I usually like coming here, but the wait staff is seriously hit or miss. Girl served us water (with a dirty towel holding one glass), and didn't come back after 20 min, so we left. Can't imagine how much longer the food would've taken if we did place an order. Posting in hopes that the manager takes note. read more

The original review I posted on Yelp was due to their terrible customer service, which it was terrible, and here is their response. CUSTOMERS BEWARE!!! Tracks has ZERO interest in customer service. If I could give less than a single star I would. read more

R P Tracks - Response. - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

You don't come to Memphis and not get down with some messy BBQ. I actually think it's illegal :) Being non-meat eaters, this task took a little poking around. I was actually steered here by the owner of Pink Cupacke Eatery, a fellow vegan. She said hands down, it was the best animal friendly BBQ in town. She informed me it was located on a college campus and was no frills and non touristy aka perfect! Well... she was so right! It was goooooood!! Hit the spot! Exactly what I was searching for! We ordered the BBQ tofu nachos which were served over black bean chili and the buffalo tofu fingers. Both were outstanding!! Full of flavor, large portions. Reasonably priced. What more could you want? They serve local brews and have rooms with pool tables. I imagine the place gets busy on weekend nights. Would absolutely eat here again! YUM! YUM! YUM! read more

My husband and I went to Tracks this afternoon, 08-14-18. We LOVE your sweet potatoes fries as to one reason why we're returning customers. We got there a little after 11am, opening time. I was on the hunt for a chicken sandwich & my husband fried pickles. Our waiter was a laid back, kind gentleman with a ponytail. We told him how much we love coming here because of the sweet potatoes fries! He then started to take our order and my husband asked if they served fried pickles. The waiter responded, "I'm not sure, let me go check." He proceeds to go to the back and later tells us that they DO serve fried pickles but you'll have to order them but you'll have to order them in their dish "Lots of stuff" (I'm not sure of the name). My husband agreed because he LOVES fried pickles (not kidding). When the waiter came back with our food, my husband didn't have any fried pickles on his plate so he asked the waiter about them. "Oh are they not in there?" replies the waiter. Me & my husband said "No." He then left and came back and said that they were out of fried pickles. The waiter looked at the plate and said, "I'm sorry, those were fried mushrooms not fried pickles." Basically admiting that he had got the fried mushrooms mistaken for the fried pickles. A little disappointed my husband let the waiter know that the only reason why he wanted to order that meal was strictly because of the fried pickles. The waiter asked him if he wanted something else and he replied "Yes." The waiter came back with a manager (not sure who she is, she never introduced or greeted us once we were at the table), short lady with short dark blonde/brown hair. She didn't greet us usually how managers would greet a customer with a problem. First thing out of her mouth was, "What's wrong with it?". We told her nothing was wrong with the food, is was just not what he ordered. My husband explained the only reason he ordered the dish that he did was because the waiter had told him that fried pickles came with it. The manager said "Is there fried pickles on the menu?. The waiter replied, "No, it was the fried mushrooms on the plate instead of fried pickles." Sort of admiting to us that he made an error. After explaining the situation about us receiving incorrect information about the menu to the manager she turned around and sarcastically said, "Ok..." Hungry, my husband told them never mind about his food. We didn't want to eat at a place where they treat the customers like they're unintelligent and in the wrong for speaking up when they receive an incorrect order (or rude/unpleasant staff). Instead of fixing the problem, either the waiter admitting his mistake to management or having my husband order something else from the menu, they made it seem like we were bothering them or not worth it. My husband payed for my meal, after asking the waiter to take off the charge for the meal my husband didn't eat (or order; no fried pickles). We would've stayed to eat but we decided to leave due to the terrible encounter with that woman (manager on duty?) The waiter was nice but almost looked scared of the manager he was with (the short lady with short hair). He never once while we were talking with the lady said that it was him who told us that they serve fried pickles. The manager was treating us as if we were customers who knew exactly what they were getting and just didn't want it anymore (from the beginning my husband never received what he ordered). Sucks because we really enjoyed the food, location & service there at Tracks. Unfortunately we will not be back! Customer service is the heartbeat for local businesses here in Memphis. Unsatisfactory customer service can make or break a company regardless the reputation or how good the menu is. Hoping for improvement and continued success for this company and brand! read more

