Shane's Memphis Faves
Sightseeing and Activities
This is a world-class, award-winning zoo with natural habitats and a wide variety of species. The zoo entrance is about a mile’s stroll through Overton Park from the bungalow. Early mornings, when walking along the path behind the zoo, you may hear the chillingly haunting sound of the wolves howling in concert.
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I-Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlThis is a world-class, award-winning zoo with natural habitats and a wide variety of species. The zoo entrance is about a mile’s stroll through Overton Park from the bungalow. Early mornings, when walking along the path behind the zoo, you may hear the chillingly haunting sound of the wolves howling in concert.
A must-see for Elvis fans. Graceland is a time capsule of Elvis’s life, career and family. Self-guided iPad tours allow guests to view at their own pace and linger where they wish. Lots of Elvis memorabilia available in multiple gift shops.
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Graceland
A must-see for Elvis fans. Graceland is a time capsule of Elvis’s life, career and family. Self-guided iPad tours allow guests to view at their own pace and linger where they wish. Lots of Elvis memorabilia available in multiple gift shops.
Beautiful gardens in a peaceful setting. Take a stroll through 26 specialty gardens, including a whimsical children’s space, or attend season-specific events.
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Ulwazi LweMemphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry RdBeautiful gardens in a peaceful setting. Take a stroll through 26 specialty gardens, including a whimsical children’s space, or attend season-specific events.
Springtime in the garden is especially breathtaking with an abundance of tulips and azaleas. The year-round gallery has temporary exhibits and permanent displays including works by Renoir, Monet, Cassatt and Matisse. You’ll have a beautiful stroll indoors and out. Pro tip: Saturday mornings admittance is free.
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveSpringtime in the garden is especially breathtaking with an abundance of tulips and azaleas. The year-round gallery has temporary exhibits and permanent displays including works by Renoir, Monet, Cassatt and Matisse. You’ll have a beautiful stroll indoors and out. Pro tip: Saturday mornings admittance is free.
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in the heart of Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park contains a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis College of Art, Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, two playgrounds, and a 126-acre Old Growth Forest State Natural Area. Three gateways have been enhanced with sculptural elements, including the colorful iconic bicycle entrance, which is just steps from the bungalow.
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveOverton Park is a 342-acre public park in the heart of Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park contains a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis College of Art, Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, two playgrounds, and a 126-acre Old Growth Forest State Natural Area. Three gateways have been enhanced with sculptural elements, including the colorful iconic bicycle entrance, which is just steps from the bungalow.
Experience one of the largest urban parks in the country via bike, in the treetops on zip lines, on the water with kayaking, paddle boats or fishing, playground and splash pad for the kids, or simply say hello to the buffalo. At 4,500 acres and with 20 bodies of water, many different experiences are offered, so grab a picnic, plan to stay all day and experience a breathtaking sunset.
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Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NExperience one of the largest urban parks in the country via bike, in the treetops on zip lines, on the water with kayaking, paddle boats or fishing, playground and splash pad for the kids, or simply say hello to the buffalo. At 4,500 acres and with 20 bodies of water, many different experiences are offered, so grab a picnic, plan to stay all day and experience a breathtaking sunset.
The Pink Palace Museum includes a 3D theater and planetarium on site. The museum displays the history of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store along with cultural and natural history of the Mid South on permanent exhibit, along with short-term and seasonal featured exhibits.
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Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central AveThe Pink Palace Museum includes a 3D theater and planetarium on site. The museum displays the history of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store along with cultural and natural history of the Mid South on permanent exhibit, along with short-term and seasonal featured exhibits.
Stop by at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. to see the famed Peabody Ducks on parade. Cuteness abounds, and history of the hotel and 90-year duck tradition are shared. Tip: arrive at least 20 minutes ahead to get a great view, or have iced tea or a cocktail in the lobby bar, where the Tom Collins cocktail was invented in 1869, for a truly up-close view.
Peabody Hotel Valet & Drop-Off
116 S 2nd StStop by at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. to see the famed Peabody Ducks on parade. Cuteness abounds, and history of the hotel and 90-year duck tradition are shared. Tip: arrive at least 20 minutes ahead to get a great view, or have iced tea or a cocktail in the lobby bar, where the Tom Collins cocktail was invented in 1869, for a truly up-close view.
