Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options in Knoxville — whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or stacked chicken and waffles — along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.
Editor’s note: All times listed are brunch-only.
Weekday wonders
The French Market Crêperie | Daily, Times vary | Get a taste of France at this longtime Knoxville favorite, serving sweet and savory crepes + lunch and dinner on weeknights.
Oliver Royale | Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Start the weekend early by ordering a mimosa along with benedicts or crepes.
Scrambled Jake’s Breakfast Co. | Daily, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. | From classic omelets to grits and benedicts, this place has it all. What caught our eye: Deep fried deviled eggs.
Weekend musts
Balter Beerworks | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Come hungry to savor a plate of classic shrimp and grits or chicken and waffles. Pro tip: Order a Baltering Mary, brunch cocktail made with their coffee oatmeal porter.
Farmacy | Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. + Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Start the day with a spicy chicken and waffles or, if you woke up on the sweet side of the bed, consider grabbing a plate (or two) of the churro waffle.
The Tomato Head | Saturday + Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Start your weekend on a spicy note with huevos rancheros or a breakfast pizza. Pro tip: Visit the Market Square location to sit on the patio and walk around after dining.
Wrenhouse Bakery proves you can’t go wrong with sweet treats and a side of coffee.
Photo via Wrenhouse Bakery
Pastry paradise
Wild Love Bakehouse | Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Grab a seat and savor fresh and flaky croissants with a coffee in hand. We’ve heard the fig and brie croissant is mouth-watering. This is your sign.
Wrenhouse Bakery | Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sample seasonal coffee flavors or a drip coffee + fresh pastries like scones, cookies, and cake pops.
Bake That Dough | Wednesday-Sunday, Times vary | If you’ve got visitors from out of town, consider grabbing a take-and-bake quiche, fresh bread, and scones or handpies to sweeten the weekend.
Quick and easy
Pete’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop | Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Taste is not compromised by fast service at this local favorite. Find time to savor classic diner favorites like fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, or a juicy burger.
Sami’s Cafe | Monday-Friday, 7-11 a.m. | You can’t go wrong at this West Knoxville spot when ordering a breakfast combo, complete with home fries or a biscuit and grits. Pro tip: Taste a little of everything when ordering Sami’s Sampler.
Sunspot | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | This Rustic-chic spot serves up Southwestern fare inspired by Caribbean and Latin American flavors. Don’t sleep on the breakfast tacos.
Start your day on a savory note with a tender steak and sunny-side-up egg.
Photo via The Plaid Apron
For a special occasion
Café 4 | Saturday + Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Celebrate life’s memorable moments with a punch bowl to split with friends and family before ordering cinnamon rolls, short rib and eggs, and Belgian waffles.
The Plaid Apron | Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Local ingredients are the star at this long-standing favorite, whether you’re craving steak and eggs, almond cakes, or a salad. Pro tip: Cinnamon rolls go fast.
STIR | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Don’t miss the Filet Oscar Benedict with crab and a petite filet. Plus, no trip to STIR is complete without ordering a cocktail made with the restaurant’s signature artisanal ice.
DIY brunch
Prefer to stay in? Host your own brunch with crowd-pleasing supplies good enough for a chef.
- Yellow French press | Bring some cheer to brunch + make coffee for a group with a sunny 34 fl oz. French press.
- 3-tier wood serving tray | Arrange pastries, sandwiches, or treats on a stunning three-tier display that will be the centerpiece of your table.
- Fancy espresso cups | Upgrade your mugs with some orange glazed ceramic cups.
- Fried egg spoon rest | A cute kitchen addition that screams “brunch.”
- 24-piece black silverware set | A highly-rated silverware set in a sleek, stylish black finish.
- Elite Gourmet four-slice toaster | Make toast for a crowd with this best-selling toaster.
- Clear drinking glasses with bamboo lids | Iced coffee can now be served at your brunch, thanks to cute and convenient drinking glasses.
