That Sassy Salmon Benedict had me speechless. The smoked salmon is made right in-house and you can absolutely taste the difference — it's silky, rich, and layered on top of everything else just perfectly. I've been back three times just for that one dish.
Momma D's
Where Brunch Meets Soul and Community Comes First.
Hot coffee, a good playlist, a quilt on the wall, and the smell of candied pecans and fresh focaccia — just like stepping into your coolest auntie's kitchen.
Our Story
The kind of place you keep coming back to
Momma D's is tucked into the heart of Downtown Kingsport, serving scratch-made, soul-satisfying Southern comfort food with love, laughter, and fierce hospitality.
This is a family-run kitchen in every sense of the word. We didn't hire a consultant to tell us how to cook grits — we just grew up making them right. When you walk through our door, you're not just a customer. You're a neighbor, a friend, someone Momma D has been waiting to feed all morning.
Downtown Kingsport has always had good people. We like to think we're helping keep that spirit alive — one biscuit, one brunch, one genuine smile at a time.
Family-run, community-rooted
Three generations of know-how and a whole lot of love — this place didn't come from a franchise manual.
Momma D greets every guest
She's not in the back office. She's at the door, by your table, making sure you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
Everything made from scratch
The smoked salmon, the strawberry jam, the focaccia — none of it came off a truck. It all came from this kitchen.
"She's always at the door, every single time."
What’s Cookin’ at Momma D’s
Everything on our menu is made right here from scratch — with the kind of love that you can taste in every single bite. Here’s a little taste of what’s waiting for you in downtown Kingsport.
Fan FavoritePimento Cheese Fried Green Tomatoes
House made pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, spring mix and pickled onion (veg)
House FavoriteSweet Cream Pancake Platter
3 sweet cream pancakes, w/ butter, warm syrup, your choice of bacon or sausage links, 2 eggs your way
Rise and Shine Burger
Thick sliced bacon, cheddar, fried egg, served on an artisan roll. Served with fries and a pickle spear.
Philly Burger
Caramelized onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, house sauce, served on an artisan roll. Served with fries and a pickle spear.
Local LegendModel City Eggs Benedict
Biscuit, fried green tomatoes, bacon, pimento cheese, poached egg, hollandaise
Made In-HouseCornmeal Waffle Platter
Served w/ butter, warm syrup, your choice of bacon or sausage links, 2 eggs your way
The Mediterranean Omelette
Artichoke, roasted red pepper, pesto, feta cheese (veg) (with your choice of 1 regular side and toast or a biscuit)
Reid's Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled egg, sirloin steak, french fries, pico de gallo, cheddar, pickled onion, green sauce
Find Us in Downtown Kingsport
We'd love to see your face. Come pull up a chair and let us feed you something made with real love.
Hours & Days
| Monday & Sunday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | 8am – 3pm |
| Thursday – Saturday | 8am – 3pm |
| Thu – Sat (dinner) | 5pm – 9pmdinner |
Closed Monday & Sunday · Tue–Wed 8am–3pm · Thu–Sat 8am–3pm and 5pm–9pm (dinner service Thu–Sat evenings)
Momma D's Kingsport
243 E Market St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Straight From the Heart
Folks around Kingsport have a lot of feelings about Momma D's — and we are forever grateful for every kind word.
The moment you walk in, Momma D herself is right there to greet you — and I mean really greet you, like she's known you for years. That kind of warmth is rare. You feel like family before you even sit down.
I ordered the Cornmeal Waffle Platter on a whim and it completely stole the show. That batter has a texture unlike anything — a little crisp on the edges, soft in the middle — and the real maple syrup they pour over it? Don't even get me started. Pure comfort on a plate.
Momma D's is hands-down the heart of downtown Kingsport. Yes, the prices are a step above your average diner — but every single penny goes back into the quality and the love they put into this place. It's the kind of spot you save for special Saturdays and then talk about all week.
Come see us in Downtown Kingsport
We've got a table waiting on you — hot coffee, a warm smile from Momma D herself, and something good cooking in the kitchen. Come on in and stay a while.