Ale’ Rae’s Gastro Pub and Coffee Bar
937 N Bdwy, Knoxville, TN
Crema's Take
“Ale' Rae's is a beloved local gathering spot that seamlessly blends a serious coffee bar with a full-service gastro pub, making it equally perfect for a morning pour-over and a leisurely Sunday lunch. The kitchen takes real pride in flavor complexity—think bourbon bacon meatloaf with cornbread meant to amplify every note—while the welcoming vibe, live music offerings, and attentive staff create the kind of place where regulars become part of the extended family. Whether you're catching a game on one of their many TVs, settling into the outdoor area, or just soaking in the genuinely cool atmosphere, this feels like the kind of Knoxville spot where everyone seems happier for having stopped by.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great little local hangout with very wide variety of unique foods. Really cool place to hang out. Massive burgers. Great coffee bar. Lots of televisions to watch a game. Nice outdoor area.
This is one of my favorite places for Sunday lunch I went last night for dinner for the first time and of course was just as happy. Excellent food, excellent service. I love that Marine bartender! He's the best
Excellent service! The food was phenomenal! Flavors complimenting one another. I had the bourbon bacon meatloaf with seasoned fries... the cornbread was there for a reason! It brought out the flavors of the bbq sauce and meatloaf! Def recommend. Reservations aren't required bur recommended. Reasonable prices as well and super clean restrooms amd restaurant/bar
Food was amazing with so much flavor. I think you could order anything on the menu and it would be good. Really cool place inside with a great vibe. We will definitely be back!
WOW!!!! I kid you not i basically shed a tear leaving this establishment. Literally everything was PERFECT! We were fortunate enough to come while they had live music playing & although it was a 45 minute wait for a table, we were lucky enough to grab the last 2 seats at the bar which really made our experience 100x better. The ambiance is so quaint & cozy & instantly welcomes you in. The drinks are DELICIOUS!! I got the magnolia my darling & my girlfriend got the espresso martini. Our bartender, Jamie, was a professional & crafted each cocktail with precision, talent & love. I was mesmerized by the way he made each drink. My description wont be effective at describing the entertaining & intimate experience we had so i encourage you to take a seat at the bar & see for yourself. I also had the pleasure of chatting up Anaya (not sure if i spelled that correctly) & Skyelar who were so down-to-earth & sweet. The music contributed to the mood & we also made friends with a sweet bar patron who covered our entire tab (thanks Patrick!) Overall, I am sad that I dont have the luxury of visiting this restaurant again. Everything was so wonderful!!! We had the brisket southwest egg rolls, fiesta mex corn, after midnight burger & tuscan veggie flatbread. Everything was so savory & perfectly plated which were complimented by our drinks. If your are contemplating this or another place choose this place every time!
Crema Reviews
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