The barbecue at Central BBQ is probably the best Memphis style pork you will have in your life. Everything they serve, be it their brisket, potato chips, sandwiches or starters will be beyond your expectations, great quality with spicy flavors and delightfully low prices. Naturally, the place is crowded at all hours of the day and one almost always has to wait for a while for a table. Luckily, they also take online orders.
The menu at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken offers tasty sides, such as fried green tomatoes and fried dill pickle spears along with crispy, juicy fried chicken. Travelers who desire a hearty, home-cooked type meal can grab a snack pack or family meal to go. The snack packs include eight to 20 pieces of the fried chicken and white bread. The meals include baked beans, slaw and bread. You can choose spicy or mild fried chicken or even fried catfish. Homemade biscuits, country-style sides, such as onion rings and fried okra, and a variety of desserts ensure that you won't leave hungry from this family-friendly restaurant.
An Eastern Orthodox Priest runs this unassuming restaurant. It is often difficult to find a table, but worth the wait. Try the huge, fluffy homemade rolls, both wheat and white. The omelets can be ordered with a variety of toppings including spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese. On the side, try the sauteed potatoes, which can be topped with black beans, Swiss cheese, green onions or salsa. The decor is simple with red and white checkered tablecloths and few pictures. There are two dining rooms or you may eat at the bar. Classical music makes this a pleasant place to start the day.
Do not let the unlikely location put you off - the specialties here are worth it. This place is a Memphis tradition, and you may have to fight the regulars for a table or a seat at the counter. The barbecued Cornish game hens are the specialty here, perfectly cooked and succulent. Other choices include ribs and pork sandwiches. Cozy Corner is indeed cozy, but also casual. Everything is served on paper plates—the plastic cutlery can make eating a bit of a struggle, but fingers are allowed.
Come here for a taste of real pit barbecue, made from the same recipe for more than 50 years. This is a classic, down-home restaurant with a cozy dining room. In addition to the pork or beef plates, which come with ample helpings, you might want to try an appetizer cheese plate with peppers and barbecued bologna to whet your appetite. If you like the original Dancing Pigs barbecue sauce served here, take home a bottle in either the mild or hot variety. You can also pick up the famous sauce at Kroger or Piggly Wiggly grocery stores.
The decor and the menu at The Four Way are simple in the best way. The no-frills interior features green tablecloths and plain chairs. What keeps people coming back to this local favorite is the food. Southern classics make up the menu: baked fish, turkey and dressing, and neck bones are popular. The sides would be a reason to visit in and of themselves, from the decadent mac and cheese to the pickled beets. The peach cobbler for dessert will make your day!
Offering an array of well-balanced gourmet meals catering to a number of different cuisines, Julles Posh Food Co. hopes to change the way we eat. With a goal to provide essential nutrition for better health, this unique restaurant presents quick and easy meals that are packed with goodness, at affordable prices, available in store or delivered to your door-step. Choose from three or five day meal plans including fresh salad, cold-pressed juices, side dishes and desserts. An accommodation for those with special dietary requirements welcomes one and all try out this unique approach towards building a better you.
The South is known for some of the best food in United States. Muddy's Bake Shop in Memphis lives up to the high standards of Southern gastronomy. Located on the Sanderlin Avenue, this place has oodles of baked goodness to offer. The menu here features a range of cakes, pastries and other confections made using fresh and organic local products. Home of the best cupcake in town, Muddy's also offers delicious vegan alternatives.
An Eastern Orthodox Priest runs this unassuming restaurant. It is often difficult to find a table, but worth the wait. Try the huge, fluffy homemade rolls, both wheat and white. The omelets can be ordered with a variety of toppings including spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese. On the side, try the sauteed potatoes, which can be topped with black beans, Swiss cheese, green onions or salsa. The decor is simple with red and white checkered tablecloths and few pictures. There are two dining rooms or you may eat at the bar. Classical music makes this a pleasant place to start the day.
MarksGrill is a popular food truck in Meadowbrook serving American fast food, sandwiches and barbecue as well as Greek street food. It is the truck of choice in Eastern Memphis if you wish to enjoy tangy American meals on a budget. Classics such as grilled hot dog, hand-cut fries, black bean veggie burger and chicken philly dominate the menu. You can also enjoy chicken pita, Green gyros and tacos in chicken and steak varieties. However, this truck is best known for Philly cheesesteak that makes it a local favorite. Many even consider MarksGrill as one of the best spots in Memphis for a delicious cheesesteak. And if you enjoy eating their food, hire their catering service while hosting a party.
If you love frozen treats, then La Michoacana is worth a try. Set on the east side of the city in a strip mall, this ice cream shop is known for its delectable paletas (Mexican ice pops). Their creative fare come in a wide variety of flavors that range from the basic to exotic. Since none of their frozen desserts are labeled, you can ask their affable staff to know which is what. They will even suggest you the right one as per your palate. Huge delicious scoops and cheap prices will not only satiate your popsicle craving, but also will make your wallet hum with joy.
The first Gus's opened in Mason, TN, way back in 1953 and has since then been a huge landmark, thanks to the magic fried chicken they serves. Their Memphis is located on Front Street in Downtown and continues the tradition of serving delectable, spicy and succulent chicken. Open all week, from 11a onward, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken offers a fantastic Southern fare. There's a good selection of sides such as baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese and much more. The prices are delightfully low, service is great and offerings are truly worth the title - world famous!