Coffee, Food & Community
Your Downtown Chattanooga Cafe
Looking for a welcoming cafe in downtown Chattanooga? City Cafe Diner on Broad Street serves quality coffee, fresh pastries, and satisfying meals 24 hours a day. From morning coffee to lunch with friends, we're your downtown spot for good food and warm hospitality.
About Us
A Downtown Cafe That Serves It All
City Cafe Diner has been serving the Chattanooga community for over 20 years — today from our downtown diner on Broad Street. We’re the cafe where you can get a cup of quality coffee, a fresh pastry from our bakery, or a full meal any time of day.
A good cafe offers more than just coffee. That’s why we brew fresh coffee all day, bake pastries daily in our own bakery, prepare breakfast favorites cooked to order, and serve satisfying lunch options.
Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on Broad Street, we’re convenient to offices, hotels, and attractions.
Our Downtown Restaurant
Serving Downtown Chattanooga
City Cafe Diner was built on bringing people together over good food and coffee. Our downtown location on Broad Street is the neighborhood spot where everyone feels welcome - from early morning regulars grabbing their first cup to friends meeting for lunch.
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 cafe and you'll smell fresh coffee brewing, see pastries displayed in our bakery case, and feel the welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're stopping for a quick coffee to go or sitting down for a meal, every visit shows our commitment to quality and hospitality. Our 24/7 hours mean coffee and food are always available in downtown Chattanooga. No matter when you need it, our cafe is open.
The Downtown Cafe Experience
A cafe visit at City Cafe Diner's downtown Chattanooga location means getting exactly what you need. From a quick coffee to go to a leisurely meal with friends, we create a space where everyone feels comfortable and satisfied.
Our Commitment
City Cafe Diner is committed to serving quality coffee, fresh pastries, and satisfying meals in a welcoming atmosphere. From brewing fresh coffee to baking daily desserts, we create a cafe experience that keeps downtown Chattanooga coming back.
Fresh Coffee All Day
Enjoy fresh brewed coffee, espresso drinks, cappuccinos, lattes, and specialty coffee drinks at our downtown Chattanooga cafe. Try our iced coffee on warm days or a hot cappuccino when you need warmth. Every cup is made fresh when you order. We also serve tea, juice, soft drinks, and milkshakes.
Bakery Fresh Daily
Start your morning with a fresh pastry, muffin, or Danish from our bakery at our downtown Chattanooga location. Choose from cinnamon rolls, croissants, scones, and more. Looking for something sweet? We have cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and cookies baked fresh in our own bakery. Perfect with your coffee on Broad Street.
Full Breakfast Menu
Order classic breakfast favorites at our downtown cafe – eggs cooked your way, fluffy pancakes, French toast, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches. Add bacon, sausage, or ham. Every breakfast is cooked fresh and served hot. Great with your morning coffee on Broad Street.
For our complete cafe menu with all coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast and lunch options, 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 as Your Downtown Chattanooga Cafe?
City Cafe Diner offers more than typical cafes in downtown Chattanooga – we serve quality coffee plus a complete food menu. Here’s why people choose our Broad Street location:
- Coffee and full meals – Not just coffee, but breakfast, lunch, and bakery items
- Fresh daily – Pastries baked in our own bakery, coffee brewed fresh
- Open 24/7 – Coffee and food available any hour
- Downtown convenience – Located on Broad Street near offices and hotels
- Welcoming atmosphere – Comfortable space for quick visits or leisurely meals
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