“I love the town of Bell Buckle and this coffee shop and book swap is so creative. The staff is friendly, coffee & dishes delicious and love the art by local artists inside and little library in front. It's the perfect place to relax, read and enjoy talking to locals and visitors before shopping and checking out a mural or attending one of their fantastic festivals.”
“BBQ ALERT…there’s a new Texas BBQ joint in the hamlet of Bell Buckle, TN!!! I was walking around Bell Buckle and as I rounded the corner I was stunned by the sweet scent of BBQ and could not resist entering Alley BBQ. I met Madilynn McReynolds at the counter whose smile lights up the room and was very welcoming. She told me they have been open for about 5 months and the smoker sits behind the restaurant. I can see where the name of the place comes from, it’s about as big as an alley so seating is limited.I decided to go with the Cowboy Sampler and the sausage, brisket, and chicken option plus some beans and potato salad. The brisket is on point with a subtle smoke flavor, very tender, moist, and a nicely seasoned bark. The chicken was tender with a light smoke and the sausage had a nice pork flavor, not overly seasoned, and the casing was firm. I really enjoyed the potato salad, very different flavor as it included chunks and pieces of green olives, sadly I wasn’t a fan of the beans. They also make their own BBQ sauce, a sweet & smoky flavor and really compliments the meat.I also met the McReynolds family…was a pleasure to talk BBQ with Jeremy and Crystal, wonderful folks who are intent on providing a good experience for their customers. Overall a solid offering of Texas style BBQ while the service and atmosphere is awesome.”
“Great place to get a healthy shake, tea, energy, or nutrition drink! They have options for all ages and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy inside. The owners are some of the most friendly people you will ever meet! I definitely recommend stopping here while you are in Bell Buckle. There is also a chess table and piano for those who would like to play! We will be back many more times!”
“My husband and I are regulars here. The son literally knows our order by heart! The food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious and we are treated with care and respect. We love the atmosphere and recommend this place often! Great food and amazing customer service!”
“Earth bar is absolutely amazing. The owner is always so nice and always has the best recommendations that are specific to my health journey. Everything I have had has been delicious.”
“Absolutely wonderful service! The food is awesome there, I had their "Nacho fajita's" ? and their sweet tea is fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant❣️????Parking: Easy parking.”
“I had a club sandwich, it was outstanding and pasta salad was great. Wife had a Caribbean Salad, she said it was Ok {Chicken was bland) I would eat here again. A little pricey but good.”
“The food here is just incredible. The best omelets anywhere. I rarely get to come here because they're only open Monday thru Friday, but when I do get a day off, I'll be here for breakfast or lunch. Everything here is the best. If you want southern cooking, this is the place.”
“Yall!!!!!!! I had the shrimp and grits with a side of fried cabbage. It was delicious!!! Grits very creamy yet thick. Shrimp cooked perfectly with andouille sausage that had the perfect spice to it. The sauce on top was seasoned perfectly. Cabbage fried perfectly and had a bit of sweetness which was different but trust me a good different!! Service was great. Severs were very attentive. Nice and clean for an antique looking place. I will be back to try something different but I hope they know I’m going to wear them out over this shrimp and grits.”
“Black-owned, cute decor, clean establishment, along with welcoming staff. Got the Catfish sandwich with fries. HOT & FRESH is only a start to describe the quality. Full of flavor with large enough portions you can save for later. Very satisfied I came across this lowkey gem.”
“I have never had anything from Chabbi’s that wasn’t delicious! From cakes to breakfast, you can’t go wrong at this place. Wonderful service and delicious food!”
“You may call me a taco truck professional. I frequent all over the U.S. and in Mexico. I found this gem on accident and WOW. The taste ...steak, chorizo, tripa(the best) are all top notch. Ive ordered 15-20 times and not a single thing has been wrong with my order. I can tell you for sure, if you live in middle Tennessee, these are the best tacos youll have in your entire life. I would put this in my top 3 of all time. So lucky to live close.”
“So so good!! I've tried many items and they're all absolutely delicious! The guys work there are always so nice. Considering the PILE of food you receive, the prices are very worth it.”
“You really can't go wrong here. The orange chicken is excellent lightly breaded wonderful orange sauce that's not too sweet. The pho is also quite good. Crab rangoon was interesting different and good. Taste are right on, one of the better Thai restaurants around.”
“I've tried all the Mexican restaurants in Shelbyville and I don't think anything of them come close. Food comes out pretty dang quick and I'm never disappointed. I understand people have their own opinions, but this place is consistent.”
“I have eaten at the restaurant several times and the food tastes great every time. The service is spectacular and all the staff is very friendly and personable. The server Ms. Karen is one of the best people I have ever met and always greets me with a smile. The gentleman that cooks the food is a really nice and friendly as well. Colt the owner is a very good person and I hope he realizes what a great place and Staff he has. Both are irreplaceable.Vegetarian options: There are salads of all types and all kinds of fresh vegetables offer that tastes great.Dietary restrictions: If you have a Dietary Restriction or allergy the staff will change gloves and wash hands before handling the food. I have seen this firsthand and a customer can’t ask for anything betterParking: There is plenty of parking around the square in shelbyville.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and are treated with nice and friendly service as well. I don’t have children, but if I did I would bring them to eat at Pope’s.Wheelchair accessibility: There are paved side walks and a wheelchair ramp to enter in the establishment.”
