Flying In or Out of Chattanooga? Eat Here First.
City Cafe Diner on Lee Highway is just minutes from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport — the best made-from-scratch meal before your flight or right after you land.
The Best Meal Near Chattanooga Airport
A Short Drive from the Airport
Right on Lee Highway, just a short drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Easy stop before you head to the terminal or after you pick up your bags.
Open Every Day
Early morning departures, late arrivals, layovers — whatever your travel schedule, we're open and ready with a full menu waiting for you.
Real Food Before You Fly
Skip the airport snacks. Sit down for a proper meal at City Cafe Diner — 300+ items made from scratch, every single day.
300+ Items, Every Day
City Cafe Diner — Lee Highway
5517 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-5215
Open Every Day
Make City Cafe Diner Your Pre-Flight Tradition
Chattanooga locals know the move before a flight is Lee Highway City Cafe Diner. Now you do too.
Why City Cafe Diner Is a Smart Stop Near Chattanooga Airport
Flying in or out of Chattanooga Airport (CHA)? The closest City Cafe is the Lee Highway diner at 7641 Lee Hwy, a short drive from the terminal, with its own free parking lot. It’s a real sit-down meal before an early flight or after a late landing.
Lee Highway hours: Mon-Thu 6:30 AM-12 AM, Fri 6:30 AM-1 AM, Sat 7 AM-1 AM, Sun 7 AM-12 AM. Breakfast is served all day, and with around 300 items on the menu there’s something for everyone in your group.
Landing after Lee Highway closes? The Downtown diner at 511 Broad St is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Seating at both is first-come, first-served, and groups of 8 or more should call ahead: Lee Highway (423) 485-8222, Downtown (423) 634-9191.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which City Cafe Diner is closest to Chattanooga Airport?
Our Lee Highway diner at 7641 Lee Hwy is the closest location to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), a short drive away on the east side of town.
What are the Lee Highway diner’s hours?
Monday through Thursday 6:30 AM to midnight, Friday 6:30 AM to 1 AM, Saturday 7 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday 7 AM to midnight. Hours can change on holidays, so check Google Maps around a holiday.
My flight lands late. Where can I eat?
The Lee Highway diner is open until midnight most nights and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. If you land after that, our Downtown diner at 511 Broad St is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Can I get a quick meal before an early flight?
Yes. Lee Highway opens at 6:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends, and breakfast is served all day. You can also order online for pickup to save time.
Is there parking for travelers with luggage?
Yes. The Lee Highway diner has its own free parking lot, so you can park right outside with your bags in the car.