I order a burger with waffle fries. Instead received regular fries. I asked for medium well burger received well done. I was there after "lunch rush". You would think the order would be right. Then to top it off the order didn't come out for 45 minutes. The waitress kept leaving to go smoke. Just overall not a good experience. read more

R P Tracks - The wrong order - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Sooo this is when I wish Yelp had half stars because I think 3 1/2 is just about right. This is definitely a local bar and I was super impressed when the bartender, Mallory, greeted everyone by name and asked how their day was. And I loved that she asked me mine - that hasn't happened in forever! And everyone in the bar seemed to know one another. Definitely a good sign when a place has regulars that know each other. I initially thought it would be all/only college kids (since it is right by the University of Memphis campus) but there were quite a few late 20s/older 30s in there. The reason for my lukewarm feelings? I just didn't think the food was that great. I was really excited before my arrival because people were gushing about the food...but the fried cheese was just ok...so were the onion rings and fries. Nothing to write home about. And my club sandwich? It went home in a doggie bag...I think we all know what that means. And I didn't think the atmosphere was that impressive. Yeah the name if the place is cute since it is right by the railroad tracks but there isn't that much personality. The pluses? Some pretty awesome martinis and shooters. Seriously delicious and why I leaned towards 4. The appletini was delightful! Maybe I was just there on an off night food wise but since it is a dive bar right by my house, chances are I'll be back to try again. Until next time... read more

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We had the pleasure of going to R P Tracks when we first moved to Memphis. A group of friends we met invited us along for a Saturday night trip. I have to say that pulling up to and entering the bar, I didn't have high hopes for much in the way of food. This place reeks of a total dive bar, which is the way I prefer my bars, but we hadn't eaten dinner, so we were intending on ordering more than a standard appetizer to accompany our drinks. My husband ordered the BBQ chicken, smoked gouda and bacon quesadilla, which consists of BBQ chicken with bacon, peppers and onions, served on a flour tortilla with cheddar-jack and gouda cheese and I ordered the buffalo chicken quesadilla which has chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce and served on a flour tortilla with cheddar-jack cheese. We also (so happy we decided to do this) got a basket of their sweet potato fries to share. Let me start out by attempting to describe the deliciousness that were these sweet potato fries. They were cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and smooshy, sweet potatoey goodness inside. They came with this fabulous dipping sauce, which truth be told I could have put a straw in and drank alone. The quesadillas were HUGE! There are so many ingredients in these bad boys they are thicker than some sandwiches I've had. The buffalo chicken was WAY too spicy for me- so spicy I only ate one of the 4 triangles. I could tell it would have been delicious had I been able to bear the buffalo sauce. My husband's however was one of the best things quesadilla wise I have ever put in my mouth. The huge hunks of BBQ chicken and crispy, fat, chunky bacon nuggets couldn't have been better complimented by anything other than the smokey gouda cheese they melted into the mix. My husband kept smacking my hand away every time I reached to take another bite. Talk about ordering remorse. Oh how I wish I had ordered what he had. I didn't think bar food could ever be as good as what we had at R P's. Now that I know how good it is, I am itching to get back to this place and try everything else on this extensive menu. R P's menu offers up appetizers, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, burgers, melts, burritos and desserts. I've heard wonderful things about the BBQ tofu nachos, and you can be sure I will be getting my mouth around some of those in the very near future. read more

R P Tracks - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

There's a reason University of Memphis students swear by R.P. Tracks. It's practically on campus, they've got pool tables, big TVs and a decent bar, and the menu is huge. You can't go wrong by starting with the chips and cheese appetizer. The salt and pepper coated tortilla chips are incredible. They give the cheese dip a nice little kick. It's the perfect size for two people, or one person who wants to eat cheese dip for dinner (not that I know from personal experience). R.P. Tracks is definitely vegan and vegetarian friendly. Plenty of their quesadillas, sandwiches and sides are meatless. A slew of Memphians swear by Tracks' barbecue tofu nachos, but I'm more of a jerk chicken kind of girl. Chips are piled high with black bean (or meat) chili, spicy chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeno peppers and sour cream. One order of nachos is definitely big enough for two hungry people. R.P. Tracks backs up to the train tracks that run along Southern Ave. When trains go by, the whole building shakes a little bit. (I've heard rumors that there are drink specials while trains go by, but I haven't been able to confirm them.) The restaurant is also Project Greenfork certified, which means that it's environmentally sustainable. R.P. Tracks is open late daily, and they've got a decent wireless connection. read more

