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About Kay's Restaurant

Kay’s Restaurant is a highly rated restaurant in Kingsport, TN 37660, offering a welcoming dining experience for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Conveniently located at 4893 Hwy 11 W W, Kingsport, TN 37660, this casual, cozy, and quiet restaurant is known for fast service, great coffee, great tea selection, and local specialty dishes that keep guests coming back.

With dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, Kay’s Restaurant is a convenient choice for solo dining, family meals, and everyday dining in Kingsport, Tennessee. The menu features coffee, comfort food, quick bites, and small plates, with table service and reservations available for added convenience.

Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom, making the restaurant easy to visit for all guests. With a 4.80-star rating from 376 reviews, Kay’s Restaurant is a trusted choice for quality restaurant dining in Kingsport, TN.

To experience a top-rated restaurant in Kingsport, TN, visit Kay’s Restaurant at 4893 Hwy 11 W W or call +1 423-323-3653 today.

★★★★★ 4.80 rating (376 reviews)
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Kay's Restaurant interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

The Orchero

The Orchero

a year ago

Burger was good. Tea was great. Fries not bad, but not surprised if they were frozen. They were a little plain but for a little diner that's perfect. The main lady is really nice and even brought my tea out to my car when I forgot it. Very nice people and very reasonably priced. A pretty large meal that's decently filling and good quality was 12 bucks. It's a cash only joint though which I feel really limits their options.

Kevin Davis

Kevin Davis

8 months ago

40 years in business, must mean that they're getting it right! Loved the sausage gravy. Perfect taste with the homemade biscuits. It's not fast food. It's GOOD food cooked to order. Bring CASH. Cards not accepted. Definitely will stop in again to try another meal.

Jonathan Harrington

Jonathan Harrington

3 years ago

Excellent hamburger and fries! As soon as we entered the quaint little restaurant we were greeted by the staff and strangers alike.

Wheels 423

Wheels 423

7 months ago

I had been driving back and forth past this place for months and finally stopped in. This is a great local spot for breakfast. The service is friendly. The food is tasty and affordable. The menu is pretty much all a la carte, so you can put together your own breakfast from plenty of options. Bring kids, bring family, bring a friend. This place is good for everyone.

Forrest McCann

Forrest McCann

Edited a year ago

Cozy small town locals vibe cash only diner. Kay, Sheila, and staff are kindhearted and quick to whip up tasty southern fixins.

Jeremy Rouse

Jeremy Rouse

3 months ago

Great food, and the prices are the best around! It is just like your mamaw made the food! If in the area, I will be back!!

Ryan Davis

Ryan Davis

a year ago

If you haven’t ate here you are missing out. I’ve lived around Kingsport my whole life and just recently ate here. This is a hidden gem. Loved the food here. Most definitely will be going back.

Mike

Mike

a year ago

We loved it!! We love little mom-and-pop restaurants, and this one really fit the bill!! With only six tables, it's the quintessential small mom-and-pop shop!! The food was outstanding, and the ladies cooking and serving were great!! It's definitely going to be a new "regular" for my wife and I!!

D C

D C

Edited 2 years ago

Tater Tots, Onion Rings, Cheese Burger, Grill Cheese

Dorothy Bobo

Dorothy Bobo

2 years ago

We were on some 2 lane back road that really only had room for one car at a time. Then we came upon the sharpest left turn I’ve ever seen in my life! It looked like an upside down V, it was that sharp. My daughter stoped the car, too afraid to go forward, thinking the car would tip over or something. I talked her into going ahead slowly and we made it down the mountain to highway 11-W and to this restaurant.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

4893 Hwy 11 W W, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States

Reservations

+1 423-323-3653

Hours

Open Now · Thursday 6 am–4:30 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 6 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–4:30 pm
Friday 6 am–4:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–2:30 pm
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