Local Restaurants & Sightseeing
Foodie Local restaurants, coffee shops & eateries
Most of those recommendations are Farm to table and/or owned by local entrepreneurs. You will be able to taste quality, flavor & freshness from the best Chattanooga has to offer. we hope you enjoy these suggestions.
Fresh, homemade pastries and coffee. Made that same day. Great lunch and breakfast menu. Croissants are amazing!
125 locals recommend
Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StFresh, homemade pastries and coffee. Made that same day. Great lunch and breakfast menu. Croissants are amazing!
Coffee, beer & food all in one spot. Attached to the Choo Choo Hotel.
72 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
1400 Market StCoffee, beer & food all in one spot. Attached to the Choo Choo Hotel.
Great Family spot.
Everything in the building was built by hand. The vibe is friendly, relaxed & cozy. the food makes you feel like you went to your grandmas house and she made all your favorites. It’s affordable and absolutely delicious .
Open 24/5 days a week.
38 locals recommend
Yellow Deli
737 McCallie AveGreat Family spot.
Everything in the building was built by hand. The vibe is friendly, relaxed & cozy. the food makes you feel like you went to your grandmas house and she made all your favorites. It’s affordable and absolutely delicious .
Open 24/5 days a week.
This is a hidden gem of Chattanooga. This Italian restaurant is run by it's Italian owner. The ambiance at the restaurant is nice, clean and simple. The food is authentic Italian food. On your birthday, you will get a free meal and dessert (bring ID) and make sure to make a reservation.
31 locals recommend
Boccaccia Restaurant
3077 Broad StThis is a hidden gem of Chattanooga. This Italian restaurant is run by it's Italian owner. The ambiance at the restaurant is nice, clean and simple. The food is authentic Italian food. On your birthday, you will get a free meal and dessert (bring ID) and make sure to make a reservation.
Two Ten Jack
1110 Market StIf you want Ramen, this is the place. It's Delicious!
Eclectic hole in the wall with fantastic breakfast/brunch. Go early or expect a very long wait. very limited tables.
79 locals recommend
Aretha Frankensteins
518 Tremont StEclectic hole in the wall with fantastic breakfast/brunch. Go early or expect a very long wait. very limited tables.
Mean Mug Coffeehouse South
114 W Main StGreat drinks. Menu is pretty good.
Quality Hot Chocolate drinks. and all different types of chocolate treats.
69 locals recommend
The Hot Chocolatier
1437 Market StQuality Hot Chocolate drinks. and all different types of chocolate treats.
State of Confusion
301 E Main StHip and happening. fusion menu. Great options.
Never been, but have heard wonderful things. LOTS of meat cuts, etc.
121 locals recommend
Main Street Meats
217 E Main StNever been, but have heard wonderful things. LOTS of meat cuts, etc.
Crust Pizza
3211 Broad StThin crust. Great pizza
Hip bar at night and great brunch on the weekends. Limited (but tasty) brunch menu and adventurous drinks to match. Family friendly during brunch.
196 locals recommend
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StHip bar at night and great brunch on the weekends. Limited (but tasty) brunch menu and adventurous drinks to match. Family friendly during brunch.
Hidden Hole in the wall. Great hang out spot for drinks. No food available. Owner will let you bring food from outside. A lot of people order pizza from near by pizzeria and get drinks. Lots of games and art.
8 locals recommend
Barley Chattanooga | Taproom |
235 E M L King BlvdHidden Hole in the wall. Great hang out spot for drinks. No food available. Owner will let you bring food from outside. A lot of people order pizza from near by pizzeria and get drinks. Lots of games and art.
Healthy and without missing the taste. Vegan and loved by all eaters. organic ingredients :) Brunch and Pancakes are the best!!!
27 locals recommend
Southern Squeeze - North Chattanooga
1301 Dorchester RdHealthy and without missing the taste. Vegan and loved by all eaters. organic ingredients :) Brunch and Pancakes are the best!!!
STIR
1444 Market StHIP. Usually full on weekends. Huge bar.
Multiple Locations: NorthShore, St Elmo, and Downtown. Good Ice Cream.
119 locals recommend
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
26 Frazier AveMultiple Locations: NorthShore, St Elmo, and Downtown. Good Ice Cream.
Affordable pizza. Its been around for decades! Great for takeout.