R P Tracks - Jerk Chicken Nachos - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I've been here before for drinks, but never for brunch until today. I love that this place's brunch time lasts until 3PM first of all. Sometimes my friends and I don't even get out for brunch until noon or after, and a lot or spots stop serving their brunch menu at 1 or 2. I went with my best friend at about 1PM. RP Tracks seriously has the best Bloody Mary I've had in a while! The mimosas were good as well. I had the Curried Eggs Florentine- amazing! It came with home style fries and a mini blueberry muffin. My best friend got a vegetarian egg scramble bowl and said hers was really good as well. We plan to come back for brunch again soon! read more

R P Tracks - Bloody Mary @ RP Tracks - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We were in Memphis for the day and were looking for a place to accommodate some food limitations for our group of 5. R P had a varied menu and very good reviews. So glad we found this place! Service, food and prices were excellent (one grilled chicken sandwich, two burgers, chicken tenders and turkey melt). We are still talking about how good the food was! read more

I usually order one of the following each time I visit Tracks: - BBQ tofu nachos (yes, this exists) - BBQ tofu burrito (which is all the nacho goodness wrapped in a burrito and covered with cheese) - Vegetarian chili - Alpha Beta Pita I deviated this once and ordered the BBQ tofu sandwich without slaw because it isn't my thing and was a bit disappointed because I didn't realize how dry the sandwich would be without slaw. Nevertheless, the tofu was perfectly cooked and smothered in spicy sauce, which was yummy with my sweet potato fries. I do agree with other reviewers that the service has changed a bit since my college days, but I will probably be back. I need my BBQ tofu and my college nostalgia. read more

R P Tracks - BBQ tofu sandwich (no slaw) and sweet potato fries. I suggest keeping the slaw or adding something else to avoid a dry sandwich. - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

R P Tracks was one of my first Memphis experiences after moving here 6 years ago. The menu has something for just about everyone, including vegetarian and vegan options. I love the Jerk Chicken Nachos and the Santa Fe Chicken Salad. But my very favorite menu item is the sweet potato fries. I crave these fries regularly. Try squeezing a little lime juice on the sweet potato fries... Sounds weird, tastes great! Note: Parking can be tricky, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

I met some friends here for a late lunch on a Monday. It's been over a decade since I was last here, simply a function of where I now live. Back in the day, when I was teaching and studying at the university next door, this was a frequent venue for drinks and snack food. I don't drink early in the day, so that may have colored my perspective on my experience, as explained below. The service was fast and extremely friendly. I wanted a Reuben, which they offer periodically, but not this day. So, I settled for nachos and a chili dish. The nacho chips were really very good, worth the trip alone. However, the chili was lukewarm and rather flavorless. The place is not expensive, so I'll come back and order a burger next time. I don't like to judge a local eatery on the basis of one visit. Easy parking outside at this time of day. read more

Chicken Quesadillas.... yawn! Was supposed to have feta, jack, veggies and grilled chicken. Disappointed to tell the truth. Server yawned when she came to table. Too busy f'ing off with coworkers at 3:30 in afternoon on Sunday. Won't return. Forgettable place. read more

Tracks has my favorite burger in town, and some of the best sweet potato fries to go with it. When I order medium rare my burger gets cooked properly. It's juicy and delicious. Even on the busiest nights I've never had bad service here. The waitstaff is always friendly and helpful. The outside seating is perfect when the weather is nice. When it's raining or cold there is always the inside patio. They have a great local beer selection. If you frequent the place they will learn who you are. Even if you don't they treat everyone like a regular. read more

