Best Breakfast in Knoxville

382 restaurant menus in Knoxville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Casey's
78/100 (48 ratings)
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Nekter Juice Bar
78/100 (786 ratings)
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Subway
78/100 (299 ratings)
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American
American
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American
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Cheap Eats
"I have always had good experiences at this Subway. However the young man working on Friday evening was incredible. He was a little slower than some..."
Barbara Ellison
"I really like that it has a drive thru. It's great when you are on your lunch break and in a hurry. The order was right and delish. 10/22/20-went..."
Rosalind Cordero
"One of the most pleasant and consistent Subway's I have been to. The Lovell Road location also has a drive-thru but they do not operate as smoothly..."
Rebecca R
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
78/100 (1314 ratings)
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Dinner
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Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I believe this is the fastest I've ever got served at any Taco Bell. I ordered two Doritos Locos Tacos and a medium drink and they had it ready for..."
Jim Clenney
"The staff and food was spot on tonight. So refreshing to have friendly staff greet us with great quality of food. The food came out super fresh even..."
Kelvin Jackson
Papa John's Pizza
78/100 (387 ratings)
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Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Wings
Pizza
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Dunkin' Donurts
Dunkin' Donurts
78/100 (780 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Donuts
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really really nice store! The people were friendly and professional, the coffee was super fresh and super hot! Customers are a little squirrely, one..."
John P Sorg
"I ordered through Uber Eats and my experience was so good I decided to actually take the time to come leave a proper review. First, I am a foodie and..."
Jason & Angela Raser
"This is the ONLY Dunkin' in Knoxville that opens at 0530HRS. Which is a plus if you want to beat morning traffic and get an extra early..."
Tiara-Lady Wilson
"This Dunkin' always makes my coffee exactly how I want it. Whenever I go to other Dunkins, it's typically hit or miss with my coffee. This place..."
Taylor McMeans
Nixon's Deli
Nixon's Deli
78/100 (276 ratings)
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Deli
Deli
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Deli
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Dinner
Lunch
"Good Place. My husband eats here just about every week. He and I both agree that they're better than Subway in the sandwich department. Just wish..."
D.H.
"Very professional and when they fix our sandwiches We live in Lenoir City and when we get home they are still hot my husband said would give them ten..."
Linda Harrison
"8/19/18 - Besides Dave's Hot Dog parlor outside the coin laundromat that was closed, this was the only food option for a few miles. My guest & I..."
Michael Florentine
"There are always only 2 workers here and they are both so sweet and hard working. The 2 girls are always swamped with lunch customers and they never..."
kiley palmer
Waffle House
Waffle House
78/100 (152 ratings)
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Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
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Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
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American
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Cheap Eats
"A busy breakfast place with delicious food. Ambiance is okay and they have good parking space. Friendly..."
Manideep Palakurthi
"Always love Waffle House! The poor girl was clearly having a rough night but was still great! Her coworker, the cook, was on a break so she made both..."
Jennifer Galati
"Went there Saturday morning around 10:30. Very busy, it was Saturday morning at 10:30. Why wouldn't it be? I haven't been to a Waffle House in..."
Scott McDonald
"After a few stressful days where I basically lived off granola bars, Waffle House was the cure for what ailed me. I kept it simple: waffle and double..."
Rich Cole
"Our first time ever at a Waffle House ,was sure glad to see they had other things on menu besides Waffles. The waitress was very friendly, the food..."
Delores Farrow
"Oh I loved it, staff was very funny. Came in with friends and worker was fast to clean off table. I know some ppl don't like kids but she didn't..."
Tha_ville
Starbucks
Starbucks
78/100 (2395 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
American
Cafe
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Fast service, very friendly, I got caramel macchiato and a blueberry scone, both amazing, I'm the coffee lover in the family but my husband loves..."
Amber Turner
"I really enjoy the people that take my order in the drive-through they’re always so friendly and they take the time to ask me about my day while I..."
Lee Hannah
"The coffees were great. The bacon gouda sandwich was a little bit tough on top, but we had the same problem in LC. I guess all the stores got the new..."
Roy Munsey, CSHP, OSHP
"Honestly one of the best Starbucks I have been to. Friendly service, great tall standing tables, and I love that it is set up like a house. Wish..."
Jim Garvin
"LOVE this location! Their drinks taste amazing! Their employees are wonderful! Visit often!!! Excellent place to just sit and read! [The booksleeve..."
R Miller
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station East Coast Subs
78/100 (527 ratings)
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American
American
Dinner
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Breakfast
Sandwiches
Cheesesteak
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"3rd time eating here, Philly steak and cheese; they asked if I wanted sauce or pizza sauce. I’ve read since my visit that u need to add a sauce..."
