Local Food

Local Food

The Mountain Goat Market

109 Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356


Touristy, fun, excellent quality deli-style sandwiches, pizza & desserts

Quirky Gift Shop. 

Rated #51 on YELP’s 2019 best restaurants in America! 

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Always packed


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High Point

224 Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356


The price point is also implied by the name, but this fine 5 star dining restaurant is definitely worth if for a special occasion, but you don't have to worry about dressing up.


Historically iconic. This place was built by Al Capone for one of his mistresses. Highest elevation point on his run from Chicago to Miami. Picking up a little bootleg whiskey along the way. 

How things have changed! 

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Papa Ron’s Italian Steak House

402 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356


Same ownership as High Point.

Good Italian food. mid-range prices

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Potbellie’s

Tracy City, TN


Under new (better) management. Older yelp reviews weren’t so good. Great place for breakfast all day. Drive thru pickup window (call in advance). Dine-in too. Decent pizza, especially if you like a lot of cheese.  Broad menu

If you want good food, it probably won’t be fast food. Slow down and smell the burgers.

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Hank’s Corner Grille

24 Main St, Tracy City, TN 37387


Looking for some good times and excellent food? Thursday nite trivia games (the whole town turns out) and much more. Try the massive soldier burger (Pictured). Their summer salad is outstanding. Recommended for local dining.

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The Dutch Maid Bakery

109 Main St, Tracy City, TN 37387


A Mountain Icon. Oldest bakery in the South and probably the nicest, hardest working owner (which accounts for its longevity). Tell Cindy Grant sent you.

Bus loads of baked goods aficionados come from all over the South to sample an amazing array of pastries and signature recipe Salt Bread. Country Style breakfast and lunch in the cafe. A must-do experience.

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El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

106 Colyar St, Tracy City, TN 37387


Big portions, reasonable prices, authentic Mexican food.

We usually share a plate. So happy to have this place among options of restaurants nearby.

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The Dining Hall @ Sewanee

634 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383


There is plenty of good old Southern Fried comfort food to be found on the mountain. But, if you are looking for “healthy” food, you will want to make the trek to the University of the South. The Dining hall is massive, reminiscent of an updated Hogwarts. The head chef is a dedicated locavor and health advocate. The choices are many and the Prices are reasonable, even for non-students, who are welcome to dine there.

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Pearl's

15344 Sewanee Hwy., Sewanee, TN 37375

Another mountain icon. Fine Dining Excellence

A buffet filled with a variety of food including noodles and shrimp

Shan’s Chinese Buffet

211 Dixie, Lee Hwy, Monteagle, TN 37356


Lots of variety. Chinese buffet. Take-out is priced by weight. Excellent value.

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Dari Delight

740 Main St, Tracy City, TN 37387


Low prices. Big menu (Fried Chicken, Burgers, Pizza, Catfish, you name it, they’ve got it.

We recommend the Panini sandwiches. They are huge, delicious and cheap. What more can you want from a little country town like Tracy City?

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The Annex Cafe

375 Railroad Ave Tracy City, TN 37387


Ready for some authentic Appalachian local dining color? This is where the locals hang out to exchange the latest gossip. 

Dress: bib overalls. Bring your new shotgun to show it off and make some friends. I’ve seen it.

Good, friendly folks.

Don’t ask for a menu. The owner will just ask what you want. If the fixings are in the fridge, they’ll make it for ya. And it’ll be good. Best Denver omelette I’ve ever had and that’s saying a lot for a guy who once ran IHOP’s national training department and taught managers how to cook omelettes. Never mind it didn’t look anything like a Denver omelette.

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Mooney's

1265 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356



A quirky, little novelty store that combines many things natural. From yarn dying with natural pigments to natural healthy foods. If you are looking for a place to provision your cabin with something more healthy, this is it.

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Rosie's Farmhouse Kitchen

13947 US Hwy 41, Tracy City, TN 37387


Family Restaurant owned and operated by Vonna Layne. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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