Charming Companion and I have been here many times although it is mainly at the suggestion of others but as Charming Companion's clone (not so mini when he grew an inch taller than his dad) was in town for a Tiger's game it was suggested. As I was rage-craving carbs it was pretty easy to get me in the car. The next time you're rage-craving carbs you should go. Their french toast is pretty good. The meal was fine. We spent some time shaking our heads at the lemmings drag assing their way to wait 45+ minutes to eat at the place next door when R P Tracks has a full bar morning, noon and night with better food. Their name is not important. This is why I'm reviewing a diner I've frequented for years. Our server. Doyle. We three gingers (one more silver, one who refuses to accept her own silver and the clone) were sitting around lightly bouncing to the music when the Dead Kennedys start up. Ginger the Younger and my bounce got a bit more pronounced. We continue to talk. I glance over to see Doyle rocking out as well. I was pleased to see kids these days, enjoying the classics. Doyle is also getting into the song. Bounce, bounce doing the Wave. Y'all, I about lost my shiz when he starts to mime a shiver and wiping sweat during the chorus. So, here's to you Doyle. I hope we gave you a big enough tip. Thanks for the entertainment. But honey, bless your heart, the line is 'Pol Pot' not 'cold hot'. read more

Came here for lunch to try the bbq tofu nachos and they were great! However, as far as I could tell they are not vegan-just vegetarian-the bbq sauce was yummy and sweet but I would have preferred more tofu and less black beans. Still-worth the walk over from my hotel! read more

Is basic and consistent. The staff is always seems happy to be there. I went to Memphis State graduated in 80, still like the area and RP tracks. read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, great location! I literally ate enough to feed a family of four (by myself) all for a little over $20, just to give you an idea... read more

R P Tracks - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Lol honestly, this place is a 2.5 at best when it comes to food imo. I'm not sure if this is just a REALLY GREAT COLLEGE BAR (I can imagine it might be?, because there's some cool pool tables) but we came in for a regular dinner and it was the definition of lackluster. I got a chicken wrap, which was the daily special, and a friend of mine got the BBQ Tofu Nachos - the bbq tofu is fried til it's dry basically and the chicken wrap tasted good but also like something I might get at Arby's. So honestly that's a pretty solid assessment of the place. A more expensive Arby's. Maybe I didn't get the right things to eat but like I Don't Get Why People Like This Place So Much. If you're in this area, go to Cookout instead and like... BYOB. read more

I'd have to say this is one of the best burgers I think this city has. I can't believe I've never been here before now, but it's true. I sat at the bar and ordered a burger, fries, and tea. It was flame grilled and tasted like it. The flavor was enhanced even further by garlic, salt, and pepper, but only in the right amount. The bacon was actually quality and it was cooked just right. I believe they cooked those two slices of bacon just for me, because it was too good to have come from a refrigerator. The potato bun it was served on hit the spot just right. I normally don't care for frozen steak fries, but these hit the spot. Job well done! read more

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Just ate at RP Tracks for the first time recently and was so pleasantly surprised. I had the curried eggs benedict and it was great! I love curry on my eggs at home, and it was the first place in Memphis I've seen that offered. The side of potatoes was excellent - crispy outside, soft inside. Yum! I will definitely come back for other brunches and lunches, etc. read more

SOLID DOUBLE TO RIGHT FIELD. Grabbed an early lunch the other day with a friend as we were both in the area. This place is like an institution. I remember coming here ONE TIME when I attended the U of M back in the early 90s, but as I recall I have never eaten here. We just ordered drinks and appetizers. The place has a great atmosphere with local décor on the walls. The building is clean and the wait staff is friendly and attentive. The menu is fairly extensive for a joint this small. I ordered the BBQ chicken quesadilla at the suggestion of my friend and it ROCKED! The chicken was cooked well and the BBQ was a sweet Memphis style it seemed. It came with a small container of salsa and maybe chipotle ranch that both added great flavor. I was very pleased and will be returning. read more

I can see how this place could get crowded, quickly. And it was -- loud and bustling. It's obviously been through a remodel -- it's new, nice bar, separate room with pool table (which was occupied with a college-aged crew, as was the rest of the bar) -- would be nice to have more than one), and added patio, are all sharp. The bartender was a sweetheart, and informed us that the kitchen was open until 2:30 a.m., so order 'Whatever we want!'. Admittedly, that was a nice option. I tend to prefer a more open place or a darker, more private dive. The lights were a little bright for a bar scene, and layout kind of narrow in the main space. Might be nice for food earlier in the day. read more