John Pinckard
"Delicious subs! We had the Italian sub and the pizza sub, plus FRESH CUT FRENCH fries!!! They have ketchup in a large pump dispenser (YAY!!!)... no..."
Shirley Madison
"Great fries, similar to In-N-Out. Philly Cheese Steaks are pretty good but, don't come close to the real deal. Quite skimpy on the meat. I Just got..."
Dan Miller
"Great place to get a good cheesesteak... lived in philly for 3 years and one of very few places that can make it right with right bread....usually..."
Brian Wilkey
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
78/100 (1141 ratings)
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American
American
Cafe
Soups
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
Fast food
American
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Lunch
Brunch
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Mid-range
"I wanted to praise one of your staff. I just witnessed fantastic customer service. A customer wasn't happy with her salad and the wonderful staff..."
Heather Shankle
"Always great food, clean dining area AND restrooms. Friendly & attentive staff serving healthy, fresh & yummy..."
Ljw JonWin
"My..."
Shana Marie Lijoi
"I’m a regular customer at this Panera Bread location and this is where I have my morning coffee. The employees (including management) really do a..."
Chris Ulmer
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
77/100 (1399 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Fast food
Fast Food
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"They are always so sweet. Even if there is a long wait they never fail to make u feel welcomed. Best location I've been..."
Nicole Sustik
"This Dunkin is awesome! Every time I’ve been they always make the order correctly, and efficiently. Also the employees are very personable and..."
Isaac
"Their drinks are delicious and cheaper than Starbucks. Love their donut selection, just make sure they're..."
Nicole T
"literally the nicest staff ever. most of them remember my name when i come around. my drink is always made perfectly and the hash browns are always..."
logan miles
Burger King
Burger King
77/100 (382 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Never had an issue here. Jared is great. New and clean. Dining room rarely..."
sealantro
"Had ordered two whoppers buy one get one for $1 limited offer. Plus chicken nuggets and fries . The food was hot and fresh the chicken nuggets..."
Lee Stone
"The front door was unlocked but the lobby was closed. They cooked all of our food fresh and brought it to us. They had us park in a space in the..."
Lisa Ferguson
"This is the cutest Burger King I've ever been to they've added a touch of class with their flowers on the table it's super clean with friendly..."
Julia Kendrick
"This is the first burger king I've been to that the food was still hot when I got home and I live a good 30 minutes from this one. Another closer is..."
Kay Hayes
The Lunchbox
77/100 (51 ratings)
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Lunch
Breakfast
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Lunch
"This is a quiet spot, great for lunch meetings. The staff is fantastic, but the sandwich/wrap selection was a bit lacking this last visit. I prefer..."
Jason Dean
"Love the Lunchbox!!! Rhonda is so friendly! I enjoy seeing her when I go. My favorites are chicken salad, taco salad, spinach enchiladas, spaghetti,..."
Janice Logan-Wells
"This a great place to stop and grab (or eat in) good, salad, soups,sandwiches, wraps, etc. Friendly staff, and great..."
Jason Griffin
"Went in to check the place out and get some food. It was a great experience. They seemed to have really fresh foods with a nice salad bar and smelled..."
jeremy thornton
"Great place to drop in and grab a quick healthy lunch to go. Everything is already prepared so it's fast but it all tastes very..."
Scott Foster
"The staff is so friendly and kind. I have never been to a restaurant where they so genuinely care about taking care of their clients. The food is..."
Amelia Winburne
"Great healthy food for lunch. I would give 5 stars except the staff is not vaccinated and didn't wear a..."
Vladimir Derenchuk
"I come here about once a week and they always have a good selection of delicious healthy lunches. The lady who runs it is friendly and goes out of..."
Seth K
Myrtle's Chicken + Beer
Myrtle's Chicken + Beer
77/100 (77 ratings)
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American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Fast food
American
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Bojangles
77/100 (909 ratings)
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Dinner
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Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"First time at bojangles passing thru Tennessee, all I can say is we need one of these in New York. Food was outstanding, steak and chicken were..."
Parker Phillips
"Some of the best biscuits I've had in knoxville, buttery and good probably not healthy but..."
James Lyke
"I was surprised to find the lobby open. Had time to kill before the Sat morning bus. Friendly staff, clean place to eat. The food was hot and..."
Raymond Southerland (Pee Wee)
"Clean modern diner. Good wifi. I'm only about breakfast items. Not crazy about the spicy in the..."
Carey Underwood
"Enjoyed our meal! Friendly staff, April was friendly and took great care of..."
Ciara Cross
"Constant quality of food. Moderately priced and slightly above average..."
