Aretha Frankensteins

Aretha Frankensteins is a breakfast spot North Chattanooga Chattanooga located in United States.

8 / 10
220
ratings
  • Phone

    (423) 265-7685

  • Website

    arethas.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

518 Tremont Street Chattanooga , TN 37405 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Dining Options Bar Service
Parking Street
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer

Comments / 72


Keywords:

pancakes Southern food biscuits grits lively trendy omelettes French toast casual authentic great value quesadillas sandwiches waffles big portions espresso potatoes beer bacon spinach
Erik Rowley

One of the best breakfast spots I've ever been to. I love their outlandish horror theme and their glorious wall of cereal boxes from Saturday morning cartoons past. Pancakes are a must get!

Amanda Flood

Best breakfast ! We were only in Chattanooga for one night and asked where we should eat. This place was recommended and is amazing!

Karsen Nielsen

The Shrimp and Grits are spicy and delicious. The pancakes are absurdly large and tasty. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Jeremy D.

Blueberry pancakes ( they have used the recipe at the White House) - you can buy the mix also at Food City and local grocery stores . Homestyle potatoes . Bacon and Fair trade coffee ! #James117

Zack Tanner

Awesome staff and the food was 100. Get a pancake as a side if you aren't getting a full stack.

bailey b.

Huge portion and the breakfast potatoes are awesome! Fun and funky place and the staff are super nice and really cool.

William Budd

Saturday open time is 8:00 AM, not 7:00 AM. But it was worth the wait! Biscuits and gravy reminded me of my grandmother's. :) The grits are one item you cannot pass up.

Anna Pierce

Went on Tuesday morning at 830 - no line . My pancake , biscuit , and bacon came to me about 5 min after ordering and I enjoyed every last bite. I overheard the waiter say its the omelets that take long!

Alexa Jane Brooks

Really popular. Limited seating . Cool tables. Amazing breakfast food . French toast is wildly tasty.

Noelle

Cons:waiting list, flies inside, parking is complicated, small place. Pros: food is delish, the exterior looks cozy&interior is really cool, the workers are cool and courteous, good choice of music .

Brittany Caldwell

Rachel Ray sucks, but this place is fantastic! Waiting wasn't bad for us. I mean, a breakfast place with beer , what more could you want? They aren't exaggerating about the pancakes . Huge and delicious

Robert Cole

For most people, a 2-stack of pancakes is more than plenty. These puppies are about an inch thick each and 7-8" across. Definitely add blueberries , you won't regret it.

Andy Strickland

You're going to wait for a table, but inside you'll have some of the best grits and pancakes you've ever eaten.

David Reynolds

Eclectic breakfast/lunch place near downtown. Huge pancakes . Lots of punk decor mostly from the ‘80’s. Expect a wait.

John Chapman

It's takes a long time to get in and there is no parking . The food is awesome and worth the other hassles.

JenKudu

To reiterate what everyone else says... PANCAKES! They are awesome. Also the service was fine. If you just don't give a shit, then the waiters actually will warm up to you :)

April Neal

What they have said about time but this has to be the world's smallest restaurant . Maybe 6 tables and a bar . Best to go for a party of one or two, anymore and you'll be waiting over a hour.

Aaron Silvers

I love the vibe of this place. The breakfast skillet I had with the jalepeños was just the kick in the ass I needed to get driving for twelve hours back to Chicago, and the coffee came fast and furiou Read more

ᴡ Loveless

Don't you wish it was twice as big with double the servers. But then it would lose the ambiance that sets it apart from EVERYONE ELSE. Amazing food!

Jada Brady

Definitely a place I'll return! Ate outside. Everything from the atmosphere to the food was great. Don't get too discouraged about the wait it wasn't near as long as they predicted.

Leah Mackey Schultz

Beware if you eat inside: flies everywhere! You will spend your whole meal swatting them off you and your food.

L.F. Stewart

Yeah, it's small and it might take a while but if you get here at the right time your service will just just fine. Get some awesome pancakes !

Leah Mackey Schultz

Pancakes are large, crisp on the edges, and moist on the inside.

Bobbie Ventura

There's a long wait but worth every minute of it. Coffee on the porch while you wait.

John Taylor

Prepare to wait, but order a drink and let the scenery entertain you.

Katya Killer of Light

Not bad, not a lot of food options if you don't eat meat/eggs = though the french toast is awesome. Major hipster alert.

Charlie Coile

Really fun eat! I went mid afternoon and the joint was empty. So if you want to beat the rush, aim for a late, late lunch .

Reginald Miller

It was really good. It was a long wait for our food but it was worth the wait.

Danny DeReuter

Don't come in a hurry..everything takes a while. However, if you have the time it's great!

Chelsey Cooke

Spinach quesadilla deluxe with extra jalapenos is healthy and delicious. Ask for it cooked on the grill. It's better that way.

Casey M

The biscuits are amazing! Went on a Sunday, slow service, sat at the bar , some friendly , some not so friendly !

Will Skiles

Best French Toast ! Doesn't even need syrup , and that says a lot!

Tina

The Philly omelet is good with potatoes and there huge biscuits .

Cory

Put your watch away and turn off your phone. Time stops here - there is no grabbing a "quick bite "

Anthony McAwesome

Got the TreHugger sandwich ... Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had in my life.

Barry Kelley

Come early... Don't come hungry! In fact, almost rude and nonchalant about serving you!

Dustyn Winder

First time, get the pancakes . Then the burrito . Enjoy!

Lauren

Absolute best biscuit ever...

Caspian frost

They've got the best Pancakes in town by far. Cheap beer too and good people!

Tenika Langston

Very rude employees and the wait is ridiculous! We sat at a table for 15 mins before a waitress came over to tell me that she had this table open for others and that it will be over an hour wait!!!!

Brian Tomlinson

Best breakfast ever. The waffles are to die for. Get the breakfast burrito as well .

Cristina Perez

Couldn’t tell if the server was racist or high, but he was so rude, not helpful, and didn’t even bother to take our drink orders so we left.

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Kathleen Journiette

Come early, there's a bit of a wait late morning

Anna Pierce

Their famous pancake !!:)

Cory Cox

Get the pancakes . But be ready for a long wait

Angie Bejar

Server was rude! Our order was never put in! Waited almost 2 hours for food we never got! Oh and it was our first time there! Won't ever go back! Service was horrible!

Taylor Mathis

Pancakes are delicious

Anna Pierce

The biscuits aren't small!!!

Arne Heggestad

Get a slim stack, side of bacon , and a Guinness (or two). Best. Breakfast . Ever.

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