Our Story

About City Cafe Diner

Proudly serving Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN with made-from-scratch meals and a whole lot of heart for over 20 years.

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Who We Are

A Chattanooga Institution Since 2003

City Cafe Diner was founded with a simple belief: that great food made from scratch, served by people who genuinely care, is what brings a community together. For over 20 years, that belief has guided everything we do.

From our signature dessert counter to our 300+ item menu spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every dish is prepared fresh in our kitchen — no shortcuts, no compromises. We're proud to have become a beloved staple in Chattanooga and beyond, now serving guests across three locations.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular who has been coming in for years, you'll always find the same warm welcome, the same generous portions, and the same commitment to quality that has defined City Cafe Diner from day one.

20+
Years in Business
3
Locations
300+
Menu Items
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Best of the Best

Award-Winning Dining

Voted Chattanooga's Best of the Best by the Times Free Press — 12 years running.

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What We're Known For

Fresh ingredients, house-made recipes, and a menu big enough for every craving.

Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Pancakes, omelets & morning favorites — any time of day.

Entrees

Made From Scratch

Every dish prepared fresh in our kitchen, every single day.

Healthy Options

Something for Everyone

300+ items including vegetarian, healthy, and international options.

Desserts

Signature Desserts

House-made cakes, pies, cheesecakes and more at our dessert counter.

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Our Locations

Three convenient locations across Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN.

Downtown Chattanooga

511 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

(423) 634-9191

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Lee Highway Chattanooga

7641 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN

(423) 485-8222

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Cleveland, Tennessee

919 25th Street NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 790-7460

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Ready to Eat?

Stop by any of our three locations or order online — we're open every day.