Matt & Jen's Guidebook to Memphis
Burgers
Voted Best Burger in Memphis every year. Plenty of local beers on tap and some nights there will be live music.
50 locals recommend
Huey's Midtown
1927 Madison AveVoted Best Burger in Memphis every year. Plenty of local beers on tap and some nights there will be live music.
Great burger on Overton Square. Locally sourced farm fresh ingredients.
26 locals recommend
Belly Acres
2102 Trimble PlGreat burger on Overton Square. Locally sourced farm fresh ingredients.
Coffee Shop
A cute coffee shop. They also sell the most amazing cupcakes and other yummy treats.
64 locals recommend
Muddy's Bake Shop + Coffee
585 Cooper StA cute coffee shop. They also sell the most amazing cupcakes and other yummy treats.
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StEclectic Coffee shop
City & State
2625 Broad AveUpscale Coffee Shop
BBQ
A must in Memphis is eating good BBQ. This is our family's favorite. Consistently voted Best Ribs in Memphis. Several locations around town to choose from. This is the closest to our home.
173 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveA must in Memphis is eating good BBQ. This is our family's favorite. Consistently voted Best Ribs in Memphis. Several locations around town to choose from. This is the closest to our home.
The most famous restaurant in downtown Memphis. They do keep weird hours, so check before you go. And yes...it is in an alley.
27 locals recommend
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous AlleyThe most famous restaurant in downtown Memphis. They do keep weird hours, so check before you go. And yes...it is in an alley.
If you are willing to drive about 25 minutes, this place is a must. The best pulled pork in town in my opinion.
23 locals recommend
Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown RdIf you are willing to drive about 25 minutes, this place is a must. The best pulled pork in town in my opinion.
Breakfast
Favorite Breakfast spot. They bake their breads and pastries fresh every day. Also a great lunch/dinner spot. Amazing burger and salad. Breakfast is served all day as well.
65 locals recommend
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdFavorite Breakfast spot. They bake their breads and pastries fresh every day. Also a great lunch/dinner spot. Amazing burger and salad. Breakfast is served all day as well.
My favorite breakfast in town. Biscuits made from scratch daily. Amazing mimosas and Bloody Mary bar on the weekends. On Sunday, there usually is a long line if you go after 9am.
26 locals recommend
Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson AveMy favorite breakfast in town. Biscuits made from scratch daily. Amazing mimosas and Bloody Mary bar on the weekends. On Sunday, there usually is a long line if you go after 9am.
In East Memphis. About 15 minutes from our house. It is close to the University of Memphis, so beware when there are events going on at the University. Your wait could be really long. Amazing food though!
75 locals recommend
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveIn East Memphis. About 15 minutes from our house. It is close to the University of Memphis, so beware when there are events going on at the University. Your wait could be really long. Amazing food though!
Pizza
Our family's favorite local pizza. Their crust is a thin crust and they do have a gluten free crust that is good.
55 locals recommend
Memphis Pizza Cafe
2087 Madison AveOur family's favorite local pizza. Their crust is a thin crust and they do have a gluten free crust that is good.
Good pizza. Several locations. They have a really fun roof patio at this location that is a fun place to relax and enjoy a beautiful day/night.
43 locals recommend
Aldo's Pizza Pies - Midtown
752 Cooper StGood pizza. Several locations. They have a really fun roof patio at this location that is a fun place to relax and enjoy a beautiful day/night.
Museum
A must see in downtown Memphis. This museum is very well done. It does take some time to go through the entire place thoughtfully, so plan accordingly.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StA must see in downtown Memphis. This museum is very well done. It does take some time to go through the entire place thoughtfully, so plan accordingly.
The "Birthplace of Rock-n-Roll" and home to the "Million Dollar Quartet"
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveThe "Birthplace of Rock-n-Roll" and home to the "Million Dollar Quartet"
International
It's name says it all. You can get cuisine from 3 different countries at this restaurant. The countries change from time to time, so check out their website to see what is available at the time of your visit.
14 locals recommend
Global Café
1350 Concourse AveIt's name says it all. You can get cuisine from 3 different countries at this restaurant. The countries change from time to time, so check out their website to see what is available at the time of your visit.
All Asian cuisine can be found here. We recommend the Pad Thai as well as the Hot and Sour Soup. Best in town.
27 locals recommend
Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young AveAll Asian cuisine can be found here. We recommend the Pad Thai as well as the Hot and Sour Soup. Best in town.
Sekisui
25 S Belvedere BlvdAmazing Sushi