2 american bbq spots in St. Elmo, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of St. Elmo's food · All american bbq in Chattanooga.
Little Coyote ★ 4.7
3950 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Little Coyote smokes Texas-style brisket for tacos on house tortillas in St. Elmo, Chattanooga's only Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin American South guide.
Tip: Saturday and Sunday open at 11:30 for full-day service; weekdays are dinner only from 16:00. Same Niel family as Easy Bistro.
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe ★ 4.2
4001 St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe plates barbecue and picnic fare at the base of Lookout Mountain in St. Elmo, Chattanooga, next to the Incline Railway.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Order at the counter and take the side garden; it is the natural lunch stop after riding the Incline down.