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Main Street Cafe Main Street Cafe and Catering is located at 117 W Main Street in Historic Jonesborough Tennessee. The building was constructed in the 1930's with original ceiling tiles, hanging globe lamps, and booths from the same era. Herman and Beverly Jenkins started the cafe in 1982, and after 30 years of hard work, they sold the business to their son, Zac, in May of 2015.

Zac and his wife, Kati, have successfully run the cafe since then while continuing to build on its legacy. They have kept plenty of Main Street favorites and have added lots of unique dinner specials you'll only be able to find in Jonesborough.
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The old 1930's United States Post Office Building, with its original pressed-tin ceiling, hanging globe lamps, and oak hardwood flooring, is where Main Street Cafe & Catering offers you either indoor and outdoor seating for an enjoyable relaxing atmosphere full of the charm Jonesborough is known for.
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Gracie Justus
Jun 24, 2022
One of my friends took me here and I got the bacon cheeseburger. It was simply delectable! My friend got the ham panini (grilled cheese and ham) and she ate it all. We set outside so we could hear ourselves talk; because as anywhere, it's more peaceful. Great experience! Will be back!
Jeff Royce
Jun 11, 2022
Awesome deli with great service! Try the broccoli/cranberry salad if it's on the menu. Quite tasty and, overall, good for you too!
J. O. S. E. P. H. I. N. E.
Mar 20, 2022
First time in Jonesborough. Glad we picked this place to eat. They provide great service. You can really tell they aim to please. Fred (the manager) is really good at his job. I thought he may be the owner. Friendly guy. My husband is really picky about his Reuben sandwiches (I had a few bites) it was really was delicious. I enjoyed my grilled cheese sandwich with the tomato bisque.
Marty Watts
Mar 17, 2022
I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Xcellant place to eat small town businesses is who needs support. Best burger (real beef) and bacon is crispy not chewy and home fries were best I've ate. People there are polite helpful and hard working. Great job you guys
Fran Z.
Feb 21, 2022
Downtown Jonesborough! A great place for a meal in the Oldest Town in Tennessee. Quaint, original ceiling, original lighting, and some really great food! Everything is homemade from tea & Coffee to the soups, salads, wonderful burgers and fries, loaded sandwiches AND YUMMY desserts! The fresh homemade (pies, cookies, cakes) desserts and delicious ice cream are in coolers as you come in the door! WOW our mouth starts watering upon entering the Cafe. Staff is friendly, happy to serve you they will make sure your tummy is full and you leave with a big smile! They serve wine and craft beer.
Louella McGuire
Dec 22, 2021
This is a wonderful place! This food is delicious. Friendly, courteous, extremely helpful but not overwhelming staff. Perfect! Not to mention the cafe itself is amazing and well maintained.
A. M.
Aug 24, 2021
New to the area and stopped in for lunch today. I got the Mediterranean salad. It was really good. I also got the citrus iced tea which was really good too! The young man at the counter helped me out and was very kind and nice. As a new local I definitely will be back!
Courtenay O'Connell
Jun 26, 2021
Might not look like much, but the food was excellent, prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and efficient. We sat in the back, socially distanced, after ordering at the counter. Masks were on us, other customers, and the staff. One friend raved about the BLT with Thousand Island dressing instead of mayonnaise. She was skeptical when she ordered.

Now she'll not eat them any other way. Other friend had grilled chicken sandwich, and she raved about it. Husband had the burger, which pleased him immensely. All 3 had a a bag of chips on the side. Due to tooth problems, I had soup. The white bean and ham was so good I don't think I'll enjoy it out of a can ever again. The atmosphere was lovely. We were able to eat leisurely and talk without yelling. Bathrooms were small and had what we needed. Desserts looked heavenly (coconut cream and chocolate cream pie slices), but we were comfortably full.
Jerome Bowers
Apr 10, 2021
Love the food here! Great menu. Vegetarian options. Food is always prepared fresh. Staff and owners are always friendly. Ginger snap cookies are a must try but please save me one!
Kenneth Stem
Nov 16, 2020
Very good cafe. Atmosphere is wonderful in the old building. Food was excellent. I had a chicken sandwich and my wife had quiche. Birth were good. The coconut cream pie was fabulous. A bit disappointing to see the staff still wearing masks. Serves no purpose and makes it hard to understand them. Superstitious thinking needs to go away.