New Memphis Restaurants To Enjoy
Memphis' food scene keeps on giving with the opening of these new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffeeshops.
Memphis' food scene keeps on giving with the opening of these new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffeeshops.
Here's a running list of the new restaurants that have opened lately in Memphis, starting with the newest.
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New Memphis Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee
New Memphis Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee
Louis Connelly's Bar for Fun Times and Friendship
It's a mouthful but with a name like that, how can you not be excited for this new bar? Located in the former The Printer's Alley (RIP) location. The bar keeps the dive bar feel just with an upgrade. I popped in quickly one night and was impressed with the large beer list. I'll be back soon to try out the food. The smashburger allegedly is great.
Louis Connelly's: 322 S Cleveland St.
District 12 Social Club
The newest night club to hit Winchester, District 12 Social Club is a stylish spot with elevated booths and rounded bar intended for millennials. In addition to cocktails like lychee martinis and rose margaritas, they have an appetizing food menu with Da Junts (soul food eggrolls), Jamaican Jerk wings, seared and sliced ribeye, honey hot catfish, and more.
District 12 Social Club: 6642 Winchester Rd
Feast & Graze
This beloved charcuterie spot isn't new but their location is! You can now find Feast & Graze's artisanal lunches at the Brooks Museum. There's no admission required to go inside the museum to visit their cafe. A new storefront is coming soon to Poplar Plaza too. Read our previous blog on Feast & Graze here.
Feast & Graze: 1934 Poplar Ave.
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
Although a chain expansion into Memphis, people are very excited for Jack Brown's. Located in Midtown, near Railgarten, Jack Brown's does two things very well: beer and burgers. The beer options are seemingly endless and the burgers are 100% American Waygu beef. My first visit I tried the Cobra Kai burger topped with cream cheese, pickled jalapeños, and jalapeño jelly. It was delicious. The sauce for fries alone will keep me coming back. Check out our Instagram reel feature here.
Jack Brown's: 2198 Central Ave.
Smurfey's Smokehouse, Downtown
After 14 years as a food truck, Smurfey's Smokehouse has expanded to a brick and mortar. The storefront, located in downtown, will operate as a ghost kitchen where people can order online or in-person to take their meals to go. Smurfey's is known for their loaded up potatoes, fries, nachos, and sandwiches. Soon they'll also offer breakfast too. Check out our Instagram reel here.
Smurfey's Smokehouse: 149 Madison Ave
Congregation Coffee, Germantown
This new coffeeshop in Germantown pays homage to the space it sits in. Once the site of a church, the shop is named in that memory. The new building is open, spacious, and resembles a church from the exterior with little nods inside. It's so new we're still waiting to get a peak at their menu as they're in the soft opening stages.
Congregation Coffee: 3060 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Shroomlicious Meals, Crosstown
After starting out a few years back with pop-ups, Shroomlicious Meals has found a permanent home in the Crosstown neighborhood. Schroomlicious is an all vegan story and like the name suggests -- mushrooms are a speciality in their menu items from the mushroom wings, fried catfish sandwich (made with mushrooms), mushroom burgers, and more.
Shroomlicious Meals: 394 N. Watkins St.
Chukis Tacos #2, East Memphis
A new Mexican restaurant located in University Center Shopping Center. The menu "is a celebration of traditional home-style Mexican recipes passed down through generations!"
Chukis Tacos #2: 3445 Poplar Ave Suite 1
Local Lime, Germantown
Located at Saddle Creek, Local Lime is a fresh cali-mix restaurant where margaritas and tacos are a key menu focal point. The menu and beautiful restaurant space is an elevated experience compared to your favorite Mexican restaurant. Start out with a fun salsa flight.
Chukis Tacos #2: 3445 Poplar Ave Suite 1
The Sift Bakery, Bartlett
This new bakery in Bartlett brings all the cuteness with its space and treat. The macarons, pastries, croissants, and more are almost too cute to eat. They also offer coffee and matcha.
The Sift Bakery: 5788 Stage Road Ste 1
Flame Ramen
Flame Ramen opened a second location in the heart of downtown. The ramen-focused menu also features yakisoba noodles, donburi rice bowls, gyoza, baos, and more. I ordered the Miso Tonkotsu ramen with pork belly, scallions, and Ajitsuke Tamago, and mushrooms and it was delicious. I'm a big fan of the individual seating spots for those having a solo lunch.
Flame Ramen: 61 S. Second St.
