Tanners Historic Cafe

Wartburg, TN · Family restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Wartburg
#1
of 15 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Tanners Historic Cafe, 205 N Kingston St, Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone
(423) 346-2233
Website
www.tannershistoriccafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Tanners Historic Cafe is a restaurant located in Wartburg, TN. It is one of 15 restaurants listed in Wartburg. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Wartburg city average of 4.3 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Wartburg. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tanners Historic Cafe

Tanners is a lively restaurant and full bar in the heart of Wartburg, TN, serving up delicious classics like juicy burgers, crispy wings, tender fried chicken, and more. Pair your meal with a cold beer or cocktail from our full bar. Don't miss our... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–10 PM
Sunday9 AM–9 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jody C · Mar 2026

This is the perfect place to go after a paddle, hike, climb or bike on the plateau! The food is top notch, it’s in a beautiful historic building & the staff could not be nicer. The food is freshly made, delicious, it came out quickly & there was no wait for seating. Try the pork rinds & onion rings…wow!

★★★★★ 5.0 Don Buxton · Nov 2025

New owners and new direction! Tanners now has a fully stocked bar! Wartburgs first legitimate bar that is legal! Food was great. Service was great and plenty of it.

★★★★★ 5.0 blue bugs · Jul 2025

It's one of those small town jewels. Those old soda shops have been part of the community forever. Well worth the 30-minute detour. 911 and Military get a discount too. 🫡👮‍♂️👨‍🚒👨‍⚕️ Food: The menu is limited to burgers, sandwiches, and desserts. They do have salads for the weirdos.. 🙃 Burgers: Hand pressed patties. No frozen pre-made meat here. Thick and juicy just like they should be. The buns were cold, but I'll forgive them that. But a toasted bun would have made it next level. Onion Rings: Deliciousness. Probably the best I have had in a while. No old grease taste, well cooked and seasoned. Fries: They were fries.... 🤷‍♂️ Dessert: Unfortunately, we were too full to indulge. 😢

★★★★★ 5.0 Jared Brogan · Oct 2025

Great food and service. It was quiet when I arrived in the early evening on a Friday. Would recommend both the pimento cheese burger with sweet potato fries and the brownie Sunday.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nathan Bretscher · Aug 2025

For outdoor loving couples, get up early and do a two hour hike along nearby Obed or in Frozen Head State park (great hiking). Work up an appetite and then go to Tanner’s for breakfast (or lunch). Perfect start to a day. Simple menu of classic southern breakfast items. CLEAN, historic and charming. Wish this place was in Kingston where I live as I would be there every Saturday AM and probably go back for ice cream in the evening. Bathroom (CLEAN) has a shower and explains it used to be for miners to shower and now is there for Cumberland Trail hikers to use. Historic items throughout store. High ceiling, very neat,unassuming place I am certain most people bypass not knowing this gem is right there in tiny downtown Wartburg.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Family restaurantBarHistorical landmark

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