The all you can eat buffet was great as a traveler it was worth every penny. The atmosphere was friendly and the service was great.

- Deanna Bessant Verified

Small buffet chicken and fish was fried well food was good wait staff was freindly

- John Dailey Verified

Food quality/price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is typical diner. The food was prepared properly and the service was very good. Excellent well-done homefries and very nice thin cut bacon. The wife's veggie omelet was very large and filled with plenty of vegetables.

- lance hanson Verified

What a great place to eat 😋

- Tommy Fish Verified

The atmosphere was great and the breakfast bar was one of the best ones that I've ever been in.

- Scott Satterfield Verified

Great down town restaurant. The buffet was wonderful and the blackberry cobbler was an absolute delight.

- Patricia Lawhorn Verified

Linda Jones left a 5 star review!

- Linda Jones Verified

Roger Blevins left a 5 star review!

- Roger Blevins Verified

Great southern food buffet!

- Robin Blackstone Verified

Delicious food and spectacular service 🥰 This is the first restaurant I've found where I like the collard greens 💚

- Stephanie Falls Verified

Great breakfast buffet. Friendly happy staff.

- Timothy Harrison Verified

The best fried chicken and okra! Exactly like my grandmother used to cook. Did I mention the cooked cabbage and the best iced tea anywhere? And all of the staff love it there for it shows in their service. A most wonderful experience after church.

- Sandra Bokan Verified

I told a friend of mine that hubby and I were going to Tellico Community Farmers Market today so she suggested we try Donna's. We were heading to the market early this morning so we decided to stop for breakfast on the way. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt at home! The decor and atmosphere were very inviting, and the place was so clean! Our server, Hunter, was very polite, friendly and attentive! We decided to get the buffet so we could try a variety of things. At one point when Hunter was checking in on us, he asked if we had ever tried Chocolate Gravy. I told him I hadn't but that I saw it on the buffet. So he took the time to share with us how he liked to eat it on pancakes with a little syrup along with some country ham. He said that the sweetness of the gravy and the saltiness of the ham really complimented each other. We chatted comfortably with him about a few other things, feeling as if we were "regulars" instead of it being our first time there. You can just tell he was raised right! Toward the end of our meal a very nice woman with blonde hair and glasses (Hunter mentioned her name, but I'm sorry it slipped past me! I'm not sure if she was the owner, manager or what) came to our table to see how we liked everything and we went on to chat with her for a few minutes. It's this kind of hospitality that makes you want to keep coming back! Now to the food. Like I said we got the buffet and it had a large variety of breakfast items as well as a salad bar. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious! Our favorites were the egg scramble (eggs, peppers, onions, sausage and cheese), the home fries and the bacon. I did go back and get a couple pancakes with chocolate gravy on top and it was pretty darn good! And the price!! How can you beat an all-you-can-eat eat buffet of home-cooked food for under $13.00?! Now I'm not one to give free advertising for many places, but because of this great experience, I gladly purchased one of their cute t-shirts and will wear it proudly to promote this fantastic Mom & Pop family-run business! So do yourself a favor and the next time you find yourself in or near Madisonville, stop in to Donna's for some great food, great service and hospitality, and some good conversation with your new friends....you won't be disappointed!! We can't wait to go back! Thank you, Donna's Cafe 🩷☀️🌸

- Vicky A Verified

Great food and great service! Our waitress, Lexxi, was phenomenal!

- Becky Jones Verified

The food and service was awesome! Food was hot and seasoned just perfectly.

- Sandra Jackson Verified

Toletters Lowe left a 5 star review!

- Toletters Lowe Verified

We stumbled upon Donna’s Old Town Cafe while visiting The Lost Sea Adventure. Since the area is a bit remote with limited options, we were surprised to see this "hole-in-the-wall" looking spot had so many rave reviews, but after eating here, I totally get it! The Atmosphere & Service The staff was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in. It feels like a genuine local favorite rather than a tourist spot. Even though we arrived during the lunch rush, there was no wait and plenty of seating available. The Food We opted for the buffet ($14.99 per person). While the buffet area looks small, it is packed with high-quality Southern comfort food. Everything was prepared perfectly: The Meats: The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, and the fried fish and meatloaf were both delicious. The Sides: The potato cakes were my absolute favorites, you can really tell they are homemade. Value: At $14.99, it is an excellent value for the quality and amount of food you get. Parking: Parking is street-side. Even at lunch, we easily found a spot just around the corner. Verdict: If you are in Madisonville, skip the fast food and come here for an authentic, delicious meal!

- EZ E Verified

We stumbled upon Donna’s Old Town Cafe while visiting The Lost Sea Adventure. Since the area is a bit remote with limited options, we were surprised to see this "hole-in-the-wall" looking spot had so many rave reviews, but after eating here, I totally get it! The Atmosphere & Service The staff was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in. It feels like a genuine local favorite rather than a tourist spot. Even though we arrived during the lunch rush, there was no wait and plenty of seating available. The Food We opted for the buffet ($14.99 per person). While the buffet area looks small, it is packed with high-quality Southern comfort food. Everything was prepared perfectly: The Meats: The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, and the fried fish and meatloaf were both delicious. The Sides: The potato cakes were my absolute favorites, you can really tell they are homemade. Value: At $14.99, it is an excellent value for the quality and amount of food you get. Parking: Parking is street-side. Even at lunch, we easily found a spot just around the corner. Verdict: If you are in Madisonville, skip the fast food and come here for an authentic, delicious meal!

- E Z Verified

Nice little place. Buffet was good especially small salad bar. Coleslaw was excellent. Our waiter was easily distracted.

- David Stanchak Verified

The Hiawassee burger really hit the spot! Cooked to order, fresh, and delicious!

- sellarsfive Verified