Plant Based Heat
This all-vegan comfort food restaurant also added a second location in downtown. Plant Based Heat got its start on Highland St. in 2021 to much success. This has all your typical fair but vegan: burgers, wings, vegan Mac bowls, jackfruit bbq nachos, po boy sandwiches, and so much more. There's a kid's menu too. Even if you're not vegan, the menu looks good and guilt-free. I'll be giving this a try very soon!
Plant Based Heat: 363 S. Front St.
Another Sip Cafe
Another new coffee shop in downtown -- woohoo! Another Sip is locally owned and located in the front of Canopy Hotel, across from The Peabody. The menu features premium expresso, drip, and pour-over specialty coffee, latte menu, cold brew and nitro coffee, milkshakes, and premium desserts with food items throughout the day.
Another Sip Cafe: 164 Union Ave.
Masquerade at Black Lodge
Black Lodge has everything and if you haven't been yet -- consider this your easy invitation to go. Masquerade is a new upscale cocktail bar with small bites concept in the movie rental store that doubles as one of the most fun event venues.
Masquerade at Black Lodge: 405 N Cleveland St.
The Public Bistro
Cooper-Young’s newest restaurant is described as if “Huey’s and Houston’s had a baby” meaning it’s the best of both worlds. The Public Bistro menu is filled with both casual and high-end dining options from sandwiches to short ribs. Ordering an icebreaker cocktail is also a must! Read our full blog on The Public Bistro.
The Public Bistro: 937 Cooper St.
Lily's Bakery and Catering
The decadent mousse cakes at Lily's Bakery and Catering are sure to catch your eye. The bakery is also full of other treats like cupcakes, cookies, cake slices, quesillo entero, and passion fruit mousse. People also rave about their hummus and dips.
Lily's Bakery and Catering: 400 Summer Ave.
Amelia Gene's
Downtown's newest fine dining spot. Amelia Gene's, located next door to Caption by Hyatt, infuses French culinary into the menu. The menu offers unique small bites like Lemon Arancini, a variety of starters from Tuna Crudo to Wagyu Steak Tartar, pasta options, and dinner entrees like elk short rib (pictured above) and a $110 domestic Wagyu Filet.
Amelia Gene's: 255 S Front. St
The Cats Cottage
This spot is for our cat lovers. The Cats Cottage is a Latina-owned cat-themed coffee shop. The pastries look like cute little kitties -- including cat donuts! The menu also features a variety of coffee from traditional pours to flavors like smores and caramel biscat. There's also smoothies, boba, and teas.
The Cats Cottage: 4000 Summer Ave. Suite 112
Guac Fresh Mex
A New Mexican restaurant to try in the Medical District that also offers a breakfast menu! Menu items include Huevos Con Chorizo, Churro Pancakes, breakfast burritos, tortas, and more. Outside of breakfast expect traditional Mexican offerings like chimichangas, tacos, guac burgers, and more.
Guac Fresh Mex: 782 Washington Ave.
David Grisanti's On Main
The Grisanti's go way back in the Memphis food scene --1909 to be exact! That's when Rinaldo Grisanti opened a market shortly after immigrating to Memphis from Italy. David Grisanti ran his restaurant for the last five years in the Sheffield Antique Mall before moving it now to Collierville town square. The menu boasts Italian favorites: pasta, pizza, and more.
David Grisanti's On Main: 148 North Main, Collierville, TN
Sweet Aroma
Sweet Aroma has found a new home in the Broad Ave. Arts District. Looking for a savory Southern sweet dish? This is your grab-and-go spot. Specializing in homemade cakes, their menu changes routinely but features delicious treats such as strawberry crunch cake, sweet potato poundcake, pecan caramel chocolate chip cookies, dessert jars, and more.
Sweet Aroma: 501 N. Hollywood St.
Los Comales
The popular Mexican restaurant expanded to the Edge District -- not too far from their Madison Ave. location. Just down the street to be exact. It's a the Stop 345 building. What this new spot has that the other locations don't -- a rooftop patio perfect for enjoying one of their jumbo margaritas.
Los Comales: 345 Madison Ave
Dos Hermanos Kitchen
Tucked inside Cossitt Library in Downtown, grab a bite for breakfast or lunch while checking out some books but we recommend making a visit either way (Taco Tuesday is a great start!). Also, get a lavender lemonade while you're at it -- you won't regret it. There's also coffee and pastries to enjoy. Chef Eli, of Safe, is behind this spot so you know it's going to be good!
Dos Hermanos: 33 S Front St.
