Breakfast Restaurants in Tennessee

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro into Tennessee, he discovered a breakfast scene that’s as soulful as the state’s legendary music. From 2010 to 2017, the Mayor of Flavortown featured four standout morning spots across the Volunteer State, with Memphis emerging as the undisputed breakfast capital, claiming three of those coveted appearances.

The numbers tell a delicious story: these Tennessee joints earned an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars from hungry diners. Leading the pack is Three Angels Diner in Memphis, a perfect 5-star gem that had Guy reaching for seconds. The Elegant Farmer, also in Memphis, impressed with its 4.5-star comfort food, while Nashville’s Athens Family Restaurant holds its own with a solid 4.4-star rating.

While half of these featured restaurants have since closed their doors, the surviving spots continue serving up the kind of stick-to-your-ribs breakfast fare that earned them a trip to Flavortown in the first place. Whether you’re craving classic Southern biscuits or creative morning plates, Tennessee’s Triple D breakfast destinations deliver authentic flavor worth the drive.