Staks Pancake Kitchen - Memphis

Overall great place…read more Customer Service: 10/10 The cashier took his time to explain everything. Plus, our food was brought to the table when it was ready. Ambiance: 10/10 It was very neat & there was hand sanitizer at every table (my favorite part). Cost: 10/10 We went on a Sunday. So, some of the pizzas were $5. You can't beat that price. Taste: 9/10 The Pizzas & cinnamon rolls were great. However, the chicken and bacon calzone was kind of dry. It was tasty once we dipped it in sauces. We were pleased overall & will be back soon.

Gooey gooey gooey sweet treat oh and they do sell the centerpiece of the cinnamon roll just just…read moreinstead of a whole cinnamon bun and I just purchased the cinnamon centerpiece and then they have the minis which is just a smaller version of the large center roll cinnamon bun roll. When I say you can definitely see the size difference between the original cinnamon roll cinnamon bun to the mini you will see too.

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3.8(368 reviews)

0.4 mi•Brennan

As a truck driver, I've eaten pizza all over the country--from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Las…read moreVegas, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Crabby Crawdaddy Pizza at Venice Kitchen is the second-best pizza I've ever had. The only pizza I've had that ranks higher is Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza in Indianapolis. The crab and shrimp are the stars of the show. The pizza came out hot, fresh, and loaded with flavor. If I had one suggestion, I'd add just a touch more seasoning to make it absolutely perfect--but even as it is, it's outstanding. I also tried the soup. It was decent, but it didn't stand out to me, so I probably wouldn't order it again. I ordered takeout, and when I arrived, they were just boxing everything up. I only waited about 3-4 minutes. The staff was friendly, and everything was hot and ready. If you're in Memphis, don't leave without trying the Crabby Crawdaddy Pizza. It's one of the best pizzas I've had anywhere in the country.

Took my daughter to celebrate her 21st birthday at Venice Kitchen. The food was definitely a bit…read moreoverhyped based on all the TikTok reviews I had seen. My daughter ordered the Pasta Maria and rated it a 6.5/10. I had the Creole Delight and would give it a 6/10. We also tried the Crawfish Rolls, which were hot and fresh, but a little too salty for my taste. I'd rate those a 7.5/10. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for us. If I return, it will definitely be to try the pizza and the Strawberry Lemon Drop that I've heard so much about. Food: 6.5/10 Service: 7/10

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Thai Chicken Salad

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Buffalo chicken pizza

Elwood's Shack

4.5(1.2k reviews)

2.2 mi•Berclair

It is worth the stop if you are driving through Memphis TN or live there…read more Food - Excellent Service - Great Ambiance - NOT upscale BBQ is incredible, same with the fish tacos and the potato salad.

I was passing through and tried to find a place that would give me a taste of the local food scene…read more I was craving authentic Tennessee BBQ. I'm sure glad I made the choice to stop here! My sandwich was very good! $10 is pretty fair for what I got. I loved the sauce, the meat was also really good. The tater salad was AMAZING! I'd get a large of it everytime I eat there if this was a local place for me. The meal was a solid 9/10 If you're in Memphis and you want some good BBQ made with heart and soul, then you should try Elwood's. The only thing missing from my meal that would've completed it for me was some hot buttery cornbread. I'll certainly be back to try their ribs and other foods!

Self serve drink station (thank goodness for unsweetened tea, for a Northerner like me)

Texas Patty Melt

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Patty melt

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4.7(223 reviews)

0.9 mi•Brennan

Great food here! I had the Moroccan lasagna, and it was wonderful! Lots of filling, lots of…read morecheese & noodles, lots of food. My wife and daughter had the chicken pastilla. The cinnamon was wonderful and this could have been a desert! The lemonade was good and the ladies loved the tea! Definitely worth the stop!

Triple crown. Great food, service and atmosphere…read more Can't say enough about the experience at this restaurant. We were staying in the nearby hotel and wandered over. What a find. I would have paid 30 bucks for the tea. Mint, sweetened, yumminess. Come, eat, send me a thank you.

Simple.

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4.5(310 reviews)

0.7 mi•Brennan

When we drive through Memphis, we always stop here. Everything is top rate and delicious. They…read morehave an amazing Matcha Latte and great breakfast menu. Lots of vegan options and amazing gluten free AND vegan buns that I was able to buy a bag of and take home for the freezer. Everything is fresh, the bowls are great, the sauces make the dishes. The service is fast and efficient and it's decorated very modernly and clean inside.

