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Open 'Til Midnight · 1 AM on Fri & Sat

Breakfast in Cleveland, TN

919 25th Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 790-7460 · Breakfast served all day

7 AM
Open Daily
'Til 12
Closing Time
300+
Menu Items
100%
Made From Scratch
Breakfast plate at City Cafe Diner Cleveland TN
Cleveland's Breakfast Spot

The Best Breakfast in Cleveland, TN — Served All Day

Real Southern breakfast, served from sunrise to midnight. City Cafe Diner has been Cleveland's go-to breakfast spot for over 20 years — fluffy buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles, eggs benedict, country-fried steak, three-egg omelettes, hot biscuits & gravy, crispy bacon, country ham, fresh fruit and bottomless coffee. Conveniently located on 25th Street NW just off APD-40 — open every day from 7 AM until midnight (1 AM on Friday & Saturday).

  • Open daily from 7 AM until 12 AM (1 AM Fri & Sat)
  • Breakfast served all day, every day
  • Convenient 25th Street NW location off APD-40
  • Pancakes, waffles, omelettes, benedicts & skillets
  • Made-from-scratch with fresh ingredients
  • Family-friendly, kid-approved
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The Breakfast Menu

Real breakfast, ready all day. From classic two-egg plates to weekend stacks of buttermilk pancakes — over 30 breakfast items in every direction.

Eggs & Classic Plates

  • Junior Breakfast1 egg, choice of meat, hash browns, toast
  • Classic Breakfast2 eggs, hash browns, toast, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage
  • Deluxe Breakfast3 eggs, hash browns, toast, plus meat & pancakes
  • Country Fried Steak & EggsHand-breaded steak, country gravy, 2 eggs your way
  • N.Y. Steak & EggsGrilled NY strip, 2 eggs, hash browns, toast
  • Corned Beef HashHouse corned beef hash with 2 eggs and toast

Eggs Benedict & Specialties

  • Classic Eggs BenedictPoached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, hollandaise
  • Seafood Cake BenedictCrispy seafood cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise
  • Sausage, Biscuits & GravyHouse biscuits smothered in country sausage gravy
  • Biscuits & GravyTwo halves of buttery biscuits, country gravy
  • Breakfast BurgerCheeseburger topped with a fried egg, bacon, hash browns
  • German Style Potato PancakesCrispy potato pancakes with applesauce & sour cream

Omelettes

  • Build Your Own OmeletteThree eggs, pick any 3 fillings, hash browns & toast
  • Denver OmeletteHam, peppers, onions, cheese — classic done right
  • Farmer's OmeletteSausage, bacon, ham, peppers, onions, cheese
  • Philly Cheese OmeletteSteak, peppers, onions, American & provolone
  • Garden OmeletteMushrooms, peppers, onions, tomato, spinach, cheese
  • Fiesta OmeletteChorizo, jalapeños, salsa, pepper jack, sour cream

Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

  • Buttermilk PancakesThree fluffy buttermilk pancakes, butter & syrup
  • Banana Pecan PancakesButtermilk pancakes with bananas and toasted pecans
  • Golden Brown Belgian WaffleCrisp on the outside, light & airy on the inside
  • French ToastThick-cut Texas toast dipped in cinnamon vanilla batter
  • Strawberry French ToastFrench toast topped with fresh strawberries & whipped cream
  • Avocado ToastSmashed avocado on multigrain with everything seasoning

Why People Pick City Cafe

A few things that set our Cleveland TN location apart.

Open Late, 7 Days

Breakfast served from 7 AM until midnight every day — and until 1 AM on Friday & Saturday.

Family Friendly

High chairs, kids menu, and patient servers who get it.

Free Parking

Plenty of free parking right at our 25th Street NW location.

Catering Available

Bridal showers, corporate breakfasts, and church events — we deliver.

What Cleveland Says

★★★★★
"We come for breakfast every Saturday after the kids' games. Huge portions, fast service, and the eggs benedict is the best I've had in Tennessee."
Mike R.
Cleveland, TN
★★★★★
"Twenty years and they still get every order right. My family has been coming here since I was a kid — now I bring my own."
Rebecca L.
Cleveland, TN
★★★★★
"The omelettes are the size of your face and the country fried steak is exactly what Southern breakfast should taste like."
Daniel T.
Hixson, TN

Find Us in
Cleveland, TN

Address
919 25th Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Hours
Sun–Thu 7 AM – 12 AM
Fri & Sat 7 AM – 1 AM
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Near This Location

  • Bradley Square Mall
  • Lee University campus
  • Cleveland State Community College
  • Tennessee Overhill historic district
  • Hardwick & Mouse Creek neighborhoods
  • APD-40 / I-75 exit travelers

Hungry? Breakfast Is Ready.

Stop by from 7 AM until midnight — and 1 AM on Friday & Saturday. Order online or come in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does breakfast start at the Cleveland diner?

The Cleveland diner at 919 25th St NW opens at 7 AM every day, and breakfast is served until close.

How late is the Cleveland diner open?

Until midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, so breakfast for dinner is always an option.

What is on the breakfast menu?

Pancakes, omelettes, eggs Benedict and French toast, and the full menu has around 300 items if you want something else.

Is the Cleveland diner good for a family breakfast?

Yes. There is a kids menu for dine-in guests, and the booths make it easy to bring the whole family.

Do I need a reservation for a group breakfast?

No reservations are needed. Groups of 8 or more are asked to call ahead at (423) 790-7460 so the kitchen can be ready.

Cleveland's Favorite Breakfast Spot for Over 20 Years

City Cafe Diner has been serving Chattanooga-area families and travelers since 2003, and our Cleveland location at 919 25th St NW is a go-to for breakfast every single day. Whether you’re an early riser before work or stopping by mid-morning, our kitchen serves breakfast all day, so you can order eggs, pancakes, omelets, and all your breakfast favorites whenever you visit.

With around 300 items on our menu, there’s something for everyone—from classic diner breakfasts to lighter choices, and a dedicated kids menu for families dining in. We source fresh ingredients and bake our own cakes and cheesecakes in-house, so the quality shows in every plate. Locals choose City Cafe for breakfast because we keep portions generous, prices fair, and the atmosphere welcoming and unpretentious. You’ll find regulars at the counter, families in booths, and travelers grabbing fuel before heading out—all part of the mix that makes a real diner.

Seating is first-come, first-served, so just walk in when you’re ready. For parties of 8 or more, we ask that you call ahead at (423) 790-7460. If you prefer breakfast at home, we also offer online ordering for pickup or delivery. Visit us soon—we’re open bright and early to fuel your Cleveland morning.

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