BrunchSouthern steakhouse brunch$$$18-32east-memphisSat-Sun 10:30OpenTable
Char Restaurant in East Memphis on Highland Street runs Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:30 with crab cake Benedict, prime cuts and a piano in the corner.
Order: Crab cake Benedict with grits.
Tip: The piano starts at 11:00 on weekends. Reserve via OpenTable.
BrunchModern American brunch$$$15-28east-memphisTue-Sun, dinner and brunch Sunday from 11:00Walk-in
Belle Meade Social on Perkins Extended in East Memphis runs Sunday brunch with modern American plates, steak and eggs and craft cocktails at Williamsburg.
Order: Steak and eggs with biscuits and gravy.
Tip: Patio seats face the village green. Walk-ins fine on Sunday brunch.
BrunchSouthern diner breakfast$$$10-18downtownDaily 07:00-14:00Walk-in
Sunrise Memphis on Jefferson Avenue downtown is a quick-serve diner running Southern breakfast and a full bar daily 07:00-14:00. Open daily 07:00-14:00.
Order: The Rooster biscuit sammy with a side of grits.
Tip: Lines from 09:00 on weekends. The biscuit sammies and the Best Omelette are the regular orders.
BrunchSouthern breakfast house$$$10-16east-memphisTue-Sun, breakfast onlyWalk-in
Brother Juniper's near the University of Memphis on Walker Avenue runs a tiny breakfast house with omelettes, biscuits and long-haul regulars queuing.
Order: Omelette with side biscuit and gravy.
Tip: Tuesday to Sunday, closes 13:00 weekdays. Get there by 08:30.
BrunchSouthern brunch$$$15-25east-memphisThu-Sun brunchWalk-in
Magnolia and May on Mount Moriah in East Memphis runs the city's Thursday-to-Sunday brunch since 2020 with fried chicken, French toast and bottomless mimosas.
Order: Fried chicken and French toast with mimosa.
Tip: The Williamsburg Village patio is the Sunday seat. Brunch After Dark on Saturdays.
BrunchClassic diner$$$8-14south-mainDaily 07:00-15:00Walk-in
Arcade Restaurant on South Main downtown Memphis is the city's oldest diner since 1919, with sweet potato pancakes, fried PB and banana sandwiches.
Order: Sweet potato pancakes with bacon.
Tip: No reservations. Sit at Elvis's marked booth for the photo; weekday mornings are quietest.