Knoxville Guidebook
Coffee Shops
These are the best, tried and tested, coffee shops of Knoxville. Start your day right!
Plenty of outside seating, unique handmade pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Try the almond croissant and hand tarts!
62 residents recomanen
Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StPlenty of outside seating, unique handmade pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Try the almond croissant and hand tarts!
The perfect spot to grab a coffee when you're in downtown Knoxville. Just around the corner from Market Square, you'll find specialty coffee, delicious pastries and friendly baristas.
Pearl on Union
The perfect spot to grab a coffee when you're in downtown Knoxville. Just around the corner from Market Square, you'll find specialty coffee, delicious pastries and friendly baristas.
If you find yourself in West Knoxville, shopping at Turkey Creek or Costco, this is local coffee roaster in a converted auto repair shop. The coffee can't be beat and the honey lavender latte is a customer favorite!
54 residents recomanen
Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveIf you find yourself in West Knoxville, shopping at Turkey Creek or Costco, this is local coffee roaster in a converted auto repair shop. The coffee can't be beat and the honey lavender latte is a customer favorite!
Local roaster just over the river in South Knoxville. Known for friendly baristas, artsy vibes, and incredible coffee.
54 residents recomanen
Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveLocal roaster just over the river in South Knoxville. Known for friendly baristas, artsy vibes, and incredible coffee.
Restaurants
Where the locals eat
Featuring true Southern dishes, this is Knoxville’s favorite breakfast spot!
51 residents recomanen
OliBea
211 S Central StFeaturing true Southern dishes, this is Knoxville’s favorite breakfast spot!
The Tomato Head has something for everyone, including several vegan and gluten free options.
77 residents recomanen
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareThe Tomato Head has something for everyone, including several vegan and gluten free options.
Small plates and a wine bar - something quite unique in Knoxville. Try the shrimp quesadilla or the filet mignonette sandwich.
25 residents recomanen
Cru Bistro & Wine Bar Downtown
141 S Gay StSmall plates and a wine bar - something quite unique in Knoxville. Try the shrimp quesadilla or the filet mignonette sandwich.
The best barbecue in Knoxville. Open everyday except Monday.
43 residents recomanen
Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveThe best barbecue in Knoxville. Open everyday except Monday.
Chivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StTaco Tuesday - need we say more?
Out of this world burgers, duck confit French fries and more than 70 bourbons to chose from.
84 residents recomanen
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareOut of this world burgers, duck confit French fries and more than 70 bourbons to chose from.
Proper Southern home cooking - fried chicken, fried okra, Mac n’ cheese, sweet tea, and the list goes on.
9 residents recomanen
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
3101 Sutherland AveProper Southern home cooking - fried chicken, fried okra, Mac n’ cheese, sweet tea, and the list goes on.
Named “The Nicest Place in America” by Good Morning America, this is a must visit place while in Knoxville. Authentic Mediterranean healthy cuisine.
28 residents recomanen
Yassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StNamed “The Nicest Place in America” by Good Morning America, this is a must visit place while in Knoxville. Authentic Mediterranean healthy cuisine.
Breweries & Bars
Knoxville’s craft beer scene is extensive but these are our favorite spots to enjoy a drink or two.
Authentic German drinking experience, 20 beers on tap, Biergarten, and traditional German fare.
56 residents recomanen
Schulz Brau Brewing Company
126 Bernard AveAuthentic German drinking experience, 20 beers on tap, Biergarten, and traditional German fare.
Knoxville’s only speak easy style bar. Come here for specialty cocktails and personal twists on classics.
48 residents recomanen
Peter Kern Library
407 Union AveKnoxville’s only speak easy style bar. Come here for specialty cocktails and personal twists on classics.
Small artisanal brewery and taproom in South Knoxville that brews both traditional and innovative styles of beer. Most nights you will find a food truck parked outside as well.
45 residents recomanen
Alliance Brewing Company
1130 Sevier AveSmall artisanal brewery and taproom in South Knoxville that brews both traditional and innovative styles of beer. Most nights you will find a food truck parked outside as well.
Craft beer, craft sodas, kombucha and Craft Beer Glassware. Bar snacks provided by OliBea. The glass studio next door provides a unique Knoxville experience, create your own glass to drink your beer out of and take home as a souvenir!
19 residents recomanen
Pretentious Beer Co
131 S Central StCraft beer, craft sodas, kombucha and Craft Beer Glassware. Bar snacks provided by OliBea. The glass studio next door provides a unique Knoxville experience, create your own glass to drink your beer out of and take home as a souvenir!
Pour your own beer from a real tap handle, only paying by the ounce. Feel free to try a unique selection of 68 different taps of craft beers, ciders and wines.
19 residents recomanen
Pour Taproom
207 W Jackson AvePour your own beer from a real tap handle, only paying by the ounce. Feel free to try a unique selection of 68 different taps of craft beers, ciders and wines.
Experiences
Everything you should do during your time in Knoxville
Museu d'Art de Knoxville
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrCentre de la natura Ijams
2915 Island Home AveZoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrSunsphere
810 Clinch AveJardí Botànic i Arboretum de Knoxville
2743 Wimpole AveMead's Quarry Lake
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdJumpJam Trampoline Park
11284 Threadstone LnMuseu Americà de Ciència i Energia
115 E Main StNeyland Stadium
1300 Phillip Fulmer Way