This place was really nice, while it lasted. The coffee was always excellent, and the vibe inside was relaxed. And oh my, the variety of food items was impressive. I was sorry to read in a news media report that this joint had suddenly closed on April 26th, 2025. My only regret was that I'd only patronized this location sporadically, as I rarely found myself in that area of the city. Well, at least there's still their sister location in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. I may have to try it out, eventually. read more

I do not recommended this place. Cash only. Food heated with microwave. Bagel squishy not toasted. Food looks like it was purchased at Costco. Everything served in to go boxes. Not many choices around here but I'd keep looking for another place. read more

I Love this quaint little coffee shop! It not only has great coffee, but delicious pastries! Always greeted with a smiling face . A wonderful getaway, to start your morning off right:) read more

My girlfriend and I absolutely love this place. Food is awesome, coffee is solid, and it's a pretty darn cool spot. Staff is awesome as well.... Brent does a phenomenal job with the food in the back and Lex, along with all the other baristas, know how to make a coffee Been coming here for a few years and it has yet to disappoint. Good stuff read more

We were needing some coffee and breakfast before we got the Civil Rights museum. Glad we stumbled upon this place. The cashier was very helpful and friendly. The POS was down both days we went there. But it was easy to purchase everything online. Their bagel was different but good. It's made with a focaccia dough. My son devoured the brownie. The chai was good, but I accidentally added sugar when I ordered so it was too sweet. Mt partner said the coffee was just ok. They have a great selection of homemade bakery items. We came back two days later and got the Morning Glory muffins, the Nutella poptart, and a granola bar. They were all yummy. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Devoured Chocolate Brownie - Regular - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I didn't try the food. We only tried the coffee. We initially wanted to try the food but there were questionable unhygienic actions that we witnessed. We would have cancelled the coffee had we not seen exactly how it was made. After leaving with the coffee my wife shared that it was not good and decided to dump it out. Pros: The menu looks promising Cashier was friendly Cons: Hygiene. Hands should not scratch your face, touch your nose, or dig under your nails when preparing food. No gloves read more

THIS IS MY SPOT, anytime I'm in town. I wake up early just to take a leisure walk down Mane St (teehee) to get my homemade biscuits. Sometimes I'm a rosemary girl and sometimes just plain. But the coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods are really hard to choose between. I love the window market in the front and how they always have something new to drool over. The staff is super friendly and giving all the Memphis Hospitality you need for the morning. Highly recommended for all breakfast fixin's you need on the go, although it's a must for me the sit outside the shop and savor the freshness. HAPPY EATS YALL ! read more

Cute coffee shop with decent options for breakfast. The veggie croissant was really good, it has two veggie patties on it and the croissant itself was really soft, with melted cheese. The raspberry pop tart wasn't my favorite but I liked that it wasn't as sweet as regular pop tarts. I had a decaf white mocha sub almond milk. I liked that it wasn't served piping hot, the waiting game to drink a hot drink is annoying, but this one was served just hot enough. The wait time wasn't long either, considering we had two full orders. Love the location. Ended up sitting outside to eat. Will be back read more

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Best. Biscuit. Ever. That's all you need to know...but I'll give you more. I ate that whole thing, which took me 15 minutes because I'm slow, but that biscuit never lost its fluff. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Breakfast biscuit with turkey sausage and an iced au lait. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The breakfast was very tasty. The man behind the counter was friendly. The drinks were ready first and my girls really enjoyed them. The food was hot and fresh. You should come here if you like breakfast. read more

This place was a short walk from our AirBnB. I loved the peanut butter oat bites so much, I went back a second day for them and plan to make them at home. My husband's breakfast sandwich (sausage egg and cheese on everything bagel) was a 2-day hit as well. Their website said they had a "general store" with fruit, veggies, etc. it's actually just a cooler that was sparsely stocked, though I could have been there before stocking took place. We also tried the yogurt parfait (as expected) and the raspberry "pop tart," which was generously filled without being messy and oozy. Pricing was reasonable and staff was generally friendly. read more

