Description
The Cupboard Restaurant located at 1400 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, is a soul food restaurant known for its traditional southern dishes. With 3,279 user reviews, it is clear the place draws a substantial crowd, especially during peak hours which include Monday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM with wait times up to 45 minutes, and shorter waits on other days like Tuesday through Saturday mainly between late morning and early afternoon. Popular dishes here are fries, green tomatoes, turnip greens, chicken fried chicken, mac & cheese, cornbread muffins, country fried steak and eggs, cucumber salad, a veggie plate, and BLT. The combination of these classic items reflects the hearty and comforting soul food fare that this restaurant offers to its guests.
Amenities
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
- Restroom
- Cozy
- Historic
- Family-friendly
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Parking
Reviews (3279)
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I looked up a place for chicken fried steak and this one topped the list so we gave it a shot. My steak was good. Seasoned and cooked well. The sides I ordered got messed up but I ate the corn stuff. My sweet potato was a bit soggy but the reason we came was good. The place has a long history and you can see it when you walk in. It's very dated but it was clean. Our server other than messing up the order did a great job checking in and seeing if we needed anything.
The Cupboard Restaurant is a cozy little family spot that truly feels like home. They serve delicious homemade comfort food, with something on the menu for everyone. Everything we had was fresh, hearty, and satisfying. Our service from Matthew was wonderful—he was attentive, friendly, and such a sweetheart. He even took the time to chat with us about local attractions in the area, which made the experience feel extra personal. A lovely place with great food and even better hospitality. We’ll definitely be back!
Great advice from the lady in the Hotel Lorraine gift shop! When in doubt, ask a local where to eat! This is the place!
Loved it!!! Good food, good service, good atmosphere, great price!!!
Great home cooking, quick service, cool 50s diner atmosphere. Debbie was super attentive and gave a great suggestion for the ham steak.
We’ve eaten here numerous times, but another restaurant’s poor experience motivated me to praise the Cupboard’s contrast. Nothing new, but consistency is a plus. All the food was hot and filled the serving containers. Newcomers note the great variety of interesting veggies, like eggplant, Italian spinach, and baked squash. My spicy grilled catfish was perfect. Oh, and the cornbread and rolls are always a winner. The service was on point even though straightforward. The fifties music is almost worth going for. Just a great outing at a fair price.
Across the "board" the Cupboard is just what America needs! When you pull up and exit your car you immediately hear Chubby Checker, or Fats Domino or the Dinning Sisters music. Upon entering, you are greeted by your grandmother, best feeling ever! The biscuits are to die for, I eat my body weight in the smoked sausage! Take a friend, make a friend at the Cupboard!
They hare the best place to eat in Memphis. I would love to have one nearer New Mexico Heaven on a plate! All of the items are fresh daily and any meal is fabulous.