Deliciously healthy! The juices were fresh. The turmeric iced coffee perfectly hit the spot. It was…read moreEXTREMELY crowded that day during lunch, our orders took a long time and arrived in pieces (we only had a sandwich, a rice bowl, and the two drinks). Ambiance-- it's beautifully decorated, but the vibes just did not feel calm because of the long lines waiting for their orders to be taken. It definitely depends on the time that you go. Make sure you get there early to avoid the crowds if you're the type that likes to have the restaurant to themselves. They have a nice patio that is covered with extra seating.

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Western Omelet

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Lucchesi's Ravioli & Pasta Company

4.3(73 reviews)

0.8 mi•Brennan

This was our first time at Lucchesi's Pasta Co. & Deli, and it definitely won't be our last! I had…read morethe meat lasagna with garlic bread, and it was amazing -- cheesy, flavorful, and perfectly sauced. The garlic bread had that nice grilled flavor that made it even better. My husband tried the chili cheese tamales and really enjoyed them -- they were hearty and full of flavor. We also grabbed an oatmeal cookie and a Heath bar cookie, and both were soft, chewy, and the perfect way to end our meal. The place gives off a cozy Italian deli vibe that makes you feel right at home. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick even with a steady crowd. I also love that they have their full menu frozen to go, so you can grab pasta and sauces to make delicious meals at home. We're already planning our next visit!

Meh... food is mediocre and the price is astronomical! $10 bucks for a small one serving spaghetti…read morewith ONE small meat ball in watery sauce that is claimed to be meat sauce... hard to believe this place has the ratings it does, must be bots or bought reviews

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Busters Butcher

4.6(20 reviews)

2.2 mi•Chickasaw Gardens

If it happens to be meal time whenever I'm in this area, I like to drop in to grab a bite to eat…read more My favorite to go item is their roast beef and cheddar sandwich. At $13.00 plus tax, it's priced similarly to any of the fast food sandwich shops. However, the quality and freshness of Buster's version is unsurpassed. I recommend this place and shall continue returning here for sandwiches and other foods.

Pretty decent spot to get some good cuts of meat. It's clean and the staff are very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. It's lean and they carry lots of little offering and local pairings, pickles, olives, crackers and such. It's pricey but given the quality, it's about right. Have been a few times and I'm sure we will return.

Perfect!

Great honey and preserves

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Hot cocoa.

Zaxbys

1.0(3 reviews)

0.3 mi•Brennan

Impertinent manager at this location (didn't catch her name), but it was around 6pm this evening,…read morewas "training" a member of her staff as I was placing my order; which is fine; but her attitude was beyond unacceptable and unbecoming of someone in leadership. I placed my order at the drive-thru but had a ? pertaining to ingredients. I could tell that she was annoyed by my questioning which made for an unpleasant experience. As I drove around to the window to pay for and collect my items, she was standing there with her arms folded, mean-mugging me. I asked another staff member at the window if she was the manager and they confirmed. Despite the fact that there were other employees standing around, she made it a point to personally hand me my food while informing me that she was "training" an employee and that she was making sure that my order was correct - all the while speaking to me in a tone that I didn't appreciate. Not to mention, my food was extremely salty -- adding to my unpleasant experience. Wouldn't visit this location again nor would I recommend it...

Rude customer service, unprofessional cashier at the window had a bad attitude I advise anyone that…read morelikes Zaxby's food and customer service. Please don't go to this location.

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3.7(292 reviews)

0.2 mi•Brennan

What do yall know about Hopdoddy? I loveeee this restaurant to the bone. Great burgers, great sweet…read moretea, and fries ! Ordering and getting my food is quick. And I love eating out on the patio or inside the store it is beautiful and very clean.

I frequent HopDoddy quite often it's my favorite burger place but this past Monday August 31st…read morechillleeee the grease team was on duty everything was extremely greasy when I picked my burger up a grease spot was on the tray the fries were so greasy when I bit into one grease came out into my mouth they are never greasy like that I was appalled so tighten up Doddy!!

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4.5(48 reviews)

2.6 mi•Chickasaw Oaks

Delicious gyros and other sandwiches. They also come with Maui chips . Kinda hidden but worth the…read moregastro sensation that it holds inside .

I've been here a dozen times and I'm surprised that I've never written a review. The beer selection…read moreis superb and the food quality is amazing. I will warn you to stay away from the Triple H gyro if you have a low tolerance for heat. I had an unfortunate experience. Anyhow, the servers are attentive and knowledgeable. And I love their patio and bar for the relaxed atmosphere

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Allison S.

