The Arcade - Memphis

The food here is actually quite exceptional for diner food! Unique recipes and it seems the chef has a pride in the food they turn out, and the waitresses were... read more The food here is actually quite exceptional for diner food! Unique recipes and it seems the chef has a pride in the food they turn out, and the waitresses were great too ???? But I have to admit, upon entering the diner I was a bit disappointed with theup-keep of the place. Such a historical land mark deserves a bit more TLC than what it is currently receiving. If Elvis werearound today and he might be inclined to find a new spot for his pb banana bacon sandwiches, somewhere that owns a featherduster, a good mop, and a cleaner bathroom

Hailed as Elvis 's favorite restaurant where he would eat his legendary peanut butter and banana sandwich, this diner is your typical hole in the wall in histor... read more Hailed as Elvis 's favorite restaurant where he would eat his legendary peanut butter and banana sandwich, this diner is your typical hole in the wall in historic Memphis. My companion ordered Elvis 's sandwich and was unimpressed. I ordered the grilledcheese and weirdly, it had very little cheese and was mostly bacon and avocado. It was fine, but not what I expected. The frenchfries were decent and the salted caramel milkshake was absolutely delicious. I wouldn 't necessarily go back for the food but itwas cool to sit in the booth where Elvis sat and have a little bit of fun harking back to the '60s.

Our first stop in Memphis was the oldest cafe in Memphis The Arcade for brunch. This cafe has a 50’s diner feel and has Elvis’ booth marked with photos. The Elv... read more Our first stop in Memphis was the oldest cafe in Memphis The Arcade for brunch. This cafe has a 50’s diner feel and has Elvis’ booth marked with photos. The Elvis. Booth is available to sit in which is cool. Now onto what your here for food anddrinks! The arcade has a solid brunch drink menu that surely anyone can find what they are looking for; from spiked hotchocolate to spiked mimosas. We chose the spiked mimosas and they didn’t disappoint. It’s a traditional mimosa made withDeep Eddy’s Orange. Josh and I normally share meals but not today we came hungry and looking forward to this meal. I orderedthe eggs redneck which includes slap yo mama good biscuits and gravy. Josh went with the pancakes because he needed a vehiclefor the syrup to make it to his mouth. It was an all around wonderful experience and I left with an adorable souvenir coffeemug!

Needed a quick breakfast and this was amazing! The sweet potato pancakes are a must have. My bacon was cooked perfectly. Eggs were a little on the runny side. I... read more Needed a quick breakfast and this was amazing! The sweet potato pancakes are a must have. My bacon was cooked perfectly. Eggs were a little on the runny side. I had their cold brew which was very good, not bitter at all. We didn’t have to wait to beseated, but they do get busier on occasions. One of the employees was on her phone while checking us out and trying to seatother customers which I found to be a bit rude. That would be my biggest complaint, but I won’t let it damper my wholeexperience. I would recommend this place for sure!

If you're looking for diner-type food in a historic setting this is a great choice. It's right around the corner from the Civil Rights Museum so the location is... read more If you're looking for diner-type food in a historic setting this is a great choice. It's right around the corner from the Civil Rights Museum so the location is great. Four vegetarians were able to order four different dishes which is always a plus in mybook. I think the Greek Salad was the winner but everyone enjoyed their meals. The make-your-own omelette was fun though I got abit carried away- don't go for the garlic add-on, too much even for garlic lovers. The waitress was kind enough to mention thebiscuit gravy was vegetarian and there was no issue making veggie modifications on one of the sandwich options.