An amazing breakfast that was well worth the wait! A true hidden gem that is a must try. 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. read more

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Sunrise Memphis absolutely lived up to the hype. This might be the best breakfast I've had in a long 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. read more

Sunrise Memphis Café is one of those rare places that instantly makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming--genuinely kind people who treat you like family, not just another customer. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. From the mismatched silverware to the collection of different coffee mugs, every detail adds character and tells a story. It has that true "homey" feel--like you're sitting in a family kitchen rather than a restaurant. And the food? Consistently excellent. Whether it's breakfast or brunch, everything is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. If you're looking for a place with great food, authentic charm, and a welcoming vibe, Sunrise Memphis Café is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended. read more

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I came here on 4/20 for my birthday. Me, wifey and my sis decided to try. It was not line no wait and the girl at the front counter was polite. You order before seating. I ordered there 3 pancakes with sausage. I got a side of eggs and cheese grits. My wife got a honey chicken biscuit, and my sister is a chicken tender lover so she got tenders. Cool seating yourself and we sat back by the bar. O and we got 3 of their version of a Tequila Sunrise. Wait for our food wasn't long for a decent crowd of people. Taste test time. So my pancakes get a "BUSSIN" and yes you can get shit pancakes I've had it a few times. They did it on the egg. It was hard to cut and thin as jailhouse toilet paper. The cheese grits WoW SuPeR TrAsH CaN!!!! Take them junts off da menu ASAP. But overall it was a cool experience. read more

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Great local breakfast spot. Food was good, hot and service was fast. Another great locals favorite.

Popped in for breakfast with my daughter and her friend Halloween morning. Everyone was dressed in some sort of costume. The vibes were friendly and our food was delicious. I had an omelet, i enjoyed it but the andouii sausage made it kinda salty.. the coffee was delicious, dark, robust and self serv..my daughter had french toach. It looked fluffy n eggy.. I was too full to try'em. N her friend had i think a breakfast burger.. read more

The best breakfast biscuit sandwich in the world! I will definitely stop by when I come to town.

Great food. Interesting system of ordering before you sit down which ended up being very efficient. There was a line hen we got there but it went fast and they make sure you have a table. Fun crowd with tasty food. Will go back. read more

Food is great-- lots of variety and reasonable prices. Staff members are always nice and friendly. It seems to always be busy, but we've never had to wait for a table. Parking is tight. Decor is cute and interesting. read more

Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit!! This place is outstanding! The service was amazing, all the workers were so friendly! It was absolutely packed and I loved the inside. Such amazing decor! So welcoming! I'd recommend to anybody! read more

Stopped by for late breakfast. Crowd flow was very steady. Seated quickly and food arrived in a timely manner. You order at the counter on the way in and you grab your drinks at another location. There are servers bringing food. Breakfast was great and quick. read more

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UGH, this was the best chicken biscuit I'v ever had. I wish I had time to go back again before my trip ended. The staff were kind, it wasn't a noisy atmosphere and the mimosa was refreshing. I'll definitely be back to visit when I'm in Memphis again. read more

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Speedy service, great customer service, consistently great quality food & drinks! Lively ambiance as this location is always busy. Parking is tight and limited so you may have to drive around a few times. read more

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Came mid Saturday morning and waited a few minutes in line outside as there's no space inside. Dining room was full and somewhat loud. Ordered at the counter where we were given a number and assigned a table. While the food was tasty it's nothing special. Sammie was very dry, and tacos were messy. read more

Sunrise Memphis - East Memphis - Front: The Mcbetter biscuit sammie. Middle: hash browns side. Back: 3 Amigo tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Ughhh! Arrived around noon and the line was out the door, which was expected. No big deal line moved fast, until!!! Ordering was chaotic. My friend who was with me was called to order at one of the two registers as a trio that was in front of us was called to another register-their cashier just walked away for an extended time. Then my friend sat, and got her food before I was even acknowledged at the register to order. The restaurant was so more than loud. About 5-6 worked slowly walked around. A group next to us was somewhat loud and used the worst language very loudly next to us. I love downtown but absolutely will never go back to this location. read more

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Been having breakfast here weekly for several months. Order at the counter but staff is friendly and courteous. Food is brought to you. Serve yourself beverage station. Consistently food has been very good. Prepared and served quickly. Today the oatmeal was not hot enough to melt butter. First time food was not served hot. read more

