Sadaf's Guidebook

Sadaf
Sadaf's Guidebook

Food scene

A classic for over 100 years, this family-owned and operatin restaurant used to be a favorite of Elvis' - so much so that there there is a booth named in his honor (where he used to sit). Be sure to check out the Food Network favorite dishes (my favorite is the Red Neck Breakfast) as well as the Elvis Sandwich. It gets busy for brunch so try to go early to miss the line! If you get caught in the wait, be sure to check out the awesome shops next door (i.e., Walking Pants, The Broom Closet, The Book Juggler, Feelin' Memphis, Prima Bakery, etc.).
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The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St
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A classic for over 100 years, this family-owned and operatin restaurant used to be a favorite of Elvis' - so much so that there there is a booth named in his honor (where he used to sit). Be sure to check out the Food Network favorite dishes (my favorite is the Red Neck Breakfast) as well as the Elvis Sandwich. It gets busy for brunch so try to go early to miss the line! If you get caught in the wait, be sure to check out the awesome shops next door (i.e., Walking Pants, The Broom Closet, The Book Juggler, Feelin' Memphis, Prima Bakery, etc.).
This cafe is located on the first floor of the Arrive Hotel, which is one block east of our home (on the corner of Butler and Main). Along with super cute decor, you will find great coffee and yummy breakfast bites from Vice and Virtue.
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Hustle & Dough
477 S Main St
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This cafe is located on the first floor of the Arrive Hotel, which is one block east of our home (on the corner of Butler and Main). Along with super cute decor, you will find great coffee and yummy breakfast bites from Vice and Virtue.
Great for date night or small groups. Amazing Italian food. Although it’s a nice walk up Main Street, you could alternatively take the trolley, which pulls up right in front of the restaurant (just ask the trolley driver to stop at Beale Street).
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Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main St
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Great for date night or small groups. Amazing Italian food. Although it’s a nice walk up Main Street, you could alternatively take the trolley, which pulls up right in front of the restaurant (just ask the trolley driver to stop at Beale Street).
Local favorite; huge brewery. Dog friendly. Great for groups. They also have a great pizza selection. it's about 6-7 blocks from our house, making it a quick walk there - and short stumble home :).
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WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
398 South B.B. King Boulevard
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Local favorite; huge brewery. Dog friendly. Great for groups. They also have a great pizza selection. it's about 6-7 blocks from our house, making it a quick walk there - and short stumble home :).
Hands down - one of the best spots in Memphis for food, drinks, backyard-chillin, fire pits, dozens of TVs, indoor/outdoor space, great for pups, cornhole, life-sized beer pong, ring-on-a-string, etc. If you're looking for a place to spend a sunny day or a cool night, this is it! Sister restaurant to Railgarten (also a great spot!)
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Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina Ave
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Hands down - one of the best spots in Memphis for food, drinks, backyard-chillin, fire pits, dozens of TVs, indoor/outdoor space, great for pups, cornhole, life-sized beer pong, ring-on-a-string, etc. If you're looking for a place to spend a sunny day or a cool night, this is it! Sister restaurant to Railgarten (also a great spot!)
Hands down - one of the best spots in Memphis for food, drinks, backyard-chillin, fire pits, live music, dozens of huge TVs, indoor/outdoor space, great for pups, sand volleyball, huge playground for kids, etc. If you're looking for a place to spend a sunny day or a cool night, this is it! Sister restaurant to Loflin Yard (also a great spot!)
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Railgarten
2166 Central Ave
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Hands down - one of the best spots in Memphis for food, drinks, backyard-chillin, fire pits, live music, dozens of huge TVs, indoor/outdoor space, great for pups, sand volleyball, huge playground for kids, etc. If you're looking for a place to spend a sunny day or a cool night, this is it! Sister restaurant to Loflin Yard (also a great spot!)
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Завод Old Dominick Distillery
305 S Front St
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Amazing food; located at Shelby Farms Park; great for special occasions. Pro tip: make a reservation on the outside deck right before/during sunset. Arguably one of the very best sunset views in Memphis.
