It’s the Most Important Meal of the Day-Treat Yourself to the Best!

You wake up from your cozy bed, relaxed, and rejuvenated after an evening of movies and games by a warm fire and an exciting day in downtown Pigeon Forge. You are sure to have seen the plethora of restaurants on the Parkway and the last thing you want to do with your dreamy morning is spend it scouring through the crowds for that perfect breakfast spot.

Find the best breakfast to pair with your appetite and plans with our help! Want something savory and filling? Or are you headed on a scenic hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and need something quick but delicious? Here are the 7 top picks and what makes them so perfect for your stress-free morning in Pigeon Forge while staying in a Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Cabin!

  1. Mama’s Farmhouse

    All-you-can-eat Family Style Dining
    If you have never experience family-style dining in a restaurant, Mama’s Farmhouse is an excellent place to start! The table will get plates of big portions of everything Mama’s is serving up for breakfast that day, and if you would like more of the biscuits, just ask and it’s brought to the table! Winner of the 2015 International Biscuit Festival in Knoxville, guests are sure to leave impressed and well-fed.
    Breakfast Monday-Sunday: 8am-11am
    208 Pickel Street
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
    865-908-4646

  2. Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin

    Huge Menu, Including Gluten-free and Healthy Options
    When you are dining with family or a large group of people while staying in one of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Cabin’s large group lodges, there are sure to be a variety of tastes, preferences, and sometimes, allergies. Flapjack’s Pancake House is your breakfast heaven with their huge menu including a “Better For You” selection with a Gluten-Sensitive Breakfast, multi-grain waffle, and more!
    Monday through Sunday: 7am-1pm
    2734 Parkway
    Pigeon Forge, 37683
    865-428-1823

  3. Raegan’s House of Pancakes

    Extensive Breakfast Buffet
    Bring your appetite, because this is an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet boasting a giant selection of all the early-meal favorites: pancakes, eggs-to-order, French toast, biscuits, gravy, sausage, and tons more. They welcome large groups, so this is another great spot for those visiting the Smokies for family reunions, couples’ retreats, and weddings.
    Monday-Sunday: 7am-12:30pm
    2820 Parkway & 3516 Parkway
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
    865-428-0652 & 865-453-4600

  4. Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant

    All-day Breakfast
    They serve up breakfast until 2 p.m. every day, which is great when traveling with kids and teenagers enjoying their mornings in their cozy cabin beds to the fullest. So, when the group is slow to rise, hit up Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant for savory Southern breakfast with a large selection of crepes, Belgium waffles, and homemade pancakes. If you already prepared breakfast before the rest of the group were dragging themselves out of bed, grab something off their lunch menu while the kids are catching up on the day with scrambled eggs and omelets.
    Monday-Sunday: 8am-2pm
    2831 Parkway
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
    865-366-1090

  5. Smoky’s Pancake Cabin

    Family Owned and Operated, Creative Pancakes
    Pineapple Upside Down, Banana Split, Lemon Berry…the list goes on! Made from scratch for over 3 generations, Smoky’s Pancake Cabin is great for those looking to explore their taste buds’ adventurous side. In addition to pancakes are their fluffy omelets and egg scramblers, a great nutritional start to your day when heading to whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and ziplining!
    Monday through Sunday: 8am-2pm
    4235 Parkway
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
    865-412-0986

  6. Log Cabin Pancake House

    Cozy Smoky Mountain Atmosphere, All-Day Breakfast
    While this one is a little down the road in Gatlinburg, the Log Cabin Pancake House is an experience you want to have at least once during your stay in the Smoky Mountains. Surrounded by an authentic Smoky Mountain cabin atmosphere, guests are served up generous portions with variety on their pancake and breakfast specialties menus. This friendly staff is part of long line of southern hospitality as a family owned and operated business since 1976!
    Monday through Sunday: 7am-2pm
    327 Historic Nature Trail
    Gatlinburg, TN 37738
    865-436-7894

  7. Espresso Yourself

    Quick Bite, Great Coffee
    This little hidden gem is perfect for your group when you are excited to hit the trails! Pick up a delicious latte, smoothie, hot tea, or coffee (hot or iced) and a treat from their bakery and take it on the road or settle into the charming log rocking chairs and map your trip before leaving. Friendly, homey atmosphere, super-quick, and the perfect pick-me-up before adventuring to waterfalls, caves, and scenic mountain overlooks.
    Monday through Thursday: 8am-7pm
    Friday & Saturday: 8am-8pm
    Sunday: 1pm-6pm

    3331 Old Mill Street
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
    865-366-3500