R P Tracks - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The photos of the food on their website look very appetizing and nicely presented. I wish I could actually comment on their food and service. We are visiting from Orlando and did not bring our vaccination cards with us. Vaccination cards are not required in Florida nor in most Memphis restaurants as we have now thankfully discovered. We pulled into a parking spot close to the front door, saw their MASKS REQUIRED sign as well as their PROOF OF VACCCINATION / NEGATIVE COVID TEST sign and promptly put our car in reverse and ate elsewhere. read more

I love this place. Probably my favorite place to grab food in town. It's usually pretty easy to grab a table, and hang out. There are times when it can be super busy, and the service being pretty comically bad. Even with those, they're not enough to scare you off. Tracks is really old faithful, and always a good choice. The BBQ tofu, the quesadillas, and sandwiches are excellent. The hummus is fantastic, but the cheese dip! Don't forget to order that beautiful cheese dip! I've been ordering it weekly for pretty much the last 10 years! Their brunch is also excellent! Most of the time it's not too busy for brunch like most places. The last time I think something may have been off, and they let us know it'd be about a 30min wait for food even though it wasn't really busy. That was okay tho, because the food was great. Their Benedict's are so good! The portabella one or the curried spinach one you can't go wrong with! Their spicy home fries are fantastic, and I love their chicken and waffles! It's even better if you can get them to give you the buffalo style tenders for them! And the drinks are so cheap! Mimosas are like $3 are they're perfect! And lastly, the prices are perfect! Nothing is over priced, and it's really one of the cheaper places you can go eat and drink at. Avoid being let down by most places around for subpar brunch and dinner, id rather go to tracks and know I'll get something good! read more

The only reason it gets one star is bc of our waitress. She did great. We ordered food and 2 hours later, we still had no good. 10:15 and still no dinner. We asked for the ticket for our drinks and not even a manager would come and apologize or offer an explanation. Decent place to get set drinks but doubt you'll ever get your food. Will not be returning or referring to anyone. Will most definitely tell people NOT to go here. Pretty terrible and they didn't even seem to care. read more

So, so delicious and their vegetarian nachos and options are top notch.

Typical college burger & sports bar place. We went for lunch. I had the bacon cheese burger and my husband had the black been chili. My $12 "Angus" burger was cold, lettuce wilted and fries overcooked and they forgot the bacon. They brought 1.5 slices of cold bacon. My husband's black bean chili was too salty. Bar was busy at noon so that's good? read more

RP Tracks owner checks reviews and was apologetic and made it up to my family. We are going to give them another chance

The food here is pretty satisfying and you get a drink special when the trains pass (smart idea!). Eclectic crowd. The neighborhood is getting better, so it feels safer now. read more

Tuesday night I went in for dinner with friends, the server was very nice and even gave me free chips & salsa bc the kitchen screwed up my order. But the real kicker was halfway through dinner we see a giant ROACH crawling on the wall. We paid and left. I really don't know what to say other than CLEAN UP. read more

I'm not sure why vegetarians are so easily wooed by deep fried tofu. I'll refrain from speculation. Based on the reviews of this place, I thought I was going to walk in to something completely unique and amazing. After all, the BBQ Tofu "goodness" is "world famous" and is splashed all over their website. I had lunch today. I ordered BBQ Tofu sandwich, sweet potato fries, and an iced tea. I hate to break it to you, but the BBQ tofu sandwich is, very simply, /deep fried/ chunks of tofu tossed in BBQ sauce served on a buttered grilled bun. I expected it to be actually BBQed, maybe? Maybe a super unique BBQ sauce? Maybe a dry rub? Maybe some grill marks or smoke? Nothin. Plain, ordinary tofu tossed in a mediocre sauce. I left disappointed. If you think this is good vegetarian, I urge you to do some traveling. The sweet potato fries were good -- but I'm sure are just freezer to fryer. The cole slaw was actually tasty. Ask for hot sauce -- you'll receive a random sampling of a few sauces ranging from mild to Dave's Insanity Sauce. That was a nice touch. The service was prompt and polite. On a side note to the vegetarians: if you want good BBQ tofu, it's really not that hard. I make this often for my friends and it gets absolutely devoured: Take a block of FIRM tofu. Cut it into 3/4 inch slices. Put it under something heavy between two clean dish towels. Let it press for about an hour. The tofu will get a dense meaty quality to it. Marinate it in your favorite BBQ marinade or sauce for 30 minutes. BBQ sauce is super easy to make, especially if you use a good organic ketchup as your base. Transfer it to the grill and grill it like you would meat. Baste it. Low and slow. The pressed tofu will hold up nicely. Your vegetarian friends will think you're Bobby Flay. read more

