Experts' Choice Award Arcade Restaurant
What the experts agree on
Memphis' oldest continuously operating diner since 1919, the Arcade is a downtown landmark locals love for hearty breakfast and meat-and-two lunches at budget prices. It's iconic rather than exceptional.
“The Arcade Restaurant is not merely a diner; it's a Memphis landmark.”
– Tasting Table
Frommer's "The Arcade may not be the best place for breakfast in town, but it's definitely one of the most well-known." Full review
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"Memphisâ oldest continuously operating diner offers greasy breakfast plates, meat-and-threes, sandwiches and pizzas." Full review
Afar Magazine "When downtown, Memphians looking for a good breakfast or meat-and-two lunch go straight to the Arcade, the landmark restaurant located in the heart of the South Main Historic Arts District." Full review
Where "Open since 1919, the Arcade calls itself Memphis' oldest café. The menu carries straightforward classics such as breakfast dishes, salads, pizzas and sandwiches." Full review
