Automatic Slim's Tonga Club - Memphis

We visited this restaurant for weekend brunch and found it to be quite busy, but fortunately, we didn't have to wait. I ordered a mimosa and the “Three Little Pigs Omelette,” while my husband chose the “Second Street Vegetable Frittata.” The omelette was fantastic, accompanied by a generous serving of fried potatoes. However, the frittata fell a bit short and was smaller in size. Overall, it's a decent spot, although a bit overpriced.

As for the side dishes, the hushpuppies were delicious, and I loved the chunks of onion and corn. The macaroni and cheese was incredibly cheesy and gooey, with perfectly tender macaroni. The bacon flavor really came through, though the truffle was more of a subtle hint, similar to the blue cheese in the potatoes. I understand that balancing flavors can be challenging for each preference. If you enjoy just a hint of flavor, it's perfect; I would have preferred a bit more truffle myself. Overall, it was a wonderful evening filled with great music, and the staff was on point. I definitely won't wait as long to return!

The food was good and the service was friendly. However, the cinnamon roll waffles were lacking cinnamon, although the cream cheese topping was delicious. We also had an issue where the silverware was forgotten, and we had to wave someone down after we had already received our meals.

The decor is appealing, very Memphis. Delicious breakfast, well seasoned. I had the vegetable frittata. Generous portions. Decent coffee. Bar drinks available, of course. Excellent wait staff.

My husband and I visited this restaurant for breakfast on a Saturday morning and ordered brunch dishes. The food was quite good; the biscuits were fluffy and the cheesy grits were fantastic. However, as noted in some other reviews, there is a mandatory 20% gratuity added to your bill when dining with more than one person. While we typically leave a 20% tip for good service, our experience here was disappointing. Our waitress seemed unhappy and didn’t refill our drinks at all. It appeared that many of the waitstaff had similar unsmiling expressions. I suspect they rely on the guaranteed tip and don’t feel the need to provide good service. In light of this, we were planning to tip only 10%, but when we got the check, the 20% gratuity was already included. There is a sign at the bottom of the front door that mentions the automatic 20% gratuity for parties of two or more, and there’s a small notice on the table stand, but if you’re not paying attention, you might miss it. We definitely will not be returning.