Breakfast/Brunch: Local Recommendations
Southern homestyle brunch. Add yourself to the yelp waitlist before leaving. Wait times can be long, especially on the weekends.
75 locals recommend
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveSouthern homestyle brunch. Add yourself to the yelp waitlist before leaving. Wait times can be long, especially on the weekends.
Edge Alley | Restaurant
600 Monroe AveGreat food, great coffee, modern aesthetic.
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdGreat all-round breakfast/brunch and lunch place.
We hope you enjoy the complimentary doughnuts. If you need more, here is the place we get them from.
Midtown Donuts
1776 Union AveWe hope you enjoy the complimentary doughnuts. If you need more, here is the place we get them from.
Breakfast/Brunch: Tourist Favorites
Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson AveBlue Plate Cafe
113 Court AveQahwa
109 N Main StTamp and Tap
122 Gayoso AveWe know it's an interesting name. We swear it is a breakfast/brunch place!
29 locals recommend
The Liquor Store
2655 Broad AveWe know it's an interesting name. We swear it is a breakfast/brunch place!
Lunch/Dinner: Local Recommendations
One of the most famous BBQ places is less than a 5-minute walk from Evergreen Cottage.
77 locals recommend
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveOne of the most famous BBQ places is less than a 5-minute walk from Evergreen Cottage.
Their meat is tender and their dishes are delicious. The lamb shank is an experience. Right next to The Bar-B-Q Shop.
Stickem
1788 Madison AveTheir meat is tender and their dishes are delicious. The lamb shank is an experience. Right next to The Bar-B-Q Shop.
Midtown Crossing Grill
394 N Watkins StRP Tracks Restaurant & Bar
3547 Walker AveAnother nearby location with great food. Meat and veggie/vegan options.
9 locals recommend
The Crazy Noodle
2015 Madison AveAnother nearby location with great food. Meat and veggie/vegan options.
La Guadalupana
4818 Summer AveLos Comales Mexican Bar & Grill
1322 Madison AveCasablanca Restaurant
1707 Madison AveAnother walkable place with delicious Mediterranean food.
India Palace
1720 Poplar AveYet another walkable restaurant. Head towards Popular.
Imagine Vegan Cafe
2158 Young AveA hotspot for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Alcenia's
317 N Main StPho Binh
1615 Madison AvePhuong Long
306 N Cleveland StKwik Chek
2013 Madison AveA good variety of different food that is delivered quickly.
Lunch/Dinner: Tourist Favorites
Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveGreat food, live music, outside patio with great views.
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale StSome of the best live music paired with great food.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StCentral BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveThis Nashville import has one of the best spicy chicken sandwiches.
20 locals recommend
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Memphis, TN
596 Cooper StThis Nashville import has one of the best spicy chicken sandwiches.
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StIt has an interesting name but it is a historic restaurant!
The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd StBounty on Broad
2519 Broad AveMcEwens
120 Monroe AveCatherine & Mary's
272 S Main StCafe Society
212 N Evergreen StItta Bena
145 Beale StThe Gray Canary
301 S Front StNeighborhoods & Attractions: Local Recommendations
Overton Square
2101 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
overtonsquare.com
Overton Park
Live music in the park & events:
overtonpark.org/events
27 locals recommend
Midtown
Overton Square
2101 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
overtonsquare.com
Overton Park
Live music in the park & events:
overtonpark.org/events
Cooper-Young
cooperyoung.com
Broad Avenue
Broad AvenueBroad Street Arts & Shopping
broadavearts.com
Concourse Avenue
Concourse AvenueCrosstown Concourse
crosstownconcourse.com
Neighborhoods & Attractions: Tourist Favorites
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry StSimply stunning.
Graceland
Iconic.
Sun Studio
706 Union AveSo many famous artists, so much heart brought to music.
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
191 Beale StBass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrBeale Street
128 Beale StSouth Main Street
South Main StreetStax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveTraveler advice
Traveling with kids
Fun for Kids. Here are some fun places to go with kids:
Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central Ave Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 458-2678
cmom.com
Fire Museum of Memphis
118 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 320-5650
firemuseum.com
Mud Island River Park & Mississippi River Museum
125 N Front StMemphis, TN 38103
(901) 576-7241
memphisriverparks.org/parks/mud-island/
March of the Peabody Ducks
149 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4000
peabodymemphis.com/peabody-ducks
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Drive N Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 767-7275
shelbyfarmspark.org
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 333-6500
memphiszoo.org
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 636-2362
memphismuseums.org
Pack and Play provided (in the daybed room closet).
Customs and culture
Live Music & Nightlife
Live Music & Nightlife
From nearby Minglewood Hall hosting concerts from
well-known artists to Growlers featuring local bands,
Memphis has a lot to offer for live music.
Find out more about live music at:
memphistravel.com/music
We also suggest checking out the event calendar from
memphisflyer.com:
https://tinyurl.com/memphislivemusic
Memphis Flyer also has suggestions for the best night
life, find out more here:
https://tinyurl.com/memphisnightlife
For more nightlife suggestions, Memphis Travel
divides up their guide between downtown & midtown:
memphistravel.com/itinerary/memphis-nightlife