11 years ago

We went here on a Sunday morning, and it was packed. The woman who was coordinating the names and parties was super on top of it and really nice. It was our first time here, so we were a little confused about what to do. We accidentally ordered too soon, not realizing the order of events as there were literally so many people crowded around us and everything was chaos. As we were standing and waiting for our name to be called, a woman walks up to us and says "I'm sorry but we have to put your food to go because we don't have a table for you. You ordered too soon." Of course we felt terrible and totally understood. We were excited to try to food no matter what, since it was our first time. The woman who took our name came over and said that she could fit us in no problem, just to take a table quickly. We apologized, saying it was our first time and had no idea what we were doing and we were totally fine taking the food to go. The other woman NOT taking names then says loudly, "hurry up before someone gets mad. We didn't have a table for you and I've been looking everywhere for you." She reiterated that we ordered too soon, yet again, as if we didn't hear her the first couple times. So we sit in the middle of the restaurant, mortified, wishing we hadn't come at all because we are so embarrassed that we accidentally cut in front of people. That woman "serving" people was so sharp and rude. The saving grace of it all was how sweet the lady taking our names was, and that the food was indeed amazing! The process for seating people on weekends NEEDS to be streamlined, or at LEAST communicated. We had no idea what to do, and there were no lines or directions, just a crowd of people talking loudly not knowing what to do. read more

Native M.

7 years ago

Oh this place will actually kill me. I can't stay out of it. Seriously. I can't. Look at my debit card. Staks Staks Staks Staks Let's talk pancake beignets...well, what's to talk about JUST ORDER THEM. A fork full of heaven is what I'm saying. One of my favorites and an excellent "apology tour" item when you've screwed up at work and need to smooth things over with your assistant. Trust me in this one. Wanna talk French Toast. Well throw on a napkin and let's DO IT!! Liberally covered in powdered sugar don't let that stop you (and use common sense don't wear black and expect to come out the other side unscathed) this will keep you sassy all day long. Got a power day ahead? Get the two eggs with a meat. I prefer sausage (I've never had to work a weird wonder what THAT is piece of bone or huh? out of the sausage) which is very well seasoned and cooked to perfection and the eggs (I prefer mine scrambled hard) are always light and fluffy! And you walk away ready to close that deal or handle that difficult project or manage that crazy bunch at home. Ok. You wanna deal with lunch? Pick ANYTHING! You'll be glad you did...but ONLY if you promise to order the truffle fries. A MUST for any post-breakfast situation (ok, confession time. I had them for breakfast). Truffle fries here are BEYOND Wait? Why are you still reading. Didn't Oprah tell you not to use your phone while driving and aren't you driving to Stak right now??? read more

Alyson S.

146

3 years ago

If you're a fan of fluffy, delicious pancakes, then you need to check out Stacks Pancakes! I recently had a chance to try their cinnamon pancakes, and they were absolutely amazing. The pancakes were cooked to perfection - golden brown on the outside and fluffy and moist on the inside. The cinnamon flavor was delightful, subtle but definitely present in every bite. I also loved the generous amount of butter and maple syrup that came with the pancakes. But it wasn't just the food that impressed me. The service was also excellent. My server was friendly and attentive, and he made sure my experience was enjoyable. Overall, I had a great experience at Stacks Pancakes and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch. I'm already planning my next visit to try one of their other pancake flavors! Here are some of the things I loved about Stacks Pancakes: The pancakes were cooked to perfection. The cinnamon flavor was delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving Stacks Pancakes a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed! read more

Diana W.

4 years ago

Today was the first time I ate over there and here's my review. A bit over-priced, but that's my one con. Everything was awesome and great. The ambience was causal and cozy. Interior design was colorful and cool. The staff was a perfect 10. I don't know if I'm spelling their names right but Juju and Ta-Z I love you guys. Suffice to say I'm gonna be a regular customer now. From Diana with the Wonder Woman Hat that talked about anime and manga. :-) read more

Philip L.

269

8 years ago

Probably the best breakfast spot in town. Also, a very underrated lunch. It has sneaky become my favorite spot to grab lunch (breakfast for lunch a lot) as well. The staff is awesome! They know me by name as if I've been coming for years or work there or something! Overall a really awesome spot. Try it! 5 stars all day. read more

Erin B.

8 years ago

I love Staks. I had the tacos and they were fantastic! The White Poinsettia was just the way I like my champagne cold and tasty. I highly recommend this Memphis breakfast spot. read more

DBell ..

7 years ago

This kitchen is very overrated and overpriced!!! The wait time for a table was about an hour. The food was very over cooked and tasteless. Don't believe the hype! read more

Bryan P.

