Chattanooga Recs
Food scene
Bakery short drive from the house. Their pimento cheese is my favorite. You can also order online before going for easy pick up.
15 locals recommend
Bread and Butter
3955 Dayton BlvdBakery short drive from the house. Their pimento cheese is my favorite. You can also order online before going for easy pick up.
Proof gives Chefs opportunities to try out restaurant ideas. Chef Kenyatta Ashford is a favorite of ours. Outdoor patio seating.
11 locals recommend
Proof Bar and Incubator
424 E M L King BlvdProof gives Chefs opportunities to try out restaurant ideas. Chef Kenyatta Ashford is a favorite of ours. Outdoor patio seating.
Fantastic coffee and other cafe drinks. Groovy outside patio.
46 locals recommend
Velo Coffee Roasters
509 E Main StFantastic coffee and other cafe drinks. Groovy outside patio.
Wonderful local bakery and cafe that gives back to the community. Fantastic breakfast and lunch options, beautiful patio.
125 locals recommend
Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StWonderful local bakery and cafe that gives back to the community. Fantastic breakfast and lunch options, beautiful patio.
The local cheesemonger. These guys are experts for everything cheese. Grab some cheese, wine, or beer to go. They also make their own sandwiches, which you can enjoy on the small outdoor patio. Very low key.
16 locals recommend
Bleu Fox Cheese Shop
324 E Main StThe local cheesemonger. These guys are experts for everything cheese. Grab some cheese, wine, or beer to go. They also make their own sandwiches, which you can enjoy on the small outdoor patio. Very low key.
Easy Bistro & Bar
801 Chestnut StHip spot with shareable plates and outside patio.
Originally a butcher shop. They source all local. Eat or take food to go. There is a small patio, too.
121 locals recommend
Main Street Meats
217 E Main StOriginally a butcher shop. They source all local. Eat or take food to go. There is a small patio, too.
Nearby Breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot with large outdoor patio.
67 locals recommend
The Daily Ration
1220 Dartmouth StNearby Breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot with large outdoor patio.
OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdFavorite local brewery
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdAnother fav local brewery with ample outdoor seating
Kenny's
1251 Market StBreakfast, lunch, and brunch with outdoor patio
Uncle Larry's Restaurant
8210 Apison PikeBest fried fish
Pupuseria Marelyn
3992 Ringgold RoadFantastic papusas. We always order to go.
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeLocal spot for burgers and beer.
Lupi's Pizza Pies
406 Broad StSightseeing
Fodor's recently named best of in the SE. Stunning arboretum and 300 + acres of preservation. Features several hikes of different degrees of difficulty. Take your kids to see the red wolves.
50 locals recommend
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdFodor's recently named best of in the SE. Stunning arboretum and 300 + acres of preservation. Features several hikes of different degrees of difficulty. Take your kids to see the red wolves.
Raccoon Mountain Chattanooga Overlook
3800 Raccoon Mountain RdBeautiful drive and overlook near the city
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow Rdshort but steep hike that gives you a great overlook of the city
Check out their open gate days. Great local spot for a hike accessible to all.
77 locals recommend
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdCheck out their open gate days. Great local spot for a hike accessible to all.
Big Soddy Creek Gulf
11721 Back Valley RdBeautiful gravel walkway