Hop aboard one of the three vintage restored trolley lines and travel historic downtown Memphis for $1 per ride. This is the classic Memphis experience juxtaposing rich, fascinating historical sites with a totally modern city.
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Memphis Main Street Trolley
547 N Main StHop aboard one of the three vintage restored trolley lines and travel historic downtown Memphis for $1 per ride. This is the classic Memphis experience juxtaposing rich, fascinating historical sites with a totally modern city.
The Lichterman is a peaceful place to stroll and learn more about flora and fauna of The Midsouth. Take the Buckman Water Science Trail or spend time in the beautiful Backyard Wildlife Center. Love birding? This is a premier place to spot 120 species throughout the year. Binoculars and field guides are provided at no charge. Worth a short drive to southeast Memphis for an all-natural getaway.
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Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince RdThe Lichterman is a peaceful place to stroll and learn more about flora and fauna of The Midsouth. Take the Buckman Water Science Trail or spend time in the beautiful Backyard Wildlife Center. Love birding? This is a premier place to spot 120 species throughout the year. Binoculars and field guides are provided at no charge. Worth a short drive to southeast Memphis for an all-natural getaway.
An important part not of only Memphis history, but that of our nation, as well. Tragically, this is the site where Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. It is now an esteemed educational and cultural institution. Plan to spend several hours up to half a day.
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry StreetAn important part not of only Memphis history, but that of our nation, as well. Tragically, this is the site where Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. It is now an esteemed educational and cultural institution. Plan to spend several hours up to half a day.
Fantastic Saturday morning market April through October with produce from local farms, fresh flowers, pastry, coffee and more!
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Memphis Farmers Market
566 S Front StFantastic Saturday morning market April through October with produce from local farms, fresh flowers, pastry, coffee and more!
More than just a stop for the most delicious in-house roasted nuts we have ever eaten, this is a true experience with the shop proprietor! He’s got jokes, and with his warm, friendly demeanor, you’ll be convinced you are his favorite customer of all time. He will even take your group’s photo, avoiding the dreaded selfie! Not to be missed when you’re downtown.
The Peanut Shoppe
More than just a stop for the most delicious in-house roasted nuts we have ever eaten, this is a true experience with the shop proprietor! He’s got jokes, and with his warm, friendly demeanor, you’ll be convinced you are his favorite customer of all time. He will even take your group’s photo, avoiding the dreaded selfie! Not to be missed when you’re downtown.
Backbeat Tours is the premier touring company in Memphis! Tours offered include Beale Street Tours, True Crime Tours, Ghost Tours, Memphis Street Art Tours and their renowned Memphis Mojo Tour with musicians playing live on your bus all the music that put Memphis on the map. Pro tip: request to book Andrew’s tour for Memphis Mojo.
Backbeat Tours
Backbeat Tours is the premier touring company in Memphis! Tours offered include Beale Street Tours, True Crime Tours, Ghost Tours, Memphis Street Art Tours and their renowned Memphis Mojo Tour with musicians playing live on your bus all the music that put Memphis on the map. Pro tip: request to book Andrew’s tour for Memphis Mojo.
Music
Sun Studio is the birthplace of Rock and Roll with famed artists Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King recording here. Take the tour to get fascinating details on these artists’ time in the studio.
Sun Studio
706 Union AveNow called Overton Park Shell, free concerts with a variety of music artists and genres in the offing most Thursday-Sunday evenings spring through fall. Bring a blanket and a picnic, sit back and enjoy.
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveNow called Overton Park Shell, free concerts with a variety of music artists and genres in the offing most Thursday-Sunday evenings spring through fall. Bring a blanket and a picnic, sit back and enjoy.
Soulsville Museum with all the history and legendary music of Memphis’s Stax Records. Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more recorded here. Music tracks play while you view vintage recording equipment, watch video interviews of artists and learn the history of soul music. Stage costumes from Ike and Tina Turner, among others, are featured, as well as the gold plated Cadillac and the academy award belonging to Isaac Hayes.
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Stax Museum
Soulsville Museum with all the history and legendary music of Memphis’s Stax Records. Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more recorded here. Music tracks play while you view vintage recording equipment, watch video interviews of artists and learn the history of soul music. Stage costumes from Ike and Tina Turner, among others, are featured, as well as the gold plated Cadillac and the academy award belonging to Isaac Hayes.
