Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Whitwell: 11:03 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (423) 658-8281 to confirm.
About Cafe on 28
Cafe on 28 is a restaurant you'll find at 14170 TN-28 in Whitwell, Tennessee. It is one of 3 places to eat and drink we list in Whitwell. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Cafe on 28 is open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:30 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 63 items across 10 sections, including Starters, Sandwiches, Others, Specialty Pizza, and Burgers. You will find options like House Made Pimento Cheese, Chicken B.l.t, and " One Topping Pizza.
Available service options are outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (423) 658-8281 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 14170 TN-28, Whitwell, TN 37397
- Phone
- (423) 658-8281
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 63 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe on 28’s weekday schedule with 208 other restaurants in Tennessee. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 AM, earlier than 92% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 82 hours a week, 20 hours more than the local median of 62. 69% of restaurants in Tennessee open on Sundays, and Cafe on 28 is one of them.
Compared with 208 other restaurants in Tennessee that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Tennessee
Based on 100 menus with 5,939 priced items from restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $15.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $6.29 |
| Coffee | 17% | $2.75 |
| Chef Salad | 17% | $10.99 |
| House Salad | 16% | $9.00 |
| Onion Rings | 15% | $5.12 |
| Caesar Salad | 15% | $10.99 |
| Bacon | 14% | $4.39 |
| French Fries | 13% | $3.99 |
Calculated from 100 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Cafe on 28, but there is 1 within one mile.
Competition is light: 1 other restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Whitwell Dairy Bar, 0.8 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodHardee's1.6 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafe on 28's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is Cafe on 28 open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe on 28 is open on Sundays: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Cafe on 28 located?
Cafe on 28 is located at 14170 TN-28, Whitwell, TN 37397.
What is the phone number of Cafe on 28?
You can call Cafe on 28 at (423) 658-8281.
Does Cafe on 28 offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cafe on 28 offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Cafe on 28?
The typical price range at Cafe on 28 is $10–20 per person.
Does Cafe on 28 take reservations?
Yes, Cafe on 28 accepts reservations.
Is Cafe on 28 wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Cafe on 28 open late?
No, Cafe on 28 usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cafe on 28?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe on 28. Nearby options include Hardee's (1.6 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Cafe on 28?
1 other restaurant within a mile. The closest is Whitwell Dairy Bar, 0.8 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Tennessee cost?
Based on 100 menus with 5,939 priced items from restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $15.00.
