Kimberly’s guidebook
BBQ
A local, hole-in-the-wall BBQ place. Only open for a few hours day, and that’s during lunch, so check the time before you go.
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Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar AveA local, hole-in-the-wall BBQ place. Only open for a few hours day, and that’s during lunch, so check the time before you go.
There are a few locations in Memphis. (There is a location on Central Avenue that is the closest one to the house.) The downtown location is walking distance to the Civil Rights Museum - literally across the street. They're known for their ribs and BBQ nachos, and they have many local beers on tap.
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Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveThere are a few locations in Memphis. (There is a location on Central Avenue that is the closest one to the house.) The downtown location is walking distance to the Civil Rights Museum - literally across the street. They're known for their ribs and BBQ nachos, and they have many local beers on tap.
Known for their pulled pork sandwiches (get it on Texas Toast), dry ribs, and BBQ spaghetti.
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveKnown for their pulled pork sandwiches (get it on Texas Toast), dry ribs, and BBQ spaghetti.
Somewhat of a hole in the wall spot that has gotten tons of accolades. The original location was across the street, but it caught fire, so the new location isn't as homely as the original, but still don't expect too much with the ambiance or the location. However, the food is delicious. No alcohol.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwySomewhat of a hole in the wall spot that has gotten tons of accolades. The original location was across the street, but it caught fire, so the new location isn't as homely as the original, but still don't expect too much with the ambiance or the location. However, the food is delicious. No alcohol.
Breakfast/Brunch
Near the University of Memphis. Very hefty breakfast. Known for their omelets, open-faced omelets. The line can be somewhat outrageous sometimes, though.
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Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveNear the University of Memphis. Very hefty breakfast. Known for their omelets, open-faced omelets. The line can be somewhat outrageous sometimes, though.
Somewhat of a coffee shop with a full breakfast and lunch menu. Local sourcing. Apparently good coffee, if you're a coffee person. No alcohol.
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Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdSomewhat of a coffee shop with a full breakfast and lunch menu. Local sourcing. Apparently good coffee, if you're a coffee person. No alcohol.
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StThe Liquor Store
2655 Broad AveCute, intimate/quaint brunch spot
Excellent biscuit breakfast sandwiches, with things ranging from vegetarian biscuits to fried bologna biscuits. Serves alcohol.
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Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson AveExcellent biscuit breakfast sandwiches, with things ranging from vegetarian biscuits to fried bologna biscuits. Serves alcohol.
Food scene
You actually have to go here. It’s as important as the BBQ. Only go to the downtown location.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StYou actually have to go here. It’s as important as the BBQ. Only go to the downtown location.
Delicious po-boys. Nice cocktails. Cozy ambiance, used to be an old house. Nice patio. (They also have brunch.)
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveDelicious po-boys. Nice cocktails. Cozy ambiance, used to be an old house. Nice patio. (They also have brunch.)
The best fried fish in the city. There are many locations, but the Cooper Street location is close to the house. Depending on what time you go, the wait here and at Gus’ can be a bit much, but during the week you should be fine.
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Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StThe best fried fish in the city. There are many locations, but the Cooper Street location is close to the house. Depending on what time you go, the wait here and at Gus’ can be a bit much, but during the week you should be fine.
A bit further out (and more expensive) than other spots on the list. An interesting mix of southern and Italian food, but quite delicious.
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Hog & Hominy
707 W Brookhaven CirA bit further out (and more expensive) than other spots on the list. An interesting mix of southern and Italian food, but quite delicious.
Huey's Midtown
1927 Madison AveA staple Memphis burger joint.
Memphis staple. Only get the sno cones (supreme style), don't order food.
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Jerry's Sno Cones
1657 Wells Station RdMemphis staple. Only get the sno cones (supreme style), don't order food.
Mexican- popsicle/ice-cream shop. Tons of different creative flavors. Cool to check out.
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La Michoacana
4091 Summer AveMexican- popsicle/ice-cream shop. Tons of different creative flavors. Cool to check out.
Sightseeing
Used to be a Sears Roebuck & Co. building that is now a mixed used development building. There are restaurants, art displays, working spaces, retail spaces, and even a high school in the building. Cool to check out.
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Crosstown Concourse
1350 Concourse AveUsed to be a Sears Roebuck & Co. building that is now a mixed used development building. There are restaurants, art displays, working spaces, retail spaces, and even a high school in the building. Cool to check out.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveCovers soul music in the south.
Really inspirational place, and it's in the actual hotel of MLK’s assassination. Can turn into a really long visit, though.
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National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StReally inspirational place, and it's in the actual hotel of MLK’s assassination. Can turn into a really long visit, though.
Open-air amphitheater that offers multiple free concerts throughout the year
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveOpen-air amphitheater that offers multiple free concerts throughout the year
Fun ambiance. Mostly outside. They often have live music, games, family-friendly. They serve both food and drinks.
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Railgarten
2166 Central AveFun ambiance. Mostly outside. They often have live music, games, family-friendly. They serve both food and drinks.
Drinks
Places to grab a nice cocktail, beer, and things in between!
Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main StNice cocktails and a good dinner menu as well.
BarWare
276 S Front StOn the more expensive side for Memphis, but very cute rooftop bar with fun decorations.
Tiger and Peacock
On the more expensive side for Memphis, but very cute rooftop bar with fun decorations.
WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper St