Aretha Frankensteins
Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and Burrito Restaurant$$$$
North Chattanooga, Chattanooga
"Aretha's has amazing biscuits & omelettes & pancakes!"(25 Tips)
"The Shrimp and Grits are spicy and delicious."(5 Tips)
"The biscuits are amazing!"(7 Tips)"The Philly omelet is good with potatoes and there huge biscuits."(4 Tips)
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Erik RowleyJune 21, 2016One 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!
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Amanda FloodMarch 17, 2014Best breakfast! We were only in Chattanooga for one night and asked where we should eat. This place was recommended and is amazing!Upvote4Downvote- Karsen NielsenJuly 26, 2016The Shrimp and Grits are spicy and delicious. The pancakes are absurdly large and tasty. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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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! #James117UpvoteDownvote
Zack TannerMarch 25, 2017Awesome staff and the food was 100. Get a pancake as a side if you aren't getting a full stack.
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William BuddAugust 18, 2022Saturday 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.UpvoteDownvote
bailey b.January 6, 2016Huge portion and the breakfast potatoes are awesome! Fun and funky place and the staff are super nice and really cool.
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Anna PierceMarch 26, 2013Went 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!UpvoteDownvote
Alexa Jane BrooksSeptember 22, 2014Really popular. Limited seating. Cool tables. Amazing breakfast food. French toast is wildly tasty.Upvote1Downvote
NoelleAugust 23, 2013Cons: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.Upvote2Downvote
Brittany CaldwellAugust 23, 2012Rachel 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 deliciousUpvote1Downvote
Robert ColeMarch 22, 2013For 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.UpvoteDownvote
Andy StricklandApril 25, 2017You're going to wait for a table, but inside you'll have some of the best grits and pancakes you've ever eaten.UpvoteDownvote
John ChapmanFebruary 7, 2016It's takes a long time to get in and there is no parking. The food is awesome and worth the other hassles.Upvote1Downvote
David ReynoldsMarch 28, 2019Eclectic breakfast/lunch place near downtown. Huge pancakes. Lots of punk decor mostly from the ‘80’s. Expect a wait.UpvoteDownvote
April NealMay 22, 2016What 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.UpvoteDownvote
JenKuduJuly 20, 2014To 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 :)UpvoteDownvote
Aaron SilversJuly 25, 2011I 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 moreUpvoteDownvote- ᴡ LovelessJuly 3, 2017Don'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!UpvoteDownvote
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!UpvoteDownvote
Leah Mackey SchultzSeptember 21, 2014Beware if you eat inside: flies everywhere! You will spend your whole meal swatting them off you and your food.Upvote2Downvote
Jada BradyJuly 17, 2011Definitely 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.UpvoteDownvote- Leah Mackey SchultzSeptember 21, 2014Pancakes are large, crisp on the edges, and moist on the inside.UpvoteDownvote
Bobbie VenturaMarch 7, 2016There's a long wait but worth every minute of it. Coffee on the porch while you wait.UpvoteDownvote- John TaylorAugust 15, 2015Prepare to wait, but order a drink and let the scenery entertain you.
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Katya Killer of LightOctober 16, 2011Not bad, not a lot of food options if you don't eat meat/eggs = though the french toast is awesome. Major hipster alert.Upvote6Downvote
Reginald MillerApril 13, 2014It was really good. It was a long wait for our food but it was worth the wait.Upvote1Downvote
Don't come in a hurry..everything takes a while. However, if you have the time it's great!Upvote6Downvote
Charlie CoileJanuary 3, 2012Really 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.UpvoteDownvote
Spinach quesadilla deluxe with extra jalapenos is healthy and delicious. Ask for it cooked on the grill. It's better that way.UpvoteDownvote- Casey MAugust 1, 2012The biscuits are amazing! Went on a Sunday, slow service, sat at the bar, some friendly, some not so friendly!Upvote1Downvote
Best French Toast! Doesn't even need syrup, and that says a lot!UpvoteDownvote- TinaSeptember 25, 2014The Philly omelet is good with potatoes and there huge biscuits.UpvoteDownvote
Barry KelleyApril 10, 2013Come early... Don't come hungry! In fact, almost rude and nonchalant about serving you!Upvote2Downvote
Got the TreHugger sandwich... Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had in my life.UpvoteDownvote
CoryMay 18, 2012Put your watch away and turn off your phone. Time stops here - there is no grabbing a "quick bite"Upvote5Downvote
They've got the best Pancakes in town by far. Cheap beer too and good people!UpvoteDownvote
Tenika LangstonSeptember 2, 2013Very 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!!!!Upvote3Downvote
Brian TomlinsonFebruary 12, 2011Best breakfast ever. The waffles are to die for. Get the breakfast burrito as well.Upvote3Downvote
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Angie BejarNovember 3, 2013Server 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!Upvote3Downvote
Get a slim stack, side of bacon, and a Guinness (or two). Best. Breakfast. Ever.UpvoteDownvote
leah cookJanuary 10, 2015Feta/spinach omelet with cheese grits- companied by a Fat Tire.UpvoteDownvote
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