Baron Hirsch Kosher Cafe in East Memphis at Yates Road runs a kosher cafe at the Baron Hirsch Congregation, with Shabbat meals and a small dairy menu.
Tip: Pre-order Shabbat meals through the synagogue; the cafe runs limited weekday lunches.
Address: 400 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
Lyfe Kitchen on South Highland Street in East Memphis runs a vegetarian-leaning menu of grain bowls, plant proteins and gluten-free options in a counter room.
Tip: Calorie counts on every menu item. The buffalo chickpea grain bowl is the standout vegetarian plate.
Imagine Vegan Cafe in Cooper-Young Memphis is the city's longest-running fully vegan room, with vegan BBQ sandwiches, comfort food and a cosy dining room.
Tip: The vegan BBQ sandwich and the chick'n and waffles are the regular orders. Cash and card both fine.
Slim and Husky's Pizza on Union Avenue downtown Memphis runs a Black-owned pizza concept with vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni and the Slim Shady plant-based pie.
Tip: Order at the counter. The vegan Slim Shady pie has a regular following.
The Raw Girls on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis runs a raw and plant-based menu from a converted Airstream truck, with cold-pressed juices and grain bowls.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday for lunch. Order online to skip the line.
Otherlands Coffee Bar in Cooper-Young Memphis runs a vegetarian-friendly breakfast menu with veggie scrambles, hummus plates and grain bowls alongside drip coffee.
Tip: Brunch fills the patio first. Order the veggie scramble or the hummus plate.
Lyfe Kitchen on South Highland Street in East Memphis runs a vegetarian-leaning menu of grain bowls, plant proteins and gluten-free options in a counter room.
Tip: Calorie counts on every menu item. The buffalo chickpea grain bowl is the standout vegetarian plate.
Imagine Vegan Cafe in Cooper-Young Memphis runs a dedicated gluten-free menu alongside its vegan offerings, with gluten-free buns, brownies and burgers on request.
Tip: Tell the server it is a coeliac order; kitchen runs cross-contamination protocols.