Food scene
Memphis’ oldest cafe founded in 1919 and still family-run. Historic part of downtown Memphis and still has a vintage feel. Great place for breakfast. The sweet potato pancakes are not to be missed.
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The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StMemphis’ oldest cafe founded in 1919 and still family-run. Historic part of downtown Memphis and still has a vintage feel. Great place for breakfast. The sweet potato pancakes are not to be missed.
Don’t let the shack fool you, the food is the real deal. Be sure to try the BBQ pizza, fish tacos and the blue cheese jalapeño coleslaw.
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Elwood's Shack
4523 Summer AveDon’t let the shack fool you, the food is the real deal. Be sure to try the BBQ pizza, fish tacos and the blue cheese jalapeño coleslaw.
Gibson’s is so good! They have it all: cake and yeast donuts a plenty plus fritters, donut holes, cinnamon rolls, and éclairs. Local favorites are red velvet cake, blueberry, and the New Orleans buttermilk donut. Open 24 hours, and the line moves quickly, so go ahead and satisfy that sweet tooth day or night!
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Gibson's Donuts
760 Mt Moriah RdGibson’s is so good! They have it all: cake and yeast donuts a plenty plus fritters, donut holes, cinnamon rolls, and éclairs. Local favorites are red velvet cake, blueberry, and the New Orleans buttermilk donut. Open 24 hours, and the line moves quickly, so go ahead and satisfy that sweet tooth day or night!
Homemade ice cream in huge servings, paletas in fresh, juicy or creamy flavors, and specialty treats, all made in the traditional Mexican style. If you crave something chilly and sweet in any season, this is it!
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La Michoacana
4091 Summer AveHomemade ice cream in huge servings, paletas in fresh, juicy or creamy flavors, and specialty treats, all made in the traditional Mexican style. If you crave something chilly and sweet in any season, this is it!
Succulent ribs (the *best* in Memphis) great sides and fantastic desserts in a fun atmosphere with friendly waitstaff. Tip: order the ribs “dry” and add BBQ sauce if you want, but you won’t need it. They’re that good!
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Corky's Ribs & BBQ
5259 Poplar AveSucculent ribs (the *best* in Memphis) great sides and fantastic desserts in a fun atmosphere with friendly waitstaff. Tip: order the ribs “dry” and add BBQ sauce if you want, but you won’t need it. They’re that good!
Shawarma, falafel, tabbouleh, kabob, and the hummus are outstanding! Tip: be sure to order the ginger honey mint tea hot or cold. It’s uniquely refreshing.
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Casablanca Restaurant
1707 Madison AveShawarma, falafel, tabbouleh, kabob, and the hummus are outstanding! Tip: be sure to order the ginger honey mint tea hot or cold. It’s uniquely refreshing.
Sweet and luscious, made from scratch cupcakes are the specialty at Muddy’s. Our favorites are Pucker Up- lemon, Strawberry Fields Forever, Grasshopper-chocolate mint, and Prozac-double dark chocolate. Daily special flavors, brownies, cakes, pies and specialty coffees are all amazing, as well!
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Muddy's Bake Shop + Coffee
585 Cooper StSweet and luscious, made from scratch cupcakes are the specialty at Muddy’s. Our favorites are Pucker Up- lemon, Strawberry Fields Forever, Grasshopper-chocolate mint, and Prozac-double dark chocolate. Daily special flavors, brownies, cakes, pies and specialty coffees are all amazing, as well!
The BBQ nachos on tortilla chips are the best in Memphis and try the spicy wings, as well. Live music on the deck most weekend nights during spring through fall and local brews add to the fun.
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveThe BBQ nachos on tortilla chips are the best in Memphis and try the spicy wings, as well. Live music on the deck most weekend nights during spring through fall and local brews add to the fun.
Tender, perfectly spiced chicken and delicious sides. Not too spicy, just spicy enough! On the go? Order plenty for the best picnic ever!
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StTender, perfectly spiced chicken and delicious sides. Not too spicy, just spicy enough! On the go? Order plenty for the best picnic ever!
Tender lamb shank and vegetable platter eaten with injera flatbread are favorites. The spicy lentils, salad and greens are delicious. A colorful, full-wall mural and helpful waitstaff make Stickem (formerly called Blue Nile) an inviting stop for lunch or dinner.
