10 Best Memphis Breakfast Spots
Get that morning glow by indulging in some of the best breakfast fare Memphis has to offer. Add these 10 spots to your early-morning lineup!
We love weekend brunch as much as anyone, but the other five days of the week deserve a delicious start, too! For a great wake-me-up, treat yourself to a hearty breakfast at these Memphis restaurants offering delicious breakfast options throughout the week. Check out these 10 local spots to add to your morning rotation!
Sunrise Memphis
Neighborhood: Downtown & East Memphis
More info: sunrise901.com
Known as THE best breakfast in Memphis, Sunrise Memphis definitely lives up to the hype. With an all-day, everyday breakfast menu, it will satisfy any palate — from vegan to gourmand. Be sure to try out fan favorites like the Best Omelette, Not So Short Stack, and the Breakfast of Champions. Whether you’re Downtown or in East Memphis, you’re in luck — Sunrise Memphis has two locations that deserve a visit.
Biscuits and Jams
Neighborhood: Bartlett
More info: biscuitsandjams.com
Biscuits and Jams is one of the premier breakfast spots in Memphis. With plenty of delectable choices on the breakfast and brunch menus, there are more than enough dishes to satisfy — especially when it comes to the biscuits! Check out the ‘Holla! If You Hear Me Now’ French Toast Flight or feast on the Shrimp and Crawfish Creole Benedict and Mimosa Flight.
The Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Midtown & East Memphis
More info: theliquorstorediner.com
The name may fool you, but The Liquor Store is a tropical, cozy diner offering a fun twist on breakfast as well as your favorite staples. The Biscuits Beignets, Sweet Potato Hash, Croquettes, and Açai bowl are all favorites, and more traditional offerings include pancakes, French toast, and breakfast tacos. The Liquor Store has two diner locations, with the Mendenhall Road location being a better choice for large groups, while Broad Avenue boasts a more intimate feel.
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
Neighborhood: Germantown
More info: risebiscuitschicken.com
Rise and shine with Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken! A gem in Saddle Creek, the eatery entices with its famous housemade biscuits you can customize. You can also snag Righteous Chicken Boxes, sweet treats, and more. The Build, a take on building your own biscuit sandwich, is truly where it’s at. Choose between four biscuit options, a variety of proteins like chicken or veggie sausage, and several cheese, egg, and topping options.
City Silo Table + Pantry
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: thecitysilo.com
Serving a fusion of healthy and tasty breakfast options, City Silo serves breakfast all day. You’re in for a treat with their Sunshine Burrito, avocado toast, Hippie Scramble, and even the McSilo. Don’t forget to add a cold-pressed juice or Greek yogurt bowl to fuel you up for a productive day!
Brother Juniper’s
Neighborhood: University
More info: brotherjunipers.com
Known for its homemade bread and fresh ingredients, Brother Juniper’s is one of Memphis’ best-kept secrets, hidden in the University District. The restaurant serves a host of breakfast variations — the perfect way to keep you coming back to try it all! We recommend the San Diegan Open Face Omelet, Garden and Lamb Omelet, and the Cinnamon Rolls Pancake.
Bedrock Eats & Sweets
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: bedrockeatsandsweets.com
Thanks to locally sourced produce and protein, Bedrock prides itself in serving healthy eats. Enjoy breakfast all day, with several waffle flavors and even waffle sandwich options. The menu offers macro bowls, banana bread French toast, and even pork enchilada omelets. You’ll undoubtedly leave with a full belly!
Muggin Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Whitehaven
More info: muggincoffeehouse.com
Memphis’ very own coffee shop, Muggin, will put a smile on your face with its phenomenal customer service, not to mention the top-tier coffee and bakery offerings. Order a Zippin Pippin white mocha and caramel frap, a bacon cheddar chive muffin, and a bag of the ‘Hard Out Here for a Drip’ coffee to make at home. If you aren’t a coffee fan, try a sweet strawberry smoothie to brighten your morning.
Big Bad Breakfast
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: bigbadbreakfast.com
Big Bad Breakfast is the perfect medicine. One bite of the famous buttermilk biscuits, and you’ll know why they claim to make their food with love and baptize it in butter. Fan favorites include the shrimp and oyster po’boy, Elvis Shortstack, Mother of All Biscuits with sausage gravy on the side, and vanilla Big Bad Cold Brew. By the time you finish your meal, you’ll be planning your next visit.
Café Eclectic
Neighborhood: Midtown
More info: cafeeclectic.net
Serving Memphians great eats with locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients since 2008 is one of many reasons natives and visitors keep returning to Café Eclectic. You can’t go wrong with the Sunny Tater Hash with The Avalon omelet and a half grapefruit. Looking for something lighter? Try the morning salad. All of their dressings are made in-house, and they also offer vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to try the cajun shrimp omelet — one of their limited-time seasonal specials.
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Ivy K. Arnold
Ivy is a passionate Memphian, UA-Little Rock graduate, and a vegan foodie at heart. She enjoys gardening, content creation, immersing herself deeper into indie filmmaking, and cooking vegan dishes for her loving family and friends.