49 locals recommend
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee AveAffordable pizza. Its been around for decades! Great for takeout.
Thai Smile
219 Market StGood Thai Food
Totto Sushi & Grill
330 Frazier AveIf you like Sushi, this spot is a must.
Milk & Honey
135 North Market StreetHip, fun. Great brunch! TONS of options. Fills up quick.
Meeting Place
1274 Market StFine dining. Definitely a date spot. Great Italian food. wow ambiance. Reservations needed.
158 locals recommend
Alleia
25 E Main StFine dining. Definitely a date spot. Great Italian food. wow ambiance. Reservations needed.
This is the restaurant that you go to celebrate something :) Excellent Food. very pricey
72 locals recommend
St. John's Restaurant
1278 Market StThis is the restaurant that you go to celebrate something :) Excellent Food. very pricey
Bluegrass Grill
55 E Main StGood Breakfast. Long lines.
Wonderful Greek food, and just a magical experience. After you enjoy your meal, there is a plate tossing party, where you and everyone else at the restaurant partakes in throwing plates and dancing around. Pricey, but you wont forget this night. Needs reservations. Only open on weekends.
24 locals recommend
Opa!
249 River StWonderful Greek food, and just a magical experience. After you enjoy your meal, there is a plate tossing party, where you and everyone else at the restaurant partakes in throwing plates and dancing around. Pricey, but you wont forget this night. Needs reservations. Only open on weekends.
Beer
Located in historic downtown Chattanooga, they’re home to one of the best small stage venues in Chattanooga for live music. With an amazing lineup of food trucks and fantastic artwork, you really can’t go wrong with stopping in for a pint.
18 locals recommend
Wanderlinger Brewing Company
1208 King StLocated in historic downtown Chattanooga, they’re home to one of the best small stage venues in Chattanooga for live music. With an amazing lineup of food trucks and fantastic artwork, you really can’t go wrong with stopping in for a pint.
It all started in 1890. Chattanooga’s oldest brewery, Chattanooga Brewing Company grew to become a six-story brewhouse that occupied an entire block of Broad Street. They were producing over 150,000 barrels a year, until Prohibition closed the brewery’s doors.
38 locals recommend
Chattanooga Brewing Company
1804 Chestnut StIt all started in 1890. Chattanooga’s oldest brewery, Chattanooga Brewing Company grew to become a six-story brewhouse that occupied an entire block of Broad Street. They were producing over 150,000 barrels a year, until Prohibition closed the brewery’s doors.
Named after two beer drinking pioneers and the fathers of modern Geology, you could say Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. is an Earth inspired brewery. One of the fastest growing craft breweries in the country, here you’ll find 20 rock-themed beers on tap, a cozy taproom, and many, many geology puns.
46 locals recommend
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdNamed after two beer drinking pioneers and the fathers of modern Geology, you could say Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. is an Earth inspired brewery. One of the fastest growing craft breweries in the country, here you’ll find 20 rock-themed beers on tap, a cozy taproom, and many, many geology puns.
Oddstory Brewing Company brews some truly great craft beer. Their brewery encourages people to come together, share stories and make new ones over a cold glass of beer. Inside you’ll find cozy leather chairs, open community-style tables, and a lively jungle vibe with plants hanging from the walls. Their food menu consists of mainly pizzas and pretzels that pair excellently with their house made brews.
52 locals recommend
OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdOddstory Brewing Company brews some truly great craft beer. Their brewery encourages people to come together, share stories and make new ones over a cold glass of beer. Inside you’ll find cozy leather chairs, open community-style tables, and a lively jungle vibe with plants hanging from the walls. Their food menu consists of mainly pizzas and pretzels that pair excellently with their house made brews.
Naked River Brewing & BBQ is a UTC favourite. On the other side of the Finley Stadium, their large, spacious warehouse-style brewery has a great selection of craft beers and delicious BBQ meats. Stop by for weekly specials, events, and live music, you won’t be disappointed!
42 locals recommend
Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White BlvdNaked River Brewing & BBQ is a UTC favourite. On the other side of the Finley Stadium, their large, spacious warehouse-style brewery has a great selection of craft beers and delicious BBQ meats. Stop by for weekly specials, events, and live music, you won’t be disappointed!
