Diners are some of the best places to find a casual, family atmosphere and a menu filled with reasonably priced comfort foods. From egg platters to hearty casseroles just like mom used to make, there’s something for everyone. Here are the four best diners near Lenoir City, Tennessee, that are worth a visit.
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1. Pete’s Coffee Shop
Pete’s is a downtown must-stop along Union Avenue. This diner lives up to its reputation of serving a scrumptious lineup of morning and midday meals. Local favorites include Pete’s Breakfast featuring eggs, bacon or sausage, and home fries, plus your choice of toast. The house special Breakfast Bowl is piled high with scrambled eggs, sausage, diced ham, cheddar cheese, home fries, plus a biscuit drenched in sausage gravy. Stick around for lunch and get a burger, wrap, or a classic sandwich like the popular club, tuna melt, or a grilled Reuben.
2. Inskip Grill
Next time you’ve got a craving for budget-friendly diner food, discover Inskip Grill on North Broadway in Knoxville. This neighborhood gem is a small and cozy establishment, and if you’re fortunate enough to land a table, you’re in for a treat. For breakfast, Inskip serves up a monstrous omelet, bursting with flavors from its veggie and cheese-filled center.
For lunch, pick from 50 different sandwich varieties that grace the menu, like the Dolly. This sweet and sassy barbeque burger comes with cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Get it with a side of onion rings or sweet potato fries that make the meal. Don’t leave without getting an Instagram-worth Grilla shake. They look as awesome as they taste.
3.Hot Rod’s 50’s Diner
This eatery embodies exactly what you would imagine a 1950s-themed restaurant should be, with retro staples like neon signs, black-and-white checkerboard floors, old-school pinball machines, and glittery vinyl upholstery. Its menu won’t disappoint you either. It’s filled with a generous selection of classics, plus vegetarian and gluten-free choices.
Order one of 80 different burgers, hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches, and for dessert, have the waitstaff spin you up a traditional malt. Try the liver and onions Blue Plate Special or the spaghetti casserole that’s baked to perfection. Step inside and step back in time at Hot Rod’s on Hannum Street in Alcoa.
4. Twister’s Diner
If you love diners, you’ve got to try this humble little eatery. It has two locations, one on Tazewell Pike that’s open for lunch and supper and the other on Washington Pike that throws in breakfast. Try the hand-breaded catfish with homemade hushpuppies or warm up with a bowl of chili. It hits the spot with a bag of Fritos and all the fixins.
Stop in for Comfort Food Sunday and get the hot turkey sandwich with cornbread dressing. It’s a Thanksgiving feast anytime. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Mayfield soft serve ice cream, homestyle pies, and other scrumptious desserts.
Nothing beats a diner when you’re in the mood for good old fashioned eats. From omelets to pie, no matter what one you choose, you’ll leave happy and full.
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