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Now Hiring! Competitive Pay and Benefits!

Great Food, Great Prices

One of the highest-rated budget-friendly restaurants in Pigeon Forge!

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Famous Desserts

Our desserts are high quality at an unbeatable price!

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Top Quality Breakfast

Our large breakfast menu is so good we offer it all day!

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Tasty Lunch & Dinner

Meals that will make you feel like you’re eating at home!

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Delicious Sandwiches

From Reubens to BBQ, we have a sandwich for everyone!

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Mel's Diner T-Shirts

Every year we have new limited edition t-shirts, get yours today!

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Located in the Heart of Pigeon Forge

Mel’s Diner is located in the Heart of Pigeon Forge near all of the area’s big attractions!

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One of the highest-rated budget-friendly restaurants in Pigeon Forge!

Mel’s Diner is a popular Family Owned and Operated American Classic Diner located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just minutes from Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since 1993, Mel’s Diner has offered its guests a classic 50’s diner experience with great American classic food and atmosphere. Mel’s has all of the classic food that you can expect from 50’s style diner, from hearty breakfast meals to juicy burgers and also legendary banana splits. Mel’s also has a complete line of limited edition T-shirts and other gifts to remind you of your time in Pigeon Forge. So what are you waiting for? Check out one of the most visited restaurants in all of Pigeon Forge the next time you’re in town!

Desserts that you will love!

Our dessert menu is varied and made with the highest quality ingredients. The only problem will be deciding whether or not to share!

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Breakfast so good we serve it all day!

Mel’s Diner has a varied breakfast menu that is served all day long! Our breakfast menu includes pancakes, eggs cooked to order, delicious omelets, bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, french toast, and of course biscuits with sausage gravy. Come on by and see why so many are talking about our breakfast offerings!

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Over 20 Different Burgers/Sandwiches to Choose From!

Looking for a tasty burger, a juicy french dip, or a delicious pulled pork BBQ sandwich? Mel’s Diner has them all! In fact, we have over 20 different burger/sandwich options to choose from, plus extra topping options to make sure your burger/sandwich tastes exactly the way you want!

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One of the Highest Rated Restaurants in Pigeon Forge!

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Located in the Heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!

Mel’s Diner is located just off the Parkway at 119 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, near traffic light #3, and just minutes from Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mel’s Diner is located within 5-15 minutes of Dollywood, the LeConte Center, Ripken Experience, Smoky Mountain Opry, Pigeon Forge Snow, County Tonite, The Island, Tanger Outlets, Titanic Museum, Wonderworks, Alcatraz East, Magic Beyond Belief, Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud, The Comedy Barn, Country Tonite, and Hollywood Wax Museum. Mel’s Diner is only 20-30 minutes from Ripley’s Aquarium, Anakeesta, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium, and Interstate 40 Exit 407.