After an exciting day riding roller coasters, hiking, or shopping in Gatlinburg, you aren’t going to want to get up super early the next day. However, you don’t want to miss breakfast at some of your favorite restaurants. Lucky for you, Gatlinburg has some of the best brunch spots in the Smokies! Sleep in, take your time getting ready, and then head into town for something yummy! Here are the 4 best places to get brunch in Gatlinburg:

1. Ruby Sunshine

Ruby Sunshine is bringing the flavor of New Orleans to Gatlinburg with their all-day brunch and quality cocktails. Start your day with some NOLA inspired dishes like their Bayou Shrimp Eggs Benedict, Seasonal Beignets, and Grilled Fish ‘St. Peter’. If you’re feeling adventurous, try one of their award-winning cocktails that pair perfectly with their brunch. Keep it classic with the Ruby Mimosa or the Bloody Mary, or branch out and try the Peychauds Apertivo Spritz or the Bourbon Milk Punch. Whatever you decide to get, you’ll be blown away by the flavors and attention to detail in every dish!

2. Pancake Pantry

A getaway to Gatlinburg wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Pancake Pantry! Conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg, the Pancake Pantry has something for everyone. Since 1960, this restaurant has been serving up the best pancakes in the Smokies, and with an all-day breakfast menu, you can enjoy these dishes at any time of the day! In addition to a wide variety of pancake options, they also serve crepes, waffles, eggs, omelettes and more. If you can’t decide what you want, try their Morning Star special and enjoy cheesy hashbrowns, fried eggs covered in veggies and ham, as well as buttermilk pancakes.

3. Split Rail Eats

Locals and visitors alike love the Sunday brunch menu offered at Split Rail Eats. Choose from sweet or savory options depending on how you want to start your morning. Try the B.L.E.A.T., their version of a BLT with bacon, arugula, an over easy egg, avocado, tomato and chipotle mayo all on toasted country bread. You can also keep it simple with some French Toast, the Split Rail Chicken Salad Sandwich, or the Avocado Toast. Split Rail Eats knows how to put a delicious country twist on breakfast classics, making it easily one of the best places to get brunch in Gatlinburg.

4. The Atrium

The Atrium’s Smokies inspired breakfast and brunch menu will have you coming back for more! From the Hungry Bear, Leconte Sunrise, Mountain Man Platter and Happy Hiker, you will be left with a full belly and plenty of energy to start your day in Gatlinburg. In addition to a variety of scramblers, pancakes, and omelettes, the Atrium also offers some delicious sweet treats. Try their Big Boy Cinnamon Roll, Belgian Waffle with fruit topping, or their French Toast topped with powdered sugar and fruit upon request.

Now that you know the best places to get brunch in Gatlinburg, you can start deciding where you want to visit. Looking for something a little different? Check out tons of other delicious restaurants in Gatlinburg and start planning your trip today! We look forward to seeing you!