Kleer-Vu Lunchroom is a cafeteria-style Southern cooking institution on South Highland Avenue in Murfreesboro, a few blocks off the downtown square, where fried chicken and daily meat-and-three plates have kept locals coming back for generations.
Diners slide trays along a steam-table line and point to whatever looks good that day: golden fried chicken, country-style ribs, meatloaf, turnip greens, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cornbread wedges that soak up pot likker without falling apart. Peach cobbler and banana pudding round out the dessert case most afternoons. The dining room still carries the look of an old-school lunchroom, with simple tables, no-frills decor, and a staff that calls regulars by name. Portions run large and prices stay low, which explains why the 4.6 rating holds steady across generations of reviewers who grew up eating here.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Arrive before noon on weekdays to beat the lunch crush, since the cafeteria line moves fast but fills up with office workers and families by 12:15. Kleer-Vu closes earlier than typical dinner spots, so this is a lunchroom in the literal sense—plan a midday visit rather than an evening one. Cash and simple payment work best for a quick transaction at the register. The spot sits within easy walking distance of downtown Murfreesboro’s square, making it a natural stop before or after browsing the shops and courthouse lawn nearby. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page for occasional holiday closures before making the trip.