There was a short time for breakfast, but once you order at the counter and sit down, the food comes out fast. I tried the downtown location when it first opened, then tried this East Memphis location. Overall friendly staff, delicious food, clean restaurant. Would recommend! read more

Great biscuits and atomsphere. Love the feel of the cafe and the relaxed atomsphere . Celebrating southern cuisine

Sunrise is one of my Memphis favorites! This place is my kind of jam! Speaking of jam, let start with this, they have one of the best homemade jams that I have ever had. It is special all on its own. You should get some and thank me later. I accept all forms of payment. Just message me. The front door area can get quite congested as the counter is about 8' from the door. Walk in, order right at the counter, and have a seat. You'll need to jam your number in the little stand so that they can find you later. You want them to find you as fast as they can, because you are about to be eating well! Jam on it! I don't believe I've ever had a bad meal here. All of the food is great. It is sourced and curated in local places when it can be, and almost everything seems to be homemade. The names on the menu are cute, creative, and funny. My favorite item by far is "The Kitchen Sink". It has every single thing I love involved. I add a side of gravy every time to use on half my biscuit. The other half gets the jam, yo... it has eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, grit girl grits, and a sunrise biscuit. Damn. The sausage biscuit is as solid of a biscuit sandwich as you will find in the Mid South. Add, guess what... some jam, and that mother is killer. McBetter is even better with egg and cheese! The P'Love is another interesting breakfast choice. Fried bbq bologna with egg and cheese isn't the healthiest thing, but who cares!?!?! You only live once! I also love the King Biscuit Bowl! Hell.... I love it all. No need to beat a dead horse... They even have some really healthy options available as well, not that I care. LOL All in all the menu is a hit because each item is crafted from spectacular ingredients and the menu is chef driven. These guys know how to do it! The lunch menu is also great although I tend to stick to breakfast when I come. I need to branch out because there are some really interesting choices offered. I see an Italian beef sandwich, a fried green tomato BLT, and some good looking salads. Ryan had the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever had at Sweet Grass when it was open. It was called "The Dirty Bird". They have a version of it on this menu, but it's not the same. I would pay big money to get the recipe for the big puffy crunchy fries he had at SG. They also have a whole ass bar with some good looking bloodies, boozy coffees, mixed cocktails, and champagne drinks that I haven't even had. I normally wait until after 5:00 so I don't feel like a complete drunk. They close at 2:00, you see... Anyway... see you here soon! I love you Sunrise! '24 - 92/101 read more

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The perfect Sunday breakfast/brunch spot. Anytime we come to Memphis we work this little gem in. It's homey and welcoming. We love their coffee and chicken biscuit. It can get crowded but the service and value is more than worth the wait. read more

Food was great but warm, not hot. Restaurant was very clean but cold. I think this may be the best breakfast food that I have gotten in Memphis. I plan to try the other location because I heard great reviews. read more

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Needed a quick brunch spot before off to the airport and Sunrise did not disappoint!! BBQ Bologna biscuit was fire and brought me back to TN cooking! Definitely recommend! read more

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This is a must stop for brunch. The food is delicious! Don't let the line around the building scare you off cause it moves fast. Ambience is cozy and doesn't feel crammed for a small building. DO try the Bloody Mary! read more

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Honestly you can't go wrong with a breakfast at Sunrise. Very much a small diner, but the people are friendly and helpful. This location was very busy on a Monday morning, but worth the line and the small (like 10 minute) wait for the food. I got the kitchen sink and my brother got the not so short stack. Everything was good! Will make a trip back my next time in Memphis read more

Great breakfast! I've had several items in the menu. Everything has always been wonderful. I really appreciate the variety.

The food was amazing and the menu had lots of variety. The loaded grits came out cold but staff quickly rectified the situation when we informed them. The portion sizes were huge! Staff were nice and attentive. Con's: It was a little loud and thus, a hard to have a conversation with a bigger group. Parking was limited. read more

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The people here were so kind to me. The food was amazing and had cheap prices. I will never know what are in those jars by the by.

Place was authentic was very well decorated and had great music. The menu had a lot of fun fusion options for brunch. The service was timely and the food tasted good and had big servings. Would definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

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We had breakfast here and were impressed with how the long line flowed so quickly and smoothly. You order your meal at the counter and then find a table to wait for it to be brought out. It was very efficient and there were wait staff available if help was needed with anything. The food was great! We had delicious omelettes. The decor is different and very fun! Lots of spaces to sit and explore! read more

Great food highly recommend this place. The staff was nice and the drinks were amazing!

