There’s more to the Knoxville restaurant scene than the restaurants in Market Square (although they’re all wonderful.) Knoxville has its share of more low-key and unique restaurants, from late-night diners for the college crowd to barbecue that draws in food-lovers from all over the state.
You’ll find Southern soul-food restaurants alongside modern brunch places. Check out some of the weird and wonderful diners, drive-ins and dives that we’re proud to have in Knoxville.
1. Pizza Palace
Photo by Bailey Culpepper
Average plate: $9
Dish to try: Super pizza (all ingredients)
2. Gus’s Good Times Deli
Photo courtesy of foodspotting.com
Average plate: $8
Dish to try: Cheeseburger with fries
3. Pete’s Coffee Shop
Photo courtesy of Pete’s Coffee Shop
Average plate: $6
Dish to try: Pete’s Breakfast Special (2 eggs, bacon or sausage patty, and home fries with toast, biscuit, or one biscuit with gravy)
4. Litton’s Market
Photo by Bailey Culpepper
Average plate: $9
Dish to try: Thunder Road burger (Pimento cheese, sautéed onions, and jalapeño peppers with fries)
5. Copper Cellar
Photo courtesy of yelp.com
Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Hamburger
6. The Plaid Apron
Photo by Meredith Simmons
Average plate: $10
Dish to try: Eggs Benedict
7. Sweet P’s Barbeque and Soul House
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Average plate: $10
Dish to try: BBQ burrito
8. Cardin’s Drive-In
Photo courtesy of yelp.com
Average Plate: $5
Dish to try: Bacon cheeseburger