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Best Memphis Cheap Eats


As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in Memphis.

Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

The Arcade Southern
12/20
540 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-5757 | Menu
Since 1919, this kitschy diner has served piping hot breakfast plates, hearty meat-and-three lunches, and plenty of Memphis history. More...

Brother Juniper's Breakfast
12/20
3519 Walker Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
901-324-0144 | Menu
Fluffy omelets and even scrambled tofu grace the menu at this Memphis breakfast joint. More...

Cozy Corner Barbecue
Quick Bite
745 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105
901-527-9158 | Menu
Don’t let the nondescript shopping center-style building fool you---Cozy Corner serves some of the finest ’cue in Memphis. More...

DejaVu Creole Soul Food & Vegetarian Restaurant Southern
12/20
936 Florida St.
Memphis, TN 38106
901-942-1400 | Menu
New Orleans meets Memphis at this vegan and omnivore-friendly Cajun café. More...

Huey's Burgers
12/20
Dining Room at Huey 77 S. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-527-2700 | Menu
This downtown restaurant is upscale enough for a business lunch, but also suitable for a casual family dinner. More...

Huey's Burgers
12/20
1927 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-726-4372 | Menu
Good burgers, fries and cold beer come with free live music Sunday nights. More...

Neely's Bar-B-Que Barbecue
Quick Bite
670 Jefferson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
901-521-9798 | Menu
Taste the same barbecue that Gina and Pat Neely cook on their Food Network show. More...

The Rendezvous Barbecue
14/20
Dining Room at The Rendezvous, Memphis, TN 52 S. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-523-2746
If Memphis had a flavor, it’d surely taste something like the beloved barbecue ribs at The Rendezvous. More...

Soul Fish Cafe Southern
11/20
862 S. Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-725-0722 | Menu
Diner ambience meets Southern hospitality at this no-frills Cooper-Young area catfish joint. More...

Trolley Stop Market Southern
13/20
704 Madison St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-1361 | Menu
Southern-style fare is prepared with locally grown produce and meats at this colorful farmers market and diner. More...


Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

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