Nothing kicks off the day better than a great brunch, especially when you don’t have to do the cooking! Knoxville Moms set out to find the best brunch spots in East Tennessee. It was no small task because it turns out there are LOTS of great spots for brunch in our area! With the help of our contributors, family and friends, we came up with a list of our favorites.
They range from casual to fancy with classic to unconventional fare. These brunch restaurants do have one thing in common: they serve up delicious food! You won’t be disappointed!
Best Brunch Spots in Knoxville
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 999-5015
Bistro at the Bijou
807 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 544-0537
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery
430 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 249-8511
BrickYard Bar & Grill
4928 Homberg Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 938-9222
Café 4
4 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 544-8564
Cazzy’s Corner Grill
2099 Thunderhead Road
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 694-6311
Chesapeake’s Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar
600 Union Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 673-3433
9630 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 851-9088
Cooper Cellar Restaurant
1807 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 673-3411
7316 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 673-3422
Farmacy
5018 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 247-4678
First Watch
5144 N Broadway Street
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 282-3208
6474 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 249-8795
111 Lovell Road
Farragut, TN 37934
(865) 671-3447
11682 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 675-3447
Holly’s Gourmet Market & Café
5032 Whittaker Drive, Suite 4
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 330-0123
French Market
412 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 540-4372
161 Brooklawn Street
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 288-7912
Mimi’s Café
10945 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 675-1362
Nick and J’s
1526 Lovell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865-766-5453)
Not Watson’s Kitchen+Bar
15 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 766-4848
OliBea
119 S. Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 200-5450
Oliver Royale
5 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 622-6434
Pero’s Bar & Grill
7706 South Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 694-6900
Ruby Sunshine
37 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 338-9712
Scrambled Jake’s
7428 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 540-6199
Season’s Innovative Bar & Grille
11605 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 392-1121
Simpl
120 Sevier Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 474-1405
Sunspot
2200 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 637-4663
The Chef’s Table
9111A Executive Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 806-3478
The French Market Creperie
412 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 540-4372
161 Brooklawn Street
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 288-7912
The Plaid Apron
1210 Kennesaw Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 247-4640
The Tomato Head
7240 Kingston Pike #172
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 584-1075
Tupelo Honey
1 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 522-0004
Other Breakfast Spots:
Colonel’s Cafe
4809 Newcom Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-8481
Long’s Drug Store
4604 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-9218
Maple Street Biscuit Company
9314 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 247-6793
10837 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 240-3890
Pete’s Coffee Shop
540 Union Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-2860
Sami’s Café
9700 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 531-7900
Did we miss your favorite brunch or breakfast spot? 
I love all these Spots! Great options!