The Donut Friar

Donut Friar

Start the day off right, or visit for a late afternoon snack at the Donut Friar. Open bright and early at 5am every morning, with the sweet aromas of freshly made donuts, pastries, and famous cinnamon bread. Enjoy delicious éclairs, and irresistible cappuccinos, lattes, and espresso made just the way you like it.

pancake pantry

Pancake Pantry

Since 1960, the Pancake Pantry evolved into an iconic landmark to Gatlinburg’s downtown. Pancakes and crepes are just desserts for breakfast! This pancake house was the first in Tennessee. Many visitors of Gatlinburg have made it a tradition to start their morning here, and maybe soon to be for you and your family too.

Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin

Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin

If you want homemade, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with cascading pools of warm syrup, Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin should be your go-to location. They started out as a backwoods, cabin restaurant for hungry hikers and mountain visitors and the feel was recreated to welcome guests in Gatlinburg and other locations. They have happily served breakfast to over 5 million visitors.

Fannie Farkle's

Fannie Farkle’s Food & Fun Parlor

Stop by Fannies Corner Kitchen for their famous homemade foot long Ogle Dogs. Stop by and pick from over 10 flavors of shaved ice, cheesesteak subs, and sausage subs. Kids will enjoy the corn dogs and games, and parents will enjoy the atmosphere and joy. Stay a while to play games in the Amusement Center, where you’ll find a huge selection of games for all age groups. Fannie Farkle’s has all of the biggest, best, and newest arcade games with the feeling of an old-time country fair. Create memories you’ll have for a lifetime and keep coming back because game points on the new card system don’t expire.

Big Daddy's Pizzeria - Wood-Fired Pizza

Big Daddy’s Pizzeria

Big Daddy’s Pizzeria offers a quality food experience with handcrafted dough, fresh ingredients, and world class pizza! Big Daddy’s Pizzeria pizzas are baked at 550 degrees in a one of a kind brick – wood fired pizza oven; this is not your average pizza making this an unforgettable eating experience. They have amazing cream and chocolate chip cannolis and a “s’moreza” you have to try! It’s like having a campfire s’more, but gourmet-style. Besides pizza, they also offer great appetizers, signature salads, and sandwiches. If you’re in Pigeon Forge, while you wait you can enjoy the new arcade.