Situated in downtown Knoxville, Cafe 4 lies amid the city's bustling Market Square, an outdoor pedestrian mall. The restaurant's sleek interior includes hardwood floors and earth tone colored furnishings. An on-site coffeehouse, with seating tucked away in an attached loft, offers free Wi-Fi. The breakfast menu features such items as egg sandwiches upon croissants or bagels, brown sugar oatmeal and assorted muffins. Cafe 4 sits near the historic 1928 Tennessee Theatre, home to live musical acts, revival film screenings and performing arts productions. The downtown region features occasional street parking and a host of public garages and lots.
Located across the street from the Tennessee Theatre, the French Market Creperie also sits just two blocks from the Bijou Theatre Center and Lawson McGhee Library. The decidedly feminine interior features pastel colored walls, wrought iron light fixtures, outdoor patio seating, fresh flowers, marble countertops and whitewashed wooden panels. The counter service-only facility uses cast iron crepe griddles, all-natural meats and organic produce. Savory crepes include such samplings as smoked salmon and three cheese crepes, as well as such sweet fare as blueberries with lemon curd and crepes Suzette.
The Trio Cafe lies within the Market Square, just a few short blocks from City Hall and Knoxville Convention Center. The relaxed setting includes ceiling fans, large booths, an entryway water fountain, patio dining and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The restaurant also features a special take-out-only counter located near the front of the dining area. The menu specializes in Southern comfort food, with breakfast fare including such dishes as sweet pineapple flapjacks, gravy-smothered biscuits and Southern-style eggs Benedict with country sausage patties.
Diners at the downtown-based Pete's Coffee Shop-Restaurant sit within walking distance to the Knoxville Museum of Art, Tennessee Amphitheater and World's Fair Park Lawn. The casual interior features booth, table and counter seating. The menu includes such breakfast items as three cheese omelets, cinnamon French toast and breakfast wraps featuring eggs, cheese and various meats. The restaurant does not accept personal checks but does accept credit cards. A host of ATMs lie within proximity of the restaurant as well. A public parking garage also sits just around the corner.