“The establishment was very clean and gentleman very helpful. Have not tried the food so far but they definitely have a good selection of joint supplements. Will try the food soon, looks delicious though.”
“The place is great my disappointment comes in with the reservation. Our reservation was at 8:15 pm we arrived and were told it would be 20 minutes before we could be seated. Let's say we never got seated. We found a spot an hour later at the bar.”
“Definitely the best Mexican restaurant in town. Highly recommend you stop by and ask for Daniel if he is serving. He knows English and is very kind. I will be back.”
“We stopped in to give it a try. We were surprised at how good the food was.They put a ton of chicken on mine and my husband got the lamb . It was so much meat. Well worth it for sure. Don't let the outside fool you. This place has great gyros.”
“I wish I had taken a picture of my brisket, green beans, mac and cheese, and banana pudding BEFORE I basically licked the dishes... but here we are.FANTASTIC food. Brisket had great smoke ring, flavor, was tender, and the bark was perfect. Best we've had in a LONG time. Mac and cheese was super creamy. Green beans with bacon are better than mine. I don't think I've ever said that before. We added the special seasoning from the table to the mac and cheese, and it went perfectly together! The mild and hot sauces are SO good. Banana pudding was great too!Prices are good. Super friendly staff- pretty sure they were the owners. Blues music playing (we love blues- was a nice change from country you hear at most BBQ places). Everything was clean. We don't live close, but will definitely drive back to eat here again!Whoever is cooking knows what they're doing!”
“Best tacos I have ever had. Me and my sister stopped by and we both said that they were the best tacos we ever had. Would 10/10 recommend. I will definitely be going back again.”
“We were checking out wedding venues around the area and been wanting asian food for our wedding reception. We are here for lunch and we were so impressed on how delicious and quality their food are! We didn't see any catering signs on their menu but just braved up and asked them if they would entertain the idea of catering our wedding---and they enthusiastically agreed! AAAH! what an answer to prayer! And all our 220 guests plus my husband and I were well fed with amazing thai/laotian food, and even had more for guests and our family to bring home! They made our dream reception food come true! Cno, Mama The, and the whole team were so accommodating, assuring, and made the whole wedding menu prep so easy and smooth! We were so creative to how we can allaccommodate all preferences with our menu- meat-eaters, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc! We had spring rolls, egg rolls, and rice/ginger soup with tofu/chicken for social hour food and they were a hit! For reception we had, pad thai, drunken noodles, and green curry with tofu and chicken options, holy basil flounder, and sauteed asian greens. We had sticky rice with mango/custard and fried banana rolls and vanilla ice cream for dessert! And had thai tea with boba pearls for our special drink! All of our guests were impressed as we were from the beginning! It was truly a hit and was one of the big talks of the evening and even after the wedding! It is not often that they serve really good asian food in a wedding- and we were able to with the help of Mai House! But besides their great food, the Mai House owners and staff are like family! They truly and genuinely wanted to the best and serve their best for our wedding, and they definitely did! We are so thankful that we found Mai House! What a blessing and a reception to remember! And everytime we are in Shelbyville- we only eat at one place!Photo credit: AJ Pastor Productions”
“My wife and I visited here last week for the first time. I had pork marinade (Pastor) tacos and she had Steak (Asada) tacos. They were offered two different ways and we both chose to have Cilantro and grilled onion with thinly sliced radish to the side. There were two types of sauce. The homemade flavors being served here are different from the typical restaurants in this area, fresh and delicious. We returned today and had chorizo tacos, Mexican hotdogs, tostada de cueritos with flan for dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious. We highly recommend El Rinconcito for a unique and authentic flavor.! February 26, 2024Parking: There's plenty of unmarked parking space and they are working on making it much better.Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly and no alcohol is served here!Wheelchair accessibility: Not at this time.”
“We stopped in for lunch today, first time ever to go. We weren't sure, at first, if it was just a grocery store, but a very nice young man directed through the building, for restaurant seating. I have to say, I have never had fajitas as good as theirs, and I thought I was an expert on fajitas, since I eat them so often, and at so many different places. There are a ton of Mexican restaurants to choose from in Shelbyville, but this one shot right on up to the top of our list! VERY happy and definitely going back often!”
“We LOVE Gracie’s and if you haven’t been here you are missing out! Adorable atmosphere, best ice cream in town and a friendly staff. Now we come back regularly to enjoy their food service in addition to their ice cream. Great prices and high quality. Everyone here cares about your experience. I also appreciate how clean they keep everything. Thank you for investing in Shelbyville! I hope residents support you and keep business local!”
“Was sold out of biscuits when I arrived after lunch time. My first visit. I will visit again to try the biscuits, but will call ahead to insure they will a few for me.”
“We came in Saturday. Wow!! Words cannot express how great the food is. The atmosphere is so relaxing and enjoyable. The miso soup was on point, and dragon roll is seemed to me as incredible delight in your mouth.”
“Today was the first time I had been to Bell Buckle and the café did not disappoint! Had a great lunch of catfish with all the fixins. Will definitely be going back.”