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Coastal Fish Company
415 Great View Drive East
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Amazing food; located at Shelby Farms Park; great for special occasions. Pro tip: make a reservation on the outside deck right before/during sunset. Arguably one of the very best sunset views in Memphis.
THE original Gus's World Famous Fried Check - right down the street from our house!
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front St
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THE original Gus's World Famous Fried Check - right down the street from our house!
Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
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Tops Bar-B-Q
1286 Union Ave
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Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
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The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd St
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Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
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Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler Ave
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Can't come to Memphis and not try at least some form of BBQ!
Located in the historic Cooper-Young district, this place has great food (try their wings, *DELI STYLE* with sweet potato fries!) and a huge selection of local beer. Great place for billiards, watching the game, catching some live music, or grabbing a quick bite.
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Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave
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Located in the historic Cooper-Young district, this place has great food (try their wings, *DELI STYLE* with sweet potato fries!) and a huge selection of local beer. Great place for billiards, watching the game, catching some live music, or grabbing a quick bite.
Located in the super cute Midtown area, check this local spot out for great food and live music. The New Orleans-style patio is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
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Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison Ave
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Located in the super cute Midtown area, check this local spot out for great food and live music. The New Orleans-style patio is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Super cute spot for a girls night out. Perfect for Instagram photos :)
Hen House Wine Bar
679 South Mendenhall Road
Super cute spot for a girls night out. Perfect for Instagram photos :)
Great, quick meal. Live music. Local favorite.
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Huey's Downtown
77 S 2nd St
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Great, quick meal. Live music. Local favorite.
A local and Food Network favorite. They're open late. Be sure to grab a bottle of milk from their fridge when you order a donut!
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Gibson's Donuts
760 Mt Moriah Rd
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A local and Food Network favorite. They're open late. Be sure to grab a bottle of milk from their fridge when you order a donut!
You can't come to Memphis and not try the BBQ!
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North Pkwy
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You can't come to Memphis and not try the BBQ!
Yummy food; great vibe. Huge outside patio with live music on multiple nights during the week.
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Slider Inn - Downtown
363 Mulberry St
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Yummy food; great vibe. Huge outside patio with live music on multiple nights during the week.
So, so, so good! Creative food. Lots of vegetarian options.
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SOB Downtown
345 S Main St
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So, so, so good! Creative food. Lots of vegetarian options.
Yummmmy beer! Great place to hang out after spending an afternoon exploring the Crosstown Concourses.
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Crosstown Brewing Company
1264 Concourse Ave
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Yummmmy beer! Great place to hang out after spending an afternoon exploring the Crosstown Concourses.
Historic bar perfect for an evening after touring Graceland. Check out chicken shit bingo on Sunday or the live music they have during the week. Get excited for all of the Elvis vibes! 🕺🏽
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Hernando's Hideaway
3210 Old Hernando Rd
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Historic bar perfect for an evening after touring Graceland. Check out chicken shit bingo on Sunday or the live music they have during the week. Get excited for all of the Elvis vibes! 🕺🏽