Belltower Coffee at Shelby Farms Park
Your mornings walking around Shelby Farms will be that much better enjoying a coffee and treat from Belltower. The coffee shop that got its start on Highland has now opened a second location at the park. Find it inside the Shelby Farms Welcome Center, right by the lake.
Belltower Coffee: 6903 Great View Dr N
SOB in Collierville
It's not exactly south of Beale Street but EOB doesn't have the same ring to it. SOB has opened its third location -- this time in Collierville. The white exterior and modern sleek interior is just *chef's kiss*. I love the downtown location but this may be the best looking one yet. It appears that you'll be able to enjoy your same favorites at this spot as the other two locations.
South Of Beale: 1329 W. Poplar
SriMu
The next evolution of cheese is here in Memphis. SriMu offers artisanally crafted NOT cheeses. Their cheese products are plant-based allowing paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free to enjoy. This spot, which can be found inside Crosstown Concourse, will also operate as a wine cafe.
SriMu: 1350 Concourse Ave.
Hive Bagel & Deli
Downtown now has a NY style bagel-dedicated shop with the opening of Hive. You don't realize how much you were missing a spot you never had until it opens. Hive offers single bagels (at a good price may I add) in addition to bagel sandwiches, pastries, salads, coffee, and more. I recommend the Bagel & Lox -- which I once ate three days in a row.
Hive Bagel & Deli: 276 S Front St.
Muggin Coffeehouse
Muggin Coffeehouse made a delicious name for itself from their first location in Whitehaven. Their success propelled to this second location in downtown's Uptown neighborhood and we're thrilled to have them now close to our office. Their hot and cold mix of coffees rep Memphis and we love their best-seller Zippin Pippin iced frap.
Muggin Coffeehouse #2: 606 N Main St.
Options
You have lots of options at Options which offers comfort food with a Memphis vibe. This new spot in Cordova offers wings, burgers like they're "over the top" double bacon cheeseburger, phillys, bossed up fries drenched in their signature Options sauce, and more. Want to get the full taste of this new spot? Opt for the big sample box. Here's a big bonus: they're open late-late on the weekends!
Options: 7940 Fischer Steel Rd.
Elwood's Shack
The always-a-favorite Elwood's Shack has now opened a second location. This second location is larger and has a slightly different menu but many of the same favorites as the OG location. It, too, will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A few new options include a fried chicken sandwich (Tiger Bleu Chicken Sandwich), milkshakes and mocktails, and an açaí bowl.
Elwood's Shack #2: 4040 Park Ave
Sugar Ghost
This month has been all about expansions. Sugar Ghost is another shop opening their second location after the success of their Broad Ave. spot. The second location, in Germantown, will offer the same homemade ice cream, handcrafted bubble teas, and adorable interior. We're overdue for a visit and this new fall menu with a Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake is calling our name. Their banana pudding ice cream is still one of my favorites.
Sugar Ghost #2: 9077 Poplar Ave
Wingman
You can guess what this new restaurant is all about by its name but Wingman says they're not just a regular wing spot. They offer 10 speciality sauces inspired by different cultures from all over the world. They take some of the traditional Memphis flavors like Honey Gold and Lemon Pepper and add a special twist to it. Although they're a wing spot -- the chicken sandwiches look incredibly tempting.
Wingman: 143 Madison Ave.
Momma's
Not a new restaurant per se but it is newly reopened after nearly two years of being closed. During the closure, Momma's completely remodeled including a huge and nice patio expansion. The menu favorites are all back plus some new menu items. I recommend the Firebird Chicken Sandwich and the Big "M" burger with some deviled eggs to start. Read our blog about its reopening.
Momma's: 855 Kentucky St.
Petals of A Peony
Memphis now has an authentic Sichuan restaurant to rave reviews. To be honest, I'm a little traumatized by going to my first Sichuan restaurant in NYC. I was not prepared for the heat those meals would be packing. I admit I am a wuss but that's all to say, if your dish has a lot of red in it. Don't take the biggest bite you can manage.
Petals of a Peony: 1250 N Germantown Pkwy
Wonky's Not So Famous Treats
Located next door to Alcenia's, this charming nautical-themed interior specializes in sorbet, juices, candies, and unique sweets. They have so many different treats to choose from including Taiyaki fish shaped waffles cone. Wonky's is only open on the weekends so plan your visit in advance!
