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    City Cafe Diner

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    1,664 reviews
    #25 of 671 Restaurants in Chattanooga
    $$ - $$$, International, American, Cafe
    901 Carter St, Bonny Oaks at Lee Highway, 25th St., Cleveland TN, Chattanooga, TN 37402-5012
    +1 423-634-9191
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    Open Now:12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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    4.5 1,664 reviews
    #25 of 671 Restaurants in Chattanooga
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Location and contact

    901 Carter St Bonny Oaks at Lee Highway, 25th St., Cleveland TN, Chattanooga, TN 37402-5012
    0.7 miles from Tennessee Aquarium
    Website
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    +1 423-634-9191

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    CEREALS‏
    2.45
    Cold Cereal
    With milk we feature an assortment of dry cereals ask your server for selection
    9.55
    Toast +0.95
    Biscuit +0.95
    City Cafe's Breakfast Special
    Three eggs w/ 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausages & 2 pancakes, served w/ home fries or grits
    FARM FRESH EGGS
    Served w/ home fries or grits & toast or a biscuit
    2.75
    One Egg
    Any style
    3.65
    Two Eggs
    Any style
    6.45
    Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs
    8.65
    Chicken Breast & Two Eggs
    9.95
    8Oz. Center Cut Pork Chop & Two Eggs
    12.95
    10Oz. N.Y. Steak & Two Eggs
    5.15
    Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy
    On (2) biscuits, served w/ home fries or grits
    2.55
    Biscuits & Gravy
    2
    1.95
    Sausage Biscuit
    1
    CITY CAFE'S BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES‏
    8.45
    Country Fried Steak
    With gravy & two eggs (any style), served w/ home fries or grits & toast or a biscuit
    6.45
    Hobo Banquet
    We created this one! a plate full of home fries topped w/ American cheese, two eggs any style & hearty country gravy, served w/ toast or a biscuit
    8.95
    Eggs Benedict
    On an English muffin w/ Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce, served w/ home fries or grits
    7.95
    Farmer’s Omelette
    Sautéed mushrooms,‏ onions, sausage & cheddar cheese on a bed of home fries topped w/ country gravy, w/ toast or a biscuit
    FRUIT AND JUICES
    Small (8 oz. ) 1.95
    Large (16 oz. ) 3.15
    Assorted Juices
    4.95
    Cottage cheese +1.50
    Bowl of Fruit Salad
    2.95
    Cup of Fruit
    2.95
    Cup of Fresh Strawberries
    2.95
    Cup of Blueberry Preserves
    OMELETTES‏
    Served w/ home fries or grits & toast or a biscuit
    4.55
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Plain Omelette
    5.55
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Cheese Omelette
    5.55
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Swiss Cheese Omelette
    5.95
    Cheese +6.95
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Ham or Bacon or Sausage Omelette
    7.45
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Corned Beef Hash & Cheese Omelette
    6.25
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Broccoli & Cheddar Omelette
    6.55
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Garden Omelette
    With broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes & onions
    7.15
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Western Omelette
    With ham, onions & green peppers
    6.95
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Mexican Omelette
    Chili & cheddar cheese served w/ sour cream
    SPECIAL OMELETTES
    Served w/ home fries or grits & toast or a biscuit
    8.65
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Fiesta Omelette
    Bacon, ham,‏ sausage, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions & melted cheddar cheese, served w/ salsa
    6.95
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Greek Omelette
    With feta cheese, tomato & onions
    6.45
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Gyro Omelette
    6.75
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Chattanooga Omelette
    Broccoli, tomato & monterey jack cheese
    7.95
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Philly Cheese Omelette
    Tender slices of beef w/ green peppers, onions & melted cheese
    7.25
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Italian Omelette
    Italian sausage, peppers, onions & mozzarella cheese topped w/ marinara sauce
    8.45
    Home fries
    Grits & toast
    Biscuit
    Quesadilla Omelette
    Onion, tomato, avocado & cheese omelette stuffed into a 12” flour tortilla, served w/ sour cream & salsa (no toast or biscuit)
    FROM THE GRIDDLE‏
    Garnished w/ powdered sugar, served w/ butter & syrup
    4.45
    Buttermilk Pancakes (3) or French Toast
    4.45
    Golden Brown Belgian Waffle
    5.45
    Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Three chocolate‏ batter pancakes filled w/ chocolate chips, topped w/ powdered sugar & whipped topping
    5.95
    Banana Nut Pancakes
    Filled w/ bananas & chopped pecans, garnished w/ powdered sugar & whipped topping
    5.45
    Pecan Pancakes
    Three buttermilk pancakes topped & filled w/ chopped pecans, powdered sugar & whipped topping
    6.55
    Fruit Pancakes
    Three buttermilk pancakes smothered w/ strawberries or blueberries & crowned w/ whipped topping.
    4.95
    Homemade German Style Potato Pancakes
    Served w/ applesauce
    5.45
    Pecan Waffle
    Belgian waffle w/ chopped pecans, powdered sugar & whipped topping
    6.15
    Banana Pecan
    Waffle Belgian waffle w/ fresh banana, chopped pecans & whipped topping
    EGG SANDWICHES
    Served w/ home fries or grits
    3.55
    Home fries
    Grits
    Cheese to any egg sandwich +1.00
    Fried Egg
    With two eggs, any style
    5.15
    Home fries
    Grits
    Cheese to any egg sandwich +1.00
    Western
    6.45
    Home fries
    Grits
    Cheese to any egg sandwich +1.00
    Pigs in a Blanket
    Three sausage‏ links rolled in extra large pancakes, garnished w/ powdered sugar
    7.25
    Home fries
    Grits
    Cheese to any egg sandwich +1.00
    Fiesta Burrito
    Two scrambled eggs w/ home made potatoes, sausage, onions & jalapeño peppers in a flour tortilla, topped w/ cheese, salsa & sour cream served w/ home fries or grits
    BAGELS, TOAST & MUFFINS‏
    1.45
    1 cup of cream cheese +2.15
    Cream cheese cup +0.75
    Bagel
    0.95
    Toast
    With butter & jelly
    1.45
    English Muffin
    2.45
    Homemade Assorted Muffins
    BREAKFAST SIDE
    2.95
    Home Fries
    Prepared w/ onions, peppers & tomato for flavor
    2.95
    French Fries
    1.00
    Grits
    Cup 1.50
    Bowl 2.45
    Oatmeal
    2.95
    Ham, Bacon or Sausage
    3.15
    Canadian Bacon
    3.45
    Corned Beef Hash
    3.95
    Country Ham
    0.90
    Side of Walnuts
    3 oz.
    0.90
    Side of Chocolate Chips
    3 oz.
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    24/7 Anything anytime! City Cafe Diner in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Cleveland, Tennessee offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a choice of 400 different menu items any time of day or night. We feature traditional American fare plus five different varieties of ethnic food, including Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Choose from over 90 home made cakes, cheesecakes, and pies. Our downtown diner provides a full bar and live music. Our other locations provide beer and wine.
    PRICE RANGE
    $2 - $27
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    CUISINES
    International, American, Cafe, Diner
    FEATURES
    Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Awesome desert

