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In May of 2011 The Plaid Apron opened its doors with four employees. Two of the four original employees are Bonni and Drew McDonald; a husband and wife team who took a gamble on a former coffee spot in the middle of the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood and turned it into a breakfast and lunch spot.
Modern, minimalist cafe serving American breakfasts, lunches & Saturday brunch, with a local focus.
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Address: 1210 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: (865) 247-4640
Website: http://www.theplaidapron.co/
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The Plaid Apron – Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN
It’s in a beautiful neighborhood, great location, lots of parking, indoor and patio seating. Food was very good!
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Finding Good Things
Had perhaps one of the most delicious eggs benny I’ve ever had here, and I try them most places I go. The hollandaise was creamy and delicate. Eggs poached medium as requested. All atop Brussels sprouts (yum!) and the house bacon (a nice smokey flavour). I’ll be back.
Should say I’ve eaten here a few times before and have always enjoyed the fare.
Also! Their gluten free chocolate cookie with walnuts is a dream. Highly recommend and big enough where you might want to share a bite… maybe.
… moreShould say I’ve eaten here a few times before and have always enjoyed the fare.
Also! Their gluten free chocolate cookie with walnuts is a dream. Highly recommend and big enough where you might want to share a bite… maybe.
Mandy B
Very happy with our brunch choice! The sausage omelet with caramelized onions and goat cheese was amazing!! Loved the biscuit and jam as a side. My boyfriend had the grilled cheese and tomato soup and he was very happy with it as well!
… moreJordan Long
I recently visited The Plaid Apron in Knoxville, a cozy neighborhood cafe known for using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a casual brunch. I ordered the almond pancakes, which were light, fluffy, and had a pleasant subtle sweetness, followed by a patty melt with caramelized onions that was well-prepared but fairly standard in flavor. One important thing to note, during brunch hours, the restaurant serves potatoes instead of fries with burgers, which may catch some diners by surprise. Overall, The Plaid Apron offers a solid brunch experience with quality ingredients and a comfortable vibe, though in my opinion, the food leaned more toward familiar comfort rather than standout or inventive. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a well-executed, classic meal in a laid-back setting.
… moreAlexander Johs
First visit to this restaurant. The service was outstanding. Our waitress were super friendly and helpful! We had a veggie omelet with potatoes and an avocado toast. The potatoes could have been amazing, but unfortunately were seriously undercooked. The omelet was okay but the eggs tasted a bit like burned cooking oil. The avocado toast was essentially a slice of bread with sliced avocado and egg on top. No seasoning, just a very obvious lack of attention to detail. Coffee was great, we liked the vibe inside the restaurant. $40 for two people plus tip plus a 3% surcharge for using a credit card. That was the last straw. Sadly, I will not be going back.
… moreA- Lane
Let me start by saying, I’d go back just for Taylor, our waitress. She was an absolute delight and reminded me of home. It was such a pleasure talking with a UT student who clearly has a heart for customer service. Taylor is witty, efficient, personable, inviting, knowledgeable, and undeniably charming. She’s passionate about what she does and seamlessly joined our conversations, making the entire dining experience feel authentic, warm, and memorable. If you’re lucky enough to have her as your server, you’re in for a treat. Thanks, Taylor!
… morekno
This restaurant does food right. SO much is made completely from scratch in house including the sausage which is pretty cool. The salads are beautiful. I love the citrus slices and the lemon dressing. The veggie omelette is amazing, full of vegetables. The almond cakes are perfection. This is a great restaurant.
… moreMCD
Update after dinner:
To me it’s unfortunately a significant drop in stars (from 5 to 3). The old fashioned was amazing, the pineapple drink boring. The lamb appetizer was seasoned to perfection but it had way too much fat (more fat than meet, in fact). The watermelon appetizer was way underwhelming; quite uninteresting and under seasoned. My shrimp and grits were seasoned really well and I liked the quality of the shrimp but grits arrived lukewarm and that’s one of my least favorite things when eating out. My husband’s steak was over cooked and tasted as if it was seasoned with a ready made supermarket marinade and nothing else, not enough salt either; yet again, Knoxville proves that it can’t make steak properly. I also didn’t like how small the steak was compared to the amount of fries (which were very good!). I didn’t really like my dessert: too sweet, watery, and covered with whip cream (my least favorite things in a desert), the sage shortcake was more like a corn bread but quite good. Unfortunately, half of it was covered in whip cream which I deeply dislike. Espresso was OK, but should have been served together with the dessert. This is a casual place, nothing fancy and for what they’re $175 with tip is far too expensive. For this price I’m Austin for two people, you can get amazing food at Odd Duck 😉 They didn’t count my dessert because I did say I didn’t like it, but it means we would have paid $200 for a dinner that wasn’t really worth it. Unlikely that we’ll be going back for quite some time.