Hmmm... the chocolate croissant wasn't made from normal light/flakey croissant dough, but instead was super heavy and rubbery. I tossed it after two bites. Coffee shop interior seemed very dated - not in a 'nostalgic' way but in a neglected 'no one seems to really care' way, with dim lighting, and rags on the floor in front of an apparently leaking glass fridge. And nothing notable about the coffee. Great location, seems they have lots of potential to up their game... read more

Super friendly staff and clean, welcoming seating area, both inside and out. I got the cream cheese roll (basically a cinnamon roll) and was delighted by the first bites. Nicely flavored and icing not too sweet. Alas, as I got to the center is the roll, the cinnamon spread mixed with raw batter, and I could hear Paul Hollywood saying "That's undercooked." Such a shame. I will go back, though, because the cherry cheese danish I saved for later was delicious! More biscuit than light pastry, the flavors were sharp and fresh. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Cream cheese breakfast roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Solid bagel sandwich. Bagel was a little less dense, a little more bread-y...but in a good way! Bacon was crispy. Americano was good. Cookies looked amazing, might have to go back. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Breakfast sandwich. Bacon, cheddar, egg. Americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

My second time in here, this weekend... the food is delicious and filling! The Haley's Comet is delicious too! Yummmmmmmmy!!! read more

Bluff City Coffee - Meat, Egg & cheese (Ham) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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God I always love this place. Never disappoints It's a hefty breakfast sandwich with that melts in your mouth with every bite. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Horrible customer service. overheard the owner saying very disparaging things about other customers. we waited in line for over 20 minutes for them to tell us they could make change for a large bill so we could purchase our coffees. we witnessed the manager take cash from the register so he as he was leaving to run an errand to the bank. He refused to make change so we could purchase our coffee. read more

Fast service, delicious tasting vanilla latte, cute and eclectic (perhaps a bit older) interior - I am a fan! I would say the main potential con is the lack of seating, although I was in and out so it did not impact me. read more

Haven't been here for a few years. I grew disgusted with seeing flies in the pastry case at every visit. So...two years later I hoped things would grow finer with time. Unfortunately my first stop upon arrival was the restroom; but one was out of commission. The functioning facility was missing towels and the mismatched seat seemed to illustrate the lack of attention to details I had noted years previous. After emerging with still wet hands, I noticed the well stocked bakery case was both appetizing and fly-free. Though tempted, it would require a few more visits before ordering a bite. Almond Latte and an Americano were our drinks for the day. The Americano was good, shot was smooth and drink served at less than lava hot. The latte was a bust. Only a hint of foam and zero texture. Taste was bland. Bottom line, I may return to BC when in the area but mainly because I won't pay $10 to park near Tamp & Tap, and spots can be harder to find a few blocks north when LoFi is open. Please folks - the details matter and aren't that difficult to master. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Coffee drinks are made to order. I ordered the egg and cheese on a plain biscuit for $5. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Would have preferred McDonald's egg and cheese on an English muffin. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Egg and cheese on plain biscuit. Not bad but not great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place barely has indoor seating currently, what they have is not too pleasant to sit in because it's so close to the line of people waiting to order. Their outdoor seating is pretty nice but there's only three tables. Tomato feta croissant - not a croissant, more like a bread roll. It was definitely not a pastry item. It tasted okay. Not enough sundried tomatos, mostly cheese. Sprinkle cookie - this one hit the spot for me! I love the aesthetic and it was a crumbly cookie. Coffee - pretty good. I originally thought it was going to be drip coffee, but I dont think they do those. They gave me an americano instead. read more

Bluff City Coffee - Sundried tomato feta Croissant, Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I've eaten here every time I stay at the Crntral hotel because it's so easy to order on Bluff City App and then walk over and grab my breakfast! They are fast and everything I've had from their breakfast food is delicious! The breakfast sandwiches are my favorite! I've also tried all their specialty coffee drinks and they are GOOD! Need to try this one if you haven't! read more

Bluff City Coffee - Everything Bagel sandwiches and Haley's Comet - Small! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Coffee and food were awesome! Staff was a bit rude to me but I'm chalking that up to them having a bad day. Love seeing local spots thrive!

