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The Plaid Apron

4.0 (226 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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THE PLAID APRON ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Tartine with bacon
Jennifer P.

Cute little place with outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Gluten free options as well. The cinnamon roll was good.

Rachel K.

Our server Carley was so kind and helpful! The food was amazing. I got the avocado toast on gluten free bread and it was so good!

Kandace A.

The food wasn't bad, but my meal was underwhelming. I wouldn't get the fish sandwich again. I've heard great things about this place so I'd be willing to give it another try, but it was just okay as a first impression. The restaurant was clean and a great setting for a quite brunch with a friend. It got much busier around lunch time.

Fish Sandwich with Tomato Soup.
Robert L.

Sat outside on a nice day. Service was fine. Ordered the catfish sandwich with side of tomato soup. Did not see Cole slaw on the menu. The fish looked good and was cooked well. But.... I kept trying find the flavor. My mind says this is a great place for good food but the fish.... Where is that southern fried cornmeal flavor. Flagged Dow the server to ask for tartar sauce. Dont have it. Okay how bout some hot sauce. We got that! Hot sauce made it much better. Will come back and try something different next time. By the way... the water is tap water.

Rachyl D.

The breakfast here was fantastic. I don't like grits but I keep trying to find a place that will change that and it finally happened, I finished the whole bowl. Staff was friendly and there was plenty of parking! If I lived in Knoxville this would be a regular stop!

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Excellent service. Pork chops were awesome! A very out of the way, hole in the wall establishment. Hidden gem!

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Food was excellent. Service was great. No complaints. Would definitely return. Get the hash, you won't leave disappointed or hungry.

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Excellent Food. Excellent Ambience. Cute spot for sure. A diamond in the field of other diamonds, but a diamond nonetheless

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