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Why is Memphis a great destination for food lovers?
- Memphis takes food seriously and offers not only gourmet fare and exceptional dining experiences but also plenty of casual comfort food.
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Where can visitors find great breakfast and brunch in Memphis?
- Memphis has a wealth of great spots that serve excellent breakfast and brunch menus.
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What kind of breakfast options are available?
- Visitors can enjoy both regular classics and creative twists on all-time favorites.
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What types of dishes can breakfast lovers expect?
- Whether you’re craving a pile of pancakes topped with blueberries and dripping in maple syrup or a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, hash browns, toast, and more, Memphis has it all.
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Where are the best breakfast and brunch spots in Memphis?
- Here are some of the Bluff City’s top spots to head to for breakfast and brunch.
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1. Capriccio Grill
Savor steaks and enjoy upscale Southern fare on a romantic weekend dinner.
Located in the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, the Capriccio Grill is a brunch nirvana, with a buffet brunch that gathers crowds. The famous steakhouse by night makes a statement with its outstanding brunch that focuses on Southern comfort fare served in a casual, relaxed setting. The buffet-style brunch boasts tables laden with fruit platters and cereals, freshly baked pastries, Danishes, muffins, brownies, cookies, and scones, and omelet and Belgian waffle stations with an array of fillings and toppings from which to choose. Other classics include bagels and lox, eggs done several ways with a selection of meats such as bacon, ham, and sausage, breakfast burritos and wraps, and medallions of New York strip steak. Beverages range from fresh fruit juices and mineral water to espresso and French press coffee.
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: 901-529-4199
2. Alcenia’s
Taste soul food classics and admire colorful decor on an unusual, affordable trip.
Alcenia’s is a much-loved soul food spot that is renowned for its classic breakfasts and Saturday brunches, which are served in bright and vibrant surroundings. Located on Main Street in Memphis, the friendly neighborhood café is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, as well as brunch on Saturday, and features comfortable seating and a warm and welcoming ambiance. The famous Saturday brunch menu boasts fried chicken, pork chops, bacon, sausage, omelets, fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, hash browns, eggs are done in several ways, rice and grits, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy, along with fruit juice and coffee.
317 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: 901-523-0200
3. Bardog Tavern
Grab pub bites and relax with drinks on a fun couples night out.
Bardog Tavern is a laidback neighborhood bar in the heart of downtown Memphis that serves a varied menu of all-American fare with an Italian touch from lobster sandwiches to meatballs in a casual, relaxed setting. Helmed by John Haley, the kitchen produces a simple yet creative menu of American classics with international accents for breakfast and lunch during the week and brunch on the weekends. The brunch menu boasts hearty plates that are heavy on carbs, such as New York strip and eggs, avocado and spicy mayo-laden lobster sandwiches, French toast with whipped cream and fresh fruit, and three-egg omelets with various fillings. Pair the cuisine with Bloody Marys, mimosas, and other libations.
73 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: 901-275-8752, (website link)
4. Brother Juniper's
Enjoy hearty breakfasts and sip fresh coffee on a popular family morning trip.
Brother Juniper's is a quirky little breakfast nook on the University of Memphis campus that serves an award-winning breakfast and brunch menu that draws crowds of both students and food-lovers alike. Once owned by an Eastern Orthodox priest, the family-oriented and nationally acclaimed eatery serves a range of healthy and hearty breakfast and brunch dishes such as scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese, oat bran waffles with pure maple syrup, and open-face omelets with a variety of toppings, such as pesto, portobello mushrooms, gyro meat, and spicy cream cheese. Other delights include homemade, fluffy rolls, biscuits with sorghum, house-made jams and sauces, and unique roast coffee.
Brother Junipers, 3519 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, Phone: 901-324-0144
5. Bryant's Breakfast
Go early for biscuits and savor classic Southern flavors on a quick kids outing.
The epitome of the Southern breakfast, Bryant's Breakfast is a casual eatery that serves hot, greasy, and incredibly delicious Southern breakfasts that can be enjoyed in or taken away. Established in 1968, the restaurant is a favorite spot for the college crowd, who flock to tuck into huge portions of biscuits and gravy, eggs, ham, grits with eggs, cheddar and sausage, pancakes with crispy bacon, grilled, thick-sliced bologna, country-fried steak and smoked sausage, and seriously good cinnamon rolls. Bryant's Breakfast is open for early breakfast and lunch, Mondays through Saturdays, with breakfast being the star of the show.
Bryants Breakfast, 3965 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, Phone: 901-324-7494
6. Cafe Eclectic
Sip lattes and try fresh pastries on an easy spring brunch visit.
Cafe Eclectic is a casual neighborhood coffee shop and café with three locations around the city that serve all-day breakfast, delicious lunches, and an array of freshly baked cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries, bread, and rolls. The café’s original location at 603 North McLean in the heart of the Volentine-Evergreen district houses the bakery and central kitchen as well as an expansive coffee bar, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and a sunny patio for alfresco dining. The all-day breakfast menu features eggs done in several ways, three-egg omelets with various fillings, breakfast wraps, chicken and waffles, homemade biscuits and gravy, vegan pancakes, bagels and lox, French toast, and house-made granola, yogurt, and fruit.
Café Eclectic, 603 N McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38107, Phone: 901-725-1718, (website link)
7. Elwood's Shack
Try smoked meats and explore bold flavors on an exciting casual food trip.
Elwood's Shack is a no-frills comfort food eatery that serves hot-off-the-grill barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hotdogs along with other all-American fare. Boasting an ambiance akin to that of a neighborhood cookout party, the award-winning deli serves an expansive menu of classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days of the week. Signature items on the list include roast beef debris po’boys, 7-Up biscuits piled high with tomato and pimento cheese, and the all-time favorite of steelhead trout tacos with small chunks of steelhead trout and cheddar, topped with avocado, mixed greens, and creamy horseradish sauce. Big eaters or groups of friends can tuck into the Elwood’s Shaq Attack, which features half a chicken, pulled pork, brisket, two wings, and ribs, served with potato salad, green and purple cabbage slaw, and Texas toast.
4523 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, Phone: 901-761-9898
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