So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Knoxville and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Brunch Restaurants Knoxville

Copper Cellar West Description: Classic steakhouse with seafood dishes. Steak, seafood & an extensive wine list, plus Sunday brunch, served in an exposed-brick space. Address: 7316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States Phone Number: +1 865-673-3422 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: …
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Hardin Valley Description: Southern-accented sandwiches & sides. Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch. Address: 10837 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932, United States Phone Number: +1 865-240-3890 Website: Front Page Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2PM | Monday: 7AM-2PM | Tuesday: 7AM-2PM | Wednesday: 7AM-2PM | Thursday: …
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Maple Street Biscuit Company- Sherrill Hill Description: Southern-accented sandwiches & sides. Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch. Address: 9314 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States Phone Number: +1 865-247-6793 Website: Front Page Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2PM | Monday: 7AM-2PM | Tuesday: 7AM-2PM | Wednesday: 7AM-2PM | Thursday: 7AM-2PM …
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First Watch Description: Casual chain cafe for breakfast & lunch. Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Address: 11682 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, United States Phone Number: +1 865-675-3447 Website: Locations Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2:30PM | Monday: 7AM-2:30PM | Tuesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Wednesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Thursday: …
Rankin Restaurant Description: Classic American daytime fare since 1953. Homestyle American dishes are served for breakfast & lunch at this old-school, neighborhood standby. Address: 2200 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States Phone Number: +1 865-524-9621 Website: http://www.facebook.com/rankinrestaurant Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 6AM-2PM | Wednesday: 6AM-2PM | Thursday: 6AM-2PM …
The Tomato Head Description: Funky American cafe with a broad menu. Hip American cafe-bakery serving light, hearty & vegetarian fare including pizza with beer & wine. Address: The Gallery Shopping Center, 7240 Kingston Pike #172, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States Phone Number: +1 865-584-1075 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8:30PM | Monday: 11AM-8:30PM | Tuesday: …

Bistro at the Bijou Description: Converted theater serving bistro fare. Cozy bistro with a seasonal menu of comfort fare to accompany shows in the attached theater. Address: 807 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-544-0537 Website: https://www.thebistroatthebijou.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM …

First Watch Description: Casual chain cafe for breakfast & lunch. Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Address: 6474 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States Phone Number: +1 865-249-8795 Website: Locations Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2:30PM | Monday: 7AM-2:30PM | Tuesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Wednesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Thursday: …

OliBea Description: Hip, laid-back breakfast spot. Breakfast standards & coffee served in an airy, colorful space adorned with local art. Address: 211 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-200-5450 Website: http://olibeaoldcity.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-2PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 7AM-1PM | Thursday: 7AM-1PM | Friday: 7AM-1PM …

The French Market Creperie Downtown Description: Savory & sweet crêperie plus import shop. French crêperie in cozy space of chandeliers & bleached wood, plus sandwiches, cider & import shop. Address: 412 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-540-4372 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-3PM | Monday: 9AM-4PM | Tuesday: 9AM-4PM | …
First Watch Description: Casual chain cafe for breakfast & lunch. Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Address: 6474 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States Phone Number: +1 865-249-8795 Website: Locations Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2:30PM | Monday: 7AM-2:30PM | Tuesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Wednesday: 7AM-2:30PM | Thursday: …
Bistro at the Bijou Description: Converted theater serving bistro fare. Cozy bistro with a seasonal menu of comfort fare to accompany shows in the attached theater. Address: 807 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-544-0537 Website: https://www.thebistroatthebijou.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM …
The French Market Creperie Downtown Description: Savory & sweet crêperie plus import shop. French crêperie in cozy space of chandeliers & bleached wood, plus sandwiches, cider & import shop. Address: 412 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-540-4372 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-3PM | Monday: 9AM-4PM | Tuesday: 9AM-4PM | …
OliBea Description: Hip, laid-back breakfast spot. Breakfast standards & coffee served in an airy, colorful space adorned with local art. Address: 211 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States Phone Number: +1 865-200-5450 Website: http://olibeaoldcity.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-2PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 7AM-1PM | Thursday: 7AM-1PM | Friday: 7AM-1PM …