6 of the best brunches in Chattanooga

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Chattanoogans have strong feelings about brunch + listed more than 30 local favorites. (Photo: Pexels)

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We recently asked you where to find the best brunch in Chattanooga, and y’all responded like you thought we’d never ask. 🙌

It made some of us wonder how we ever sit around and say, “Where should we get brunch?”

Maybe the best part of the responses was the variety. There wasn’t a single stand out, although there were several that got more comments than others. And you all suggested more than 30 different restaurants as your favorite local brunch spot. Not bad, Chattanooga. Not bad.

Here are the six spots that got the most mentions from readers.

  • Foodworks | 205 Manufacturers Rd. | Menu
  • First Watch | 300 Cherokee Blvd. | Menu
  • The Big Chill | 103 Cherokee Blvd. | Menu
  • Stir | 1444 Market St. | Menu
  • The Daily Ration | 1220 Dartmouth St. | Menu
  • Bluegrass Grill | 55 E. Main St. | Menu

Here’s what some of you said about your favorite places to combine breakfast + lunch.

“My favorite brunch is outside on the patio at 1885 in St Elmo. Their chicken and waffles and Bloody Mary special deal ...” — Carolyn T.

“Love Bella Lisboa for brunch. The brunch menu is not huge but the items on the menu are done really well. And oh yes, Mimosas.” — Laurel W.

“1885 and The Feed are tops for me!” — Sandi E.

“Hi-Fi Clyde’s and State of Confusion!!” — Mary Catherine O.

“Definitely the best brunch is Sunday at the Chattanoogan hotel. Never had a better experience in Chattanooga.” — Kristen O.

“Syrup and Eggs in St Elmo Brewhaus in North Shore.” — Jennifer W.

“The breakfast burrito at Blue Plate/Local 191!” — Rhett B.

“I vote for the Flying Squirrel. Great menu and atmosphere.” — Fran G.

“First and foremost, I will go with The Daily Ration. I will wait the hour+ to eat there because I can get everything I want on one plate … “ — Treston T.

“The Big Chill! Good prices, great food, awesome wait staff, great Bloody Mary bar and wonderful atmosphere.” — Kelly M.

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