I'm not sure if we're just regulars now and they're nicer or if they've heard the feedback from others and made a concerted effort to rectify things. Either way - really solid little cheeseburger and while I'd love to try their daily specials that I hear everyone rave about I can't pull myself away from a standard cheeseburger and seasoned fries.

Had a cousin visiting near by from TX, so we met here for lunch. Loved the Americana style of the…read moreplace! All these years we lived about 30 minutes away and never have been there... that changes now! It is worth the drive. HH & I arrived at 11:30am Thursday and the place was packed! Great sign for us. It was seat yourself, but we needed 4 seats. So while we waited by the door two men sitting at a 6 'top' table heard we would need the bigger table so they moved to a two top and gracefully gave us the 6 top. Very nice of them! Our server was the adorable MISSY! What a hoot! The visiting cousin was with her new fiancé and we were just meeting him that day. (He is a GREAT guy with a funny sense of humor... we approve;) Missy and David (fiancé) hit it off and she knew who 'pick on', and we all had great laughs! So much so that I think other people were leaning in to hear the jokes and fun stories! Cousin is GF and Missy was terrific in following up on her requests. Cousin & Fiancé each had the same breakfast eggs & meats plate that looked yummy! HH & I enjoyed our food as well. I had the Club Sandwich with tots. It was perfect! HH is a Meat loaf loving guy and heartily loved it with the fried okra. (The former TX guy loves him some fried okra)) We were having so much fun I forgot pictures of our plates All in all it was a wonderful visit made even better by Missy! 2.5 hours later we had to say good bye but agreed to be back!

Tastes like home. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu…read more Service was fast and attentive Overall great experience

Fantastic little shop with limited but tasty menu…read more Meant to try more items by now, but I'm sold on the snow shakes. Have had the Twisted pineapple and now the Cremisicle snow shake. Fantastic. Sweet. Yes. Doesn't stop the intense flavors from coming through. Also tried a classic spud. The potato fed me for 3 meals. Was recommended the chicken ranch spud for next time. Potatoes are cooked to perfection. Also, need to make room for a funnel cake. The owner hires the nicest people. Ask for a menu when driving up. Or take a look at the photos section here. Will be a regular. Treat yourself to this local gem.

I'm formerly from LaFollette and have family in the area - we often find ourselves here, especially…read moreon the weekends. Definitely a nice stop for treats and eats, something unique that isn't like everything else around it. I'm definitely all in for the funnel cakes; not the biggest fan of shave ice in general, no fault to this place for that. The walk up and drive through options that they upgraded (along with the building) makes it more accessible than it was prior. If you're in the area or swinging through and wondered if it's worth it, I'd say get yourself a Funnel Cake!