What to order at Chatter Box Cafe

The dish to know
Smoked meats off the trailer smoker
Editor tip
The former Shallowford Road dining room closed; the truck and catering carry on, so check the Chattanooga Food Trucks group page for the day's pitch.
CuisineAmerican BBQ
Price$
NeighborhoodSouthside
HoursThu-Sat by pitch schedule; Mon-Wed catering by appointment
The dishSmoked meats off the trailer smoker
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Chattanooga: Southside Food Tour with Lunch★ 5.0 (3)
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Location

Address: 1108 W 33rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37410

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