The Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern

Flew in to the UOS airport and walked the goat trail to this fantastic favorite local gathering spot. Inside and outside seating, March madness on the television but the real action was that the entire Rhodes lacrosse team pulled up in their bus and had lunch with us! We had the fish and chips and the blue chair salad and a nice conversation with the owner Jerry and his wife Sara. Highly recommend!

A few days ago my family and I ate at this quaint little restaurant.

THE FOOD:
We each ordered something different, and we were all very pleased! Good portion sizes, and super tasty. We also purchased a huge rice crispy treat and a delicious cinnamon roll from the cafe- wow, they were perfect!

THE LOCATION:
Super cute street, several quaint shops around, easy parking. The restaurant, has a cafe section next door which is open for breakfast. The cafe has a huge selection of muffins, cookies, pastries, etc. The restaurant has inside and patio seating. Lots of shaded areas in the outside patio, and dog friendly!!

THE STAFF:
The young man who took our orders at the counter was the son of the owner, super friendly, sharp, and accommodating young man! He got our orders right. Our server was great as well. Again, she too was extremely accommodating and very pleasant to deal with. The best thing was getting to meet the owner Jimmy. He spoke with us for a while- what an amazing man- we all just lived his personality and hospitality!! Jimmy visited with all the tables and made everyone feel right at home.

We will be visiting this place again for sure!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking a trip out and stopping by this super fun cafe!

Absolutely loved this place! Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Serve yourself coffee, which I appreciate. Our meals were delicious and we purchased cookies for later. My husband had the Snickerdoodle and I had the peanut butter. Divine! Best choices in their bakery case I have seen in Tennessee. Incredible place.

What an adorable, quaint cafe. We had breakfast one morning and went back for lunch the following day. The services was friendly and welcoming, the food was delicious and had nice atmpsohere whether you sat inside or the outside patio. Will definitely be back!!

The place may be uncomfortably small inside, but man, the food is delicious! We were in town sightseeing when we noticed it was lunch time. After a quick search on Google, this came up. Due to the great reviews, we decided to give it a shot. Thank goodness we did! Everything we ordered was beyond delicious!! The pretzel bites? Salty and crispy on the outside, yet soft and airy on the inside. Chicken tenders and chicken sandwich? Both cooked to perfection, and the breading was fantastic! The fries and homemade chips? The best i have had in such a long time! The food was so amazing we had to order some baked goods to go to know if it was just as wonderful. (They most definitely are).

I really didn't know what to expect from the Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern, but you guys exceeded them. This food alone will have us stopping back whenever we visit Tennessee again!

Quaint, cute restaurant on the main drag of Sawanee, with great food, a hand painted artistic interior, and a selection of bakery goods for dessert.
Very homey, with a feeling of welcome not present in most eateries nowadays.

We had a great lunch with The family. The kids got a Mac and cheese which was creamy , sharp cheddar delicious. I got the cheese steak which they put A1 sauce on it so be warned if you like that. Next was chicken salad sandwich. The bread was very crunchy and chicken salad was fresh and creamy. Last was the star of the afternoon which was the meat and three chicken pot pie. Crust was amazing and chicken delicious. I would recommend this place. I can not wait to try breakfast.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and vegetarian options. Wednesday is two for one drinks, busy so go early if you want a table. Blackbeard burger was delicious and mildly spiced.

We visited The Blue Chair Cafe for breakfast while staying in nearby Tracy City and now I can't wait to go back to their tavern next door. The breakfast was simple which is exactly what I wanted! They also have delicious coffee and lattes served hot or iced with flavor options as well. The owner was there and he was super friendly. He gave us a lot of great recommendations for hiking in the area!

The outdoor seating in front of the cafe and tavern is very inviting. I'm excited to go back to enjoy their outdoor space!

Most personable waitress ever. She delighted us with local history and gave us directions to a town treasure. The bakery is filled with delicious treats too!

Not only is this a great place in Sewanee to eat but Mr. Jimmy help to set us up with a campus tour at the last minute for our daughter. We would definitely recommend this as a stop while in town.

I am a well traveled person and I’ve tried alot of burgers and fries over the years. They make the best burgers and sweet potato fries I’ve ever eaten. As a bonus, we received great service with a great atmosphere.

Loved it. The patty melt was a tasty mess, as one should be. Made with locally sourced beef in a huge burger. My wife loved her Benedict with veggie sausage. (Morning Star. Good stuff.) Great they have several vegetarian friendly options. Can't wait to get back to try the bakery and ice cream.

Delicious lunch and great community vibe! The cesar salad with grilled chicken and beer-battered fries hit the spot. Jackalope lovebird hefe and IPA beers were great - love that they have these Nashville brews. Also love the dog-friendly outdoor seating (they have water bowls and brought our dog a treat!). Will be stopping by next time I'm in Sewanne! Service was excellent.

Amazing good. I had a burger and they did not disappoint. I’m not from here and for a first impression they nailed it. The staff was super nice. The gentlemen there was super helpful.

Food was decently priced, fresh, and delicious! The atmosphere was welcoming, and full of history and pride in the community. I would love to come back when the deli and shop is open!

Came to Sewanee to mountain bike and visit for the day and grabbed a late lunch at The Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern. I always love to stop in small towns at the local restaurants and getting a feel for the vibes of the town.

The Blue Chair is truly a mountain town gem. I got the best burger and beer money can buy, and ended up hanging out with Jimmy, the owner, and some of the other locals shooting the breeze for quite a while. I can't wait to come back and hang out longer.

My daughter lives in Sewanee and we always enjoy our food at the Tavern. Jimmy and his staff are friendly. It is a very laid back atmosphere. I would highly recommend stopping in for one of their Jackalope beers and eating one of their delicious burgers. You will not be disappointed.

Stopped in for lunch while checking out The University of the South at Sewanee. My daughter neglected to book a tour, so we drove thru and explored on our own. It's gorgeous! We wanted lunch and stopped in here and met Mr Jimmy. He is the best champion for the college. He made a call, we had an appt at the school and a fantastic lunch. I had the jackalope hand battered chicken. It was not only huge, but extremely delicious. Beer battered fries are amazing too. The jackelope sauce was a ranch blended with jalepeno and so good. My daughter got a wonderful looking salad. They had gorgeous pastries and Mr Jimmy said people viewing the campus get one on him. My daughter selected the Hello Dolly bar, like a 7 layer magic bar but enormous and tasty.

Food was a 5 for sure but the time with Mr Jimmy (a proud graduate of the school) was 10 stars for sure!!!!! He made our day just by being such an amazing fellow

We stopped in after a long weekend camping. Came in still wet from the rain, and boy oh boy, was this breakfast the most perfect thing.
Eggs were cooked perfectly, the fruit was juicy and fresh, and the coffee was tasty.

I can definitely recommend this place!
The people were lovely and very accommodating for my gluten-free needs. (They even have a few gf baked goods at the counter!)