3 years ago

And now they are liars who steal money.If my money was never taken and I was kicked out the system what am I seeing am why is it still here and my money is not. read more

Amber M.

5 years ago

Only go here if your in mood for pancakes lol. Everything else is sub par, if you want savory breakfast go somewhere else, but their pancakes are really yummy. read more

Sidney H.

3 years ago

Major L eats fr never again I asked if it was sausage in this hoe she said yes I ain't seen single piece of sausage and what in the hell is this gravy read more

Steven N.

1 year ago

Came back because we like the pancakes. We walked in an hour ago. We still don't have our food. Geeze this place needs to improve its service level. read more

Stephen S.

7 years ago

Just checked out the Memphis location. It was awesome too! Pancakes, fire. Beignets, fire. Eggs, Fire. Customer service, fire. I'll be back!

Raafi M.

580

7 years ago

Amazing experience and food! We take our family once a week and have never had a bad experience. The breakfast tacos are amazing!

Izreal A.

9 years ago

Food came out fast and hot. Service was awesome everyone's nice atmospheres great. Portions are great. Overall fantastic place

Kenisha R.

226

10 years ago

I love the food and the service. It didn't take long to get waited on and food was excellent!!!! I will be returning.

M C.

5 years ago

Thank you for the professional response. Much better experience on my return visit. Will return next time I'm in town.

Sherrie M.

4 years ago

From the time we walked in to the time we left was the best experience. I love this place and will definitely be back

Michael S.

525

7 years ago

The omelet was so good!!!! The pancakes were ok. They were kind of soggy to me but overall, the food was great!

Eric S.

11 years ago

The food was amazing, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! They make a great vanilla latte as well.

Alexander P.

7 years ago

There was MOLD in my food.... so who's to say with your previous visit you've not been eating it yourself.

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3.2

(98 reviews)

Stopped by for dinner early Saturday evening. You select your table and there was plenty of seating…read moreto choose from. Staff were very friendly and attentive with pleasant conversation. Ordered the new smash burger and was very pleased with the selection. Served hot with plenty of food filling the dish. Patrons really seemed to be enjoying themselves as we were. Not overly loud ambiance but enjoyable background music on speakers. Only drawback was a period where a strong odor of weed was present in the dining area, not real appetizing. I still recommend giving the restaurant a try, it's a nice place with a cozy home town feel.

I have no idea why this East End has such low ratings. Maybe there are a bunch of haters out there…read more We have never had a bad meal in all the times we've been here. The beer is always cold. The food is always on point. Plus, it has a "dive bar" atmosphere that works. The menu has a nice variety and I haven't ever been disappointed in whatever I've ordered. This visit, I ordered the hot dog sliders; 3 mini Nathan's hot dogs with grilled onions and beer cheese. I also got a bowl of chili and made my own chili dogs. Very good. Definitely 5 stars for East End.

Sunrise Memphis - East Memphis

4.4

(146 reviews)

An amazing breakfast that was well worth the wait! A true hidden gem that is a must try…read more We came for breakfast on a Saturday around 10. When we first pulled up, the line was out the door, so we knew it was good. We waited maybe about 15 minutes, and then we were let inside where we placed our order at the countertop. The menu is pretty big, so there were lots of options to pick from. I got the rooster, a fried chicken sandwich, and others got the kitchen sink plate with a Bloody Mary. After you placed your order, you found an open table. All of the tables were clean and accessible. I loved the vibe! Very up beat breakfast theme. Soon after we got a table, our food arrived. It was hot, fresh, and delicious! We all basically licked our plates clean lol. After they drop off your food, there is no 'service' so you do have to get everything yourself. But, I loved this actually since it was casual and it gave you an opportunity to get up and explore a tad bit. When we were done, the 'server' took our plates and we were out the door. The line outside kept steady! But, I see why! It was a great way to start the day.

Sunrise Memphis absolutely lived up to the hype. This might be the best breakfast I've had in a…read morelong time. I ordered the "Kitchen Sink" along with a side of biscuits and gravy, and everything was outstanding. The biscuits were fresh, fluffy, and easily some of the best I've ever had. The bacon was thick-cut, salty, crispy, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was excellent. I got takeout, so I can't really comment on the atmosphere or service, but the food alone was enough to impress me. I'm only in Memphis for two days, and this place was so good I'm already planning to come back tomorrow to try the breakfast tacos. Highly recommend if you're looking for an amazing breakfast spot in Memphis.

Barksdale's

3.9

(215 reviews)