The Granolagrrl Guide to Memphis

In my personal (very biased) opinion, the food scene of Memphis is truly what defines this city. Although I feel that after 22 years here there is so much more to try, I have compiled my list of favorites to help give you an idea of where to start. As I leave Memphis and move on to my next adventure, the restaurants here will always remain one of the biggest treasures of this city in my mind. Food was the first way I was able to really explore Memphis, the reason I started this blog, and my primary way of building community in this amazingly vibrant city. Although my time living here may be coming to a close, I hope this list of my personal favorites may encourage you to embark on new foodie adventures across the city. If you love Memphis, it will truly love you back :)

City and State: Full Bloom Latte (left), Mint Chip Matcha (right); Photo taken for Edible Memphis

My Memphis Favorites

(In no particular order.)

Coffee

• Comeback, Saigon latte (seasonal)

• City & State, Mint Chip Matcha (seasonal)

• Voodoo, Vietnamese coffee

• Park + Cherry, BonBon Latte

• Retro Coffee Truck, Vanilla Latte

• Jojo’s Espresso (Coffee Truck), Lavender Latte

• Boycott Coffee, Honey Latte

• Vice and Virtue, Cold Brew

• Ugly Mug, Dirty Chai

Longshot

Art Bar

Drinks

• Crosstown Art Bar, Shiver His Train

• Longshot, Main St. Collins

• Wiseacre, Beach Within Reach

• Alchemy, Oh Clementine! (Happy Hour 4-6 with all drinks half off)

• Hyatt Bar, Blood Orange Cosmo

Sunrise

Biscuits and Jams

Breakfast & Brunch

• Bob Barksdale, Greek Omelet

• Sunrise, Best Omelet

• Liquor Store, Breakfast Tacos

• Inspire Community Cafe, Greenline Smoothie, Avocado Toast

• Biscuits and Jams, Veggie Frittata

• City Silo, Sunshine Burrito

Ryu Sushi, Kimchi Ramen

Photo taken for Edible Memphis

Kwik Chek, Kimchi Fried Rice

Horn of Africa, Vegetarian Platter

Photo taken for Edible Memphis

Pho 64, Tofu Curry

Tamboli's, Cacio e Pepe and Vegetariano Pizza

Mosa, Pad Thai

Photo taken for Edible Memphis

Lunch & Dinner 

• Pho 64, Curry Tofu

• Ryu Sushi, Kimchi Vegetarian Ramen, Pheonix Roll

• Maciel’s, Vegetarian Burrito

• Tamboli’s, Casa Fries,Vegetariano Pizza

• Kwik Chek, Bi Bim Bap, Kimchi Fried Rice

• La Baguette, Tomato Soup

• Fino’s, Veggie Sub

• Mosa, Pad Thai

• Casablanca, Hummus and Falafel, Hot Tea

• Abyssinia, Vegetarian Platter

• Tacos Nganas, Shrimp Tacos

• India Palace, Paneer Masala

• Horn of Africa, Vegetarian Platter, Hot Tea

• Memphis Pizza Café, Vegetarian Supreme Pizza

• Phuong Long, Sesame Tofu

• RP Tracks, Tofu Barbecue Nachos

Good Fortune, Coco Curry Bowl

Special Occasion Picks

• Beauty Shop, Lucky Pot with Tofu

• Edge Alley, Shrimp Cobb, Overnight Oats

• Good Fortune, Coco Curry Bowl

• The Farmer, Vanilla Shrimp

• Tonica, Patatas Bravas

Sugar Ghost, Dragon Fruit Sorbet

Dessert

• Kay Bakery, Petite-Fours

• Muddy’s Bake Shop, Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

• Sugar Ghost, Dragon Fruit Sorbet

• 17 Berkshire, Wedding Cake Macaron, Lavender Latte

• The Pie Folks, The “Slap Yo Mama Chocolate Pie”

• La Michoacana: Tres Leches Ice Cream

• Hustle and Dough, Seasonal Fruit Hand Pies

• Dinstuhl’s, Anything with Dark Chocolate

• Bain Barbeque and Bakery, Cinnamon Rolls

• Sweet Magnolia Gelato, Banana Pudding Gelato

Please direct message me (@granolagrrl) with any of your favorites that are not on this list! I will be updating this guide frequently.