Where to eat: the 11 best restaurants in Cosby

Stopped in for dinner. Food portions are very generous! Food was delicious. We weren’t sure at first what to expect but this converted bus to restaurant was so neat. Definitely a hidden gem. The waitress we had was so pleasant and attentive. Younger girl who definitely added to our experience. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and made good recommendations. If we get back down would stop here again.

This was our first spot we stopped at on our way to our cabin for our anniversary! Such a good spot with the nicest people. Got a quick lunch of french dip and philly style sandwich and some yummy lemonade. Cucumber and tomato side was very good! Got to mark our memory. ❤️ Very cool place!

My group went zip lining and we were giving the recommendation by the workers there to come try out Docs. Boy let me tell you, we were not disappointed!! Their food was so fresh and full of flavor!! Their panini and cheesesteak were to die for. They also had fresh homemade lemonades that were very delicious!!

Very unique place with AMAZING food... From the options to the flavor, you won't find anything that would leave you disappointed. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only so plan accordingly.. Very much worth the trip!! Pictured is the chicken sausage gumbo and the Hillbilly Philly with BBQ beans 🤤🤤🤤🤤

The craziest stop we made on our vacation celebration of 70 yesterday of friendship. Never w have tried this place in the middle of nowhere but it was recommended by the prior little shop we stopped at It was a bus...my eyes hurt from looking at all the crazy stuff they had. Food was great.

A great place to visit. The pork and chicken tacos were excellent. The atmosphere was unique. Doc was a pleasure to talk with. Will recommend Doc's to family and friends and we will visit it again.

If you don't stop you will be sorry. what a fun place with amazing food. I ordered the half chicken and almost couldn't finish. You can't stop looking around, so fun. Owners are onsite and you can tell how much they care. Take a trip out of Gatlinburg a few miles to get an unforgettable experience

We TOTALLY regret no going the last 3 years we've past it!! The food was sooooo good!!! Plus they have fruit, jellies & homemade little apple pies next to the restaurant. We WILL BE BACK!❤️❤️ I must have forgotten to take pics of the food🤦‍♀️

Home style food: Great view of orchards out the window...oh and !Grass Fed Butter On The Table!! Note: I came back and added to this review. my waitress was Fantastic! She was kind. When I sat down I told her I had a headache and she offered me some over the counter medication in a bottle. However in contrast. when it was time to check out I took my slip to the cashier at least I headed there. I was about 8-10 ft from the register when this dark haired woman about 58 yrs old 5 ft tall, heavy set & wearing a black T-shirt that said something mean on it Yelled "Don't come up here!" very loudly very rudely . She was at the register I was ready to leave & there was no line. So I sat down and waited. I don't know why she thought she could scold me. :( Rudeness is never okay. it takes nothing to be kind ..

Love this place. Sugar free salt water taffy available. Always a great selection of nuts and vegetables and fruits. Will continue to make this a stop while passing through Tennessee

AMAZING!!! We've been there a few times before. Would definitely recommend! Food was decently priced too!

We have stopped in several times for the food and also stopped in to get fresh fruits and veggies. The ladies are always so kind and give my youngest and apple and he just thinks they are the sweetest ❤️

Wonderful country style food. Everything was delicious & the service was outstanding.

It has been 10yrs since I'd eaten here last. I had fried pork chops and they were a good size, with apples and green beans. Got the Chicken & Dumplings to go. Of course I had the Cake donuts with apple butter and didn't mind paying $6, times have changed. Everything was good.

We absolutely loved our experience at Tricia’s Mountain Diner! The delicious food was only topped by the exceptional service—a true taste of Southern hospitality at its finest. From the moment we walked in, the amazing staff greeted us with grace, charm, and warm smiles. They went the extra mile to make sure we felt right at home, creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere that made our meals even more enjoyable. We had the pleasure of dining here for both breakfast and lunch, and every bite was outstanding. The breakfast bowl is hands-down the best value in town—you get five hearty items for just $5.95! You simply can’t beat that for quality and price. Whether you’re passing through or staying in Gatlinburg, Tricia’s is a must-stop for friendly service, generous portions, and incredible value. We’ll definitely be back!

We had a great experience here. We were a total of 2 adults and 3 kids. Reasonable prices. The food was delicious. The hush puppies was great. I'm a snob with French onion and it was amazing. Cheese could have been a little more bubbly. The only complaint I have is my reuben didn't have a lot of meat. There was 3 slices and not a lot of sauerkraut. My husband got the fish and chips and that was really good. He didn't like the fries he wish he got the fries my girls got. But over all we would definitely eat here again!

