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Serving Chattanooga Since 2003 · 20+ Years

The Best Diner in Chattanooga

Two locations · Downtown on Broad Street & Lee Highway

Real diner. Real food. Real Chattanooga.

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20+
Years Serving
24/7
Downtown
300+
Menu Items
100%
Made From Scratch
The best diner in Chattanooga — City Cafe Diner
A Chattanooga Institution

The Diner Chattanooga Grew Up On

For over 20 years, City Cafe Diner has been the diner Chattanoogans pick when they want real food, big portions, and a real diner experience. Not a chain. Not a trend. A counter, a grill, hot coffee, and 300+ menu items that haven't changed because they haven't needed to.

Our Downtown location on Broad Street is open 24 hours a day. Our Lee Highway spot serves Hamilton Place until midnight (1 AM on Friday). Same menu at both. Same scratch cooking. Same staff who remember your order.

  • Two Chattanooga locations — Downtown & Lee Highway
  • Downtown open 24/7 · Lee Highway open late every night
  • 300+ menu items — breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert
  • Made-from-scratch with fresh ingredients
  • Family-friendly, kid-approved, regular-tested
  • 20+ years serving Chattanooga families
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Why Chattanooga Picks City Cafe

Six reasons we're the Chattanooga diner locals send out-of-towners to.

20+ Years in Chattanooga

Chattanooga has changed around us. The diner hasn't. Same recipes, same scratch cooking, same crowd of regulars.

300+ Menu Items

Real diner, real menu. Breakfast all day, full lunch & dinner — burgers, ribs, seafood, pasta, salads, you name it.

Made-From-Scratch

Hash browns hand-shredded. Biscuits baked daily. Gravy made on the line. Nothing pre-cooked, nothing microwaved.

Two Chattanooga Locations

Downtown on Broad Street & Lee Highway at Hamilton Place — same menu, same quality, same City Cafe.

Open Late, Open Early

Downtown never closes. Lee Hwy stays open 'til midnight (1 AM Fridays). We're here when other places aren't.

The Chattanooga Institution

From first dates to late nights to Saturday family breakfast — three generations of Chattanoogans have grown up at this counter.

What's on the Menu

A real diner means a real menu. Breakfast all day, hand-cut steaks at dinner, burgers between, desserts after — 300+ items across the board.

All-Day Breakfast

  • Classic Breakfast2 eggs, hash browns, toast, bacon or sausage
  • Country Fried Steak & EggsHand-breaded steak, country gravy, 2 eggs
  • Buttermilk PancakesThree fluffy pancakes, butter & syrup
  • Classic Eggs BenedictPoached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise
  • Build Your Own OmeletteThree eggs, pick any 3 fillings
  • French ToastThick-cut Texas toast, cinnamon vanilla batter

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • City Cafe BurgerHalf-pound burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
  • Patty MeltClassic patty melt on grilled rye with Swiss
  • Philly Cheese SteakShaved ribeye, peppers, onions, provolone
  • French Dip SupremeSliced roast beef, melted Swiss, au jus
  • ReubenCorned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, Thousand Island
  • Club SandwichTurkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato — triple-decker

Plates & Entrees

  • Chicken Fried Steak DinnerHand-breaded steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable
  • Salmon Monte CarloGrilled salmon, lemon caper sauce, rice pilaf
  • N.Y. Strip Steak12 oz grilled NY strip with two sides
  • Chicken FajitasSizzling fajitas with peppers, onions, tortillas
  • Spaghetti & MeatballsHouse-made marinara, parmesan, garlic bread
  • Eggplant ParmigianaBreaded eggplant, marinara, mozzarella

Desserts & Sweets

  • New York CheesecakeClassic NY-style, choice of fresh fruit topping
  • Carrot CakeThree-layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
  • CannoliHouse-filled Italian cannoli, dusted with sugar
  • Bread PuddingWarm bread pudding, vanilla sauce
  • Apple PieDouble-crust apple pie, scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • Banana PuddingReal Southern banana pudding, vanilla wafers
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What Chattanooga Says

★★★★★
"My grandfather brought my dad here. My dad brought me here. Now I bring my kids. That's what a real diner looks like."
Sarah M.
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★
"Walked in at 3 AM after a delayed flight, walked out happy. Real diner, real food, real prices. This place is a Chattanooga institution."
Carlos P.
Downtown Chattanooga
★★★★★
"The omelettes are the size of your face and the country fried steak is exactly what Southern comfort food should taste like."
Daniel T.
Hixson, TN

Two Chattanooga Diners.
Same Menu. Same City Cafe.

Downtown · Open 24/7
511 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 634-9191
Lee Highway · Hamilton Place Area
7641 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 485-8222
Mon–Thu 6:30 AM – 12 AM · Fri 7 AM – 1 AM · Sat–Sun 7 AM – 12 AM
Downtown Page Lee Hwy Page

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Come See Why Chattanooga Picks City Cafe.

Two locations, one diner. Real food, big portions, hot coffee. Walk in or order online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes City Cafe Diner different from other diners in Chattanooga?

A menu of around 300 items, breakfast served all day, cakes and cheesecakes from our own bakery, and a downtown location that never closes.

How long has City Cafe Diner been in Chattanooga?

City Cafe Diner was founded in 2003 and has served Chattanooga for more than 20 years. Today there are three locations: Downtown, Lee Highway and Cleveland, TN.

Which location should I visit?

Downtown at 511 Broad St is open 24/7 and close to the riverfront. Lee Highway at 7641 Lee Hwy is near Hamilton Place and East Brainerd. Cleveland is at 919 25th St NW.

Do you bake your own desserts?

Yes. Our cakes and cheesecakes come from our own bakery. Order a slice with your meal, or call your nearest location to reserve a whole cake with a couple of days’ notice.

Do you have a kids menu?

Yes, there is a kids menu for dine-in guests at all three locations.

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