Stickem
1788 Madison AveTender lamb shank and vegetable platter eaten with injera flatbread are favorites. The spicy lentils, salad and greens are delicious. A colorful, full-wall mural and helpful waitstaff make Stickem (formerly called Blue Nile) an inviting stop for lunch or dinner.
Super fine “sno” ice and amazing variety of flavors are found at Jerry’s. Tip: get your sno cone with cream (soft serve ice cream) for an extra chilling, creamy upgrade.
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Jerry's Sno Cones
1657 Wells Station RdSuper fine “sno” ice and amazing variety of flavors are found at Jerry’s. Tip: get your sno cone with cream (soft serve ice cream) for an extra chilling, creamy upgrade.
There will likely be a line to get in for breakfast, but so worth the wait. The omelets, custom coffees and the cinnamon pancakes are not-to-be-missed.
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Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveThere will likely be a line to get in for breakfast, but so worth the wait. The omelets, custom coffees and the cinnamon pancakes are not-to-be-missed.
Choose a gorgeous evening in Memphis and head out with a group to Carolina Watershed for reimagined Southern classic dishes, beer, creative cocktails and lots of fun activities. The outdoor space is on a hillside with large, tiered sections. There is a waterfall and cozy corners where you can play cornhole, sit by the fire pit or even have an axe throwing contest. There is a stage for live music, as well. More than dinner, it’s an experience!
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Carolina Watershed
141 E Carolina AveChoose a gorgeous evening in Memphis and head out with a group to Carolina Watershed for reimagined Southern classic dishes, beer, creative cocktails and lots of fun activities. The outdoor space is on a hillside with large, tiered sections. There is a waterfall and cozy corners where you can play cornhole, sit by the fire pit or even have an axe throwing contest. There is a stage for live music, as well. More than dinner, it’s an experience!
Sophisticated and upscale, Acre combines modern fine dining with the warmth of sharing a meal with a friend. Inventive food offerings and extensive wine list make this a perfect place for a date night or celebration.
Acre Restaurant
690 S Perkins RdSophisticated and upscale, Acre combines modern fine dining with the warmth of sharing a meal with a friend. Inventive food offerings and extensive wine list make this a perfect place for a date night or celebration.
Delicious upscale Latin fare made to share. Tip: go with a group and order several types of tacos and tapas for the table. A favorite starter is the guacamole made fresh at the table.
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueDelicious upscale Latin fare made to share. Tip: go with a group and order several types of tacos and tapas for the table. A favorite starter is the guacamole made fresh at the table.
Icy treats made with natural ingredients in the Mexican paleta style. Flavor options vary seasonally, and the cold weather flavors are some of the best! Light, delicious and satisfying. Tip: ask for your pop to be dipped in chocolate. You won’t be sorry!
Mempops
1350 Concourse AveIcy treats made with natural ingredients in the Mexican paleta style. Flavor options vary seasonally, and the cold weather flavors are some of the best! Light, delicious and satisfying. Tip: ask for your pop to be dipped in chocolate. You won’t be sorry!
A cool little bistro with a scratch bakery, specialty coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, and plates. Vegetarian offerings, as well. Breakfast is served all day.
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Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdA cool little bistro with a scratch bakery, specialty coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, and plates. Vegetarian offerings, as well. Breakfast is served all day.
Delicious pies with creative toppings as well as classic favorites. This location is next door to Memphis Made Taproom. There is a second location downtown steps away from the historic trolley line and a short walk to Beale Street and The Orpheum Theater.
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Aldo's Pizza Pies - Midtown
752 Cooper StDelicious pies with creative toppings as well as classic favorites. This location is next door to Memphis Made Taproom. There is a second location downtown steps away from the historic trolley line and a short walk to Beale Street and The Orpheum Theater.
Catfish perfection is always in the offing at Soul Fish Cafe , along with chicken, fresh salads, and po’ boys! Sides and desserts are authentic Southern-style soul food. Cake flavors change daily. Tip: Order the Thin and Crispy Catfish, fillets heaped high! Be sure to try the fried okra and collard greens, as well.
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Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StCatfish perfection is always in the offing at Soul Fish Cafe , along with chicken, fresh salads, and po’ boys! Sides and desserts are authentic Southern-style soul food. Cake flavors change daily. Tip: Order the Thin and Crispy Catfish, fillets heaped high! Be sure to try the fried okra and collard greens, as well.