RP Tracks has gone through quite an evolution, since its inception. No longer a dark 'hole in the wall' bar. Tracks now has an enclosed porch area and an expanded bar and pool tables. Very popular with the university crowd (U of M is within walking distance) and on any given night you'll run into twenty-somethings decked out in the latest 'Abercrombie' and 'Old Navy'. On weekends, it gets LOUD & crowded. Bar service is friendly-when I ordered a single malt scotch, my server 'bought' me a shot of her favorite scotch and insisted that I try it. Their grilled chicken sandwiches are superb and the nachos constitute a meal. Vegetarians will like the BBQ tofu sandwich, also try the sweet potato fries. read more

The inside of R P Tracks is kind of boxy, but modern; like if Ikea had sex with a railroad car. It's broken up into several rooms, one of which hosts a couple of billiards tables. The odd layout provides a sort of cat-walk effect as you strut to your table since you're forced to walk a straight line past every other table in the place and be eyed up and down by every hipster and townie to gauge exactly how cool you are. But once you make it to a table, you'll find a refreshingly interesting menu. R P Tracks seems to specialize in barbeque tofu. They can put it on a sandwich with cole slaw, in a pita, or even on their famous barbeque tofu nachos. Unfortunately, my distaste for tofu was not lessened by the appetizing sound of many of these signature dishes. I did, however, feel daring enough to order a melt called the Tree Hugger, a combination of hot melty cheese, spinach, and artichokes, with cold sprouts and tomatoes. Although the dichotomy of hot and cold was mildly disappointing, it was definitely some of the better vegetarian fare I've ever encountered, and at the very least, I'd call it unique. Another thing I love about this menu is that I had at least five options for tofu-free vegetarian food, and although I doubt this excites most people at first glance, the sandwich I had was not lacking in texture or flavor. Of course, meat lovers are not forgotten, and the house burger is a classic. My meat eating friend chose the cheese fries, and they did not disappoint, as they were smothered in enough bacon. That's right. Enough Bacon, which gives an answer to the age old question of "Is there any such thing as enough bacon?" The fries were also covered in a melty mix of rich cheeses and served with sour cream and ranch for dipping. But the real reason to try R P Tracks (as if the food wasn't enough?) is their EXTENSIVE list of shooter cocktails. When I say extensive, I mean there must be over a hundred to choose from ranging from your everyday Sex on the Beach to more interesting varieties. Some of my favorite titles were Sex with an Alligator, Urine Sample, Smooth Beaver, and Red-Headed slut. On our waitress' recommendation, I ordered a Jolly Rancher. I was surprised to find that the drink was bigger than most cocktails I've had in the past; enough that I was sipping on it for a good half hour, and the flavor was an excellent combination of tart and sweet with an edge of fruity candy that really is reminiscent of a jolly rancher. Although I would definitely order this again, I probably never will simply for the fact that there are too many others I want to try. And to top off the wonder that is their cocktail menu, I discovered when I got the check that this drink, which was enough to make a light drinker very tipsy, was only five bucks. The intriguing number and variety of available drinks priced like this are more than enough to bring me back. I could see myself spending many a Friday night sipping an Alien Secretion and chatting it up with friends. Overall, R P Tracks, regardless of its hip scene and popularity with the college crowd, is worth this cheap bastard's time, and I would recommend giving it some of yours. read more

