Desola's Guidebook
Food scene
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareAwesome burgers and bourbon
This place is amazing. Everything they make is insanely good. This is a Knoxville must visit
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Sticky Rice Cafe
120 Jack Dance StThis place is amazing. Everything they make is insanely good. This is a Knoxville must visit
Chivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StTacos. Enough said
Great place to celebrate something big or special. Or if you are just in the mood for Italian food.
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Emilia
16 Market SquareGreat place to celebrate something big or special. Or if you are just in the mood for Italian food.
OliBea
211 S Central StBreakfast. Best in Knoxville without a doubt.
A Knoxville tradition. I like going here for brunch but some people really like the salads and sandwiches. Save room for dessert
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The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareA Knoxville tradition. I like going here for brunch but some people really like the salads and sandwiches. Save room for dessert
Tucked in the middle of campus. Worth the headache of parking.
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Sunspot
2200 Cumberland AveTucked in the middle of campus. Worth the headache of parking.
For if you have something big to celebrate. Or maybe just celebrating your awesome self
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Lonesome Dove Knoxville
100 N Central StFor if you have something big to celebrate. Or maybe just celebrating your awesome self
Tacos. Octopus. Yum. The owner of this place knows his way around a kitchen based on the successes of both of his restaurants. Certainly a must visit
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Tako Taco
235 W Depot AveTacos. Octopus. Yum. The owner of this place knows his way around a kitchen based on the successes of both of his restaurants. Certainly a must visit
The pizza here is legit. Similar to what I had when I was in Italy. And I don’t even like pizza that much. And save some room for some homemade gelato while you are there.
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A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
516 Williams StThe pizza here is legit. Similar to what I had when I was in Italy. And I don’t even like pizza that much. And save some room for some homemade gelato while you are there.
Crepes. Yummy. My favorites are the beignets (weekend only but crepes everyday)
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The French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveCrepes. Yummy. My favorites are the beignets (weekend only but crepes everyday)
I bet you didn’t realize Tamales could taste so good
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Good Golly Tamale
112 S Central StI bet you didn’t realize Tamales could taste so good
Get your Mediterranean fix. Their cocktails are also worth visiting for.
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Kefi
120 E Jackson AveGet your Mediterranean fix. Their cocktails are also worth visiting for.
My favorite Mexican place. Over 3/4
of their customers are Mexican. This ain’t Taco Bell.
La Esperanza
2412 Washington PikeMy favorite Mexican place. Over 3/4
of their customers are Mexican. This ain’t Taco Bell.
You are in the south and want BBQ?
You came to the right place.
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Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveYou are in the south and want BBQ?
You came to the right place.
Sightseeing
Catch a Broadway show in the awe inspiring Tennessee theater.
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I-Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StCatch a Broadway show in the awe inspiring Tennessee theater.
The heart of downtown Knoxville. Tons of stores and restaurants. If you are lucky, you may even catch a free movie, free jazz , free festival or tons of free entertainment
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Market Square
The heart of downtown Knoxville. Tons of stores and restaurants. If you are lucky, you may even catch a free movie, free jazz , free festival or tons of free entertainment
Built for the world fair in 1982. Worth visiting to see great sites and learn more about Knoxville. Free!
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Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveBuilt for the world fair in 1982. Worth visiting to see great sites and learn more about Knoxville. Free!
Pretty. Easy to walk around. Play in the fountain when the weather is nice
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Worlds Fair Park Drive
Worlds Fair Park DrivePretty. Easy to walk around. Play in the fountain when the weather is nice
Hiking
For those who love being outside. You don’t have to drive far to get here. Our own urban wilderness with tons of trails and incredible hikes
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Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveFor those who love being outside. You don’t have to drive far to get here. Our own urban wilderness with tons of trails and incredible hikes
Easy drive from Knoxville. Moderate hike with rewarding views from the top. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
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House Mountain
Easy drive from Knoxville. Moderate hike with rewarding views from the top. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
You are so close. Why not go see some of the majestic beauties of East Tennessee. You won’t be disappointed.
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I-Great Smoky Mountains National Park
You are so close. Why not go see some of the majestic beauties of East Tennessee. You won’t be disappointed.
Bars
This speakeasy is charming and you won’t want to leave. Secret entry door and amazing drinks. One of
My favorites in town.
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Peter Kern Library
407 Union AveThis speakeasy is charming and you won’t want to leave. Secret entry door and amazing drinks. One of
My favorites in town.
Visit the roof top bar open year round and get an incredible view of Knoxville while you are up there
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
507 S Gay StVisit the roof top bar open year round and get an incredible view of Knoxville while you are up there
Great self serve place to try a bunch of different beers, wines, sours, meads and ciders. It is a little expensive compared to other places but perfect for trying different things. They also have snacks
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Pour Taproom
207 W Jackson AveGreat self serve place to try a bunch of different beers, wines, sours, meads and ciders. It is a little expensive compared to other places but perfect for trying different things. They also have snacks
One of my favorite bars. Low
Key. Quiet. Great drinks. Outdoor space.
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Knox Public House
212 W Magnolia AveOne of my favorite bars. Low
Key. Quiet. Great drinks. Outdoor space.
Coffee
I don’t drink coffee but I like this coffee shop. Hipster vibe if you are into that sort of thing
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Old City Wine Bar
108 W Jackson AveI don’t drink coffee but I like this coffee shop. Hipster vibe if you are into that sort of thing
Not a coffee drinker but cool coffee shop. Great for hanging out, working or studying.
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Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveNot a coffee drinker but cool coffee shop. Great for hanging out, working or studying.
Pearl on Union
Good coffee shop with awesome awesome snacks. Get one!
K Brew
1138 N BroadwayCoffee. I don’t drink it but they also have bagels :)
North Knoxville location. They have hammocks. And coffee. And bagels
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K Brew
1138 N BroadwayNorth Knoxville location. They have hammocks. And coffee. And bagels
Dessert
Yummy. Be prepared for a long line. It moves quickly though. Absolutely worth the wait.
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Cruze Farm Ice Cream
445 S Gay StYummy. Be prepared for a long line. It moves quickly though. Absolutely worth the wait.
A cupcake from this place sealed my decision to move to Knoxville. They bake good good stuff
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Magpies Bakery
846 N Central StA cupcake from this place sealed my decision to move to Knoxville. They bake good good stuff
This woman works magic in the kitchen. All snacks are incredible. They offer breakfast and lunch. And seeet snacks in between. And coffee!
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Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StThis woman works magic in the kitchen. All snacks are incredible. They offer breakfast and lunch. And seeet snacks in between. And coffee!
Hmm. Old fashioned ice cream. Really good.
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The Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain
418 S Gay StHmm. Old fashioned ice cream. Really good.
Fun activities
Bowling alley. With great food and drink. This is not your average bowling alley. Expect to be impressed
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Maple Hall
414 S Gay StBowling alley. With great food and drink. This is not your average bowling alley. Expect to be impressed