Stopped by Donna’s for lunch, passing through to NC. Hunter, our server, was so friendly and helpful and attentive. The food was wonderful, too! Great stop!!!

- Tami Wilken Verified

Thankful we found Donna's. It is definitely a hit-the-spot for Southern cookin'. The buffet, though smaller, was fresh and piping hot. The stuff were prompt at keeping everything filled and clean. The fish was excellent as was the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and gravy. The rolls and muffins hit the spot and the salad bar looked delicious as well. Highly recommend!

- Bobbie Jo Ryan Verified

Incredible food and great prices! The buffet was incredible! Mac and cheese, potatoes and gravy, fried fish, fried chicken, and so much more. 🥰

- Kylee Ryan Verified

Sue Hall left a 5 star review!

- Sue Hall Verified

Amazing breakfast bar!!! Loved the variety and the simple biscuits with chocolate gravy!!

- Bridgette Hughes Verified

Great place to eat, very friendly

- Mary Allen Verified

Travelers of Tennessee: should hunger find you anywhere near Madisonville, make haste to Donna’s Old Town Cafe. We stopped for lunch during a road trip and found a buffet worthy of proclamation. Every bit of the home-cooked food was outstanding, comforting, flavorful, and exactly the kind of meal you hope to find in a great small-town cafe. Nothing felt like ordinary buffet food; it tasted like someone in the kitchen genuinely cared about what they were serving. But the true champion of our visit was our waitress, Lindsey. Full of Tennessee character, quick with a laugh, and genuinely welcoming, she made two travelers feel less like strangers and more like regulars who had simply been away too long. Even the customers around us were incredibly friendly, which says something about the kind of place Donna’s is and the town of Madisonville. While the dessert cobbler was already magnificent on its own, Lindsey graciously offered us ice cream to accompany it. A noble gesture indeed, and exactly the sort of decision that turns dessert into an event. Outstanding home-cooked food, wonderful people, and the kind of hospitality you remember long after the trip is over. Donna’s Old Town Cafe was a memorable experience and absolutely delightful. Five stars, and well earned.

- R Normandy Verified

Absolutely amazing and home feeling. Very delicious food and clean . Highly recommended

- Ronnie Parks Verified

First time here! It was delicious and Hunter is the best! The Chocolate Buttermilk pie was amazing!

- Margo Krogulski Verified

Michelle Rose left a 5 star review!

- Michelle Rose Verified

Omg delicious. We went to another restaurant not knowing about this gem. There was no seating, thank goodness or we wouldn't have found this place. A customer of that place told us about Donna's. Our server was Lexie. What a doll. She was great. 💚💚💚

- Sherrie Hampton Verified

Best country buffet I've ever had, and was only $15! Greens, cabbage, fried green tomatoes, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy, fried catfish and chicken, meatloaf, Mac and cheese, and more. Blackberry cobbler awesome.

- William Wade Verified

Love love love this place food is always great staff is so kind!

- Kala Mckinney Verified

Absolutely delicious place. The staff is amazing!!! Will be back soon!!

- Jeff Tucker Verified

kevin thompson left a 5 star review!

- kevin thompson Verified

Bryan Holloway left a 5 star review!

- Bryan Holloway Verified

This is local favorite! Love eating here! The food is always outstanding! Black berry cobbler on the buffet.

- Wendy Presley Verified

Hunter was great he made our visit very comfortable.

- Samantha Kimberley Verified

The food, and service was absolutely amazing. The fried chicken is the best. It tastes like my childhood. The strawberry lemonade was fantastic. They really did go out of their way to make us feel at home. I can not recommend it highly enough.

- Ozzy Fett Verified

The food and staff was very good

- Richard Fieldhouse Verified