Experience here is always amazing. Awesome staff, great food, great prices, and it’s usually pretty flavorful. Cool little local diner in the hills. We came here last year, too. I always get the spicy burrito without ham.

Solid menu choices. Two of us shared an order of onion rings, a Philly cheesesteak, and a fried catfish sandwich and we were stuffed. The onion rings are done RIGHT! They are fat and fried to perfection with a light, crispy batter and there were a lot of them in the appetizer. We had fried okra as our sides and the sandwiches themselves were delicious. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. Definitely a good value for the meal and worth the drive (which is lovely).

Our very first vacation and we decided this place for breakfast. I immediately fell in love. The food is great, the staff are so sweet and friendly. They even had the old cartoons of Scooby-Doo playing in the corner. Will come back to try out their dinner menu! ❤️

A country kitchen feeling when you walk in. “Healthy” portions. Hard stop for Breakfast so kitchen can transition to lunch menu. Expect to wait 30-45 min between the transition. Absolutely, worth the wait.

We drive over six hours just to eat at Trish's. Not only is the food delicious but we are welcomed like family and then have a hard time saying goodbye. We always try to buy the syrup if its in stock because its the best we've ever had and great Christmas gifts.

Debbie, the owner, took our order and was very kind. My hubby ordered the hand-breaded catfish dinner and I had the brisket dinner. Both were delicious! Plenty of options on the menu too. They are taking precautions with the pandemic, which is greatly appreciated! We enjoyed our dinner at one of the picnic tables provided outside and then treated ourselves with some yummy ice cream. I’d definitely recommend stopping by!

The Magnolia Tree is one of those restaurants that if you are not looking for it, you can easily pass it by without notice. This quaint place is tucked away just slightly off the road in a slope along US 321. It's like a TARDIS in it's own right as the inside is definitely bigger than it looks in the parking lot. Inside you will find a restaurant to the left, ice cream shop in front, & gift store to the right & straight back. Service was slow but not terrible. I am fairly certain that there may have been three to four people total running the entire place while we were there which might explain the speed of things. The food itself was alright. It was like any other country cooking I have eaten at other southern places with prices just slightly higher than them. It's a cute place to stop in at but not something I see myself returning to in the near future. Note: Wait to be seated & Pay at the front

Great find! Small, hole in the wall type place! This family owned restaurant and store are serving up not only tasty, HOME MADE food, but also hospitality like no other! Stopped by on the way from Gatlinburg to my home town in South Carolina and I couldn't have asked for better food or service! I love the little ordering window and the decor! A must stop if you're looking for a LOCAL gem!

This place is very tasty with a great staff and great prices. The food is fresh. My daughter's cheeseburger was the best cheeseburger I have ever had. The hot dogs were great. Very tasty. Drive from Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg to eat here!

We love this little restaurant. And the owners are the best. This is a small family owned restaurant. I always try to support local, American owned & operated small businesses. Within a couple visits you will feel like family. The country decorations is very creative & tastefully done. There is also a s little gift shop with a section for local products. (within 20 miles) We visit the Smoky's every year. Each time we are there we are there we make at least one trip out to Cosby to the Magnolia Tree. I usually order a Reuben. They make a great one. This restaurant is popular with whitewater rafters, and motorcycle riders.

Don’t hesitate to stop at the Magnolia Tree restaurant! We’re staying in Cosby this weekend for our children’s birthday celebration with the grands. After spending the morning hiking Peterson Loop we were all famished. We happened upon the Magnolia Tree and had a fabulous time! The food was AMAZING! Our group had turkey and pepper jack on white, ham and pepper jack on rye, and grilled cheese - ask for pepper relish, chicken and dumplings, steak and mushroom sandwich, etc. But the best part was being treated like family by the owners. They treated our kids with such kindness and love - talking with them and even treating them to cake and ice cream for their birthdays. The whole place was clean, had a changing table, and was nice to spend a while cooling off in. Give it a try!

This place was a little gem. The food was awesome, and the owners were so nice. Philly cheese steak was awesome and humongous! We will be back next time we are in Tennessee.

waited 45 mins for a table n another 45 for our food just for it to come out cold. my friend went to eat her eggs n there was a fly cooked in them. we expected so much more and ended up being very disappointed. we won’t be back. we hardly even ate our food.

We stayed at a rental about 20 minutes away and made the decision to only eat at local restaurants! Janice's Diner did not disappoint!!!! It is a proper Southern restaurant that feels and tastes like your grandmother was in the kitchen and made the sweat tea on the stove! It was incredible!!! I had the country fried steak and my wife had the vegetable platter—both were amazing! The service was fantastic and friendly!! Janice's will be on our list for future visits!!! It's that delicious!!

