Classic diner breakfast in downtown Knoxville
Pete's serves eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and diner sandwiches at 540 Union Ave, with counter seating and friendly service every morning.
Reviewers describe giant plates and portions that leave you full.
Servers are described as attentive, sweet, and quick to check on tables.
Seat yourself at the counter and watch the kitchen work on a busy morning.
Found on Union Ave in downtown Knoxville, with parking sometimes available out front.
Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop is a breakfast and lunch diner at 540 Union Ave in downtown Knoxville. The menu covers American diner staples, including omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, and burgers.
Guests mention generous portions, friendly servers who check in often, and a lively room that fills up. You can sit at the counter, look over the wall of photos of well-known visitors, and settle in for a full meal. Parking out front has worked for some visitors.
Diner-style omelets served as part of a full breakfast.
Classic pancakes for a sweet start to the day.
A Southern breakfast staple, a favorite among reviewers.
A bowl of eggs, meats, and cheese for a hearty breakfast.
Lunch options including the smokehouse burger that one reviewer recommends.
Fresh coffee to go with breakfast at the coffee shop counter.
“Wonderful diner in a great location. Breakfast (omelet, pancakes, biscuits/gravy) was delicious, and service was absolutely top-notch. Emily was the sweetest, most attentive server.”
“Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Amy was fantastic and checked up on us several times. The food was super delicious and the portions were generous. Try it, you won't be disappointed!”
“This is a nice little diner in downtown Knoxville. I've walked/driven past it many times without ever noticing it.”
Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop is at 540 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Monday 6:30 am–2 pm; Tuesday 6:30 am–2 pm; Wednesday 6:30 am–2 pm; Thursday 6:30 am–2 pm; Friday 6:30 am–2 pm; Saturday 7 am–2 pm; Sunday 7 am–2 pm.
Yes, Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop is open on Saturday, 7 am–2 pm.
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Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 1451 Google reviews.
Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop lists: Omelets, Pancakes, Biscuits and gravy, Egg and meat bowls, Burgers and sandwiches, Coffee. See the full list above.
Yes. Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop is a breakfast restaurant in Knoxville, TN.
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