Local chain and coffee roaster Ugly Mug serve up delicious coffee made with ethically and sustainably sourced organic and fair-trade beans that are roasted in-house. Named for the range of ‘ugly mugs’ that the coffee is served in, the tiny flagship store in East Memphis has a few tables and a small patio and offers complimentary wireless Internet for those wanting to work. The café serves espressos, cappuccinos, mochas, and blended frappes, hot chocolate and tea drinks, as well as mouthwatering pastries made by Memphis’ La Baguette, including the exclusive Buttermoon Pound Cake, and a variety of breakfast and lunch items.

4610 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, Phone: Phone: 901-552-3165

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