Breakfast & Brunch · Barbecue · Dinner
Breakfast & Brunch: 10 Places to Explore
A researched starting point for eating around the Mid-South, with 10 different restaurant websites, official photography, and routes from NSA Mid-South.
Plan before you go: Hours and offers were checked on October 6, 2026 and can change. Confirm with the restaurant before visiting. Directions open Google Maps with NSA Mid-South as the starting point; review your departure gate and route for current traffic. Restaurant details and photo credits link to their sources. Menu picks are our suggested starting points, not a bestseller ranking; selections can change.
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Sunrise Memphis · Brother Juniper’s · Staks Kitchen · The Arcade Restaurant · Barksdale’s · The Liquor Store · The Beauty Shop · Owen Brennan’s · Automatic Slims · Café Eclectic
1. Sunrise Memphis
Three menu picks to try
- McBetter biscuit
- The Rooster fried-chicken biscuit
- Bi Bim Bowl
Downtown · 670 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN
Counter-service breakfast with biscuits, sandwiches, and coffee.
Plan your visit: Daily 7 am–2 pm. Order at the counter with your whole party present.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
2. Brother Juniper’s
Three menu picks to try
- San Diegan open-face omelet
- Garden & the Lamb omelet
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
3519 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN
Breakfast near the University of Memphis, with an online waitlist.
Plan your visit: Closed Monday; Tue–Fri 6:30 am–1 pm, Sat 7 am–12:30 pm, Sun 8 am–1 pm. Check announcements before visiting.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
3. Staks Kitchen
Three menu picks to try
- Cinnamon Roll Stak
- Chicken & Staks
- Breakfast Tot Bowl
Arlington · 5226 Airline Rd, Suite 137, Arlington, TN
Pancakes and breakfast dishes, with an Arlington location as well as other Mid-South branches.
Plan your visit: Select Arlington on the official site for its menu, ordering, and current hours.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: A rewards program is advertised; no specific discount amount verified.
4. The Arcade Restaurant
Three menu picks to try
- Sweet potato pancakes
- Eggs Redneck
- French toast
540 S Main St, Memphis, TN
A South Main breakfast stop with a dedicated breakfast menu.
Plan your visit: Check the official site for current opening hours and ordering options.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
Official website: arcaderestaurant.com · Menu & visit details
5. Barksdale’s
Three menu picks to try
- The All-American biscuit
- The Wakey Bakey biscuit
- The Lone Star biscuit
Memphis, TN
Breakfast biscuits, omelettes, griddle cakes, and breakfast bowls.
Plan your visit: The official menu lists breakfast served all day. Confirm current hours before driving.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
6. The Liquor Store
Three menu picks to try
- Ube Pancakes
- Cuban Platter
- Big Memphis Burrito
East Memphis · 669 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN
A diner serving comfort food, coffee, and brunch at its Mendenhall location.
Plan your visit: The official site identifies Mendenhall as its current location and advertises service seven days a week.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
7. The Beauty Shop
Three menu picks to try
- Sesame pecan chicken & waffle
- Beneduck
- Lemon ricotta flapjax
Cooper-Young · 966 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN
Brunch in a former beauty salon, with distinctive retro surroundings.
Plan your visit: Saturday brunch 11 am–2 pm; Sunday brunch 10 am–3 pm. Check the menu and reservation options.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
8. Owen Brennan’s
Three menu picks to try
- Signature omelette (Sunday brunch)
- Shrimp & Grits (regular menu)
- Jackson Square Bread Pudding (regular menu)
See the official menu → · Sunday brunch details
Sunday’s buffet changes; ask which regular-menu favorites are available at brunch.
6150 Poplar Ave, Suite 150, Memphis, TN
Sunday jazz brunch with Cajun and Creole dishes.
Plan your visit: Sunday service starts at 9 am; final seating is listed at 2:30 pm. Reservations are available on the official site.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
9. Automatic Slims
Three menu picks to try
- Elvis Pancakes
- Crab Cakes Benedict
- Slim’s Chicken and Waffles
83 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN
A downtown option with a dedicated brunch menu.
Plan your visit: Check the brunch menu and confirm current brunch days and hours before setting out.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: No current dining discount verified in this check. See the official site or call for today’s offers.
10. Café Eclectic
Three menu picks to try
- Pookie’s Pancakes
- Sunny Tater Hash
- The Bird N’ Biscuit
603 N McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN
A Midtown café with all-day breakfast, a coffee bar, and bakery items.
Plan your visit: Daytime hours listed: Mon–Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm.
Offers & perks · checked October 6, 2026: The site advertises app offers and rewards; specific savings were not verified.
