The Diner at Twisters Shakes and Sundaes
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The Diner at Twisters is a family-friendly classic American diner on Washington Pike in northeast Knoxville, about half an hour from Maryville. It is known for tall, old-fashioned shakes and build-your-own sundaes, but it also serves hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates the whole family can share. Expect burgers, sandwiches, steak-and-eggs breakfasts, and a dessert case full of sweet treats — all at a roadside-diner pace that suits kids.
Why families like it: generous portions, booths that hold everyone, a straightforward menu with familiar kid picks, and shakes that are the main event for little ones. It opened in Corryton in 2007 and has grown into multiple locations while keeping that small-town, order-at-the-counter feel.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:00 am–9:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am–9:00 pm. No reservations needed — just drop in. Parking is easy, and it is stroller-friendly.