The Philly Breakfast Bowl and breakfast wraps were DELICIOUS and filling. They have apple butter too!! Server was nice and we will be back for more breakfast soon!

Great menu great prices. Real country living. Local clientele. Breakfast was delicious. eggs home fries and PANCAKE were DELICIOUS. GET THE PANCAKE. First time getting country fried steak, quite salty and not doing my cholesterol any favors but hey when in Rome 😅

Absolutely adorable diner!! It felt very homey from the second we walked in. I got the sweet tea and it was the perfect level of sweetness!! We both got the lemon pepper chicken and scarfed it down, the chilli was delectable. We were too full to eat dessert, but you bet we got some to go!!

Diner just off the beaten path in Cosby Tn. Nice quiet family friendly place with lots of great food in a laid back atmosphere. The staff was exceptional as super friendly as well. This is a must do if you’re in town

Tia ,Sherry ,Julie, thank you If it's Wednesday it's soup day! Unbelievable tasting potato soup! Wonderful and friendly service! Great ambience! Constant stream of sweet tea with lemon! My favorite place to eat in Tennessee!

Moved to Cosby recently and everything closes early around here, found this place on my way to Gatlinburg to buy a couple lottery tickets he did not have the scan tickets so you had to call out your numbers as he input the numbers. Also, you have to listen to the Indian gentleman behind the counter very closely because his accent is extremely thick. I then asked if they were still making food out of the kitchen in the back and he was trying to clean up and close, but made a sandwich for me anyway. I got the Philly steak cheese and it was very filling. Would I call it the best Philly steak that I’ve had no, would I call call it the best Philly steak in the area -close. Far better than Brock’s market in Newport. But not as good as Joe and Pops in Gatlinburg. A true Philly steak the cheese melts to a liquid form with the juice of the meat. This cheese pretty much was thick on top of the meat, and took away from the beautiful flavor of the meat. There was a ton of meat and I was full half way through. The thing that I absolutely did not like is after I grabbed my food and left, a young lady, came out to tell me that I forgot to tip the cook. My belief is I’m not gonna tip the cook unless I know the food is good. Will I be back? Yes I also had fried mushrooms. They were great. While they did not have cocktail sauce for their deep-fried mushrooms. They didn’t have some kind of orange sauce that was pretty good. I’m sure they make other sandwiches that I’m willing to try.

Everything is ridiculously overpriced. Doesn't have offers like every other store around like the 2 for x$ avoid unless you have or dont mind being overcharged for everything. They are always quite rude also.

Been going to this store for 30 years used to have amazing food then the original crew quite one by one now after like 5 yrs maybe even longer I am actually getting good food again I hope it last

Stopped for probably the cheapest gas in the area $3.09. Unfortunately you can't use your credit card at the pump, must go inside. Employee was really friendly and nice. Can get drinks, snacks and lottery. Only two pumps, not the cleanest place and NO restrooms. But who cares, cheap gas.

Attempted to go here to get breakfast… Employee, the only employee in the store, was on the phone loudly cussing about his hours. It was “f” this and “f” that.

The sign said 2.61 but it was really 3.12…. Didn’t know until I paid.

The greatest place in Cosby to get food the pizza is really excellent I enjoy going there every day and I've lived here all my life

The food is affordable and fast. The resturant was clean and the service is friendly. The loaded pork missile fries were awesome; completely smothered with chili, cheese and their secret sauce with japaenos, bacon and chopped hot dogs. Their secret sauce is delicious. The onion rings were some of the best. The burgers weren't anything super special but they were bad either. It was the perfect place to stop and eat lunch after white water rafting in Cosby. We were hungry and it didn't disappoint.

The Greasy Spoon is a little gem! The Smoky Mountain burger is my favorite. Their fries are unmatched - handcut and seasoned generously. The staff have been so sweet, at every visit. If you're visiting the area, I encourage you to drive out of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, enjoy the scenery on your travels and add this spot to your journeys. If you're a local, you (should) already know! (Bar seating inside, bar seating outside on the porch) Lastly - you can order online for easier pickup!

