There's nothing better than a leisurely breakfast or brunch to make your morning a memorable event, and Chattanooga offers a wealth of options. Here are a few:
Aretha Frankensteins - Waffles, pancakes, omelets, biscuits. Opens at 7 a.m. seven days a week. Phone: 265-7685.
Blacksmith's Bistro - Menu changes regularly but might include quiche, French toast, fried green tomatoes, eggs Benedict. Served on Sundays starting at 11 a.m. Phone: 702-5461.
Blue Plate Diner - Pancakes, made-from-scratch omelets, breakfast burrito, Benton's country ham and smoked bacon. Opens at 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Phone: 648-6767.
Bluewater Grille - Build-your-own omelets, Grand Marnier French toast, shrimp Benedict. Breakfast/brunch served on Saturday and Sunday only starting at 11 a.m. Phone: 266-4200.
Broad Street Grill - Eggs, bacon, omelets, pancakes, plus a huge breakfast buffet. Opens daily at 6:30 a.m. Phone: 424-3700.
Hair of the Dog Pub - Silver Dollar pancakes, French toast, frittatas, quiche and breakfast sandwiches, plus Bloody Mary bar. Sunday only starting at 11 a.m. Phone: 265-4615.
Northshore Grille - Steak and eggs, trout cakes, crab cake Benedict, Southwestern quiche, build-your-own breakfast burrito. Sunday only starting at 11 a.m. Phone: 757-2000.