Bell Buckle Cafe

4.8 ( 2552 reviews )
Checking... 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
16 Railroad Sq TN-269, Bell Buckle, TN 37020, United States
+1 931-389-9693
At Bell Buckle Cafe, nestled in the charming town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, the essence of homestyle cooking comes alive. This cozy eatery invites diners to savor a menu brimming with comfort food, featuring everything from open-face roast beef to delightful vegan options. The café’s warm atmosphere, coupled with great coffee and famous desserts like caramel cake, creates a welcoming space for families, tourists, and solo diners alike. With live performances and a commitment to quality, Bell Buckle Cafe stands as a beloved destination for lunch and dinner, where every meal feels like a cherished family gathering.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has live performances
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Bell Buckle Cafe

anara mccarthy
Apr 16,2025
The Bell Buckle Cafe is amazing! It is not only a historical site. The service is the best ever. Home-made food that is delicious. They have a large menu of wonderful food and out if this world desserts. You are made to feel right at home when you come in. Do not miss the opportunity to experience the Bell Buckle Cafe. You will come back to visit time and time again.
Trey
Mar 7,2025
So so so good ..home cooking at its best..very pleased..waitress from Sweden..she was so so nice. Food came out fast ..and was so filling. Need a pillow
Eilleen RJ
Feb 25,2025
We stopped here on our way back from Florida and absolutely loved it. We enjoy exploring small towns and trying local restaurants, and this one did not disappoint. The staff was wonderful, the menu was extensive, and the food was delicious. Be sure to save room for dessert—if cobbler is on the menu, it’s a must! We also tried the chocolate zucchini cake and OMG… it was incredible!
Dan J
Feb 10,2025
Will have to say this place is all of what I heard it to be. Call in to get a table, as this place will have a wait.Super friendly folks working there. The pulled pork platter was flavorful. Not too much smokiness but juicy. The pinto beans, green beans and corn casserole were great. My wife had the chicken platter and her food was good too.Nice location too.
ramesh nori
Feb 1,2025
On a business trip to Shelbyville TN and was recommended to done here - one of the best southern local restaurants I have ever been to and they’re black berry cobbler with ice cream is best thing to finish the dining experience
David Harper
Jan 26,2025
Bell buckle gets its name from carving in a tree of a cowbell and buckle thinking it was a threat to white settlers or good area for pasture. But if your in need of refreshment on your journey, the cafe is a timeless treasure full of home cooked meals, story's passed down from one generation to the next, and a place to call home while your here. Everything is good, and everything comes with a southern smile :)
Larry Cassity
Jan 4,2025
Great food and great service. A very wide variety to choose from. Reservations are recommended. They fill up fast!
Silver Cummings
Jan 4,2025
The Bell Buckle Cafe is a lovely hometown restaurant located in the main plaza - Railroad Square. If you are driving through Bell Buckle, you can't miss it.The food is home cooked. They have an extensive menu. We had already eaten a large lunch before we got there so we tried a few sides. The curly chips are thinly sliced, deep fried potato ribbons. They are cooked to perfection and the texture is crispy. The fried biscuits are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They come with syrup and powdered sugar. They also serve RC Cola and a Moon Pie Sunday (Bell Buckle hosts the annual Moon Pie Festival).

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