Your BBQ tour of Memphis is not complete without an enormous pulled pork sandwich, served with slaw, from Payne’s. Memphians flock to this tucked away, family-owned restaurant. Fans of television’s “This is Us” will recognize scenes shot here in Season 1 when Randall drives his ailing father to Memphis to discover his birth family roots, and they share a meal at Payne’s. Note: CASH ONLY accepted.
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Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar AveYour BBQ tour of Memphis is not complete without an enormous pulled pork sandwich, served with slaw, from Payne’s. Memphians flock to this tucked away, family-owned restaurant. Fans of television’s “This is Us” will recognize scenes shot here in Season 1 when Randall drives his ailing father to Memphis to discover his birth family roots, and they share a meal at Payne’s. Note: CASH ONLY accepted.
This international food hall is a great place to try many dishes not typically found in Memphis. Outstanding chefs from Sudan, Nepal and Syria are currently featured. Casual atmosphere with the manager tending the full bar.
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Global Café
1350 Concourse AveThis international food hall is a great place to try many dishes not typically found in Memphis. Outstanding chefs from Sudan, Nepal and Syria are currently featured. Casual atmosphere with the manager tending the full bar.
Fresh and flavorful, with hand-picked ingredients, this is true Mexican cuisine. The best, by far, in Memphis! This small location may be crowded at peak times, but well-worth the wait, or pick up for the perfect picnic at Shelby Farms.
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Las Tortugas
1215 S Germantown RdFresh and flavorful, with hand-picked ingredients, this is true Mexican cuisine. The best, by far, in Memphis! This small location may be crowded at peak times, but well-worth the wait, or pick up for the perfect picnic at Shelby Farms.
Delicious, acclaimed BBQ at the home of the Dancing Pigs. This place offers more than just pork, with turkey, sausage, bologna BBQ, spaghetti and Texas toast sandwich. Great little hidden gem in Midtown.
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveDelicious, acclaimed BBQ at the home of the Dancing Pigs. This place offers more than just pork, with turkey, sausage, bologna BBQ, spaghetti and Texas toast sandwich. Great little hidden gem in Midtown.
Excellent Asian fusion fare. From pho, to salads, lettuce wraps to pad thai and sliders, it’s all outstanding! Pick a pretty evening to enjoy happy hour and dining on patio.
Mosa Asian Bistro
850 S White Station RdExcellent Asian fusion fare. From pho, to salads, lettuce wraps to pad thai and sliders, it’s all outstanding! Pick a pretty evening to enjoy happy hour and dining on patio.
Best place for barbecued chicken or turkey in Memphis! Innovative fare such as BBQ quesadillas make this a great place to branch out from traditional Memphis pork BBQ, though their pulled pork sandwich is fantastic, too!
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One & Only BBQ
567 Perkins ExtdBest place for barbecued chicken or turkey in Memphis! Innovative fare such as BBQ quesadillas make this a great place to branch out from traditional Memphis pork BBQ, though their pulled pork sandwich is fantastic, too!
Delicious, perfectly spiced traditional Indian food with deeply flavored curries, delicious tiki masala and tandoori dishes. Chicken coconut korma is outstanding ordered with naan!
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India Palace
1720 Poplar AveDelicious, perfectly spiced traditional Indian food with deeply flavored curries, delicious tiki masala and tandoori dishes. Chicken coconut korma is outstanding ordered with naan!
This amazing little juice bar and cafe offers a great selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Healthy options from gluten free, allergy conscious, and vegetarian offerings abound, as well as everything a carnivore would love. Breakfast served all day. Tip: try the cool and creamy classic açaí bowl.
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City Silo Table + Pantry
5101 Sanderlin AveThis amazing little juice bar and cafe offers a great selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Healthy options from gluten free, allergy conscious, and vegetarian offerings abound, as well as everything a carnivore would love. Breakfast served all day. Tip: try the cool and creamy classic açaí bowl.
Farm Burger partners with local farmers and features grass-fed beef. Farm to table offerings include craft burgers, salads, and hand-cut fries along with shakes and local brews. Fresh and delicious in a cool space! Our favorite burgers in Memphis!
Farm Burger Memphis
1350 Concourse AveFarm Burger partners with local farmers and features grass-fed beef. Farm to table offerings include craft burgers, salads, and hand-cut fries along with shakes and local brews. Fresh and delicious in a cool space! Our favorite burgers in Memphis!