Sightseeing

Located at the site where MLK was fatefully shot, this museum is a National treasure. It's a great way to spend a rainy day; it is located about 3-4 block from our home, making it a quick walk.
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Национальный музей гражданских прав
450 Mulberry St
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Located at the site where MLK was fatefully shot, this museum is a National treasure. It's a great way to spend a rainy day; it is located about 3-4 block from our home, making it a quick walk.
If history, spooky stories, billiards table, juke boxes, live bands, speakeasy-vibes, and late-night drinking are your cup of tea, this is a MUST SEE. If for nothing else, you have to stop in a grab a world famous SOUL BURGER - which comes as a single or a double. A special place with friendly folks.
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Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S Main St
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If history, spooky stories, billiards table, juke boxes, live bands, speakeasy-vibes, and late-night drinking are your cup of tea, this is a MUST SEE. If for nothing else, you have to stop in a grab a world famous SOUL BURGER - which comes as a single or a double. A special place with friendly folks.
Right behind our house; our favorite park in the city. Amazing view of the Mighty Mississippi River and the Memphis Bridge (both new bridge and old bridge). Check out the view from Butler Park overlook.
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Парк Тома Ли
Riverside Drive
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Right behind our house; our favorite park in the city. Amazing view of the Mighty Mississippi River and the Memphis Bridge (both new bridge and old bridge). Check out the view from Butler Park overlook.
Amazing park with a huge lake - great for running, biking, kayaking, etc. Check out the great restaurant on-site: Coastal. Pro tip: reserve a table at sunset on the outside deck. This place serves literally one of the *best* sunset views in Memphis.
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Парк Шелби Фармс
6903 Great View Dr N
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Amazing park with a huge lake - great for running, biking, kayaking, etc. Check out the great restaurant on-site: Coastal. Pro tip: reserve a table at sunset on the outside deck. This place serves literally one of the *best* sunset views in Memphis.
Need I say more? :)
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Бил-стрит
128 Beale St
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Need I say more? :)
Home of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Tigers
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ФедЕксФорум
191 Beale St
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Home of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Tigers
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Зоопарк Мемфиса
2000 Prentiss Pl
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A great place to visit all year - but especially in the fall. Great trails for all ages.
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Overton Park Avenue
Overton Park Avenue
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A great place to visit all year - but especially in the fall. Great trails for all ages.
There are lots of free concerts at this historic venue, where Elvis has also historically performed.
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Амфитеатр Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar Ave
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There are lots of free concerts at this historic venue, where Elvis has also historically performed.
Famous home of Elvis Presley
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Грейсленд
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Famous home of Elvis Presley
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Музей американской соул-музыки Stax
926 E McLemore Ave
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Сан-Студио
706 Union Ave
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Be sure to check out the ducks (check their website for timings)! Also, be SURE to check out the ROOFTOP to get some of the best views of Memphis - period!
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The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave
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Be sure to check out the ducks (check their website for timings)! Also, be SURE to check out the ROOFTOP to get some of the best views of Memphis - period!
Must see. This is a fully functioning train station ( you can catch the train to Chicago or to New Orleans!), hotel, bar, restaurant, and local favorite. Hop in during the weekend to grab a yummy cocktails and socialize with the best of Memphis while listening to a local master spin records.
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Memphis Central Station
545 S Main St
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Must see. This is a fully functioning train station ( you can catch the train to Chicago or to New Orleans!), hotel, bar, restaurant, and local favorite. Hop in during the weekend to grab a yummy cocktails and socialize with the best of Memphis while listening to a local master spin records.
This pedestrian bride connects Tennessee with Arkansas over the Mississippi River. It is a great three-mile loop from our home to the other side of the bride and back. You'll get amazing views of downtown Memphis, the Mississippi River, and so much more!
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Big River Crossing
Big River Crossing
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This pedestrian bride connects Tennessee with Arkansas over the Mississippi River. It is a great three-mile loop from our home to the other side of the bride and back. You'll get amazing views of downtown Memphis, the Mississippi River, and so much more!
I know it sounds cliché, but this really is a great spot to go in Memphis, especially on a rainy day. Great views from the Observation Deck at the top. It's fun to walk around and take in all of the wildlife. Admission is free, but there is a ticket to take the elevator to the top. There is a restaurant at the top as well.
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Memphis Pyramid
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I know it sounds cliché, but this really is a great spot to go in Memphis, especially on a rainy day. Great views from the Observation Deck at the top. It's fun to walk around and take in all of the wildlife. Admission is free, but there is a ticket to take the elevator to the top. There is a restaurant at the top as well.
This old Sears building was renovated into a mixed used building, which includes dozens of local restaurants, work spaces, offices, apartments, and so much more!! A MUST SEE if you’re looking for a rainy day activity.
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Crosstown
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This old Sears building was renovated into a mixed used building, which includes dozens of local restaurants, work spaces, offices, apartments, and so much more!! A MUST SEE if you’re looking for a rainy day activity.

Grocery

Brand new corner store within walking distance!
South Point Grocery Store
136 Webster Avenue
Brand new corner store within walking distance!
Super cute grocery store on Mud Island. Great for a quick lunch, local favorites, wine/beer, cheese, etc.
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Cordelia's Market
737 Harbor Bend Rd
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Super cute grocery store on Mud Island. Great for a quick lunch, local favorites, wine/beer, cheese, etc.
You’re go-to grocery store.
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Kroger
1366 Poplar Ave
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You’re go-to grocery store.
You’re go-to pharmacy.
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Walgreens
2 N Main St
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You’re go-to pharmacy.

Neighborhoods

Check out South Main Street, located about 1 block from our house. Catch the trolley, which will take you all the way to Beale Street and even Main Street Plaza (pedestrian and trolley only)! Great murals, art, culture, food, history. Lots of friendly locals.
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South Main
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Check out South Main Street, located about 1 block from our house. Catch the trolley, which will take you all the way to Beale Street and even Main Street Plaza (pedestrian and trolley only)! Great murals, art, culture, food, history. Lots of friendly locals.