6 of the Best Places to Get Breakfast in Pigeon Forge

If you’re spending the day in Pigeon Forge, make sure to start off your morning with a delicious and filling breakfast from any of the amazing restaurants in the area. From Southern breakfast specialties to fan-favorite classics, everyone will find something they like for the most important meal of the day. Here are 6 of the best places to get breakfast in Pigeon Forge:

1. Sawyer’s Farmhouse

If you’re coming to Sawyer’s Farmhouse, make sure to come hungry! This Pigeon Forge restaurant is locally owned and operated and serves up a delicious variety of savory and sweet breakfast options. If you have a sweet tooth, try any of their pancake, waffle or french toast options. We also recommend any of their breakfast platters or omelettes. If you’re saving your calories for a funnel cake from Dollywood later, try one of the options from their “Healthier Side of the Fence” menu.

2. Smoky’s Pancake Cabin

With tons of made-from-scratch recipes passed down for generations, Smoky’s Pancake House is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. These aren’t just your normal pancakes! You’ll find all kinds of unique options that you won’t see anywhere else, including Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes or Banana Splits Pancakes. Enjoy your flapjacks with a side of crispy bacon and topped with fresh, seasonal fruits.

3. The Old Mill Kitchen

A trip to Pigeon Forge wouldn’t be complete without visiting The Old Mill! While this Smoky Mountain staple features a creamery, candy kitchen, general store and more, you really need to swing by The Old Mill Restaurant for their mouth watering breakfast menu. Serving breakfast until 11 AM, this restaurant in Pigeon Forge offers classic country breakfasts and options hot off the griddle. After you enjoy your meal, make sure to check out all the other entertainment in The Old Mill!

4. Mama’s Farmhouse

It’s no question that Mama’s Farmhouse is definitely one of the best places to get breakfast in Pigeon Forge! If you don’t believe us, just ask the public who voted Mama’s the winner of the International Biscuit Festival competition. Make sure to stop by and try these award-winning, fresh buttermilk biscuits that are freshly prepared every morning! After you’ve had your fill of biscuits, try any of their other Southern breakfast specialties.

5. Mel’s Diner

If you slept through your alarm, don’t stress! Mel’s Diner is serving up breakfast all day long! Take a step back in time at this 1950’s diner and enjoy a yummy breakfast meal at any time of day. They offer great food at awesome prices that won’t break your vacation bank! We suggest the Ms. Nita’s Mo For Your Money Special that comes with 2 eggs, hash browns or grits, short stack or biscuits and gravy, as well as 2 bacon and 2 sausages.

6. Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen

If you find yourself at The Island in Pigeon Forge, you have to make a trip to Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. With recipes from Food Network star Paula Deen, this restaurant in Pigeon Forge is cooking up down home dishes that you can’t pass up. Served family style, you get as much of these breakfast items as you want, so show up with an appetite!

If you’re looking for breakfast a little closer to our cabins, check out the top breakfast places in Gatlinburg! You’ll love the variety of foods and Smoky Mountain atmosphere that these restaurants offer.

Now that you know more about the best places for breakfast in Pigeon Forge, you can plan where you want to spend your morning before exploring the area. Still trying to decide what you want to do on your Smoky Mountain vacation? Check out all of the attractions and entertainment in the area and begin planning your perfect getaway!