25 Essential Cookeville Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Cookeville.
Marco's Pizza
Tennessee
Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Crawdaddy's
Tennessee
Laid-back choice with New Orleans-style dishes, 2 levels of outdoor seating & a full bar.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Tennessee
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
TOKI POKE & RAMEN
Cookeville, Tennessee
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
McAlister's Deli
Cookeville, Tennessee
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
Hardee's
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
37 Cedar Restaurant and Bar
Cookeville, Tennessee
Understated restaurant offering classic sandwiches & flatbread, plus pasta dishes.
GreenLife Smoothies and Salads
Cookeville, Tennessee
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Waffle House
Cookeville, Tennessee
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Arby's
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Chill Billy's Lounge
Cookeville, Tennessee
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Solo dining. Accessibility.
Cookeville Pizza & Pub
Cookeville, Tennessee
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Logan's Roadhouse
Cookeville, Tennessee
Down-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.
Fazoli's
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Sonic Drive-In
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Cinco Amigos
Cookeville, Tennessee
Traditional Mexican cuisine including vegetarian options served in a laid-back restaurant.
Waffle House
Cookeville, Tennessee
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Cookeville, Tennessee
Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.
Hardee's
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Sonic Drive-In
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
IHOP
Cookeville, Tennessee
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Arby's
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Rib City - Cookeville
Cookeville, Tennessee
Straightforward barbecue chain known for ribs, with classic sides, kids' eats & sandwiches.
El Tapatio on Willow
Cookeville, Tennessee
Comfortable kitchen & bar preparing heaping plates of Mexican classics & margaritas.
Pizza Hut
Cookeville, Tennessee
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.