Whether you’re an urbanite, suburbanite or country-dweller, in the Tennessee Valley you are never far from a place to brunch, and we’ve got the map to prove it! Get ready to get hungry. This tour of bucket list-worthy brunch spots, all within 30 miles of the Scenic City, is sure to make your mouth water.
If you’re downtown, try STIR, which serves fresh local fare in a space attached to the Chattanooga Choo Choo and boasts craft cocktails with an artisanal ice and an oyster bar.
Claim to fame: The shrimp and crab Benedict, made with poached eggs, crispy fried shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat, served on an English muffin with hollandaise and a side of breakfast potatoes.
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bonus: $1 mimosas and $5 blood marys, plus a buffet of salads and desserts to enjoy with your entrée during brunch hours
Details: 1444 Market St.; 423-531-7847; stirchattanooga.com
If you’re in North Chattanooga, try Milk & Honey, a popular craft coffee and sweet shop offering sandwiches, breakfast items, fresh fruit ice pops and a variety of baked goods.
Claim to fame: The Farmhouse Biscuit, stacked with sausage, Benton’s bacon, homemade tomato jam, arugula, white cheddar, scrambled egg, caramelized onions and shallots.
Brunch hours: Monday-Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Breakfast is served all day, allowing for flexible brunch hours.)
Bonus: Homemade gelato, featuring flavors like blackberry, honey or avocado
Details: 135 N. Market St.; 423-531-3123; milkandhoneychattanooga.com
If you’re in Brainerd, try Bud’s Sports Bar, serving classic pub fare in a traditional sports bar atmosphere.
Claim to fame: Eggs Benedict — a recipe that is as classic as Bud’s is long-lived.
Brunch hours: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bonus: Plenty of TVs to catch the Sunday games
Details: 5751 Brainerd Road; 423-499-9878; budssportsbar.com
If you’re in Ooltewah, try Wine Down Ooltewah, a locally owned wine bar and restaurant.
Claim to fame: Chicken & Waffles, featuring a house-made waffle, maple-bacon syrup and honey-jalapeno butter.
Brunch hours: Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bonus: $12 bloody mary and mimosa carafes
Details: 9431 Bradmore Lane, Suite 109; 423-531-9463; winedownbar.com
If you’re in Cleveland, try Catch Bar & Grill, which serves a unique combination of Gulf Coast and Asian dishes in a renovated historic space.
Claim to fame: Bananas Foster French toast, made with Hawaiian bread, fresh bananas, rum and brown sugar.
Brunch hours: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bonus: $8 make-your-own bloody mary bar
Details: 233 Inman St. E., Cleveland; 423-790-1235; catchbarandgrill.com
If you’re in North Georgia, try Mountain Cove Grill, located at Mountian Cove Farms in Chickamauga.
Claim to fame: Shrimp and grits
Brunch hours: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bonus: BYOC or BYOV — bring your own Champagne or vodka — and the grill will provide the other ingredients to make your favorite brunch drink.
Details: 1010 Dougherty Gap Road, Chickamauga; 706-539-3276; mountaincoveresort.com