Donnis's Guidebook
Nearby & Favorite Areas
Several restaurants, all within walking distance to each other. Live music. Boutiques for shopping.
Overton Square brings together people of all ages to shop, eat, and be entertained in the heart of midtown.
177 locals recommend
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveOverton Square brings together people of all ages to shop, eat, and be entertained in the heart of midtown.
Cooper-Young Historic District
2120 Young AveLocal restaurants and shops. Very pet friendly!
Home to more than 70 unique local businesses, including boutique shops, art galleries, artist studios, services, restaurants and bars.
13 locals recommend
Broad Avenue Arts District
2542 Broad AveHome to more than 70 unique local businesses, including boutique shops, art galleries, artist studios, services, restaurants and bars.
South Main
A ton of restaurants and boutique shopping, art galleries and museums.
Great paved trail along the river. A few restaurants and a great little local grocery store.
17 locals recommend
Harbor Town
Great paved trail along the river. A few restaurants and a great little local grocery store.
Sightseeing
Stand in the very same spot that Elvis first recorded. Your tour guide will tell you the inside stories of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and Ike Turner before Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Roy Orbison who were all drawn to the new Sun Sound.
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveStand in the very same spot that Elvis first recorded. Your tour guide will tell you the inside stories of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and Ike Turner before Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Roy Orbison who were all drawn to the new Sun Sound.
Graceland
Blues Hall of Fame Museum
421 S Main StWatch the March of the Ducks every day at 11am and 5pm. Go up to the roof and you’ll get one of the best views of the city! Restaurants, bars and shopping all inside.
126 locals recommend
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveWatch the March of the Ducks every day at 11am and 5pm. Go up to the roof and you’ll get one of the best views of the city! Restaurants, bars and shopping all inside.
This is where the Civil Rights Museum is located. Also in walking distance to an abundance of restaurants and boutique shopping.
31 locals recommend
Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StThis is where the Civil Rights Museum is located. Also in walking distance to an abundance of restaurants and boutique shopping.
Great place to watch the sunrise and set, or go for a leisurely walk, run or bike ride.
39 locals recommend
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingGreat place to watch the sunrise and set, or go for a leisurely walk, run or bike ride.
Paved and unpaved trails. The zoo and Brooks Museum of Art are also on property.
160 locals recommend
Overton Park
1914 Poplar AvePaved and unpaved trails. The zoo and Brooks Museum of Art are also on property.
There are explore bike stations all across the city… Visit the site to find all of them: https://explorebikeshare.bcycle.com/
Explore Bike Share Headquarters
287 S 4th StThere are explore bike stations all across the city… Visit the site to find all of them: https://explorebikeshare.bcycle.com/
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale StreetFood scene
Bhan Thai
1324 Peabody Ave5-9pm Tues-Sun // Favorite Thai place in town.
Monday through Saturday evening for dinner and Saturday and Sunday day for Brunch.
102 locals recommend
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StMonday through Saturday evening for dinner and Saturday and Sunday day for Brunch.
Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveCasual dining, fresh food, and award-winning, handcrafted beer.
The Bayou Bar & Grill offers New Orleans style, Cajun specialties like Muffalettas, Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice, and a great brunch on the weekends!
26 locals recommend
Bayou
2094 Madison AveThe Bayou Bar & Grill offers New Orleans style, Cajun specialties like Muffalettas, Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice, and a great brunch on the weekends!
The “original” Central BBQ... there’s also another downtown with same menu and similar atmosphere.
173 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveThe “original” Central BBQ... there’s also another downtown with same menu and similar atmosphere.
Breakfast
Some of the best nearby breakfast eateries in Memphis.
7am-3pm Daily // The Arcade has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest cafe. Highlighted by the Food Network and Travel Channel, this is one of the best places to get breakfast and lunch.
111 locals recommend
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St7am-3pm Daily // The Arcade has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest cafe. Highlighted by the Food Network and Travel Channel, this is one of the best places to get breakfast and lunch.
6:30am-1pm Most Days // Known for their homemade bread and omelettes… Brother Juniper’s has been named best breakfast restaurant in Memphis several times over.
75 locals recommend
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker Ave6:30am-1pm Most Days // Known for their homemade bread and omelettes… Brother Juniper’s has been named best breakfast restaurant in Memphis several times over.
Barksdale Restaurant
237 Cooper St7am-2pm Daily // Just down the road and super casual.
7a-1p Weekdays/7a-3p Weekends // Delicious chicken biscuits and grits.
26 locals recommend
Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson Ave7a-1p Weekdays/7a-3p Weekends // Delicious chicken biscuits and grits.
The Liquor Store
2655 Broad Ave8am-4pm All Day Breakfast & Drinks
Farmers Markets
Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market
1000 Cooper St8am - Noon Saturdays
Memphis Farmers Market
566 S Front St8am-1pm Saturdays
Coffee Shops
Café and craft shop offering coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. Plus weekend live music.
99 locals recommend
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StCafé and craft shop offering coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. Plus weekend live music.