Surrounded by Hotels, these guys should be marketing through them. Very local, dinner feel. Good service and friendly staff. Could be cleaner, but the food and amount is great! Home cooked, interesting menu, try the chocolate gravy! WOW

After reading some reviews decided to give this a try on a Friday night while traveling through. Menu was extensive. The place wasn't very busy but service was prompt and friendly. Several tables filled within 30 minutes. They have live music on Fridays. It was...More

When I walked in the two waitresses were busy looking at their phones,and without looking at me said to sit where I wanted. About 10 minutes later one of the two came over and asked me what I wanted ,without having seen a menu yet!...More

Upon driving up to Family Traditions Cafe, I had no hope for a good meal whatsoever. It is fairly run-down looking, with a parking lot that was more puddles than it was driveway (it had just rained). I didn't even think it was open, since...More

The food is just okay. Many items aren't homemade, like the mashed potatoes, so expect lower quality. The prices are really low so it's hard to complain but I prefer quality! The staff is really nice so it's a shame that they don't offer better...More

What a great surprise my husband and I had today when we stopped at Family Traditions Cafe. We have been to numerous restaurants in Cookeville, but this one is outstanding. Good home cooked food!!!! It is off the beaten path, behind the JC Penny store...More

Four of us all sisters............each ordered something different and all shared.............everything good.....the fish was excellent!!! Check it out....great prices and plenty food!

Good solid home cooking. Go Thursday for the homemade salisbury steak. It is fantastic. Never had a less than great meal there. The staff is very nice and helpful. The place is often full of police and firemen. If you want to know the best...More

Always awesome service and food. Service is always great. Chocolate Gravy reminds me of my wife's Grandmamas. Don't miss it

This restaurant is very greasy and you leave smelling. Not my type of place and the food appeared to come from a can, not fresh in the least! Went once and decided I didn't need to return.