This Famous Tennessee Diner Is The Triple Threat Of Restaurants

Finding a classic diner, one that has great food, a fantastic atmosphere and history to boot is proving to be harder and harder as big-box eateries open all over the state. Tennessee tends to value old-school spots a bit more than the more contemporary states in the vicinity, and works hard to value where we once were as a state as well as where we’re going in the future. The Arcade Restaurant is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, and it’s one of the best spots around if you’re looking for a local triple-threat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Have you been?

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The Arcade Restaurant is a family-owned cafe in Memphis, and is known as the oldest operating eatery in the city.

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The 1919 opening date makes The Arcade just a tiny bit younger than Nashville's Varallo's, known as the oldest restaurant in Tennessee. Still, there's something solid about being the oldest operating restaurant in the heart of Memphis.

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If you're looking for homemade eats and a family-friendly atmosphere, then The Arcade is the place to be! Known for their delicious breakfast and brunch, locals rave about the fantastic pancakes and perfectly crispy bacon.

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If you'd rather join a little bit later, you can indulge in a milkshake or go salty with their fried steak.

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Breakfast is served all day, though, so you don't have to worry about missing out on the sweet potato pancakes from heaven, or the homemade gravy that you'll want to stash in your bag to-go: it's really that good.

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We could go on and on about the food, but there's also such a neat local buzz about the place. The waiters and waitresses are kind and attentive, and the location of the Arcade is in a historic part of the city. You can walk off your pancakes after breakfast, if you'd like! You're sure to learn a thing or two as you head down the street.

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The quirky menu dovetails perfectly with all that the city of Memphis has to offer. Whether you're off for a day by the river or wandering museums, The Arcade is the best spot to fill your stomach, and by proxy, your heart.

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You can visit for yourself seven days a week at 540 S Main Street in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee.

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