Wonky's: 315 North Main Street
Vice & Virtue, Paper Plate Pavilion
With the opening of the new Tom Lee Park comes two permanent meal options. Vice & Virtue coffee shop and Paper Plate Pavilion both have their own buildings in the park. Vice & Virtue will serve up their coffee, pastries, and more. Paper Plate Pavilion was first a food truck and offers savory bites. I loved the brisket mac!
Both: Tom Lee Park
New Asia
One of our favorite food trucks now has a restaurant space to call its own. Mem Dim Sum has taken over New Asia in Germantown. An updated menu is on its way but in the meantime, enjoy the deliciousness of the Mem Dim Sum menu. We love the soup dumplings!
New Asia: 2075 Exeter Rd Suite 90 Germantown, TN 38138
Elise Dessert Co.
There's a good chance you've seen Elise Dessert Company's banana pudding at your local shopping spot. You can continue buying it there or make a visit to their new storefront for even more pudding flavors like strawberry caramel banana. She also makes key lime pie at the store.
Elise Dessert Co.: 3536 Walker Ave.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
There's a new sweet spot to cool off in town. Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened their first Memphis location and from the bright green and red exterior -- it's hard to miss. They serve authentic Italian Ice with creamy ice cream and Gelati.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice: 3717 Summer Ave.
Promise
The new soul food spot recently opened in South Main at the former Grecian Gourmet Kitchen location. The family run restaurant uses handed down recipes. Menu is limited currently but expect it to expand soon. Currently menu had fried catfish, chicken with dressing, and chitterlings. Each dish comes with two sides. We recommend the sweet potatoes, spaghetti, and Mac n cheese sides! Give them some time to get settled. They're currently waiting on liquor license.
Promise: 412 S. Main St.
Pretty Taco
"They're not Mexican tacos, they're Memphis Tacos!" Try out their BBQ Taco that has Central BBQ's pulled pork and signature slaw and Soulburger Taco which is Earnestine & Hazel's SoulBurger with sautéed onions and cheese! I promise you'll be a huge fan. The drinks are always flowing with delicious margaritas and Patron tower. The space filled with lots of photo ops (I'm a sucker for neon signs.)
Pretty Taco: 265 S. Front St.
Arnold's Smokehouse
We're really excited to give this spot a try. Arnold's Smokehouse is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly soul food and bbq restaurant. The menu features sandwiches like a fried oyster mushroom sandwich, flatbread pizzas, nachos, bowls, and pastas. The BBQ Fajita Nachos are calling our name!
Arnold's Smokehouse: 2019 E Person Ave.
Mo’Bay Beignet Co. Memphis
Love beignets? Head over to Cooper-Young to Memphis' newest beignet shop (located in the old Muddy's Bake Shop location). Beignets can be ordered by 8 minis, 3 pieces, or 12 pieces with different syrup options. They also offer a variety of coffees from signature espressos to cold brews and more.
Mo' Bay Beignet Co.: 585 Cooper St.
The Garden Brunch Cafe
The newest brunch spot located downtown. They're only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but this spot is the perfect cozy cuisine to fuel your weekend.
The Garden Brunch Cafe: 492 S Main St
Perch 74 Bistro
Ditch boring breakfasts and lunches and head to Perch 74 Bistro for an elevated experience. Their menu includes chicken and waffles, raw juices, strawberry field salads, and more!
Perch 74 Bistro: 813 Ridge Lake Blvd
Momoya- formerly Blue Fin
Check out this one stop shop for sushi and wings. What a pairing, right? Think more of a casual place to eat, nothing too fancy. The sushi rolls are huge. Basically two rolls for the price of one.
Momoya: 135 S. Main St.
The Crazy Coop
Crazy chicken with Crazy sauces. Get your chicken, your way, with Crazy taste! This new spot is now open in Bartlett. Their menu is loaded with wings, sandwiches, fish dinner and more!
BluffCakes
After growing a huge following on Tik Tok, Chloe Sexton is taking her baking skills to the next level with a brick and mortar spot in Germantown. BluffCakes specializes in big cookies like Giant Funfetti to Cookie Monster Cookie stuffed with Oreos.
BluffCakes location: 7850 Poplar Ave STE 24
The Lobbyist
The Lobbyist opened January 20 at The Chisca in downtown. This new modern restaurant brought to us by Chef Jimmy Gentry is all about bringing in natural and local ingredients to bring out extraordinary flavors. Their mission is to provide food that is a reflection of who we are and where we come from with a melting pot approach of culture and global styles.
The Lobbyist: 272 S Main St.
