The 10 Best Spots For Brunch In Memphis

Once upon a time, Automatic Slim was a Beale Street bluesman. The restaurant that takes his name has been a Memphis favourite for 20 years,. One of the most popular spots in the whole of Memphis, Automatic Slim’s serves up brunch on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. On the brunch menu are dishes including blackened eggs Benedict with salmon, crab cakes Benedict, and the Three Little Pigs omelet that comes with sausage, ham, and bacon.

Half Shell opened back in 1973 and has since become a Memphis institution. The Half Shell features an open kitchen where you can watch your food being expertly prepared, an oyster bar, and an outdoor patio for al fresco dining. Brunch is served on both Saturdays and Sundays, with a menu that is, of course, heavy on the seafood.

Based in downtown Memphis, South of Beale is ideally located for a Sunday brunch before a lazy day wandering around the nearby Robinson Gallery, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum on Beale Street. The first gastropub to open its doors in Memphis, South of Beale offers excellent food and drink in the late morning.

The Trolley Shop Market is a venue for brunch, as well as a centre for local Memphis cuisine, and a hub for artisan producers. You can enjoy an excellent brunch before perusing the market for produce from mid-Southern farmer. All of the produce on offer is fresh and organic and brings the best quality ingredients to the city.