Catherine and Mary’s, located downtown with with modern industrial decor, is a perfect place for a celebratory meal or date, but also great for families. Based on famed Memphis chefs, Andrew and Michael’s Italian grandmothers’ recipes, the food is magnificent whether it is the grandmothers’ traditional original recipes or updated versions of Italian cuisine with a southern twist. Extensive wine list and full bar.
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Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main StCatherine and Mary’s, located downtown with with modern industrial decor, is a perfect place for a celebratory meal or date, but also great for families. Based on famed Memphis chefs, Andrew and Michael’s Italian grandmothers’ recipes, the food is magnificent whether it is the grandmothers’ traditional original recipes or updated versions of Italian cuisine with a southern twist. Extensive wine list and full bar.
Amazing soul food! Everything is delicious and perfectly cooked. Our faves are the fried green tomatoes, black-eyed peas, greens, and fried fish. Cornbread muffins are served with each plate, warm, tender and slightly sweet. Staff is super friendly and this place is not-to-be-missed!
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The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant
998 Mississippi BlvdAmazing soul food! Everything is delicious and perfectly cooked. Our faves are the fried green tomatoes, black-eyed peas, greens, and fried fish. Cornbread muffins are served with each plate, warm, tender and slightly sweet. Staff is super friendly and this place is not-to-be-missed!
This gelato looks amazing, but tastes even better. It is full of deep, rich flavor, and each gelato pop is fully customizable with 4 types of chocolate and a dozen or more sprinkles such as nuts, cookie crumbles or chopped candy. It is a little drive, but worth it if you love great dessert! Right next door is their European-style coffee shop with many specialties! We joke: in the winter get a gelato, warm up with coffee, cool off with gelato and on and on in a never ending loop. :)
Dipsticle Artisan Gelato Cafe
694 N Germantown PkwyThis gelato looks amazing, but tastes even better. It is full of deep, rich flavor, and each gelato pop is fully customizable with 4 types of chocolate and a dozen or more sprinkles such as nuts, cookie crumbles or chopped candy. It is a little drive, but worth it if you love great dessert! Right next door is their European-style coffee shop with many specialties! We joke: in the winter get a gelato, warm up with coffee, cool off with gelato and on and on in a never ending loop. :)
Adorable locally owned patisserie with amazing macarons offered in a dozen flavors, including seasonal favorites such as gingerbread or peppermint at Christmas. Brownies, cupcakes, cookies and French pastries are also in the case and baked on premises. The coffee drinks are quite good and this little place serves afternoon tea on china, with advance reservation.
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17 Berkshire
2094 Trimble PlAdorable locally owned patisserie with amazing macarons offered in a dozen flavors, including seasonal favorites such as gingerbread or peppermint at Christmas. Brownies, cupcakes, cookies and French pastries are also in the case and baked on premises. The coffee drinks are quite good and this little place serves afternoon tea on china, with advance reservation.
The hummus bowls are a delicious way to try all the best offerings from this cafe. Creamy hummus with shawarma layered on top? Huge, crunchy falafel? Yes, please! Generous helpings of soft, warm pita complement everything on the menu. Pro tip: order several offerings to share family style if your party is 2 or more.
Happy Greek Cafe
547 South Highland StreetThe hummus bowls are a delicious way to try all the best offerings from this cafe. Creamy hummus with shawarma layered on top? Huge, crunchy falafel? Yes, please! Generous helpings of soft, warm pita complement everything on the menu. Pro tip: order several offerings to share family style if your party is 2 or more.
Amazing, authentic, deeply-flavored pizza. Pro tip: try the weekly special and/or the supreme pizza. So delicious!
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Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza
1761 Madison AveAmazing, authentic, deeply-flavored pizza. Pro tip: try the weekly special and/or the supreme pizza. So delicious!
Souvenirs
This old time general store and museum was founded in 1876 on Beale Street. It is a perfect stop for ice cream or a cool, refreshing old-fashioned fountain drink, and unique souvenirs.
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A. Schwab
163 Beale StThis old time general store and museum was founded in 1876 on Beale Street. It is a perfect stop for ice cream or a cool, refreshing old-fashioned fountain drink, and unique souvenirs.
Theater
Part of Memphis’ thriving theater scene with shows and musicals year-round such as Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors and On Golden Pond.
