Trying Poplar Perk'n (Closed)

Trying Poplar Perk'n (Closed)

Ed. Note: Poplar Perk'n is closed. Ugly Mugg Coffee opened in its place.

I know a lot of you East Memphis caffeine fiends were bummed when the High Point Coffee at the corner of Poplar and Perkins closed. But there's hope for you yet - a new coffee shop called Poplar Perk'n opened in the old High Point space.

Poplar Perkn, Memphis, Tenn. Poplar Perk'n, Memphis, Tenn.

I stopped by Poplar Perk'n  yesterday around 11 a.m. There were a few people hanging out in the tiny shop. Two super friendly baristas (Hi, Brian and Boby!) and the owner, Jimmy Widden, were behind the counter.

Behind the counter at Poplar Perkn Behind the counter at Poplar Perk'n

My vanilla latte was the right mix of sweet vanilla and coffee flavor. They've got all kinds of coffee and non-coffee drinks. Next time, I think I'll try something a bit more straight up.

Poplar Perk'n isn't the old High Point. It feels less like a corporate chain shop (High Point always had that feel to me) and more like a nice, community shop. Plus, the owner and the baristas totally love Memphis.

Go There:

Poplar Perk'n

4610 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
Open Monday - Thurs until 8 p.m.
Open Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m.
Open Sunday until 7 p.m.

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Kalisa
cute barista.
December 2, 2009 12:17pm
jana gilbertson
They are SOOO friendly, and skim decaf latte was good. Plus, bonus points for the name alone!
December 2, 2009 2:04pm
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December 3, 2009 5:55pm
Andrea Olson
Pretty pumped to try it! Great post.
December 3, 2009 11:39pm
laura
Yall should go! I love individually owned coffee shops and these guys are really nice! Way better than starbucks
December 5, 2009 4:17pm
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August 12, 2010 5:01pm
Brandon Dahlberg
Its really too bad the owner fired all the baristas. I think only two trained baristas work there now. All the old Highpoint people are long gone. But it used to be a really nice place...
August 12, 2010 9:08pm