When a fire claimed this Chattanooga landmark in 1998 local residents feared a part of the their lives would be gone forever. Fortunately, a new restaurant. with an expanded menu rose from the ashes and Chattanooga diners are happier than ever.Southern-style breakfast is a favorite here with biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs and grits. Meaty sandwiches, fried chicken and fresh vegetables are lunch and dinner favorites. Soft drinks and iced tea are served in this family restaurant, but no alcohol.

Elevating the humble hot dog to all new levels of deliciousness, Good Dog is a fun, casual eatery that is a great choice for the entire family. Young or old, every one appreciates a good hot dog, and at Good Dog you can choose from a menu featuring over 19 different varieties of hot dog, sausages, frites meals, breakfast plates and toppings. Try the Italian hot dog with housemade marinara and grilled peppers, the chili cheese slaw or the hawaiian with bbq sauce, bacon and mango-tomatilla salsa. Fresh, tasty and quick, a meal at Good Dog will surely put a big, happy smile of your face.

A part of the popular restaurant chain in the country, Champy's Famous Fried Chicken has been established only since 2009 and has become a popular eatery ever since. Their specialty fried chicken is made from a 40-year-old family recipe and has gained them several fans. Try the Mississippi Delta Homemade Hot Tamales for the start followed by Fried Chicken Salad accompanied with other entries which have been the popular favorites of this place. Though there is a wait period after giving the order as each dish is freshly prepared, the scrumptious delights are worth the wait.

If you're a beer drinker or simply want some food after most of the places have shut down come to Taco Mac. With over 100 selections of beer on the tap, this place is every beer-lover's dream come true. If you are hungry, try the famous Taco Mac Wings or massive plate of Nachos with chili, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream or go for the heartier varieties like the barbecued chicken sandwich which is grilled to perfection and smothered in tangy sauce. With their flat screen TVs showing the latest games, there's never a boring evening at Taco Mac.

Authentic Mexican food is what you will find at this simple eatery. If you crave traditional dishes, you will love the burritos or quesadillas. Like it spicy? Try nachos with habanero pepper queso dip. Wow, those peppers are hot! The festive atmosphere is comprised of piñatas and sombreros on the walls and ceiling. The dining area is large, but it seems to fill up quickly with casual diners looking for delicious food.