The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St, Memphis, TN
Crema's Take
“This beloved downtown Memphis institution feels like stepping into a time capsule with its original vintage booths and genuine old-school diner charisma, where the kitchen delivers thoughtfully prepared comfort food that matches the historic setting. While the kitchen occasionally has an off moment, the real magic happens in the exceptional service and the way staff accommodates groups with genuine warmth—you're not just grabbing coffee and a quick bite, you're experiencing a piece of Memphis history that's been doing it right for decades.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Exactly as advertised, busy diner in downtown with lots of charisma, atmosphere and delicious food. They were super busy on a Sunday around 11 and although we were seated immediately food took a little over 30 min. BUT it was well worth the wait. Just got basic stuff, but…
What a great place to enjoy breakfast. Historic location that has the booths still in use. Service was exceptional. Great menu selections. Food is all wonderfully prepared.
The Arcade Restaurant was recommended to us, so my husband and I decided to go for breakfast and we’re so glad we did! Walking inside felt like stepping back in time. The atmosphere has a cool, old-timey charm that creates just the right amount of comfort and nostalgia. I…
I went to Arcade with a larger group. We were traveling from out of town and needed a quick place to grab lunch. We were fortunate to have the staff accommodate our lage group on short notice. We all put our orders in. I was surprised at the somewhat limited menu offerings. My…
Went here for breakfast. I ordered the French toast, it was over fried. Fried to the point it was crunchy. The turkey sausage was delish, you receive 2 and they are palm of a woman's hand size. My over medium eggs were a bit over easy and runny. I still ate them. The hashbrowns…
Crema Reviews
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