What to order at Milk & Honey

Must order
A breakfast plate chased with a scoop of house gelato.
Editor tip
The kitchen closes at 15:00 but coffee and gelato run to 18:00; weekend queues move faster than they look.
CuisineCafé
StyleCafe brunch
Price$
Price range$10-16
Neighborhoodnorth-shore
HoursDaily 06:00-15:00; coffee and gelato until 18:00
BookingWalk-in only
Last verified

Must order: A breakfast plate chased with a scoop of house gelato.

Tip: The kitchen closes at 15:00 but coffee and gelato run to 18:00; weekend queues move faster than they look.

Location

Address: 135 North Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405

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