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City Cafe Diner

901 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-5012
423-634-9191
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Ranked #25 of 568 restaurants in Chattanooga
Cuisines: American, Café, Diner
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Portsmouth, Hampshire
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37 reviews 37 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Waitress gave us some real advice about the sizes of the food and what to order. The food was fantastic and the portions huge. We did not have room for dessert and they were just huge so couldn't even squeeze it in. Great time

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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58 reviews 58 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The hotel we were staying at recommended City Cafe Diner, so we decided to go for dinner. The food was good with very large portions. We didn't have dessert because we were too full after dinner, but they looked amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and service was excellent. The prices were reasonable.

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LaGrange, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Can't beat it for the price and quality. Large portion size we could not eat it all. GREAT DESSERTS. When we go back to Chattanooga this place is a must place to come back to.

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Ringgold, Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The food here is dependably good. It is open 24 hours a day which is a plus. We have, at various times, eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner and every meal has been good, but what keeps us coming back is the selection of homemade cakes and pies. Eating here is a good deal. You leave here full for a very... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The food was great and portions were absolutely huge. They treated our children very well and went out of their way to make sure we were accommodated. The service was a little on the slow side.

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ELIZABETHTON
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This cafe is very close and easy walk from the convention center. Recommended by the driving of the free electric shuttle the portions are huge and looking at the incredible bakery was tempting. A very busy place but the waitresses hustled with excellent service to get you in/out fast (if needed or you could sit as long as you like),... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Wonderful food at incredible prices. Portions are huge. Great location close to downtown. Must visit if you are in Chattanooga.

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Charlotte, NC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great quick service. Tons of options to choose from. No matter what you order your left overs could potentially solve world hunger! It was our last stop on a weekend get away & I cannot wait to return to Chattanooga. This place will be first on the to do foodie list!! The only negative...I was tooooooooooooo full to try one... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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39 reviews 39 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Very busy, open 24hrs. Prompt service from a very large menue. Very typical of an NJ/NY Diner. Good honest food and good honest prices. Would definately return for a breakfast or lunch

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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

How disappointed to NOT try a meal at the City Cafe. We were attending a convention and decided to try City Cafe after many recommendations. We stepped inside and encountered a host that was answering the phone and slamming the phone down with each call. Eager customers wanting to place orders were treated rudely. Even so, we stepped up to... More

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