Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Jonathan Creek

"Named after David “Crockett” Maples, an early frontiersman who was well known for serving breakfast to the weary traveller in the 19th century, Crockett devoted his life to his country, family, and serving others. This rustic, cabin-themed eatery offers a modern take on classic Southern breakfast dishes. Known for having some of the best pancakes in Gatlinburg, this mouthwatering menu contains more than fluffy flap-jacks."

"For a history-inspired breakfast, visit Crockett’s Breakfast Camp. This restaurant is an ode to David C “Crockett” Maples, a soldier and frontiersman that is known for serving travelers food as they came through East Tennessee. When you go to the Camp, you’ll find the traditional griddle cakes, omelets, waffles, and french toast."

"Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is another popular breakfast spot in Gatlinburg, and it’s located right along the main strip. Like many other breakfast spots, it is only open until about 1 pm. Luckily, you can join a waitlist via Google to avoid its inevitably long wait times."

"Sawyer’s is one of the newest pancake joints in Pigeon Forge, but it’s wasting no time making a name for itself. With the juicy blueberries bursting inside every bite of blueberry pancake, to the very accommodating kid’s menu, Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant is a great place to take your family on a vacation morning. If you’re looking for something a little different for breakfast, try a crepe filled with their secret cheese blend and topped with mountain berry compote."

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast is a top choice among both tourists and locals!. This locally owned and operated restaurant has a great variety for breakfast, including crepes, Belgium waffles and made-from-scratch pancakes. Freshly whipped butter and warm homemade syrup complements your meal perfectly!"

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast has all your breakfast staples and a few unique dishes you might want to try!. You can get pancakes and waffles covered in almost any topping you want. They also serve crepes full of fruit or chocolate."

"Five Oaks Farm Kitchen is located on the Parkway in Sevierville and welcomes friends and neighbors who are craving Southern cooking and hospitality. To start your morning off right, visit for breakfast and order off a menu that serves everything from griddle cakes to casseroles. Try something sweet like griddle cakes covered in sweet cream butter and warm maple syrup, or go for a more hearty breakfast with eggs, biscuits and gravy, and steak!"

"Located right across from Tanger Outlets (and a great go-to after a working up your appetite shopping), Five Oaks Farm Kitchen features Southern-style classics including breakfast, BBQ, chicken & dumplings and larger-than-your-head cinnamon buns. While this restaurant doesn’t take reservations per se, they do allow patrons to book ahead using a waitlist when needed. To add your name to the waitlist, click here."

"The Five Oaks Farm Kitchen has menu options for each meal of the day!. If you aren’t exactly sure what to try first, you can’t go wrong with the hickory smoked pork ribs. They’re made in-house and topped with a flavor-packed barbeque sauce."

"Located on Historic Nature Trail in an old fashioned cabin, the Log Cabin Pancake House is a can’t-miss stop for any vacation in Gatlinburg. Guests will enjoy a reasonably priced and varied menu with all of your breakfast favorites, including pancakes, country ham, omelets, french toast, and biscuits and gravy. If you’re looking for home cooking away from home, you will love the Log Cabin Pancake House."

"Location:327 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg A top-secret sauce is the signature of the Log Cabin Pancake House. The recipe for their special Royale Sauce is such a secret, only three people are entrusted with it. The sauce, which has a cream cheese base, makes their mouth-watering French Toast Royale oh-so-good."

"Breakfast is served all day long at the Log Cabin Pancake House!. You can’t go wrong with their wild blueberry pancakes, sprinkled with powdered sugar and blueberries scattered inside and out. These delicious cakes are also served with their own blueberry syrup!"

"Located right in the heart of Wears Valley, you'll find Hillbilly's Restaurant, a solid burger joint and lunch spot located just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Additionally, this hillbilly-themed diner offers a country breakfast as well, so it's a great place to grab a bite before spending a day exploring the Smokies. This off-beat restaurant has a great atmosphere and there's even a large, old jalopy inside covered with thousands of signatures from past restaurant patrons."

"Enjoy the famous breakfast bar at Shoney’s Family Restaurant during your stay in Pigeon Forge!. This buffet contains all of your breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home-fried potatoes, southern style grits, muffins, buttermilk biscuits, and fresh fruit!. Along with a delicious breakfast, you can count on Shoney’s Family Restaurant to provide plenty of southern hospitality with your meal!"

"Shoney’s is a combination of a sit down restaurant and Pigeon Forge buffet. Guests can order off the menu, or help themselves to the all-you-can-eat selection that varies daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Pigeon Forge buffet will cure any hunger cravings you and your family might have."

"At Reagan Terrace Mall, you’ll be able to grab novelty stuff from souvenir stores, like t-shirts, mugs, and keychains. There’s even a store just for sports collectibles. The scent of fudge wafting from The Fudge Shoppe will make you want to buy some."

"Also 10 minutes away from Pigeon Forge, shopaholics and bargain hunters are sure to enjoy a day out in Tanger Outlets."

"The fire tower on Mt. Cammerer in the Cosby region of the Smoky Mountains National Park is arguably one of the most picturesque fire towers in the Eastern United States. This historic lookout tower is known as a "western style" fire tower, since it is built much closer to the ridge than other fire towers in the Appalachian mountains. A western style fire tower is shorter, but since it is nestled on a high, exposed ridge it provides an excellent view."

"Recognized by many as one of the best views in Smoky Mountain National Park, Mount Cammerer stands at a height of 4,928-feet (1, 502 meters). A fire tower at the summit can still be climbed offering an incredible view of the Pigeon River Gorge and the rolling foothills of the Southern Appalachians. 360-degree panorama of the North Carolina and Tennessee Smokies."

"The hike to Mt. Cammerer is also considered difficult because of its 11.9-mile roundtrip length. Along your hike to the top, you’ll definitely see the fall colors in the trees. You’ll also pass the trail that leads to the Appalachian Trail, and there are plenty of rocky parts."

"McCampbell was a blacksmith, carpenter, and the church’s minister. The original log building was replaced with the current one in 1902. As with the Primitive Baptist Church, America’s Civil War divided the church."

"It’s nearing the end of your second day in Gatlinburg, but before you go to dinner, head up to the observation deck of the Gatlinburg Space Needle. In the evening, the Space Needle’s 360-degree view of the Parkway and the surrounding area is unbelievable. No trip to Gatlinburg is complete without going to the top of the Space Needle and seeing the Parkway lit up. For even more fun, hop on one of the glass elevators and check out Arcadia, a 25,000 square-foot recreation center with an arcade, laser tag and a hurricane simulator."

"The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."