The Diner at Twisters

The Diner at Twisters is a Restaurant in Knoxville, TN. It serves homestyle comfort food and classic diner dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering favorites such as fried chicken & waffle, burgers, sandwiches, and a variety of Southern‑style entrees. Guests in the Knoxville area can enjoy an award‑winning menu that has been recognized for its breakfast, burgers and overall diner experience, and the restaurant holds a 4.5‑star rating from diners.

Founded in a building that first opened in 1938 and officially branded in 1992, Metro Diner grew from its original Jacksonville location to more than 60 sites across 12 states. The brand is known for bold, innovative twists on familiar comfort foods, with signature items like the Iron City Meatloaf and the celebrated Fried Chicken & Waffle earning a feature on Guy Fieri’s *Diners, Drive‑Ins & Dives*. Over the years the restaurant has collected several local accolades, including awards for Best Breakfast, Best Diner and Best Burger.

The Diner at Twisters is located on North Central Street. It sits just a short walk from Second Creek (about 0.3 mile away) and is within a few blocks of Oakwood Elementary School and the Coster Yards neighborhood (both roughly 0.4 mile). West Woodland Avenue lies about 0.5 mile to the west, and Christenberry Junior High School is approximately 0.7 mile away.

With a reputation built on consistently praised comfort food and a history of community‑focused dining, The Diner at Twisters stands out as a go‑to spot for classic Southern diner fare in Knoxville.