Loved this coffee shop it was simple and seemed family owned. The coffee options were unique and the baked goods were tasty. We liked the energy balls but the cookies looked great too. Not a-lot of seating and the decor was minimal but a good cup of coffee. read more

5 star pastries! Considered taking away a star only because the dine in area needs a face lift to give that inviting feeling like so many coffee shops in town. Ultimately the awesome food trumped the lackluster aesthetic for me. The homemade "pop tart" is incredible. The most tender pastry and a very generous portion of a sweet thick raspberry filling and then there's that perfect glaze with sprinkles on top. The blueberry muffin is a big one and is FULL of blueberries and oh so fresh. Tried the foccacia dough filled with sun dried tomato and feta. Would like it to have had more filling but was still a very good savory pastry that paired well with the sweetness of the Haley's Comet latte ( espresso, Oregon Chai, caramel apple syrup, and choice of milk)!!! Lots of pastry and coffee options here and kudos to whoever is doing the baking! read more

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Came here twice and the people get nicer and nicer. It's a place to stop by if you need a pick me up near the Civil Rights Museum and a breakfast sandwich. They are known for their biscuits (either apple cheddar, rosemary, or whatever the flavor of the day is) and make it a breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, cheese, or chicken! It's a place you could do work at, but seating is limited. It's cute, but the ambiance is nothing upscale and a little run-down. But this is the place to stop in for fresh baked goods, protein bars, smoothies, and some coffee!! read more

Bluff City Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place is so good, I stopped in everyday while I was in Memhis! I tried a different speciality drink each visit but the Golden Kelli was my favorite. My husband would just get a large black coffee and said it was some of the best coffee he has ever had anywhere. Their biscuits are phenomenal and the service is friendly. Prices aren't bad either. Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to return to Memphis and Bluff City Coffee!! read more

Bluff City Coffee - Sausage, Egg, Cheese on a garlic herb biscuit. Iced Golden Kelli - Large - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Got a small breakfast from here. Dirty chai was just like the normal dirty chai. The sesame bagel was definitely interesting! It didn't taste like a bagel at all. It was more like bread and it was great! The peanut butter ball was a nice sweet treat for sure! read more

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I was really glad to find this spot. After driving through some of Memphis to get here you start to wonder what kind of shape this place will be in... but no worries, it is in a great part of downtown where you can feel free to relax outside, inside, wherever, and enjoy some good coffee! I got an iced tea latte, which was a little bit of a special order on my part... but seriously it was DELICIOUS. The baristas took a lot of care to make sure I liked it and that it was made how I wanted. My husband's black coffee was great too. My only complaint was with the desserts/pastries. My brownie was good, but my husband got a strawberry cookie... and honestly, it just tasted like all the other food in behind the glass. All the flavors had just really attached themselves to the cookie, especially some sort of onion or garlic-y flavor from one of their savory options. Was so disappointing! But overall I really liked it and def will be back when I'm downtown. Just won't be getting anything to eat unless they fix this merging-flavors issue. read more

Bluff City Coffee - View from outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Visiting Memphis and found this cute coffee shop. I enjoyed it so much, I came back for a second day. This was not the best day for service. An older man was at the register and taking orders. I can only guess he owns the place because I don't know who else would be so comfortable offering such horrible service without regard. Before I could even take a breath to open my mouth, I was berated with "What's your order?" and then "What do to want?!" I can't even explain the curt tone. As I begin to order, I'm rushed to order faster. It wasn't a full shop, there was only a couple behind us. I asked if they had green tea and was instructed to read. Well, I would have if the details weren't listed behind the man who is rushing the order. Then I asked for a custom cookie box. They have these wonderful looking bake goods but clearly they don't want to sell them. When I asked for the box I was first told I couldn't get one because it takes too much time. Finally, I was given the opportunity to order. Again, while rushing the order I asked a clarifying question about if a chocolate chip granola was included in the custom box. All I got was further berating. Wooosaaa!! I complete the order and the total was $49.67. I asked for the itemized bill. Well... that request was refused. I responded that it didn't make sense that a customer can't see the cost of the items they paid for. I would not recommend this location. There are plenty of other choices on Main St. read more

Avoid this place. Used to be great and the staff was awesome but now the owner has started showing up there and is a total psycho. Bosses his customers around like they're his employees, is extremely rude, and disturbed. Has completely ruined what was once a great place due to his own presence, He once accused me of attempting to steal bc I was standing not sitting while waiting to get my food lol that I paid for w a credit card. Also I'm a regular there and have been for years. There's tons of coffee shops in the area so you can easily avoid this place. If he's there it's prob going to be awkward and rude which is a shame bc the staff which has been here for years is actually fantastic! Advice to management: stay away from your business for your own good. You're ruining it read more

Good coffee, good baked goods, great location. A perfect place to start the day before going to the museum.

