Barksdale Restaurant
| Address: | 237 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104, USA |
| Phone: | +1 901-722-2193 |
| Site: | memphismenusonline.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM |
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Kontji Anthony
If you drive over 35 MPH on Cooper, youll miss the nondescript restaurant at the corner of Cooper and Courtland. You wont see tourists in this breakfast/lunch spot. The longtime staff treats customers like family. I just overheard one man who works here saying to a customer, "Oh yeah. It IS your turn to pay. He got it the last time." Love that! The ambiance is homey and old-timey. The photos and Memphis memorabilia on the wood panel walls show the restaurants long history of truly being part of the fabric of the midtown Memphis community. Oh yeah, the menu. That is why were here. The restaurant is very flexible about the menu. You can mix and match ingredients with ease. The eggs are cooked to perfection every time I eat breakfast here and they dont skimp with the meat and cheese. The coffee is unusually good. Never burnt. On any given weekday, youll see people hang out long after their meals are over - reading the newspaper. Seriously. Actual "paper" newspapers. Weekdays, the restaurant has a steady flow. Its usually pretty packed on weekends. Theyre open seven days a week. If you visit Memphis and want a true Bluff City experience, stop by Barksdales for an omelette or a burger served with a smile.
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Linoleum counters and cheap wood paneled walls. Mediocre jelly on the $4 eggs and toast. Nice waitress, but feels gritty. Authentic working class Memphis vibe, very Southern feeling. Decorated with a variety of accumulated objects (shirts, elvis stuff, old posters from local elections). I like downscale, but needs a fresher look. Probably a local institution, but I couldnt get into it.
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Michelle Peterson
The food was exactly what you want from an old school diner. Hot, fast, and done right. This was my very first visit here and I know it will be just the first of many. Thank you for a wonderful meal with a great atmosphere and service with a smile.
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Kristina McKinney
Service was quick but the sausage gravy was cold and soupy, the hashbrowns were burnt on the outside and undercooked in the middle, none of the cheese on my hashbrowns or omlet was melted.
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Chet King
Went there based on glowing reviews from locals. Im not a big judge on decor or looks, but they could at least replace the dirty ceiling tiles. Food was just OK, but the prices matched.
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Adam Gray
Love these kind of diners. An older local introduced me to this place. Classic, good food and a welcoming atmosphere. Really cool seeing so many generational families there.
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Gil Hayes
This place has cold grits and is highly overated. They must have paid for the ad n used their family to write reviews. Their pricing is high for this type of restaurant.
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Leonardo P
Great breakfast. I recommend the biscuits and gravy. I wouldnt recommend the ham, kind of dry for my taste, but I think they cook it like that in this region.
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Trent Tobolski
Came here after a very long night out on Beale, and this was a great place to cure the hangover. Found this place randomly on yelp, and glad I did!
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Christopher Rubano
The staff is always super kind and attentive. The place may look a little down at the heels, but its the best breakfast youll find.
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Matthew Liu
It was a nice place to eat lunch. The service was quick and the food was cheap. Nothing too amazing, but was definitely good.
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Linda Thompson
Love it. Just an old school diner with down home seasoned food. Casual, neighbor and work lunch crowd. Try it youll like it.
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kati grace cox
Love the staff and the good. Get there early for breakfast. They stop Serving their divine biscuits around 10 or 11.
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Chris Vanderlip
We love Bobs. Small, greasy spoon type place, service is great, food is fantastic, prices are very reasonable.
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Joe Pipkin
Its a cozy place with good food (breakfast and plate lunches) and friendly service. Very reasonable prices
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Darryl Torry
Always a great place to get a bite to eat I love the staff they always make me and my family feel welcome.
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ALEXANDER REYES
Home town feel... people are welcoming and Awesomely friendly! Food is pretty good too. I loved it.
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A Private User
Great breakfast - all the traditional "home made" stuff, and it tastes home made. Great atmosphere.
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Dr. Terrie S Reed
Fast, delicious and economical restaurant with friendly staff. Breakfast all day! (Open 7am-2pm).
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Jeff Rhodin
If you wanna be Honey-d or Sweetheart-ed while having some good low-key food, this is for you.
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ZeusMusic95
I go here often for breakfast and lunch. Good food and great service. Love the corn bread
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Randy Harris
Great food, friendly wait staff, and friendly customers. The biscuits were heaven.
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Bill J
Old fashioned, hole-in-the-wall feel with good food. Can get busy on the weekends
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Remote Adjusting Services
Great breakfast with excellent service. Lots of regulars - hometown atmosphere.
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Pete Britain
I love the staff the home town feel the food is perfect best place in Memphis
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Kenneth Schildt
Breakfast is basic and good. If you enjoy hospital food, lunch is for you.
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Jacqueline S
Super friendly service and great food, especially the French toast.
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Mireya Martinez
Amazing food just like home. Friendly and welcoming environment
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Scratch
Eat here all the time! Great personality and great service!!
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Jonathan Ryan Hughes
Bang for the buck kind of place. Service is always great.
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Heather Reese-Gray
The food was awesome. Reasonable prices and great service.
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Marques Rooks
Everyone was so nice and the food was goooooooooood! Omg
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Patrick Albano
Such a great little place! Cheap, good, friendly!
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Caleb Everson
Service was fast and the portions were filling.
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Eva LaFour
Yummy breakfast just a diner in neighborhood.
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Katharine Browder Federman
Love the Staff and Food is fast and good...
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Morgan Ozenbaugh
Super nice staff. Good veggie omlete.
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Jessica Schroeder
Food was ok ish. Service was good.
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madmaxfzz
Killer breakfast and good service
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Chuck Bursi
Great breakfast and great value
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Amanda Bolton
Love the biscuits and gravy!
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Tammy Peacock
Good food and great service.
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raymond black
Great food, great service
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Jamison Powell
Quaint, family run place
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Zac Brown
Amazing home cooked food
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jason nichols
Not what it used to be
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Faith Smith
the food is excellent
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charles beall
Good quick cheap
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Amanda Barbee
Love this place.
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coyote wiley
Great Breakfast
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Sheila Ross
Always great!
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Sterling S.
Great Food
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Malik Jabati
Okay.
