A converted Sears distribution centre at the centre of Midtown, now a vertical urban village with a brewery, bakery, French Truck Coffee and indie restaurants.
French Truck Coffee at Crosstown Concourse in Memphis is the New Orleans roaster's flagship, with single-origin espresso and a co-working seat on the atrium.
DrinkSingle-origin espresso
TipWeekend mornings fill fast; sit at the high counter facing the atrium.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts in Memphis runs coffee by day and wine, beer and cocktails into the evening, doubling as a cafe and bar in the Crosstown Arts.
DrinkEspresso, wine by the glass
TipClosed Sundays. The afternoon switch from coffee to wine happens around 16:00.
Lucy J's Bakery in Crosstown Concourse in Memphis bakes scratch breads, croissants and event cakes from a small second-floor shop in the converted Sears.
Worth the queueSweet potato cake
TipTuesday to Saturday only; cakes are pre-order and pickup is limited. The sweet potato cake is signature.
French Truck Coffee at Crosstown Concourse is the New Orleans roaster's Memphis flagship, with single-origin espresso, drip and bean retail on the atrium.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipThe Highland Row branch runs the same menu; both serve as cafe and retail roastery outpost.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts in Memphis runs a natural-leaning wine list alongside cheese boards and snacks, doubling as a cafe by day and wine bar evenings.
PourSparkling Loire by the glass
WineNatural, small-batch
FoodCheese boards and snacks
TipFree gallery visits at Crosstown Arts pair with a glass at the bar. Closed Sundays.
Crosstown Brewing Co. on Concourse Avenue next to Crosstown Concourse in Memphis runs a hop-forward American craft program from a purpose-built brewery.
TipBeer flights run all week. The taproom is dog- and family-friendly with picnic tables outside.
Mad Grocer and Deli at Crosstown Concourse is the chef-owner grocery and deli that took over the old Curb Market space, with house-cured pastrami.
TipThe pastrami and corned beef are cured in-house; ask the counter for the daily From the Kettle special.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts in Memphis runs occasional listening nights with selected vinyl and live acoustic sets, paired with natural wine and small plates.
TipListening nights are scheduled; check the Crosstown Arts calendar. Closed Sundays.
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