Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Chattanooga

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Chattanooga

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Chattanooga using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#28. Bantam & Biddy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
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#27. The Daily Ration

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
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#26. Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern

- Rating: 5/5 (20 reviews)
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#25. Lakeshore Grille

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
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#24. Ruby Sunshine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
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#23. Aretha Frankensteins

- Rating: 3.8/5 (526 reviews)
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#22. The Camp House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (110 reviews)
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#21. State of Confusion

- Rating: 4.1/5 (169 reviews)
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#20. Frothy Monkey

- Rating: 4/5 (308 reviews)
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#19. Old Gilman Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
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#18. Whitebird

- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
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#17. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (386 reviews)
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#16. Innside Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
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#15. Yellow Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
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#14. Niedlov's Breadworks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
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#13. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (320 reviews)
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#12. Rembrandt's Coffee House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (557 reviews)
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#11. Puckett's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (666 reviews)
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#10. Mayan Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
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#9. City Cafe Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (553 reviews)
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#8. Milk & Honey

- Rating: 4.5/5 (324 reviews)
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#7. HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga

- Rating: 4.5/5 (366 reviews)
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#6. Maple Street Biscuit Company - City Center

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1192 reviews)
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#5. The Feed co. Table & Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (568 reviews)
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#4. Stir

- Rating: 4.4/5 (668 reviews)
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#3. 1885 Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1035 reviews)
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#2. The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (413 reviews)
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#1. Public House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1099 reviews)
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