Tamp & Tap

Cafés

Start your day with Brother Juniper’s cheesy grits and an omelet layered with grilled meats, cheeses and vegetables. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes at The Arcade. On Sunday, do brunch at The Beauty Shop for creative dishes — maybe ham with coffee-infused red-eye gravy. For scratch-made pie and irresistible cupcakes, hit one of Muddy’s bakeries. For chocolates (almost) too pretty to eat — some infused with Tennessee’s own Prichard’s Distillery spirits — visit Phillip Ashley Chocolates. Or, make a selection from the rich dessert cart in the famed Peabody Hotel lobby.

Copyright: GaudiLab/Shutterstock.com

Otherlands Coffee Bar

Otherlands Coffee Bar and Exotic Gifts describes itself as "a cultural oasis in a plastic wasteland". The decor consists of a mishmash of different styles of chairs and tables, with colorful knick-knacks adorning the walls and patrons of all ages typing away on …

Read more

Copyright: Yulia Grigoryeva/Shutterstock.com

Java Cabana

Java Cabana is one of the city's oldest and most beloved coffeehouses. They operate exclusively in organic, fair trade coffee and have a a wide selection of vegetarian food options. Their frequent live music performances and open mic nights attract throngs of poets, musicians and culture …

Read more

Copyright: Oliveshadow/Shutterstock.com

Ugly Mug Coffee

Locally owned and operated roaster Ugly Mug supplies coffee made from ethically sourced organic beans to numerous coffeehouses in the region. You can take home some off their beans at their flagship store in Memphis, or enjoy a cup there along with breakfast or lunch (try their great artisan …

Read more

Copyright: mavo/Shutterstock.com

Bluff City Coffee & Bakery

Bluff City Coffee is a place for true coffee lovers - all their drinks are espresso-based (meaning that there is no drip coffee), and they offer creative twists on your favorite drinks, such as the Mocha Bianca (with white chocolate) or Haley's Comet (espresso, milk, chai and caramel/apple …

Read more

Copyright: Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com

City & State

The key word here is craftsmanship, and that applies both to the coffee and the diverse items they have for sale. While they can range from blankets woven according to hundred-year old traditions to cutting boards from Tennessee woodworkers, they are guaranteed to have a story behind them and be of impeccable …

Read more

Copyright: Fusionstudio/Shutterstock.com

Cafe Eclectic

Named Best Coffee House and Best Breakfast by several local magazines, Cafe Eclectic offers homemade meals and baked goods, all made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, as well as high-quality organic Illy coffee, free from pesticides and …

Read more

Copyright: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com

Center for Southern Folklore & Café

Center for Southern Folklore showcases some of the region's finest artists, writers and musicians, featuring cultural workshops and programs for all age groups. Visitors can also enjoy coffee, beer or selected southern specialties at the in-house …

Read more

Copyright: Joana Lopes/Shutterstock.com

Tamp & Tap

Visit Tamp & Tap anytime for top-notch gourmet coffee and tea, wine and local beers, or one of their fantastic sandwiches. Or better yet, visit the downtown location on a Sunday morning to enjoy their unforgettable bluegrass brunches with live …

Read more