Very good brunch! Salmon cooked to perfection, but the espresso (as much as I appreciate that they have it) could be a little cleaner; I like it European style: with a little saucer and a small glass of water in the side. Looking forward to returning for dinner soon.
… moreTo me it’s unfortunately a significant drop in stars (from 5 to 3). The old fashioned was amazing, the pineapple drink boring. The lamb appetizer was seasoned to perfection but it had way too much fat (more fat than meet, in fact). The watermelon appetizer was way underwhelming; quite uninteresting and under seasoned. My shrimp and grits were seasoned really well and I liked the quality of the shrimp but grits arrived lukewarm and that’s one of my least favorite things when eating out. My husband’s steak was over cooked and tasted as if it was seasoned with a ready made supermarket marinade and nothing else, not enough salt either; yet again, Knoxville proves that it can’t make steak properly. I also didn’t like how small the steak was compared to the amount of fries (which were very good!). I didn’t really like my dessert: too sweet, watery, and covered with whip cream (my least favorite things in a desert), the sage shortcake was more like a corn bread but quite good. Unfortunately, half of it was covered in whip cream which I deeply dislike. Espresso was OK, but should have been served together with the dessert. This is a casual place, nothing fancy and for what they’re $175 with tip is far too expensive. For this price I’m Austin for two people, you can get amazing food at Odd Duck 😉 They didn’t count my dessert because I did say I didn’t like it, but it means we would have paid $200 for a dinner that wasn’t really worth it. Unlikely that we’ll be going back for quite some time.
Very good brunch! Salmon cooked to perfection, but the espresso (as much as I appreciate that they have it) could be a little cleaner; I like it European style: with a little saucer and a small glass of water in the side. Looking forward to returning for dinner soon.
Brad Burling
I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to write a review for this place. I’ve been probably… 20 times in the last 5 years?
This place rules. Fantastic food, excellent service, small footprint, limited menu. Excellently curated beer/wine menu. Wonderful craft cocktails. It’s also in the middle of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Knoxville, and has that if-you-know-you-know feel to it (but without a trace of pretentiousness).
If I have visitors in town, it’s a go-to. If we just want a great meal with no frills, it’s a go-to. If I lived in Sequoyah Hills, I’d probably know – down to the second – how long it takes to walk here.
It’s understated, delicious, and a Knoxville gem.
… moreThis place rules. Fantastic food, excellent service, small footprint, limited menu. Excellently curated beer/wine menu. Wonderful craft cocktails. It’s also in the middle of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Knoxville, and has that if-you-know-you-know feel to it (but without a trace of pretentiousness).
If I have visitors in town, it’s a go-to. If we just want a great meal with no frills, it’s a go-to. If I lived in Sequoyah Hills, I’d probably know – down to the second – how long it takes to walk here.
It’s understated, delicious, and a Knoxville gem.
Marti Fisher
The food was excellent. Fresh and perfectly prepared. The mushroom toast was especially delicious and the steak was tender and cooked just right. I will be back, and can hardly wait to go to their brunch.
… moreAnisa Witherspoon
We started with the gluten-free almond cakes as an appetizer, served with syrup and butter—they were amazing! Light, fluffy, and topped with strawberries, they were a perfect start. For my entrée, I had the patty melt with potato wedges. We originally asked for fries (because they looked incredible in other reviews), but unfortunately, fries are only served at dinner. I usually like a side of ranch with my potatoes, but they only had ketchup. Thankfully, our sweet server found an aioli-style sauce for me to dip in, which was a nice touch. The patty melt itself was a bit on the sweet side due to the sauce—personally, I prefer my savory items to stay savory and my sweet items sweet. But overall, the vibe of the place was nice and worth checking out!
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