As a lifelong Memphian, Sunrise is the best breakfast/brunch spot Memphis has had in my lifetime. They have the best biscuits in Memphis by a mile (with really great jam). There is a line out the door for a reason, but once you order at the counter, the food arrives always within 5 minutes. The prices are beyond fair for both the quantity and quality of food you get. Plus, they have a good diversity of specials they offer on a rotating weekly basis. Don't let the line scare you since you have to order at the counter, the longest I have had to wait is probably 25min, but definitely worth it for the best breakfast in Memphis! Attachments: The kitchen sink- as you can see great consistency everytime! read more

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Aside from the incredible fresh tasty food (imo) best breakfast in Memphis, the positive, helpful staff made the experience amazing. No hesitation, go here! read more

Great food best breakfast in Memphis! The food was fresh service was good and the food came out fast. It's not much more you can ask for nowadays. The prices are fair. read more

We stopped in on 4th of July, on our way out of town to Nashville. The service was amazing! Our food came out so quickly. The food was all delicious and fresh. The restaurant was busy but had enough space for everyone to sit and enjoy their meal. You order when you walk in and are handed a number. The food is brought to your table. Everyone working was in a happy and positive mood. the biscuit was the absolute best!!! read more

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Solid go-to for a good breakfast, though nothing earth shattering. Busy. Pretty darn good biscuits. A few novel options. Dropped the mutt off a Barks and Rec for a sleepover while the Scientist and I headed out for a weekend. To get on the road quick, grabbed breakfast to take back to the lair. TOP TIP: there's a to-go order station at the bar accessible through the BACK of the restaurant. This greatly streamlined my in/out quick strike as the line was out the door and around the corner of the building. Order placed, and out the door within 5 minutes- I received a text when the food was ready, walked back inside and was intercepted by a young lady with my order bagged. Brief digression: what is it with white folk (of which I am one) and cramming in to breakfast places to the degree that road becomes snarled, the traffic pattern a cluster of confusion, rage, and defeat? A la, Chik-fil-A and Sunrise? I just don't get it. Breakfast is, as I see it, the least important meal of the day...you skip it and get to be early for other stuff. It's also, if you're into fasting (for whatever reason), defeatist: breakfast in my mind, translates roughly to 'break the fast'. Breakfast as the most important meal of the day may come from the same apocryphal marketing operation that created such efforts as sugar-laden cereals for children becoming the daily routine. Ok, that's done. Food: bi bim was diversely textured, an adventure to each, light but filling; a really good non-standard starter. The sauce offered added umami, which was a welcomed change to most heavy tasting butter/flour/meat combos that breakfast brings to the table. The biscuits were very good. They fell apart, so all the flakiness and buttery-ness you'd expect. Bacon was plentiful, sausage was spicy. Eggs can be ordered a variety of ways but come over-hard as the default, cheese is a good melty cheddar. read more

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Biscuits are godlike. Best breakfast I've had in a long while. Eggs were on point. Crispy bacon. All in all a great breakfast for the price

I've been to the other location and liked it, so hit this on the way out of town. Pretty good ambiance inside! I like the outdoor seating of the other one, this one has bright colors and a vibrant feel inside though. The service is good for order at counter and get a number. I got Best Omelette which was pretty good with the spinach and veggies! It comes with a biscuit which is soo good, and their jelly is homemade! Had some coffee, good. My dad got Vegan Banhmi and mom got the french toast. We all liked it! read more

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Just stick with their sandwiches and you will be overly joyful with flavor! Their. Biscuits are extra large squared, flakey and just irresistible. read more

Food was amazing .. always is .. the restaurant is always packed and full so getting in and out is hard but if you have the time ... definitely worth the wait... service is always good read more

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Sunrise Memphis is always a great choice. They have a very simple but diverse menu, so you're bound to find something. The Breakfast of Champions bowl is wonderful and full of flavor considering it's a vegan option. The Rocky Mountain omelette is also outstanding, but slightly salty from the country ham--which is normal. The omelette also comes with a biscuit which makes the entire plate a filling portion. Great service, coffee, and ambience! read more

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