Anytime I've visited Memphis with my friends who lived here for forever, I got taken to R P Tracks at least two or three times, even if we were only there for a few days. This place is a local traditional bar food type of joint, with a lot of choices for the vegetarian/vegan crowd which seems to make it pretty popular. They have a fantastic cheeseburger, which comes with fried sweet potato straws: BOOM! Those things are incredible. I got full and happy pretty much every time I came here. Also, being right down the street from Memphis University, it seemed a very popular place to come and drink coffee and do homework. It has a very laid back feel and you could feel comfortable here for hours. The front porch is covered and comfy. Great for large groups! read more

R.P. Tracks is your stereotypical college hangout. They are so close to The University of Memphis, I always assumed they were on school property. They have terrible-for-you-but-oh-so-good bar food, pint nights, 18-25 year olds, pool tables, big TVs, a patio, and that relaxed but fun atmosphere. The fact that they are situated right by those pesky railroad tracks, that all University of Memphis students love, plays into their quirky trademark. Every time a train runs by, shots are heavily discounted. Though I have never been around to participate, I have heard many accounts of this. They do not announce it, but make sure to ask! I never really made it out to Tracks while I was in school, only maybe once or twice. It just wasn't in my list of regular hangout spots. However, I did wind up there last week with my cousin/roomie Aaron and his friends Cameron and Adam. We went for a beer or two, and it just so happened to be pint night. $2.50 pints of Yuengling? Yeah, I'll take two. I had also heard from several people that their BBQ Tofu nachos are killer, so ordering those was also a must. Guys, I believe I just found my new favorite late night snack. They flew right past their expectations and landed right in the middle of my heart. I always say that tofu is only good if cooked the right way, and Track nailed it. Mix it with some tortilla chips, black bean or meat chili, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and jalapenos, and you are in your own little Vegetarian-Mexican world. These nachos are huge, and I couldn't eat even half of them. It is best to either share with someone or get just a half-order. Either way, you need to try these. Though I have grown past the college kid/sorority girl inside of me, I can say I will be back for these nachos, and perhaps another drink or two. I do not think it will become one of my regular spots, but it is definitely worth coming back. R.P. Tracks is also heavily involved in the community and Project Green Fork certified, so it is worth it to support them. read more

R P Tracks (or just Tracks if you practically lived there during college, as my friends and I did) is a local favorite for a reason. Decent prices, a menu with variety (as long as your idea of variety is limited to things that are dipped in a deep fryer, served with something that was dipped in the deep fryer, or topped with something that was dipped in the deep fryer,) and a list of specialty shots and martinis as long as your arm. (I highly recommend the Walk me Down Jesus.) Vegetarian options and a menu that has a number of slightly southwestern selections alongside more traditional American fare means it can please the masses, from a bacon grilled cheese to BBQ tofu nachos. Lunch is a quiet affair, a few students reading textbooks and professors having a quick bite between classes, while dinner and late night can get crowded, especially on weekends or during finals week. read more

I've been coming here since college circa early 80's. While it has undergone a few construction changes and ownership changes everything remains the same. FANTASTIC place to kick back for quick lunch, or after work drinks, easy delicious dinner, weekend hangout, Sunday football FOR SURE! There is THANKFULLY an enclosed, covered outdoor area for those pleasant days and nights. Fun to watch the kids from the local college mingle. The food is standard bar fare. Nothing fancy but well made and liberal portions. Vegetarian options are plentiful. They aren't thrown off by special requests either. The waitstaff are fun, pleasant and always on the go. The bartender is one of the best! You can't get a decent wireless signal outside but let that go. Enjoy being in the moment with your friends. Pool table is decent, but they took out the dart board which broke my heart. A few large tables for groups, otherwise they can put tables together. If planning a large group, say over 6, I'd call ahead. It's busy but never overly so. You don't feel mashed in or claustrophobic. Their prices have steadily risen over the past 5-7 years but that's to be expected in today's economy. I highly recommend pretty much everyone the menu. read more

Tracks BBQ tofu is still delish but wanted to add that there are a few more vegan, or veg options, like a marinated tofu sandwich or a sort of BLT with coconut bacon. So if you're not into BBQ you can try one of these yummies. read more