Milk & Honey
If you're in Chattanooga and looking for a spot that serves delicious comfort food with a laid-back vibe, Milk & Honey is the place to be. Nestled in the heart of the city at 135 N Market St, this trendy, yet casual restaurant offers a dining experience that’s both relaxing and vibrant. Whether you're out for a weekend brunch with friends or grabbing a quick bite, Milk & Honey has something for everyone.
Their menu features a range of crowd-pleasing dishes, and a few standouts are worth mentioning. The Avocado Toast is a fan favorite, perfectly paired with fresh ingredients that make it an ideal choice for a healthy start to the day. If you're in the mood for something with a little more kick, their Hot Mess delivers all the flavor and spice you could crave. And of course, no visit to Milk & Honey is complete without trying their Hot Chicken – a Southern classic with a deliciously fiery twist.
The restaurant's atmosphere is one of the key reasons it stands out. It's the kind of place where the music adds to the vibe but never overwhelms, creating just the right balance of moderate noise for a fun, hipster ambiance. It’s also casual enough to feel at home, whether you're dressed up or in your weekend best. The outdoor seating area makes it a great option when the weather's nice, and they even welcome dogs, so you can bring your furry friend along for the ride.
For those with little ones, Milk & Honey is an ideal spot for a family outing – the kids' menu ensures there’s something for everyone. Plus, the overall vibe is welcoming, making it a great spot for parents to enjoy a meal while the kids have fun.
Located in a prime spot, Milk & Honey isn’t just about good food – it’s about creating a space where people can gather, relax, and enjoy great company. Whether you're stopping by for a Breakfast Sandwich or a Farmhouse meal, this place is sure to deliver a memorable dining experience.
Reviews
Great coffee and great pastries! We tried the milk and honey latte, the burn sugar latter, a milk and honey scone, and one of the pop tarts. My personal favorites were the burnt sugar latte and scone. The main restaurant side was quite busy but we just did the grand and go and it was really quick. They have a bit of seating sinuses but a lot of options outside. Would absolutely recommend a visit!
Started off my brunch with a milk & honey latte, which I give a 6.5/10. Got the Shakshuka based on raving reviews, though I wasn't that impressed. I feel it could use more flavor, maybe more cheese? BUT, what gives Milk & Honey 5 stars is: Our above and beyond awesome server Madison C. (great vibes, friendly, and super helpful) & The fact that several items on the menu are house made, like the biscuit (which was very good), the raspberry jam, and some of the coffee syrups. I appreciate when businesses have homemade items! Another note is that we were sat right by the door which made it chilly. Even with a few underwhelming pieces of this meal, it was overall a positive experience and I would come back to try more menu items!
My husband and I enjoyed the Nashville location during a trip there a few years ago, so when we saw this location opened we decided to visit during our trip to Chattanooga. The parking lot is shared with a few other shops in the plaza, but we found a spot right up front as someone was leaving. When we stepped inside, the restaurant was very full and lively. We were greeted warmly and seated right away. Our waiter arrived a couple of moments later for our drink orders and asked if we'd been there before. We'd already viewed the menu online, so we were ready to place orders for our meals as well. My husband ordered the Rise & Shine juice, which is carrot, apple, ginger, and orange. He also ordered the chicken and waffles with berries on the side. I ordered a salted caramel latte and the sausage and peppers omelette with berries on the side. My husband's juice arrived quickly, and we waited only a few more minutes before our food was already being served. Not long after that, my latte arrived. All in all, the food was good. We didn't feel it was anything to rave about, but we were satisfied. I really wanted an omelette, which is why I made the selection I did. But the only thing I didn't love was that the sausage and peppers are mixed with red onion before being added to the omelette, and I'm just not a fan of the pungent flavor of red onion. It's just a personal preference. Thankfully, they were thinly sliced so it wasn't so off putting and I was able to enjoy my food. The latte was a little sweeter than you'd find at most coffee shops that I prefer, so I couldn't finish it but it was enjoyable. Definitely get the salted flavor but not in an overpowering way, which was nice. The two-person tables are pretty close together, so we could hear every word from the people next to us and their convo was a little interesting, so we didn't love that either... They also have a cute to-go area where the coffees are made and you can take a look at their pastries. We didn't get any, but they were cute. I got another Milk & Honey mug (after someone broke the previous one I had), and the ladies there were so sweet and gift wrapped it so nicely. Definitely a decent breakfast place to enjoy time alone or with loved ones.
If you come here, you definitely need to try out their tomato, hot pepper, and garlic jams! The dishes that we ordered didn't come with the jams so we asked for them on the side for an additional $2. My friend and I felt like the jams were the highlight of our meal. The tomato jam tasted of autumn flavors such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The hot pepper was a mild to moderate spice level. I ordered hot chicken and waffles as my entree, with home fries as a side. The hot chicken was good, crispy on the outside, and moist. Spice level was moderate. The waffles were kind of bland and not special, but they were fine with the syrup. This was the second time I tried shakshuka. I thought this version was much better than the first one I had tried at another American brunch place. This one had three eggs. The tomato sauce was more flavorful in terms of herbs and seasoning. I also ordered an iced burnt sugar latte to-go. The coffee was good and I enjoyed it, although I will say that the burnt sugar flavor was very very subtle if not nonexistent. Service was great! Our waitress was very warm and checked in with us frequently. The restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating and was pretty spacious.
Great customer service throughout our experience and tasty food! I love the large and diverse menu. Our coffees were great and we were seated rather quickly despite the large crowd.