We loveeee to try local coffee shops when we travel so we were excited to see this one just around the corner from our condo.. but sad to discover the coffee was not our favorite. Both of our drinks were very bitter and had a really strange sweet after taste - neither of us had more than 2-3 sips before they went in the trash.. They had tons of baked goods that looked really good, and the girl working the counter was very nice- the espresso just wasn't to our taste. read more

The absolute worst coffee... we were on our way to Vice and Virtue and noticed Bluff City and decided to try since we'd never been. Huge mistake. I don't agree with paying $6 for a small latte PERIOD, but especially not for really horrible lattes. My husband got the iced Haley's comet and I got some honey/cinnamon whatever hot latte that's one of their specials... I tried to finish them, but only got a few sips in to both, involuntarily making faces and gagging between, before dumping them. Really tried not to since we spent so dang much on them! Remember that part in Elf when Buddy tries coffee for the first time and hates it but he keeps drinking it until his dad tells him "you don't have to drink that," and he says "thank you" ??? That was how I felt through my few sips. So now I'll mope the rest of my day over bad coffee and wasted money. Seriously. Go to vice and virtue next door. read more

I came here because a family emergency brought me downtown during the work day. I brought my computer intending to drink my coffee and work for maybe 15-30 minutes until my wife finished tending to the emergency. It was busy but there were tables and single seats available when I was second in line to order. Seats are first come, first serve. Plenty of singles, doubles and families were sitting and eating their food for an extended period of time. As the customer in front of me finished ordering, the owner at the counter said "no computers today." It would have been more understandable if he had asked if I could limit my time or just let me know what was going on. I didn't know that a bowl game would create this issue, and just wanted a place to sit, drink a coffee, and work for a limited amount of time. I ended up going to Hustle & Dough instead .02 miles away, and there was a much better ambience, better coffee, and much nicer staff, despite themselves being just as busy, if busier than Bluff city coffee. The owner/person at the register responded to my Yelp review about ten minutes after I posted, which really does show that you were not truly as busy as you claim. read more

The coffee isn't bad, but isn't good. The specialty drinks aren't that exciting. Their drinks are over priced. They did have a ton of baked goods, but we didn't try any of those. If you are looking for an aesthetic coffee shop, or cute place to study, this is not the place for that. read more

Located on Main on the trolley line. Housed in an older building but has a very modern decor. I love the artwork of 'old Memphis' on the walls. I'm a coffee fanatic and can attest to the fact they have the best Americano in town! Didn't know the place existed until I saw it featured in several scenes in the made in Memphis movie 'N-Secure'. Walking distance to several landmark destinations (Central Station/Amtrak, Arcade Restaurant, The Cheescake Corner, National Civil Rights Museum to name a few) read more

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Eat here now. Everything is incredible. Get the strawberry banana smoothie as well. I live in Michigan and I'm going to have to make the drive back every morning bc I'm going to crave this place for the rest of my life read more

Bluff City Coffee - Chicken + Egg + Cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwich in a cute area of downtown. POS system was down, but staff was able to keep serving everyone without delay. read more

Everything on my visit here was stellar. Sad to see bad reviews based on staff. Maybe they have fixed these issues. The ladies who helped us were very kind and helpful with suggestions. That bakery case is to die for! Homemade pop tarts with stars on em?!?! Come on. What's not to love? I got an americano and it was just fine. Not the best I have ever had, but I would come back for it. What I would come back for every day though is those dang cheddar garlic herb biscuits. Holy cow! I shouldn't have but I got sausage and cheese on it. It was a very rich and greasy way to end my trip to Memphis, but oh was it worth it! They put two sausage patties on one biscuit! I'll be dreaming about it for awhile :) read more

Bluff City Coffee - Sausage and cheese on a garlic herb biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee