Local lists favorite breakfast restaurants in Gatlinburg
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is famous for its cabin-chic atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, ultra-thick griddle cakes and fried cinnamon rolls. But really, you can’t go wrong at Crockett’s. Everything is excellent. There is limited parking available and a waitlist is available online.
- 1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
- crockettsbreakfastcamp.com
- (865) 325-1403
- What to order: Aretha Frankensteins Pancakes
Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant
A cozy, quaint restaurant located on Glades Road in Gatlinburg, Timbers Log Cabin offers a welcoming atmosphere and delicious homecooked-style meals like your grandparents would make. The only downside is that the restaurant can be a little hard to visit with limited hours and a location that is a bit out of the way. But if you can visit for breakfast, you won’t regret it.
- 600 Glades Rd #10, Gatlinburg, TN
- facebook.com/GarryJudyCooks
- (865) 412-1303
- What to order: Shrimp and grits
Smoky Mountains Creperie
The Smoky Mountain Creperie is the perfect spot to satisfy your sweet breakfast craving. They have an array of savory selections that feature items like a Nutella & Oreo, Hershey’s & Marshmallows and Peanut Butter & Jelly crepe. But if you prefer a more hearty selection, they also offer a Ham, Cheese & Bacon crepe as well as one that has beef, cheese, peppers and onions.
- 812 Parkway Suite 111, Gatlinburg, TN
- smokymountaincreperie.godaddysites.com
- (865) 325-6030
- What to order: Nutella and Oreo Crepes
The Donut Friar
I would be amiss to exclude the Donut Friar from this breakfast list. The place is Gatlinburg institution – punny name, coffee, éclairés and all. The Donut Friar has been around since 1967 and is the last standing original shop in the entire Village located in the Shops area. This isn’t a sit-down kind of breakfast joint – it’s more like a grab-and-go glorified coffee and donut shop. But if you haven’t been to the Donut Friar at least once on your Smokies vacation to sample their world-famous cinnamon bread, did you truly vacation in the Smokies? Come prepared, this spot takes cash only.
- 634 Parkway #15, Gatlinburg, TN
- thevillageshops.com
- (865) 436-7306
- What to order: Fresh cinnamon bread
Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin
Flapjack’s has six locations in the Smokies – three of which are in Gatlinburg. The others are in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Kodak. They are known for their pancakes but also offer other standard-fare breakfast items like skillets, omelets, bacon, sausage and eggs. If someone in your family have gluten sensitivities, just ask your server about the gluten-free options. In my experience, they are very allergen-friendly.
- Multiple locations
- flapjacks.com
- (865) 428-1823
- What to order: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Log Cabin Pancake House
It’s not uncommon to see a line when you pull up to the Log Cabin Pancake House. But don’t let it deter you. The line moves quickly and the wait will be worth it. Their menu features a variety of dishes including specialty pancakes, French crepes, waffles, omelets, breakfast platters (like country ham and biscuits) as well as standard lunch fare (like hamburgers and corndogs). They also know how to make a delicious breakfast sandwich. As a bonus, the parking is free – which is a bigger deal in Gatlinburg than most guests might realize.
- 327 Airport Rd., Gatlinburg, TN
- logcabinpancakehouse.com
- (865) 436-7894
- What to order: Pancake Royale
The Pancake Pantry
Finally, I love Tennessee’s first pancake house – The Pancake Pantry – adored by locals and visitors alike. The Pancake Pantry is housed in the Village Shops near the Donut Friar. It’s not at all unusual to see people lined up outside around the block waiting to get into this popular pancake palace. You’ll never have to worry about leaving the Pancake Pantry hungry – each pancake dish arrives with five full-sized cakes per plate.
- 628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
- pancakepantry.com
- (865) 436-4724
- What to order: Caribbean Pancakes
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I love the Old Mill and Pancake Pantry dinner and breakfast respectfully. I also like the Apple Barn for breakfast.
Our favorite and best breakfast is Log Cabin Pancake House in Gaitlinburg. You never get a bad breakfast here!
We enjoyed Mama’s Farmhouse on Pickel Drive in Pigeon Forge. It’s family style and they will bring refills of food if you need them.
Crockets and Pancake pantry tie for best breakfast if you ask me.
Old Mill was just fabulous for breakfast and dinner! Went for dinner first, and came back for breakfast! Come hungry, because you get a lot of food and it’s all delicious. We also went to the Apple place, but it was extremely disappointing.
Log Cabin in Gatlinburg hands down on best breakfast you can get!! Delicious and the servers are fantastic. Light 8
Pancake Pantry and the Apple Barn 👍
Pancake pantry is #1!!! Yes yes yes!!
Best place is Sawyers. Pancakes with everything. Even gluten free.
Warm peanut butter syrup.
What is the best place to get homemade biscuits for breakfast in Gatlinburg or pigeonforge
Where in Gatlinburg can I purchase a blackforest 8 day
Cocoo clock please