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Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StPart of Memphis’ thriving theater scene with shows and musicals year-round such as Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors and On Golden Pond.
This historic theater hosts comedians, broadway musicals on tour, rock concerts and legendary performances of every variety. The lobby and performance hall have been opulently restored to the standards of its glory days with chandeliers and gorgeous gold leaf.
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I-Theatre le-Orpheum
203 S Main StThis historic theater hosts comedians, broadway musicals on tour, rock concerts and legendary performances of every variety. The lobby and performance hall have been opulently restored to the standards of its glory days with chandeliers and gorgeous gold leaf.
New theater with a cool, modern vibe including a lounge area with a bar and fireplace. Reserved, reclining seats make this a favorite cinema experience. Book tickets for an early afternoon Saturday movie, arrive early and browse the adjacent farmer’s market.
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Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill & Bar
540 S Front StNew theater with a cool, modern vibe including a lounge area with a bar and fireplace. Reserved, reclining seats make this a favorite cinema experience. Book tickets for an early afternoon Saturday movie, arrive early and browse the adjacent farmer’s market.
Large movie theater with regular and IMAX movie choices. Plenty of screens and comfortable seating.
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Malco Paradiso Cinema Grill And IMAX
584 S Mendenhall RdLarge movie theater with regular and IMAX movie choices. Plenty of screens and comfortable seating.
Taprooms
Taste delicious craft and limited time beers at the source in the Wiseacre Tap Room. Tours given at noon on Saturdays. Plenty of indoor seating, as well as fantastic patio seating and food trucks on premises when the weather is nice, give this taproom a laid-back vibe.
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Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad AveTaste delicious craft and limited time beers at the source in the Wiseacre Tap Room. Tours given at noon on Saturdays. Plenty of indoor seating, as well as fantastic patio seating and food trucks on premises when the weather is nice, give this taproom a laid-back vibe.
Offering three year-round and many seasonal beers, Memphis Made Taproom is a large, industrial space that has a fun, friendly vibe.
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Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StOffering three year-round and many seasonal beers, Memphis Made Taproom is a large, industrial space that has a fun, friendly vibe.
Groceries
Full service grocery store and meat market with upscale prepared dishes, sushi, flowers, beer, wine and Starbucks at this location. Order groceries online for $4.95 pickup or delivery for $9.95.
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Kroger
1366 Poplar AveFull service grocery store and meat market with upscale prepared dishes, sushi, flowers, beer, wine and Starbucks at this location. Order groceries online for $4.95 pickup or delivery for $9.95.
Fill your instacart from shop.aldi.us and have groceries delivered for $3.99 usually within two hours. Aldi has most basic and many upscale items, though stock varies. Easy, inexpensive, convenient!
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ALDI
4720 Summer AveFill your instacart from shop.aldi.us and have groceries delivered for $3.99 usually within two hours. Aldi has most basic and many upscale items, though stock varies. Easy, inexpensive, convenient!
All the fantastic, organic produce and upscale groceries that are Whole Foods’ trademark. Prepared foods are outstanding, and you may order ahead for sandwich trays or platters. Look for Prime Members deals linked to your Amazon account.
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Whole Foods Market
5014 Poplar AveAll the fantastic, organic produce and upscale groceries that are Whole Foods’ trademark. Prepared foods are outstanding, and you may order ahead for sandwich trays or platters. Look for Prime Members deals linked to your Amazon account.
All the Trader Joe’s goodness if you’re up for a little drive. Tip: try the cookie butter, it’s amazing!
Trader Joe's
2130 Exeter RdAll the Trader Joe’s goodness if you’re up for a little drive. Tip: try the cookie butter, it’s amazing!
This is an upscale market which is reflected in the prices. If you need specialty items, farm-fresh produce or excellent prepared options, this is the place. Tip: the Greek Take and Bake Pizza is a fresh, delicious blend of flavors.
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The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveThis is an upscale market which is reflected in the prices. If you need specialty items, farm-fresh produce or excellent prepared options, this is the place. Tip: the Greek Take and Bake Pizza is a fresh, delicious blend of flavors.
Clean, well-organized and full of delicious produce, other groceries and high-end meat choices. They offer pickup and delivery and even items for a great picnic.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
576 S Perkins RdClean, well-organized and full of delicious produce, other groceries and high-end meat choices. They offer pickup and delivery and even items for a great picnic.