Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Knoxville, according to Tripadvisor

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July 27, 2022
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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Knoxville, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in Knoxville on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

#27. Status Dough

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (42 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6535 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4826
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#26. Starbucks

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 116 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-3501
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#25. First Watch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934-1904
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#24. Cracker Barrel

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (184 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9214 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923-4401
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#23. Amber Restaurant -

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Diner, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 6715 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-5308
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#22. Scrambled Jake's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (165 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7428 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-8822
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#21. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 11068 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1952
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#20. First Watch

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (34 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5144 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37918-2342
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#19. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Sherrill Hill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 9314 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-2326
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#18. Best Bagels and Deli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 120 S Peters Rd Suite 10, Knoxville, TN 37923-5225
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#17. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Hardin Valley

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 10837 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-1410
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#16. Wild Love Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1625 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-5542
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#15. Status Dough

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, American
- Price: $
- Address: 418 S Gay St Ste 101, Knoxville, TN 37902-1134
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#14. Rankin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (70 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 2200 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-5221
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#13. Cracker Barrel

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (124 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 716 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934-1602
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#12. Mimi's Cafe

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (365 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10945 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
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#11. Rami's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 3553 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917-3117
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#10. Ruby Sunshine

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (73 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 37 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
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#9. Gourmet's Market

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5107 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-5152
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#8. The Plaid Apron

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (119 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1210 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919-7736
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#7. Colonel's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Greek
- Price: $
- Address: 4809 Newcom Ave Ste 2, Knoxville, TN 37919-5129
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#6. First Watch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (106 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6474 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4863
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#5. OliBea

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 109 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1011
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#4. Sami's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 9700 Kingston Pike Franklin Square, Knoxville, TN 37922-3340
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#3. Pete's Coffee Shop Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (430 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 540 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2113
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#2. The French Market Creperie

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (768 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 412 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2101
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#1. Nick & J's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (628 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 1526 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-2023
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