New Memphis restaurants are turning up the heat. Whether you’re craving shareable tapas, a caffeine fix, or fast-casual Mediterranean fare, these three new spots are ready to welcome you with open doors and tons of flavor.
Fawn
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young
More Info: fawnmemphis.com
Fawn, the latest venture from the owner of Mary’s BOTE and Cameo, emphasizes a lively dining experience. The tapas-style dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients, house infusions, and refined touches that encourage you to slow down and savor. The drink selection includes a few wines, but the spotlight is on the craft cocktails, which mirror the approach of its sister restaurant, Cameo. You can relax and linger, whether you’re there for an intimate dinner or a festive gathering.
7 Brew Coffee
Neighborhood: Bartlett (new location)
More Info: 7brew.com
A drive-thru coffee chain known for its fast service and customizable drinks, 7 Brew Coffee has expanded across the U.S. with hundreds of locations. The menu features a variety of beverages, including espresso-based drinks, teas, lemonades, smoothies, shakes, and energy drinks. One of its standout features is the ability to customize drinks. Unlike traditional coffee shops, 7 Brew focuses on speed and convenience, with no indoor seating.
Shawarma To Go
Neighborhood: Berclair
More Info: Facebook
Shawarma To Go is a Mediterranean restaurant specializing in shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and other Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. The menu features a variety of sandwiches, platters, salads, and sides, with options like beef and chicken shawarma wraps, hummus, lentil soup, and baklava. Praised for fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, this spot will surely be a fan favorite for lunch and dinner.
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*Published April 2025
Written by Dita Faulkner
As the temperatures in Memphis rise, the local restaurant scene responds in kind with refreshing beverages, farmstand fare, and the reopening of a downtown favorite. Covering everything from your morning coffee to after-dinner drinks, you’ll want to check out these new additions for yourself!
Felicia Suzanne’s
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: feliciasuzanne.com
Beloved Memphis institution Felicia Suzanne’s reopened on April 15, displaying a fabulous remodel. “After 20 years, this is a new chapter for us,” says Felicia Suzanne Willet-Schuchardt, executive chef and owner of Felicia Suzanne’s. “This neighborhood feels like home for us, and we wanted the restaurant to reflect that — something timeless but full of life.”
Diners can expect a newly revamped interior offering up a cozy yet refined atmosphere with the same elevated Southern fare we know and love. Think deviled eggs with smoked salmon and caviar, chargrilled oysters, and of course, killer shrimp and grits.
Green Leaf Container Café and Farm Stand
Neighborhood: South Memphis
More Info: Instagram
When you visit Green Leaf Container Café and Farm Stand, you’ll get all the feels and a full stomach. This venture is the brainchild of the South Memphis nonprofit, Knowledge Quest. The fresh ingredients used are locally sourced from its urban garden, Green Leaf Learning Farm.
Housed in a repurposed shipping container, delicious meals are served Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choices range from micro-green salads to salmon panini with homemade red onion marmalade. Best of all, you can satisfy your appetite while helping the community.
Juiced What You Needed
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: Instagram
Juiced What You Needed, a fresh juice bar, is a master at specialty-crafted beverages made with 100% organic cane sugar, honey, or agave. Mango-ginger, honeydew melon with lemongrass, and cherry-lime are fan favorites. But fear not; original requests are also welcome. Lastly, choose from the All-Day Menu, featuring tasty dishes that perfectly complement your beverage.
Sweet Eye Cafe
Neighborhood: Cordova
More Info: sweeteyecafe.com
Sweet Eye Cafe is not your average coffee house. The quality of the coffee itself is a step above — crafted from top-quality beans and roasted only at the time of order, so its freshness is guaranteed. While you’re there, try one of the delicious pastries, the perfect complement to your cup of coffee.
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*Published March 2025
Memphis is sizzling with fresh flavors and new dining experiences. Whether you’re craving Asian-inspired cuisine with a modern twist or a stacked deli sandwich that hits all the right notes, the city’s culinary scene is serving up something for every appetite. See what’s new!
Rooster’s Blue House
Neighborhood: Highland Row
More Info: roostersblueshouse.com
Rooster’s Blue House restaurant promises to be as colorful as the owner himself. A former boxer (show name, Rooster T. Feathers), a bouncer, and an entrepreneur several times over, Scott Michael has had an interesting life. It’s all the more reason to visit his new restaurant on Highland Avenue. An old storefront cleverly converted to resemble a Mississippi juke joint, it has wide wood flooring, rusted tin walls, mason jar pendant lighting, great musical guests, and a stage set for a great time.
Enjoy appetizers, tacos, mac and cheese, and the house sliders, “Boxers.” Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with different dishes discounted daily. On Sundays, try the $5 Mimosas, Screwdrivers, and Bloody Marys.
Hard Times Deli
Neighborhood: Edge District
More Info: Instagram
Located near Sun Studio, Hard Times Deli is a new sandwich shop in the Edge District, named for the dues the owners had to pay before enjoying the success they have today. Previously the location of dive bar Escape Alley, Hard Times is an excellent addition to the neighborhood. True to the area’s aesthetic this eatery adds to the landscape with its vintage style and decor.
Enjoy hot, cold, and vegetarian sandwiches made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Sides, soups, salads, and soft-serve ice cream are also on tap. The deli is closed Sunday and Monday, but it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Little Petals
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: petalsofapeony.com
Little Petals is an offshoot of Chinese restaurant Petals of a Peony. While the other two locations are bigger and have a more traditional restaurant feel, Little Petals offers the most popular dishes and traditional flavors with a casual twist. For instance, you can snag a “lunch box” with combinations that will surely be a crowd favorite at lunchtime.
Kura House Asian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Central Gardens
More Info: kurahouseasiancuisine.com
Try something different at Kura House Asian Cuisine, one of the cutest boutique restaurants in Midtown Memphis. Prepare to be wowed by the hot Kushiyaki (skewers of chicken, shrimp, or steak and vegetables seasoned with teriyaki glaze) or the savory salmon, Hawaiian, or tuna poke bowls.
The hours are convenient, and the restaurant is open seven days a week. Plan to dine in or pick up and enjoy your meal at home. Online orders are also welcome.
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