Heaven & Ale Brewing Co. might be one of the most popular breweries in town. Grab your friends and family and partake in their weekly trivia night, or sit back and enjoy one of their expertly brewed beers. They love their hop forward flavors and have great food options that bring out the best flavors in every brew.
38 locals recommend
Heaven & Ale
342 East Main StreetHeaven & Ale Brewing Co. might be one of the most popular breweries in town. Grab your friends and family and partake in their weekly trivia night, or sit back and enjoy one of their expertly brewed beers. They love their hop forward flavors and have great food options that bring out the best flavors in every brew.
Sightseeing
Coolidge Park
150 River StCravens House
Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StRuby Falls
Waterfalls located on Signal Mnt. Limited parking and Short hike. Gorgeous views
17 locals recommend
Falling Water Falls State Natural Area
995 Falling Water TrailWaterfalls located on Signal Mnt. Limited parking and Short hike. Gorgeous views
great hike with some swimming holes. Also, great spot to set uo hammocks next to the water and take a nap :)
9 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
great hike with some swimming holes. Also, great spot to set uo hammocks next to the water and take a nap :)
Covenant College
14049 Scenic HwyGorgeous college campus with rich history and many scenic spots.
Moslty known by locals only. One of our top favorites. garden center full of native, endemic plants for sale. Also, A stunning view, a lake, turtles, horses ducks, picnic areas, hiking. A gorgeous treehouse and a rescue center for hurt animals. Go visit them, they will love to see a smiling face :)
50 locals recommend
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdMoslty known by locals only. One of our top favorites. garden center full of native, endemic plants for sale. Also, A stunning view, a lake, turtles, horses ducks, picnic areas, hiking. A gorgeous treehouse and a rescue center for hurt animals. Go visit them, they will love to see a smiling face :)
Lula Lake is another hidden gem....Only open two times per month. It is private and special. Cherokee Indian lands, a gorgeous waterfall (swimming not allowed). However, it feels fresh from the water and has plenty of hiking :)
https://www.lulalake.org/
Lula Lake Road
Lula Lake RoadLula Lake is another hidden gem....Only open two times per month. It is private and special. Cherokee Indian lands, a gorgeous waterfall (swimming not allowed). However, it feels fresh from the water and has plenty of hiking :)
https://www.lulalake.org/
This one is for the kiddos! A WONDERFUL playground for kids to run, play, slide and have fun! Its entirely made of wood and the slides are huge. We often see parents and grandparents sliding along as well :) Its also surrounded by disc golf and hiking trails.
FREE
If you have kiddos/grandkids we highly recommend it! followed by a visit to the Yellow deli!
https://www.pumpkinpatchplayground.org/
The Pumpkin Patch Playground
1836 Taft HighwayThis one is for the kiddos! A WONDERFUL playground for kids to run, play, slide and have fun! Its entirely made of wood and the slides are huge. We often see parents and grandparents sliding along as well :) Its also surrounded by disc golf and hiking trails.
FREE
If you have kiddos/grandkids we highly recommend it! followed by a visit to the Yellow deli!
https://www.pumpkinpatchplayground.org/
Creative discovery museum for kiddos :) they will love it :)
130 locals recommend
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StCreative discovery museum for kiddos :) they will love it :)
3rd floor is a kiddos haven! a play area and books galore for kiddos to entertain themselves. They also have fun I spy and other craft activities. FREE
6 locals recommend
Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library
1001 Broad St3rd floor is a kiddos haven! a play area and books galore for kiddos to entertain themselves. They also have fun I spy and other craft activities. FREE
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills Drthe cavern are such a wonderful place to explore
Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront PkwyChattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveTennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StTennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell RdLookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveRock/Creek Adventures and Rentals
1530 Riverside DriveCloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdFalling Water Falls State Natural Area
995 Falling Water TrailRainbow Lake Trail
Rainbow Lake TrailTennessee Riverwalk
Tennessee RiverwalkBluff View Art District
411 E 2nd StHunter Museum of American Art
10 Bluff View AveGreenway Farms Dog Park
Coolidge Park
150 River StPoint Park
110 Point Park Rd