Both my wife and I really enjoyed The Greasy Spoon. It’s a cute little building with a small kitchen in the back. We had the chance to meet the owner and his fiancé, and they were both incredibly nice. The food was excellent! The burger was flavorful, and the fries were salty and crispy—just how I like them. I must admit, I was surprised there wasn’t any outdoor seating to take advantage of the amazing view on the side of the building. Adding some covered tables and chairs outside would make this a fantastic spot to enjoy a burger with a view. Inside, there wasn’t much beyond the barstools at the small counter where you order. I’d love to see the owners turn this into a place that really celebrates its charm and potential—it has so much to offer! I do wish these young business owners all the success in the world. This place has the potential to be THE burger stop in the area.

Best onion rings ever! Best French fries in town. Great burger. Guys are super sweet & friendly! Please go support these good guys we need places like this to stay open!

Small place with a wonderful burger. We ordered 2 regular burgers a loaded fries and order of regular fries and an order of onion rings and a double burger. No complaints at all. I've worked all over the country and came here because it was right across from the cabin we were staying at for a weekend

Stopped there with family of six. We started to leave due to small size and very limited seating. However, saw the kitchen area looked clean and thought maybe we could support local business. Ordered without much problem. Did notice the boy taking orders was less than friendly. Received food by him tossing bags on counter and quickly disappearing. My wife needed a fork to eat the menu item she ordered. Almost immediately tried to call out to anyone for assistance in the very small restaurant but received no reply. I stepped up to the cased opening between the dinning area and kitchen. There was a sign denying access to kitchen. I called again but no response. I then leaned through the opening and asked for fork. Didn’t see anyone in kitchen area either. Then noticed the boy that had taken orders tucked into the rear corner of the kitchen with the female employee. When I again asked for fork he came out of corner aggressively complaining about me being too close to kitchen area. I had never entered the kitchen and had not fully passed the sign that was posted denying access. Not sure what his issue was, maybe embarrassed from me witnessing him and the young female employee tucked into the corner together, but his response was very rude and lacked any professional service. We immediately left the establishment to prevent escalation of his aggression. The food was pretty good but, based on the boys reaction, someone needs to teach the employees some customer service skills. They should also talk to the employees about how it may be perceived for customers to see them tucked into corners together.

The Greasy Spoon is a small space, but the food was dynamite! Service was excellent. Loved the dried, you could tell they were freshly cut, and the burgers were also excellent. 10 out of 10. Give them a shot when you’re in the area!

We were on vacation for July 4th and had our day spoiled by their rude behavior this is the worst subway experience ever, they don’t know how to talk to customers. They don’t listen to what we have to say. They even don’t like if we ask to change the gloves and talk to us in rude manner saying I did not touch any meat.

So i go here all the time and I've never had this issue. Tell me why my Flatbread is the size of a 6 inch because they are rolling it like a taco and using less that a footlong worth of stuff but I'm getting charged for a footlong. And the lady was super rude.

Everyone who works here is great with the exception of the lady who was working today 9/10/23 at 1:40pm. This lady is always rude. I honestly don’t understand it. She is always miserable and down right rude.Her sandwich making skills are horrible and messy. I’m a local and eat here regularly and she is the only one who is like this. Host order id: KLTFPQ6B39MKG2

Best subway experience of my life. The ladies sang happy birthday to me and made my sandwich so well. Very pleasant people to be around and very efficient. Special shout out to Anna for making me smile!

I love when any other person but Lexi makes my sandwiches. I work near here so I frequent this location a lot(love Christy and I think her name is Andrea and Anna so that’s why there’s an added star). Lexi just has the nastiest attitude every time I come in. Her sandwich making skills are not up to par. The can’t even lay bacon correctly along the sandwich. Every time she makes my sandwich it is never toasted all the way through.

Went to get sandwiches on July 8th evening around 8:15. I was the only customer in there. The nice and friendly lady started taking my order (had four sandwiches) and we were having a lovely conversation. She had barely started the second one, and a huge group of people came in, probably around 20 or more. She smiled at them and said I’ll be with you shortly. Now in most of my experiences, the Subway workers start getting mad and angry that so many people are in line, but not her! She made my sandwiches with care and didn’t throw the stuff in there! She careful laid them out and made the sandwiches with precision! Her coworker came in and started helping make sandwiches and both had an amazing attitude! Cutting up and joking with everyone! We will definitely be coming back to get a meal from them when we are in town again!

Seems like no matter what the posted hours are, the workers always have an excuse why they are closed. My favorite was after I was asked if I had a mobile order (they were open for those) but closed for someone literally standing in front of them a half hour before closing. We all work for a living and have to deal with the same issues. You aren't special. Do your job. If you think your work life is too hard, try starving. I'm not here to support your lack of basic adult responsibility.

