Cafe Lola Bistro is a highly rated restaurant and coffee & tea destination in Johnson City, TN, serving internationally inspired breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a cozy, chic setting with pink lighting and a stylish atmosphere.
Located at 1805 N Roan St B-1, Johnson City, TN 37601, this local favorite is known for fast service, great coffee, great cocktails, great dessert, great tea selection, a great wine list, and a standout selection of beer, martinis, and happy-hour drinks and food.
Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in service, delivery, takeaway, on-site services, and catering, along with a menu featuring comfort food, healthy options, local specialties, and a full bar on site.
Cafe Lola Bistro is a top choice for solo dining, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and special evenings, with a casual yet romantic, trendy, quiet, and upmarket vibe. The restaurant also offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities for added convenience. Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner.
To enjoy one of the best restaurants and coffee & tea spots in Johnson City, TN, call +1 423-928-5652 or visit Cafe Lola Bistro at 1805 N Roan St B-1.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cafe Lola Bistro
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Poached eggs on toasted English muffins, with your choice of smoked ham, spinach, or crab cakes (add +$2.00). Topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Poached eggs on toasted English muffins, topped with crabmeat, avocado, and jalapeno cheddar cream sauce.
Our chef's creation of the day. Add Egg White +$1.00).
Warm croissant with roast beef, sharp cheddar, and house-made horseradish aioli. Add a Fried Egg +$1.00.
Two eggs any style with your choice of sausage or bacon, toast, and a side. Want to make it an ultimate steak and eggs? Add our House-Cut 6 Oz Filet Mignon for +$25.00.
Served with fresh fruit.
Served with maple syrup. Add: Chocolate Chips or Blueberries +$1.00.
Classic bistro sandwich made with sourdough bread, filled with gruyere cheese, ham, and mornay sauce. Topped with gruyere custard and broiled until golden brown. Topped with fried egg.
Warm pepper Jack cheese grits topped with two fried eggs and crisp bacon.
Warm croissant sandwich with scrambled eggs, provolone cheese, with your choice of sausage or bacon.
Toasted artisanal bread topped with avocado, fried eggs, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
Pressed rustic bread with herb goat cheese spread, tomato, lettuce, bacon, fried eggs drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Warm croissant sandwich with chicken salad with green grapes, walnuts, and creamy tarragon dressing. Served with sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
Warm croissant sandwich with Maryland-style crab cakes, homemade remoulade, tomato, and lettuce.
Our chef's creation of the day.
Three soft tacos filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, Pico de Gallo, and queso fresco.
Southern-style biscuits with homemade sausage gravy served with two eggs any style.
Roasted sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, red onions, topped with two fried eggs, bacon, and chili crisp.
Belgian-style waffle with cheddar, sausage, and scallion served with syrup and two fried eggs.
Cup $4.50 | Bowl $6.25
Hear from our valued guests
We were visiting from Asheville and came upon this wonderful gem. Lunch was delicious; quiche was delicious as were the croissant sandwich and glazed tofu and the service was excellent. We had to try desserts as well and they were wonderful. The crème brûlée and the flourless cake were exceptional. We will be back!
Such a cute and cozy cafe tucked in the corner! Wonderful service and our brunch was delicious. Honey infused biscuits aren’t pictured but were devoured too. Looking forward to coming back!
My wife (Sandra) and I enjoyed going to Café LoLa for quite some time, so much so, we made a tradition of going there several years ago to enjoy a nice meal in celebration of our anniversary. Nearly two years ago, Sandra was called home to the kingdom of Heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Last year I decided I would continue the tradition we started; this is the second year I celebrated our anniversary by going to Café LoLa. I ordered the same meals we both enjoyed, the last time we were there together, eating hers and taking mine home. I was blessed to (again) have the same server (Elliott (sp?)). This was not by chance, God’s will was done here by blessing me in this still difficult time with a friendly and familiar face. Elliott even remembered Sandra’s order (Chilean Sea Bass)….Can you believe that?!?! The atmosphere, food, and staff have always been great and I have to say Elliott’s service was outstanding (same as last year). What an enjoyable experience again this year and the icing on the cake was the second time being served by Elliott. Thank you Café LoLa for another wonderful anniversary dinner. God Bless y’all.
We stumbled on to Cafe Lola Bistro and found it a lovely place for brunch. I enjoyed perfectly poached eggs Benedict, my husband the chorizo filled breakfast tacos, and our friend the chicken salad filled croissant, all of which were delicious. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and given friendly and attentive service throughout our meal. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!
Always a delight. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. The $4 mimosas on Sunday are so yummy. The atmosphere is relaxed but contemporary. Photo of breakfast croissant sandwich and quiche. Both explosions of flavor.
Everything about this place hit exactly what I needed for a girls night out. Drinks were perfect, food came out in a timely manner and our server Savannah went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We appreciated her good humor and smiles throughout our night. We’ll definitely be back!
My wife and I visited for Sunday Brunch. Our first time coming here even though we’ve driven by our entire adult lives. Cannot believe we’ve been missing out this whole time. The restaurant setting, the service, the menu, the food, is all top notch, and exceeded our expectations. My wife got the crab cakes Benedict and I got the chorizo tacos. Again, everything was wonderful!!!
Natalie was such a wonderful soul! I have been coming to this restaurant since 2012 when I was in high school. The food is always prepared fresh and the place is always clean! I have never had a complaint in over 10 years! Top notch environment and the pricing is wonderful. This is my favorite restaurant hands down.
I don’t usually write reviews but this place absolutely deserves the 5 star rating I’m giving them. I was a party of 6 with no reservation on a Friday evening and the manager (I think) was still kind enough to accommodate us. This was my first time here so wasn’t aware you needed a reservation. The service was top notch. My glass never got empty and used plates were taken off the table asap. The food was jaw dropping. I was not expecting this. It was on another level. I haven’t ate anywhere in the Tri-Cities that tasted as good as this place. I got the French dip sandwich with fries and for a starter got the spinach and artichoke dip. Words just cannot describe how good it was. We also had the chocolate fondue. Superb! Last the price was very reasonable for the quality and service. I’d pay more to eat here if I had to. Excellent job to the people who run this place. You know what you’re doing. Thank you for the wonderful experience
Cafe Lola absolutely nailed it. We started with the bacon-wrapped dates and WOW — perfectly crisp on the outside, warm and sweet inside, with that salty bacon balance that makes you close your eyes for a second. Easily one of the best appetizers I’ve had in a while. The chicken-crusted entrée was flavorful, tender, and beautifully prepared — you can tell they care about presentation and quality. Every bite felt thoughtful. And let’s talk dessert… the warm butter cake was pure comfort. Moist, rich, topped with whipped cream and paired with ice cream — the perfect ending. Not overly sweet, just decadent enough. We paired everything with a delicious red blend that complemented the meal perfectly. Smooth, bold, and exactly what you want with a cozy dinner. The ambiance was intimate and inviting, with soft candlelight and a relaxed vibe. Great for date night or a special evening out. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back. 🍷✨
Common questions about Cafe Lola Bistro
Cafe Lola Bistro is located at 1805 N Roan St B-1, Johnson City, TN 37601, United States , N Roan St B-1, 1805 N Roan St B-1, United States.
You can reach Cafe Lola Bistro by calling +1 423-928-5652.
Cafe Lola Bistro has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 720 customer reviews.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following children: High chairs.
Cafe Lola Bistro features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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