Where Memphis shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Memphis shops, snacks and lunches.
The Memphis Farmers Market at Central Station Pavilion on South Front Street runs Saturdays April to October with 50-plus farmers, bakers and prepared-food.
Go for: Produce, Pastry, Breakfast tacos
Tip: Get there by 09:00 for fresh produce. Breakfast tacos and Lucy J's pastries sell out by 11:00.
The Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market in Memphis runs year-round Saturdays in the First Congo Church parking lot on South Cooper at Walker Avenue.
Go for: Produce, Cheese, Eggs
Tip: Bring a tote bag. Pair the market with brunch at Otherlands or Beauty Shop nearby.
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.
Go for: House-cured deli meats, Signature po-boys, Wine and grocery
Tip: The pastrami and corned beef are cured in-house; ask the counter for the daily From the Kettle special.
Agricenter Farmers Market in East Memphis runs at the Shelby Farms agricultural research centre, with farm-direct produce six days a week May to October.
Go for: Farm produce, Honey, Eggs
Tip: Larger and cheaper than downtown markets; bring cash. Drive from downtown takes 20 minutes.
The South Memphis Farmers Market on Mississippi Boulevard runs Thursday mornings June to October, a community-led food-access market for South Memphis.
Go for: Produce, Honey, Greens
Tip: Smaller than the downtown market but the only summer source of fresh produce in South Memphis.
Miss Cordelia's in Harbor Town on Mud Island in downtown Memphis is the neighbourhood grocer, with local produce, sandwiches and a small wine and beer.
Go for: Local groceries, Sandwiches, Wine
Tip: Sandwiches made to order. Cross the Mud Island bridge from downtown; takes 15 minutes.