View Hill 76
Back Yard Burgers
Back Yard Burgers
77/100 (171 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Lemonade
Lettuce
Original Burger
Hawaiian Burger
Waffle Fries
Bacon Avocado Burger
Baked potato
Black Bleu Burger
Buffalo Ranch Fries
Wild Turkey Burger
Buffalo Waffle Fries
Mushrooms and Swiss Burger with Seasoned Fries
American
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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Breakfast
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Cheap Eats
"When it comes to drive thru burger joints, I think backyard is at the top. Good friendly service and tasty burger and toppings that taste more like a..."
Jim
"Really great burgers.. I love Back Yard Burgers. The burger patty is a higher quality beef than other fast food places. I know they are pricier than..."
Steve Ozbourne
"Very good burger. Try the black and blue burger. Also choose the steak..."
Thomas Neudenberger
"The food is always fresh. The Miz Gratsi burger is my favorite. They are short staffed but still they manage to turn out a tasty..."
b ramey
"Kinda of expensive but they where quick about getting the orders out .The classic Burgers fully loaded had flame-broiled patty on burgers. The..."
Lee Stone
"I ate lunch here for the first time in years. It was so good. I wish there was one closer to my..."
Angie Rader
"It takes a little longer than some fast food joints but well worth it. Much faster than Wendy's that's for sure. Great food for the price you pay...."
Brantley Clinton
"In my opinion the best fast food burgers in town. They have a great selection of different types of burgers and chicken sandwiches. The blackened..."
David L.
Subway
Subway
76/100 (160 ratings)
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Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"They're great! Wonderful employees, and the food is fine. It's subway. The employees are always fast, professional and courteous. I wish I'd gotten..."
Sean Blu
"The guy behind the counter was super friendly. Not very busy so no wait and a good subway..."
Bobby Thompson
"Clean, fast, and fresh just like they should be. Funny guy took our order politely and kept us entertained with conversation as well as listening..."
Little Spicer
Twister's Diner
Twister's Diner
76/100 (260 ratings)
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Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Diner
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
76/100 (547 ratings)
Quick Bites
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American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Panera Chocolate Chip Cookies
Smoky Buffalo Chicken Toasted Baguette and Strawberry Lemon Mint Charged Lemonade
Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
Bistro French Onion Soup
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
Bottled Water
Agave Lemonade
French Baguette
Panera Toasted Baguette Sandwiches
Creamy Tomato Soup
Panera Cookie Varieties
croissant
Panera Caesar Salad
Soda
Panera Chipotle Chicken Scrambled Egg on Ciabatta
Panera Smokey Buffalo Chicken Toasted Baguette and Southwest Caesar Salad You Pick 2
Panera Bagel Variety
Panera Fuji Apple Salad
Panera Smokehouse BBQ Sandwich and Tomato Soup
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Café
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Mid-range
"Thank you for being a true community leader and supporting Sgt. Scott Winstead of Jefferson City Police Department and his family during his..."
Kevin Poe
"Nice Panera located downtown, getting in and out of the parking lot can be difficult, and it's smaller than other locations. I recommend the chicken..."
Abraham Anderson
"Today was my first day trying Panera bread. My friend had given me a gift card because I had helped her with an art project. I ordered a custom..."
PixelyPainter
"I’m from Cincinnati visiting. As I’m still eating my meal I’m stopping to leave a review because this is the best Panera we have ever been to...."
Shelby Sterling
"Real nice panera. Very peaceful. Great food, prices are high though and getting..."
Andrew Scrugham
"I have been coming to Panera every Wednesday afternoon for small group the past two semesters and it is always a vibe. On top of offering a nice..."
Eli Sharp
"Normally get the bakers dozen with no problem. This particular time I ordered, clerk proceeded to slice my bagels thru machine and bag my order...."
Teresa Smith
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
76/100 (671 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"yeah like i eat here all the time and it’s usually good never have a problem but uh today i found a fly in my drink and only caught it bc i had a..."
Olivia Walker
"Everytime I stop in there the line is backed out to the road for the drive-thru. Yet the line moves really fast. My favorite location. Those kids are..."
Pete Hayes
"Late night dinner! The lobby was closed so we went thru the drive-thru. The line was backed up to the street but within 15 minutes we were ordering..."
Patricia
"Was so excited Mexican pizza was on the menu after years of being away and it was awesome just as I remembered . Now it's gone again ....stop..."
Biscuit
Hardee's
Hardee's
76/100 (1306 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheeseburger
Chicken Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Simply Orange
Sausage Breakfast Platter
Loaded Bacon Cheddar Fries
Chicken Fingers
Breakfast Platter Egg & Sausage
Biscuit
Watered Down Gravy
Hamburger Kid's Meal
Fish and Chips
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I have never gotten a bad meal here. The service is always good. The staff is always friendly and eager to serve the customers. They go out of their..."
