Downtown's All-Day Brunch Spot

Fresh Brunch Anytime in Downtown Chattanooga

Looking for brunch in downtown Chattanooga? City Cafe Diner on Broad Street serves fresh brunch favorites 24 hours a day. From chicken and waffles to eggs benedict and mimosas, enjoy weekend brunch vibes any day of the week.

About Us

Your Downtown Chattanooga Brunch Restaurant

City Cafe Diner has been serving brunch in downtown Chattanooga on Broad Street since 2003. We’re the brunch restaurant where the best of breakfast and lunch come together any time you want it.

Great brunch combines sweet and savory, indulgent and satisfying. Our downtown kitchen prepares chicken and waffles with crispy fried chicken and fluffy Belgian waffles, eggs benedict with perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and Southern brunch classics that bring comfort to every bite.

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on Broad Street, we’re the perfect brunch spot for anytime you’re downtown and hungry.

Our Downtown Restaurant

Serving Downtown Chattanooga Since 2003

City Cafe Diner was built on serving what people love, and brunch has always been a downtown favorite. Our Broad Street location has become known as the place where brunch is always available, not just on weekends.

We believe that great food is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be shared with friends, family, and the community we're proud to serve.

Walk into our downtown location and you'll see mimosas being poured, chicken frying for chicken and waffles, and hollandaise sauce being made for eggs benedict. From friends celebrating a birthday brunch to couples enjoying a lazy Sunday meal, we serve every guest with quality ingredients and attentive service. Our 24/7 hours mean brunch is never out of reach in downtown Chattanooga. Craving chicken and waffles on a Monday? We're cooking. Need eggs benedict at dinner time? We'll make it fresh.

The Downtown Brunch Experience

Having brunch at City Cafe Diner's downtown Chattanooga location means getting the perfect balance of sweet and savory any time of day. From the first sip of a mimosa to the last bite of crispy bacon, we prepare every detail to make your brunch memorable.

Our Commitment

City Cafe Diner is committed to serving quality brunch with fresh ingredients and creative combinations. From frying chicken to poaching eggs, we prepare brunch dishes that keep downtown Chattanooga coming back.

Grilled chicken salad wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a side of roasted potatoes, served at a restaurant in downtown Chattanooga.

Signature Chicken & Waffles

Try our signature chicken and waffles – crispy fried chicken served on top of a fluffy Belgian waffle with butter and syrup. The perfect combination of sweet and savory that makes brunch special. Available 24/7 at our downtown Chattanooga location.

Classic & Specialty Eggs Benedict

Choose from classic eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, or try our specialty versions with crab cakes, smoked salmon, or Southern fried green tomatoes. Each features perfectly poached eggs and rich hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin. Served with breakfast potatoes.

Sizzling hot chicken fajitas served on a cast-iron skillet with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes at a top-rated restaurant in Downtown Chattanooga.
Delicious Salmon Monte Carlo topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables at a fine dining restaurant in Downtown Chattanooga.

Southern Brunch Classics

Try our shrimp and grits with creamy stone-ground grits and seasoned shrimp, biscuits and gravy made from scratch, or country ham with red-eye gravy and eggs. Every Southern brunch dish brings authentic flavors to your table. This is downtown Chattanooga brunch with Southern soul.

For our complete brunch menu including mimosas and brunch cocktails, visit our menu page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Downtown Chattanooga: 511 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Chattanooga Lee Highway: 7641 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Cleveland TN: 919 25th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Holiday hours very per location. Please, check our updated Google Maps hours. 

At this moment we do not. However if you have a big group we appreciate a call ahead to help us accommodate you quicker.

We have 300 options on the menu with most of the items made to order. Please, check the menu before your visit. Let your server know and we will try our best to fit your needs. 

Absolutely. We do have kids menu for dine in only.

We own a bakery where we bake all these amazing desserts.

To order a cake, please, call or visit the most convenient location. 

We can also reserve a cake with a couple days of advance notice.

Unfortunately, we cannot ship cakes at this time. If you any questions feel free to contact us.

We are always looking for new team members.

Please stop by and apply in person at the location of your choice.

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Why Choose City Cafe Diner for Brunch in Downtown Chattanooga?

City Cafe Diner serves quality brunch in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Here’s why locals and visitors choose our Broad Street location for brunch:

  • Brunch 24/7 – Enjoy brunch favorites any day, any time
  • Signature dishes – Chicken & waffles, eggs benedict, shrimp & grits
  • Downtown convenience – Located on Broad Street near hotels and attractions
  • Full bar – Mimosas and brunch cocktails available
  • Made-to-order – Every brunch dish prepared fresh
Inside City Café Diner showcasing a dessert display filled with cakes and pastries, a highlight of this downtown Chattanooga restaurant.

Our Locations

Downtown Chattanooga

Hours: OPEN 24/7

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours

Lee Highway Chattanooga

Hours:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 1 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 12 am

Cleveland TN

Hours:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

7 am -12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 12 am