IBIS Bar & Lounge
An upscale bar & lounge, IBIS opened in the former Pontotoc Lounge in downtown. The vibe is a mix of New York meets New Orleans (especially the upstairs lounge area). In addition to craft cocktails, IBIS has a menu featuring shareable small plates, bar snacks (the sweet teeth aka puppy chow is a must!), and a few larger entrees. They're also open brunch (yay!) on Sundays.
IBIS: 314 S. Main St.
Cooper House Project
Cooper House Project is located across the street from the popular spot Celtic Crossing. The artisanal brewery is dedicated to beers that fall under the modified traditional, wild, sour, experimental ales, and lagers style.
Cooper House Project: 906 S. Cooper Street
Ashtar Gardens
Also in Cooper Young, owner Edwin Dorsey opened this casual brunch and breakfast spot—with vegan options. Check out their Instagram and you will be immediately hungry.
Ashtar Gardens: 898 S Cooper St.
Cocozza American Italian
Brought to you by The Majestic Grille owners, Cocozza American Italian is Harbor Town's newest restaurant featuring American Italia dishes served with a side of pasta. You may remember Cocozza as a pop-up restaurant during the pandemic at Majestic. Now you can enjoy their dishes year-round!
Cocozza: 106 Harbor Town Square
Supper Club On 2nd
Located in the heart of downtown on 2nd Avenue, Supper Club is a beautiful space that gives a nod to the original supper clubs in the 60's and 70's. Supper Club on 2nd features two bars and an incredibly appetizing menu. The Grand Mariner Chops, Chef Woods Seafood Pasta, and Lobster Mac and Cheese have us drooling.
Supper Club: 85 S. 2nd St.
JoJo’s Espresso
Germantown’s favorite little coffee trailer has put down roots in a space next to Uncle Goyo’s and Moondance Grill.
JoJo's Espresso location: 1730 S Germantown Rd Suite 114
Cheesy Corner at Ferraro’s
Memphis finally has a grilled cheese bar. Chessy Corner is in the Ferraro’s pizza joint in the Pinch District. The full monte Cristo is calling our name.
Cheesy Corner: 111 Jackson Ave
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops
Just in time for our blistering inferno of a summer, Kaye’s offers small batch handcrafted ice cream in flavors like butter pecan, strawberry, and salted caramel. Like the name says, stop in for a scoop or grab a pink pint to take home.
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops: 2089 Winchester Rd.
New Wing Order Beale
Don’t panic! The food truck will still make its round around town, but one of Memphis’s top chicken wing providers just opened their first brick-and-mortar location on Beale Street inside the Ghost River taproom on June 11. They have all your favorite wings, plus some new items for the restaurant including vegan-friendly avocado fries, quesadillas, and grab ’n’ go sandwiches like a pimento cheese and chicken salad.
Read more about this New Wing Order / Ghost River Taproom collab.
New Wing Order location: 341 Beale St.
French Truck Coffee
This Louisiana + Memphis chain opened its 9th location near the University of Memphis on Highland Street (in the former Casual Pint location) this summer—all your favorite coffee and espresso drinks, hot or cold, plus a few pastries. More to come.
French Truck Coffee Highland Row: 395 S. HIGHLAND ST.
Bain BBQ & Bakery
Technically Bain BBQ & Bakery has been open for a while in the former Stone Soup location in Cooper Young, albeit with a breakfast menu only (kolaches and pastries) and no BBQ. And technically they don't start serving their barbecue menu until June 10. Just get ready.
Bain BBQ & Bakery: 993 Cooper Street
ginger's bread & co
There's a new bakery offering fresh bread and more in midtown! Jimmie Hoxie's The Ginger's Bread started up during the pandemic offering pickup, and recently opened a brick-and-mortar location at 1613 Union Avenue. They sell fresh baked bread, baguettes, sourdough, challah, croissants, cookies, and more
Ginger's Bread & Co: 1613 Union Avenue
Marty Halluin
My Sis lives in Collierville, so i visit a couple times a year...We're always looking for new places to eat, so this is good to have...thanks...😎
Gwendolyn Strong
Hello, I recently moved here from Chicago! My husband andI both are retired! Can you please email all the great places to enjoy a meal and fantastic cocktails! Also, to share with our visiting friends! Thank you p!
Holly Whitfield
Hi Gwendolyn, I don't have your email address but a few of my favorites for great meals with drinks are: Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Dory, Catherine & May's, Erling Jensen's, Majestic Grill, Felicia Suzanne's, Blue Honey Bistro, Magnolia & May, and Rizzo's. That should get you started!
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