LOCAL
GRUB GUIDE
Simply Southern Cafe
(Pelham)
Home‑style Southern comfort food—fried chicken, catfish, country steaks, pies. Cash only and typically open weekdays. ~7 min drive.
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Tess’s Kitchen Cafe
(Pelham)
Laid‑back spot offering burgers, seafood, pizza, and a wide selection of pies and cakes. ~7 min drive.
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Mountain Goat Market
(Monteagle)
A quirky café/gift shop known for gourmet sandwiches (Ragin’ Cajun favorite), espresso bar, pizza, eclectic gifts. ~15 min.
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Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Patio Grill
(Monteagle)
Though the original restaurant burned in 2025, the patio grill still serves hearty home‑cooked fare like smoked brisket, plus museum & general store on site. ~15 min.
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Shenanigans
(Sewanee)
Casual spot for breakfast and late-night bites: omelets, biscuit sandwiches, beer and pastries. ~20 min.
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Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern
(Sewanee)
Casual spot for breakfast and late-night bites: omelets, biscuit sandwiches, beer and pastries. ~20 min.
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High Point Restaurant
(Monteagle)
Upscale fine-dining housed in a historic “Al Capone” house; features filet, duck, seafood, and standout sides like cheese grits. ~15 min.
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