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Barksdale Restaurant - Memphis, TN

Barksdale is a modest city cafe serving paradigmatic southern breakfast of country ham that is resilient but easy to slice, served with a side dish of red-eye gravy to spoon onto grits. All breakfasts are accompanied by excellent biscuits, hot from the oven.
90% Approval Rating (11 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

ham and red-eye gravy ($6.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Memphians flock to the Barksdale Restaurant Saturday mornings for big weekend breakfasts built around omelets with the works. The rest of the week, the cafĂ© opens every day at 6:30, but the crowds arrive mid-day. That is when you can eat a hearty and low-priced plate ..."   [Read More].

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237 South Cooper, Memphis, TN
901-722-2193

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Country ham is a breakfast meat with character, and Barksdale serves some of the best!
"Country ham is a breakfast meat with character, and Barksdale serves some of the best!"
buffetbuster





Light airy biscuits, straight from the oven; you couldn't ask for a better way to start your day.
"Light airy biscuits, straight from the oven; you couldn't ask for a better way to start your day."
buffetbuster


On the plate: grits, over-easy eggs, and a slice of country ham.  In the background are biscuits and to the right, this side of the coffee, is red-eye gravy.
"On the plate: grits, over-easy eggs, and a slice of country ham. In the background are biscuits and to the right, this side of the coffee, is red-eye gravy."
Michael Stern


A perfectly cooked sausage, bacon, and cheese omelet sided by hash browns with cheese and onions.
"A perfectly cooked sausage, bacon, and cheese omelet sided by hash browns with cheese and onions."
ChiTownDiner


The well-worn booths serve as a reminder that Barksdale is no Johnny-come-lately to the Memphis dining scene.
"The well-worn booths serve as a reminder that Barksdale is no Johnny-come-lately to the Memphis dining scene."
buffetbuster


Expect to be treated well by the staff here at Barksdale.
"Expect to be treated well by the staff here at Barksdale."
buffetbuster


A true Memphis cafe, where the locals eat.  But in this case, it was a traveler from afar who left his knapsack and two puppy companions outside while he went in for a meal.
"A true Memphis cafe, where the locals eat. But in this case, it was a traveler from afar who left his knapsack and two puppy companions outside while he went in for a meal."
Michael Stern


During a recent visit, we were too busy enjoying breakfast of ham, grits and gravy to take pictures before we ate. But on the way out we shot this one to show what the place looks like.
"During a recent visit, we were too busy enjoying breakfast of ham, grits and gravy to take pictures before we ate. But on the way out we shot this one to show what the place looks like."
Michael Stern


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