The Best Cheese Fries in Memphis
Cheese fry devotees, this one's for you. Here are some of the best cheese fries in Memphis to get your fix.
The Best Cheese Fries in Memphis
Blues City Cafe
138 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 526-3637 Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Beale Street ambiance and a towering plate of chili cheese fries … what more could you ask for? Blues City Cafe has plenty of options if you’re not into the whole chili thing. They’ve got BBQ pork fries, gumbo cheese fries, and of course, traditional cheese fries smothered in Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. So, take your pick!
Huey’s
Multiple locations in the Memphis area Huey’s Restaurant is pretty much known for its cheese fries. They’re served in a big basket and finished with plenty of scallions and bacon crumbles. Get them for your appetizer, as a side … or as a meal. We won’t judge, because they’re that good.
The Liquor Store
2655 Broad Ave., Memphis, TN 38112 • (901) 405-5477 Hours: Monday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Liquor Store on Broad Avenue is most well known for its brunch, but they’ve got tasty appetizers and a dinner menu as well! If you’re in the mood for a hearty helping of cheese fries, The Liquor Store’s come topped with cheese sauce and applewood smoked blue cheese, and they’re finished with a sprinkling of scallions … a fantastic chorus of flavors!
Second Line
2144 Monroe Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 590-2829 Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Second Line‘s cheese fries are nothing short of legendary. A hefty helping of fries is topped with andouille sausage, crawfish, and pimento cheese to create a distinctly Southern dish like nothing you’ve ever had. This item from the “Eat This First” portion of the menu is served straight from the skillet. Amazing!
The Slider Inn
21117 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 725-1155 363 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 729-6900 Kitchen Hours: Midtown — Open daily, 11 a.m. to midnight; Downtown — Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Next time you head to Slider Inn to grab some lunch, be sure to get some chili cheese fries to go with your sliders. A handful of fries is topped with some hearty chili and smothered in hot, melted cheese. SO good! And don’t forget to get a Jameson Slushie — it’s the perfect complement!
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 278-0034 Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. At Young Avenue Deli, they’ve got not one, not two, but three cheese fry offerings. The regular cheese fries are pretty spectacular but worthy of mention, too, are the chili cheese fries — available with vegetarian or meaty chili — and the pimento cheese fries. These are great for sharing or as an entree for one.
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Katelyn is a Memphis-based freelance writer and certified fitness trainer. She loves fitness, the Memphis Tigers, and a good brunch.