    I’ve had breakfast here a couple of times. The breakfast is ok. My husbands bacon was gross. The staff and management are hard working and constantly looking out for the customers. The displays of cakes and pies, etc is a feast for the eyes! We...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Sunshine31LG
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Absolutely the best for breakfast!

    The first morning we were led astray, and ate breakfast at a different restaurant that was terrible. We were so pleased with City Cafe beginning with the charming decor. Just so cute. Our breakfasts were excellent. My husband judges a breakfast by the potatoes, and...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank sandyCumming
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Reunion

    Been here quite a few times! The menu is HUGE. So many selections—from Greek to American. I believe this place is actually open 24/7!!! The man who manages is friendly! This place also has that “50s/60s” vibe to it! The cakes are huge and well...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank itssleonard12
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Something quick and good

    Needing a place for dinner for my granddaughters 9 & 11 and I chose City Grill. Viewed their online menu and figured we could all find something to eat. Great kids menu with lots of selections. Spaghetti for one and Fetucinni Alfredo for the other....More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Tom T
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A quick stop in Chattanooga.

    Had food off of the breakfast menu, cannot beat the price for the amount of food. The staff is so friendly and helpful. It you are in Chattanooga definitely stood by.

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Nate37043
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Always a Good Meal!

    This is a must hit restaurant when in Chattanooga! It looks sketchy attached to the Days Inn but don't let it stop you. The menu is enormous so take a few minutes to glance it over. I ordered Chicken Cuban Reuben which was delicious. If...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Manwiththeplan86
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    You Won't Leave Hungry

    MASSIVE menu!! They have over 450 items on the menu so it's good for a family or couple that cannot decide what cuisine to eat. They have everything from breakfast, Greek, Mexican, Chinese, American and everything in between. Cake slices are massive and worth $7.50....More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank FerrandoRoche81
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Man, big portions!

    At the recommendation of the bus driver, ate breakfast here and came back the next morning too. The first day we both tried to eat the huge portions of pigs in blankets in our plates but decided the second morning to split a plate of...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank kathleenm461
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Disappointed

    We travel to Chattanooga frequently and have always made City Cafe one of our go to places. Unfortunately the last two times it has not been as good as usual. Service was good,but the food seems to be lacking. Perhaps we have just caught a...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Nomad783525
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A must visit in Chattanooga

    Huge portions at a great value. The deserts are AMAZING. Great staff, huge menus. When in Chattanooga stop here and enjoy The only problem is that it’s all good and sooo many choices

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Mary P
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    TripMomof1
    June 26, 2018|
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    Response from nwoodo | Reviewed this property |
    We went early enough that parking in their small lot wasn't an issue. There is also street parking available.
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    manaus
    November 28, 2015|
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    Response from city cafe diner d | Property representative |
    Ofcourse! Open 24/7/366, anything, anytime! We are serving Christmas Dinner as well as our full menu and desserts. Happy Holidays!
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    Beth W
    March 30, 2015|
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    Response from Ellen C | Reviewed this property |
    Must be some confusion. City Cafe diner is a great diner. However, we stayed about a block away at the Marriott Downtown and they have both an indoor and outdoor pool. A wonderful hotel!
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