Ate here the first time couple weeks back. I had the Beef Stroganoff, and was surprised that I was…read moreasked how I'd like the meat cooked. I said rare, and that's how it came. VERY pleasantly surprised. Wife's food was excellent as well. Great food and service for the price. Very affordable.

I don't normally eat here and that's only because the food isn't consistent. Your side dish will…read moreprobably be cold. However my last visit the was pretty good. The waitress was great my chicken fried steak was good too but my mash potatoes were cold .

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!

This little diner is such a hidden spot in Cleveland! The atmosphere is small, cozy, and welcoming,…read moreand the breakfast was absolutely delicious. I decided to get the waffles that were topped with fresh bananas, blueberries, whipped cream, with a drizzle. What made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. They were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I would highly recommend a visit!

GPS took us right to it. Driving up, it doesn't look like much but looks can be deceiving. There is…read morea limited amount of parking along the side of building. The space is tight but at least it is all angled making getting into and out of the spaces much easier. I did not notice any handicapped spaces but the lot is small and paved so travel is pretty easy. There are several signs on the exterior wall cautioning to lock your vehicle as they are not responsible for stolen items but nothing appeared nefarious. Seating is a combination of booths and tables plus several stools along the counter to the right. We seated ourselves and the server came by quickly for our drink orders and dropped off the menu. The menu is pretty extensive with many options as well as the ability customize anything. We decided on the Cleveland special and the Western omelet. With a cup of coffee, this came to about $24. The food took about 10 minutes to arrive. The first thing noticed is the biscuits are huge. They are easily the size of a saucer. They are a bit crumbly but that makes them great for covering in gravy. The eggs were cooked as ordered, the gravy was very good, and the sausage appears to be locally sourced. The omelet was also huge and completely filled. The veggies were sautéed perfectly and made for a great meal. The service was just fine but could have been better. I had asked if the sausage was locally sourced and the waitress did not know. She never came back to let me know if she had an answer. I had to ask twice for a refill and eventually waved down a different server. We also needed to ask twice for jelly packets. While not terrible by any means, it was unusual for what we expect from these type local restaurants which seem to pride themselves on great service as well as great food. This little diner is a must stop for a great meal. Just have a little patience with the service and you'll be glad you came.

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.

excellent home cooking and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend breakfast, lunch and dinner.read more

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!

First I'd like to say, we are local full-time residents of Bryson City. Not that this should make…read moreany difference but to some it may. Everett Street Diner is our most favorite place for breakfast - hands down. Hubby and I have tried many items, none have disappointed. Fresh, hot, correctly cooked, presentation, service, hospitality, coffee, atmosphere, and prices - all are spot on fabulous. The owner - Mr Everett Street Diner ALWAYS greets everyone with a smile and friendly conversation. Family oriented, he welcomes you in, sits you down and makes you feel like you're in his kitchen. If (more like when) you wait for your table, it's never long. The staff bust their butts and don't make you feel rushed at all. This morning we/the restaurant celebrated, as an entire group, the expected January arrival of a little girl, and three birthdays!!! And yes, we ALL sang happy birthday. Well, except for Mr Everett, apparently he doesn't sing and will tell ya so!! Seriously though, if you're looking for a good meal, friendly service, and a place you can't wait to come back to ..... try Everett Street Diner!! Oh, and if you're looking for a little heat and spice? You've GOTTA try their spicy diner relish!!! We're on our 4th jar and have gifted 3 jars out to friends, family and a great barkeeper in San Antonio (but that's a different story)! Love you all at Everett Street Diner!!!

If you're looking for a good country breakfast with friendly people, this is the place. Definitely…read morearrive early before 8am, otherwise you'll be waiting for a table. Everything was very tasty. Husband thought his gravy could've been a little hotter. Other than that, no complaints.

I would honestly give this place a 4/10. Got the whitefish lunch special w/mac & cheese & potato…read moresalad. The mac & cheese was totally bland, obviously from a box. No flavor at all. The potato salad was a strange bright yellow color (not mustard colored) and had a really weird "whang" to it. The fish, albeit a small piece was good. I ate about $3 worth of my $10 meal. Most likely, will never return. Guess I shoulda ordered the chicken salad!

Service is good, but the food is average. They sell beer, but no wine and no cocktails. I much…read moreprefer everything about the location in Cleveland, TN! There, everything is better - the decor, they offer booths whereas this Athens location does not. The Cleveland location has a full bar with good prices. We will definitely drive the extra 20 minutes to go to the Jenkins in Cleveland!

Great eats at fabulous prices! Homestyle cooking that's to die for. Was just passing through and…read morefound this quant little gem of a diner. Wish we had one like this back home!

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