Best French Bakery in Devils Den

"A breakfast mainstay in the trendy Old City neighborhood of Knoxville, where centuries-old factory buildings are seeing new life as art galleries and saloons, OliBea is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The sunny space, with hardwood floors and featuring local art, provides a relaxed environment in which to linger with locally roasted coffee and locally sourced ham and eggs. Biscuits are a popular staple, available by themselves, in Benedicts, sandwiched on pickle-brined fried chicken, or heaped with sausage, cheddar, scrambled eggs, and serrano jam."

"Smokies Cuban Cafe is a hidden gem located in a strip mall on the Parkway. Visitors will enjoy authentic Cuban food, including empanadas, plantains, palomilla steak, and Cuban sandwiches. No meal at Smokies Cuban Cafe is complete without trying one of their delicious mango shakes!"

"There’s not another place like it around, so you’ll definitely want to try it. They have a classic Cuban sandwich, or you can try one of their other sandwiches, such as the Palomilla steak. They have roasted pork, chicken, beef, and a ton of other entree options."

"Some places in Knoxville offer pickup as an option, like Status Dough."

"Both locations offer a wide range of desserts, prompting a definite struggle for indecisive types. For many, the treat of choice is dictated by the time of day: donuts for breakfast and ice cream later on. Otherwise, your best bet may involve enjoying ice cream in the store and saving your donut for later."

"Mad Dog’s Creamery and Donuts has a full selection of hand-dipped premium ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, banana splits and so much more!. You’ll be able to choose from 24 different flavors of ice cream, from Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to Strawberry Cheesecake. You can even get milkshakes!"

"You’ll find your favorite flavors, of course, such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. You could always try their unique flavors, from yellow brick road to rainbow sherbet. Get your ice cream in a cup or cone, or have a milkshake in your favorite flavor."

"This local restaurant in Gatlinburg is owned by a true Cajun who came up to the Smokies to serve delicious food. They have BLTs, roast beef sandwiches, and a Cajun burger. You’ll also find all kinds of po’boys, including oysters and shrimp."

"Another local restaurant in Gatlinburg is New Orleans Sandwich Company. The owner is from Louisiana, so the food is truly authentic. You can get classic dishes, such as red beans and rice or jambalaya."

"Food was great, served quickly, and there was a bunch of it. Onion rings were crispy, hot, and served with ranch, and the shrimp po boy was large and del..."

"Over the years, the Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant has been providing customers with healthy food and great ambiance. While here, you are assured of a dish that is made with a specialty for the best experience possible. You will also have a comfortable dining area with simple decorations and full access to the washrooms."

"Start your ride at Crafty Bastard Brewery, one of the newest tenants at recently revitalized Emory Place. With a list of beers as quirky as its name, this nano-brewery relishes its departure from the craft-beer norm and sees its tininess as a chance to experiment with off-the-wall flavors like that of their Tessellation IPA, which boasts “a strong dank beginning that finishes with ripe and decadent notes of mangoes."

"Next up, it was over to Crafty Bastard where a Cuban food truck and a repurposed radiator repair shop greeted us. This funky and gorgeously open to the second story roof brewery is doing fascinating stuff with their concoctions, with White Arrow Pine Ale being SVV’s favorite and the Barkley Stout being mine."

"This nano-brewery taproom occupies historic building space in NoKno's Emory Place district. The rustic, chipped-concrete warehouse vibe augments a defiantly independent mentality that carries over to its 12..."

"New to The Island in Pigeon Forge, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is one of Tennessee’s most popular breweries. Its new location in the Smokies allows visitors to enjoy a pint or a flight of the brewery’s signature beers. The venue includes 20 taps that serve all of the brewery’s products, and it is the first location to offer large format bottles of bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey aged beers."

"The latest Pigeon Forge brewery to hit the craft beer scene is Yee-Haw Brewing Co and it’s already generating 5-star reviews. Located on 131 The Island Drive, it’s right next door to the Old Smoky Mountain Distillery. There’s live music on the weekends and they’ve got a World Beer Cup winner to brag about-their Dunkel beer."

"If the timing is right, attend a game of vintage base ball (yes, two words) and cheer on the home team, the Knoxville Holstons. The team is part of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball, which promotes living history, cultural enrichment, honor, respectful conduct, and community pride. It’s an eye-opening experience to see the teams clad in 19th century-style uniforms, adhering to the rules and equipment standards of the day."

"If you click through and buy, TravelingMom may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Author Alex Haley is best known for his 1976 book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” Haley was also a humanitarian and activist who made Knoxville his home. Today Haley Heritage Square, located at 1600 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville, is a tribute to the beloved author."