Connie Hightower
"Everything was pretty good. Lobby/drink machines are pretty clean. The gentleman who rang us up was polite and got the biggest smile when we let him..."
Justin Eades
"Out of tenders, so requested a chicken sandwich. Ended up with a Frisco Burger instead. First 2 on list were correct and my wife decided she would..."
Brian Bardill
"My burger was good, as always. Fixed to order. My onion rings on this night were terrible! Instead of eating as soon as I got home, my food had to..."
Sandra Mathews Heird
Wendy's
76/100 (215 ratings)
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Breakfast
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Dinner
Lunch
Shoney's - Rutledge Pike
Shoney's - Rutledge Pike
76/100 (397 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love this place. Servers are awesome. Food is great. Only reason it didn’t get a 5 star is the lady who works the bar during the mornings and..."
Phil Harrell
"The service was great, the food was what was expected, the price is reasonable. Restaurant was clean. What was out of their control was the..."
Matt Kennedy
"They were so attentive & got the order right... Only complaint was that the lid on the children's small drink didn't fit as well as a Large drink lid..."
Meghan Henry
"Great place to eat , food is always fresh and hot. Love the buffet bar. Very nice atmosphere, and the people are very..."
Wendy Waldron
"Went here yesterday and had the buffet. The food was great. And the wait staff was super..."
Stephanie Thomas
"Like most chains, Shoneys is Shoneys. It all comes down to the local staff. In general, I've been pleased with Shoneys. It's not Mom's cooking, but..."
Jon Plyler
"Writing this with love. I’ve been a Shoneys fan my whole life. I’m glad to see some updates in the restaurant, but there are some major items..."
Allen Rollings
Southern Kitchen
Southern Kitchen
76/100 (81 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
American
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"As soon as I stepped foot in this establishment, I was greeted with not only the warm aroma of fried chicken but also an intimate massage from the..."
Marton Peintler Krivan
"I kept hearing about the fried chicken. It was OK but nothing special. Update:. The chicken his hit & miss for some reason. The last few times I..."
Neo Anderson
"Eating at Southern Kitchen is like eating at your Grandma’s house. Between the warm and welcoming staff and the dim lighting, it is definitely the..."
Chelsea Hall
"Imagine this: a freshman. Barely making through the first semester. Broke. Stressed. Depressed. Homesick. After eating at this fine establishment all..."
Sarah Holst
"The food is great! I go often for lunch and dinner when I don't feel like cooking. Great location for Fort Sanders residents. Line usually out the..."
Jerica Cartwright
"Best dining hall on campus! Good food and nice service! If you are not using a meal swipe do not go here though, you can get better for the..."
Sam Banks
"The fried chicken wings today were great. It's so good to have a hot, sit down, meat and 3 instead of fast-food on campus. So glad SK is so clowe to..."
Sonja Spell
Starbucks
Starbucks
76/100 (1436 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Fast, friendly and accurate! Soo in need of a coffee on our drive back home and decided to stop at Starbucks.. this Starbucks was very busy, multiple..."
Jaime K.S.
"Happiness comes after ordering a venti cold brew with 4-6 pumps of white chocolate mocha sauce, a light splash of almond milk, light ice, and whip..."
Celia Ball
"I get coffee from this location every day and they make it to perfection! I’m very specific on my order (single shot, extra hot @180°, no foam)..."
Shelley Machleit
"I’m here almost every morning during the week, and these nice folks work hard and deserve all of the credit! Thank you guys for being so efficient..."
Ashton Prater
"I go here almost every morning and the people who work there are the reason. They always have a smile on their face and they make my day better. I..."
Sanyiah Cathcart
"Staff was really nice and store was clean.. thought it was smart to have alphabetical sections for mobile order pick..."
Keeley Crockett
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
76/100 (266 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Southern home cooking with friendly service, very large portions at a reasonable price. I walk down memory lane as I go through the country store...."
Christina Polovich
Subway
Subway
76/100 (2284 ratings)
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Deli
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Cleanest, most modern subway I've ever seen in my life. Totally revamped and extremely modern. All whole and fresh ingredients. Wow. Really just..."
Kayla Stuart
"Have not been in since they remodeled. Looks much nicer. Nice..."
The Bee Man Jay
"Great place to stop for a meal! The service was excellent, the young man in particular went above and beyond. The sandwiches were well made and..."
Christiana Treischmann
"Nicely remodeled after being flooded a few years ago, pleasant employees, but tend to run out of things more than other..."
T Tenman
"It's Subway. If I wanted quality, I'd eat at Jersey Mike's or something. It was close and I was starving, the rest is..."
Christian B
Subway
76/100 (115 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
75/100 (711 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I absolutely love this taco bell .....yes they have a long line and yes maybe every now and then something might be missing in order or something you..."
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