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Cafe 4

4 Market Sq, Knoxville, TN 37902-1430
865-544-4144
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Ranked #16 of 646 restaurants in Knoxville
Price range: 30 AUD - 30 AUD
Cuisines: American, Bakery, Café
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Union Avenue
Description: Café 4 is Knoxville's Hotest Downtown dining and entertainment experience. Come enjoy our true urban retreat, featuring Traditional Southern Comfort Foods with a Twist. Create memories in our comfortable dining room or relax on our heated and cooled outdoor patio overlooking the bustling Historic Market Square. Savor an entrée from our always-changing "seasonal menu", featuring Chef inspired Southern House made favorites. Chill out in the "Mezzanine Loft" for a great cup of coffee or latté’, a glass of Wine or one of 47 unique Beers. The "Mezzanine Loft" features a "Living Room" setting including free Wi-fi, making it the perfect place to just hang out with friends or family. Book the Square Room for your next special event or catch one of our many live concerts. Cafe' 4; a third place, neither home nor work, a place for nurturing community life and creative interaction, a place where strangers, neighbors, and friends gather to nourish the body and build relationships.
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I love to go to cafe 4 for coffee and dessert whenever I'm downtown. It beats any other place! I haven't had much luck eating here....but walking in for my treat after I have eaten somewhere else makes up for it!

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See 4 more reviews by Mindy G for Knoxville
Maryville, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

First, there was nothing we didn't like. The food and service are superb. The adjoining Square Room features Jazz, Ballet, Classical Music, and Plays on alternating Wednesdays.

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See 6 more reviews by schmeagle for Knoxville
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Were in town for a big car show,and were pleasantly surprised to find that the city runs a free trolley to the downtown Market Square, since we didn't want to risk parking our show car. There are a lot of choices in restaurants, but we hit a home run with Cafe 4.We started with soups, a tomato bisque, and southwest... More

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Maryland
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24 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Saturday morning (11 AM) with the Farmer's Market open and light rain drove people into the restaurant early. We just stopped for coffee today. The cappuccino was lukewarm and the barrista seemed a little disorganized, but pleasant. There is a great place upstairs in a mezzanine that is very comfortable and away from the lineup downstairs waiting for a table... More

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See 3 more reviews by 30POP for Knoxville
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My friends and I stopped in for brunch last weekend the morning after attending a wedding. None of us had ever been to Knoxville, and we just stumbled on this restaurant wandering through Market Square. Very good! The breakfast was delicious and, even though I was totally full from my delicious frittata, I had to get one of the phenomenal... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I enjoyed breakfast on the patio. Mocha coffee the best I've tasted. The farmers scramble was yummy and the eggs and cheese grits were great. Very nice meal.

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See 10 more reviews by Christy W for Knoxville
Connecticut
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21 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We were facing another day and a half on the road, and just couldn't face another fast food place, so we turned to trip advisor for a local restaurant in Knoxville. We picked Cafe 4 because of its good food reviews and eclectic menu. Those did not disappoint, but we got a lot more. It was a beautiful afternoon, so... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We ate here multiple times while attending a conference, and enjoyed every meal! From brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks, everything we ate was delicious and reasonably priced. We especially loved the Shrimp and Grits! The Arts Festival was going on during our visit, and it was great people watching from the patio. We felt that Cafe 4 was a better... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Another great meal with great atmosphere on the patio. The food is always great matched with good service. Eat outside on the patio especially during the spring when not so hot. Great views from the patio of Market Square especially during the Dogwoods Arts Festival. We got our check then asked if we could do another round since we were... More

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See 6 more reviews by 68ScottG for Knoxville
Alpharetta, Georgia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Tried Cafe 4 on a trip to Knoxville. I've been to Knoxville before but never tried them out yet. Based on reviews and a personal recommendation, decided it was worth a try and I was not disappointed! Had a small salad and small mac&cheese....Salad was wonderful and the mac&cheese was great. They have a mac&cheese "bar" with lots of different... More

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