Where To Eat Breakfast In Downtown Memphis
The best places for breakfast in downtown Memphis!
The best places for breakfast in downtown Memphis!
Here's where to get breakfast in downtown Memphis. I'm focusing on weekday and weekend breakfast downtown rather than just brunch or weekend brunch. If you want to check out the brunch options, the Brunch Guide is here.
Alcenia's (317 N Maint St.)
Delicious soul food for our late breakfast eaters. Alcenia's opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday but 11 a.m. Tues-Fri. Don't fret - you can order breakfast at any point.
The Arcade (540 S. Main St.)
A Memphis institution in a retro diner style, but with a full bar. Get the sweet potato pancakes!
Automatic Slim’s (83 S. Second St.)
I suppose it’s technically brunch, but Slim’s serves an array of waffles, pancakes, egg dishes, and entrees along with $3 mimosas and bloody marys on the weekends starting at 9 a.m.
Bardog Tavern (73 Monroe Ave.)
Downtown pub with daily hearty breakfast and weekend brunch.
Biscuits & Jams (24 N B.B. King Blvd)
Located at Hotel Indigo, comes the second location for Biscuits & Jam. Known for their biscuits, of course, and fun mimosa drinks.
Bluff City Coffee (505 S. Main St.)
Espresso-only cafe with baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Also a midtown location.
By The Brewery (496 Tennessee St.)
Cute cafe near the Tennessee Brewery with biscuits sandwiches, breakfast entrees, and coffee.
Cafe Keough (12 S. Main St.)
Coffee, baked goods, bagels, and breakfast dishes at a picturesque cafe with a European feel.
Capriccio Grill (149 Union Ave. inside the Peabody)
The Peabody Hotel’s restaurant serves a full menu of breakfast favorites, speciality toasts, power bowls, and beverages.
Comeback Coffee (358 N. Main)
Hip coffee shop with baked goods and a courtyard—great for working.
Crazy Gander (150 Madison Ave.)
In addition to great coffee, stop by Crazy Gander for pastries like a Pain au Chocolat!
Curfew (164 Union Ave)
Restaurant located inside the Canopy Hotel that serves French toast, frittatas, traditional farm breakfast, and more.
Garden Brunch Cafe (492 S Main St)
Brunch spot that opens early Friday-Sunday. Serves omelettes, savory and sweet meals, eggs Benedicts, and traditional breakfast offerings.
Hive Bagel & Deli (276 S Front St.)
Delicious NY-style bagels, bagel sandwiches, pastries, and coffee.
Hustle & Dough (477 S. Main St.)
The Arrive Hotel’s lobby doubles as a bakery and cafe, serving homemade breads and light breakfast items along with coffee drinks.
Kinfolk Country Kitchen (111 Harbor Town Square)
One of the newest and favorite breakfast spots. Known for their delicious biscuit sandwiches but don't sleep on their breakfast plates.
King & Union (185 Union Ave. inside the Doubletree)
Restaurant inside the Doubletree Hotel that serves breakfast including plates and chicken and waffles.
Memphis Chess Club (195 Madison Ave)
Restored historic building that serves up breakfast sandwiches, granola bowls, and coffee drinks along with chess boards, classes, and a mini chess museum.
Momma's (855 Kentucky St.)
Trucker-themed bar serving up food all day. Serves biscuits, steak & eggs, traditional breakfast, and more.
Paulette’s (50 Harbor Town Sq.)
Paulette’s at the River Inn in Harbor Town serves breakfast daily.
Qahwa (109 N. Main St.)
Breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coffees and teas at this convenient downtown cafe.
Raw Girls (150 S 2nd St Suite 118)
Cold pressed juice, superfood smoothie, plant based foods, hot foods, soups, desserts, vegan and gluten free baked goods.
Sugar Grits (150 Peabody Place. Suite 111)
Breakfast daily including grit bowls, omelets, and biscuits.
Smurfey's Breakfast (149 Madison Ave.)
This popular food truck also operates a breakfast brick-and-mortar for savory and quick breakfast options.
Sunrise Memphis (670 Jefferson Ave.)
Omelets, chicken biscuits, and a bibimbap-inspired breakfast bowl, plus cocktails. A bit east of downtown in Victorian Village.
Talk Shop (245 S Front St.)
Located inside Caption by Hyatt, this is a perfect spot for a bite or coffee if you're in a hurry or looking to vibe. Get the biscuit sandwich with pimento cheese or avocado toast.
Wrapzody Gourmet Wrapz Deli (99 N Main St)
Offers breakfast wraps and sandwiches, platters, and quick on the go breakfast options.
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- These are in alphabetical order.
- This is for the downtown Memphis area. We may create other neighborhood guides in the future.
