NorthShore Mornings, Southern Scratch

On Manufacturers Road near Whole Foods in Chattanooga’s NorthShore, Big Bad Breakfast is Your Southern Scratch Diner seven days a week. We serve breakfast, brunch and lunch with genuine Southern hospitality and a menu created by James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-recommended Chef John Currence.

Scratch-made means real work in our kitchen: real eggs cracked fresh, chicken hand-battered in-house, and biscuits, gravies, jams, salad dressings, hollandaise, sauces, Bloody Mary mix and JC’s Hot Sauce made from scratch. Local honey, locally sourced Weisenberger Mill grits and fresh produce whenever possible keep the menu connected to the region. Lighter starts include avocado toast, steel-cut oatmeal, house-made granola and yogurt, egg-white omelets, wraps and salads. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available; let us know your dietary needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Lunch brings burgers, sandwiches and our fried chicken sandwich. Fresh-squeezed orange juice is made daily, while lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots can wake you up before exploring NorthShore. Bring your pup to the pet-friendly patio. Full-service breakfast and lunch catering is available for teacher appreciation, athletic teams, colleges, PTO meetings, showers, wedding mornings, corporate events and meetings.

Reservations are not accepted. For larger groups, call ahead, and where available, join the Yelp Waitlist before arriving. Mountains optional. Appetite recommended.