Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Memphis

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Memphis

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Memphis using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#29. Bluff City Coffee South Main

- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
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#28. Garden Brunch Cafe

- Rating: 5/5 (17 reviews)
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#27. Peabody Corner Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (115 reviews)
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#26. Capriccio Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (549 reviews)
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#25. The Cupboard

- Rating: 4/5 (181 reviews)
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#24. Automatic Slim's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (320 reviews)
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#23. Eggxactly

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
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#22. Owen Brennan's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (335 reviews)
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#21. Catherine and Mary's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
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#20. Delta's Kitchen

- Rating: 4/5 (334 reviews)
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#19. Char Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
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#18. The Second Line

- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
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#17. Tug's Casual Grill

- Rating: 4/5 (479 reviews)
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#16. Bardog Tavern

- Rating: 4.2/5 (249 reviews)
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#15. Café Eclectic

- Rating: 4.2/5 (302 reviews)
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#14. Amerigo Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (321 reviews)
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#13. Redlands Grill by J. Alexander's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (249 reviews)
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#12. Alcenia's Desserts & Preserves

- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
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#11. Arcade Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (1159 reviews)
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#10. The Brass Door Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
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#9. Rum Boogie Cafe

- Rating: 4/5 (930 reviews)
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#8. Babalu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (390 reviews)
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#7. South of Beale Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (352 reviews)
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#6. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

- Rating: 4.3/5 (714 reviews)
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#5. Bryant's Breakfast

- Rating: 4.6/5 (237 reviews)
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#4. Lafayette's Music Room

- Rating: 4.3/5 (340 reviews)
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#3. The Beauty Shop Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (450 reviews)
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#2. Elwood's Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (311 reviews)
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#1. Sunrise Memphis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (173 reviews)
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