Stopped by while camping in nearby Hartford at Foxfire. The service is great. Very attentive, very fast. The San Antonio Chimichanga was amazing and HUGE! I would advise on adding some spice and onions to the salsa. It was a little too tomatoey for me, but I like spicy. I added the hot sauce and salt and it was better. We will come back on our next camping trip. I would definately recommend.

Great little Mexican place. Food and service authentic. Even charming misspelling on front bench.

The food was fresh. Great experience when it comes to back road restaurants when you're talking about food. Food was great. Give this food a try. Guacamole was awesome, chip and salsa were fresh but the wait staff went outside and pet a dog and didnt wash her hands afterwards. That's butt nasty.

My husband eat here everytime we go to the smokies. It's by far the best Mexican food we have had. We travel from Florida 4 times a year and eat here everytime. Staff is so sweet and nice. The food is excellent.

Got a bean and rice burrito and they looked at me like I was nuts. "Beans. Rice. Inside??!!" They also cost $17 for 2 pinner burritos. The lady was really nice though, just may need to brush up on what Mexican food is. I realize it's not common in the area but that price! $4.50 would have been appropriate for their size with no sides. Burritos were decent enough...I was starving.

Amazing!! We ordered: Chimichangas and Quesedilla! Rice and beans were great and also we ordered the Spinach Cheese Dip. Yum! Service was great and Very clean. Plus price was right!

Great food , wonderful people ,at a fair price. I love to eat here.

We visited Hillbilly Junction Cafe this evening for dinner after getting in town. We love finding small local restaurants to eat at when we come in town because we understand the importance of shopping small. It's a small place that you might miss if you're not paying attention. We got the "Beastie Burger" for dinner with fries and it was cooked to perfection and delicious! Our youngest got a cheese pizza and surprisingly ate it all which tells me that it was good! Our other son got chicken tenders with tater tots and the chicken was very good he said. We would highly reccomend trying this place out when you come in town! Don't forget to try the deserts they have as well! We had a piece of the peanut butter pie and boy oh boy it was delicious with actual reeses on it!!

I'm staying in the area and decided to stop in for lunch. My burger was fantastic and the fries were hot and crispy. The donuts fresh from the fryer were the cherry on top of a delicious meal. I will most likely stop back before leaving town in a couple days

This place is a hidden Gem in Cosby, TN! The Beastie Burger was amazing with the combination of Elk, Boar, Bison, and Waygu beef! The Catfish snd Shrimp special was delicious and enough to feed 2 people! We will definitely be making this a frequent stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!

Beastie Burger and Duck Club Sandwich were phenomenal! I can’t wait to go back again and try the other interesting items on the menu. Mary treated us mighty fine too!

Third burger and third home run... Great food and a good price. Coming back fo sure... She had breakfast at 2 , everything was great.

Every time we hit the Hillbilly Junction and Cafe, we leave fully satisfied. The house specials, chicken salad, the french dip, the jalapeno potato salad and the daily specials are always excellent. The wild game selection (like elk and wild boar) are excellent. When the owner gets unique ingredients, the daily specials are genius. And don't forget the hand cut fries. The owner and the staff always make you feel at home and aim to please. If you ask nicely, they might even make you something "custom." :-)

What a really neat place this is! It's a wonderfully comfortable, down-home atmosphere. The owner, Dave, is a friendly fellow, and his service is great. We ordered the chicken salad sandwich and the cranberry turkey wrap. Our sides were cole slaw and potato salad. The chicken salad was outstanding! Great, fresh taste. My wife also enjoyed her turkey wrap. Will definitely return!

EXCELLENT FOOD. We had the garlic hot wings and margherita pizza one night. Both excellent. We also had the cheese ravioli and cheese tortellini. It came with garlic knots and a salad. A lot of food for a great price. Again, both excellent. We took our food to go. Owner was also super nice.

Personal pizzas and spaghetti w/ meatballs, cheese tortellini. Pasta comes with salad. Great portion and croutons were on point. Whether you're a local or tourist give this place a try!

Pizza was horribly, and took far to long to deliver to us (4 miles down the road and took almost 2 hrs) then when I call to give them another chance (today) the answer machine answers saying they close at 8 (its 630) and gives me an answering machine. I do not recommend the pizza place to anyone.

Good Italian place for the south. Pasta, pizza pinwheels, cheesesteaks are all good, pizza is decent. The guy ships Amoroso rolls down for his cheesesteaks.

Great food, great staff. Definitely recommend

Awesome little place to relax and eat good food. We ordered the onion rings and 2 pizzas. It was delicious

The food is great! The cook can really make some tasty food, give this place a try, you won't regret it.