Been to this place a number of times over the years primarily because of the biscuits. But I can't help but notice that the owner has become more disrespectful of the customers. Apparently he is the only one who can work the register (cash only) when the restaurant is slow, he leaves the lIne unattended without apology. My wife and I witnessed him pull out a friend "Mary" then took her order while the rest of us continued to stand in line for more than 30 minutes. Sorry but we won't be back read more

#1 breakfast in Memphis. Locals favorite. There are a few things that you will want to know... this place is cash only! It is busy so there is usually a line waiting to order at the counter during peak times. They open up really early (5am) which is my favorite time. I always order the breakfast special. 2 biscuits, eggs, grits, gravy, and bacon (or other meat). I'm a hungry guy but this is almost enough for two people. They read more

If you ever need a massive replenishment of salt come here. Or if you would like to raise your blood pressure this would also be a good choice. I am very surprised at the reviews and four stars. I am not opposed to a dive but only when the food is good, this food matched the overall shabbiness of the restaurant. However, the biscuits were really good. read more

I've been wanting to go here for a long time but was always worried about the insane lines. So we hustled and came super early on a Sat morning...and there was already a line out the door! This just shows how great Bryant's is. The line moves quickly and we ended up waiting for about 30min. The seating is a first come basis so if you're with a group, you should scout out a seat early on. We ordered the pecan pancakes and veggie omelette. Food came out very quickly and was hot and fresh. The pancakes come with hot syrup and were perfectly fluffy and sweet. It's a huge stack and we ended up taking most of it home. The omelette came with a biscuit and grits. Yep, the biscuits are awesome and worth the trip themselves! Definitely recommend coming but make sure you don't make plans, because you'll have to wait in line and then will probably need a nap afterwards! read more

Bryant's Breakfast - Pecan pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Best breakfast in Memphis hands down. If I lived closer to here, I'd gain 50 lbs. The line is always long, they only take cash, the food is always excellent. A normal breakfast consists of 2 eggs cooked to order, a meat side (country ham is unbelievable), grits, gravy, and 2 biscuits. Love the flavor, love the atmosphere, and, love that they are now open on Sunday. Thanks Bryant's! read more

Love the omelette selection. Fast service and friendly Staff. The biscuit and gravy does not let you down.

I was less than enthused when a certain someone came home with a bag of biscuits and insisted I try them. I love biscuits, but I was confused about being handed a bag of biscuits. My confusion quickly vanished after biting into the still warm, thick, buttery goodness that was a Bryant's biscuit. I could only wonder how? How have I spent the majority of life in Memphis and not managed to get my hands on one of these biscuits? Did my friends know about these biscuits? Were they keeping them to themselves? So many questions. These biscuits were so good that I wanted to jump in the car and head to Bryant's to try out more of the menu. I learned a valuable lesson that day: When someone hands you a bag of biscuits, just eat them - quickly! read more

If I could count the numerous weekends my husband and I have attempted Bryant's for breakfast and kept on driving by at the sight of the sheer volume of people in that line. Sorry, a gal's quite hungry on a Sunday morning after a night of partying. Line waiting for biscuits and gravy is not my forte. This time we got smart. We went on a Monday *insert evil laugh here* and beat the system if you will. I'll repeat it again, as I was not smart enough to read the Yelp reviews before hand- this establishment is CASH ONLY. Luckily enough for us, there is a gas station right next door with a cash machine. We were on sensory overload when we got in here The menu stretches the entire back wall behind the counter and then some. And despite it being a Monday, it was still pretty busy. We knew it would be way too much food, but we both ordered the sampler. 3 eggs, hash brown, 3 biscuits and gravy, grits, sausage, bacon, ham and a pork tenderloin hunk. Now I'm unaware of how a pork tenderloin hunk belongs on a breakfast sampler, but I will let that small flaw slide as Bryant's has the most ass-kickin' bacon I've ever laid to rest on my tongue. No. For real. It's crispy and chewy all at once and thick. I was disheartened that there was only 1 piece on my plate. The eggs were cooked perfect- which seems to be a small feat. Anytime I get scrambled eggs they have a runny, food buffet consistency to them. Not at Bryant's. Here comes the most disappointing part of my experience. The biscuits and gravy were a HUGE let down. That gravy is seriously lacking. It is like wall paper paste. I was livid that I ruined my biscuits by immediately pouring it all over their hot, buttery goodness. I ended up picking off chunks of unscathed biscuit residue to eat plain. This is what I will be doing from now on as those biscuits need no help. Everyone should be eating them plain by the dozen (especially with gravy that bad- my Grandma's a Yankee and she cooks better gravy than that folks) The hash brown was simply delightful. It had seasoning to it, though I couldn't put my finger on what it was. I'm not a grit girl, so I cannot comment on those, but the ham was very salty and the tenderloin just got pushed around repeatedly as I couldn't bring myself to try it I was so full. Quite simply put, Bryant's has amazing food- quite possibly the best breakfast in Memphis. I just didn't order correctly. Next time I will order a breakfast sandwich or biscuits and honey, tons of bacon and some hash browns. Never again shall the gravy grace the confines of my plate. My advice to you- go ahead and order it if you're curious, just do the finger test before dousing those heaven sent biscuits with it. You'll thank me later. read more

Best breakfast in town. Home made goodness. Everything is pretty spectacular. highly recommended. The grits are the perfect texture. The biscuits are fluffy. The omelettes are an incredible delight. The bacon is just right. bacon.bacon.bacon.bacon.bacon. read more

gotta love Yelp! we stayed overnight in Memphis on Sunday and went looking for good breakfast....found this little gem quickly by mapping from our hotel. by the time we arrived to Bryant's it was closer to 11 and upon entering my tastebuds quickly turned to lunch fare. per Deen B...i went for the Hamburger steak w/Grilled Onions, White Beans and Fried Okra(the lunch special only offered 2 sides?) The HS was quite dry and i kindly asked for one "less done". The lady who was running the show kindly obliged and had a fresh one whipped up for me in no time. Delicious and flavorful! The onions were so good too. Loved the White beans(that were full of crumbled ham pieces). I wish i would have gotten the Fried Green tomatoes instead of the Fried okra. A very nice lady who sat next to our table offered me one of hers and i without shame accepted...MY GOODNESS that was the best FGT I have ever had! Like a mini corncake with a savory juicy tomato in between. My husband had the center cut ham, two eggs and grit breakfast. Served with biscuits and gravy. Those biscuits are delicious! I have never seen PEACH Jelly in a restaurant before, but they have it here! Love this place! Super friendly and efficient operation they have going on! This place is great! read more

They have this breakfast thing down to an art! And they know you by name. Great atmosphere. And the biscuits are homemade with buttermilk just like your grandmother used to make. read more

Bryant's Breakfast - Biscuits like your Grandma used to make!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place is great, a Memphis institution. If you want a good breakfast, cooked the way you want it, this is the place. I can't tell you how many times I've come here and the line is out the door. If that doesn't tell you how good this place is nothing else I put in this review will persuade you either. That being said all I can rate this place on is the breakfast menu, I've never had the plate lunch. Even at lunch time I always order from the breakfast menu. One day I promise myself I will order a plate lunch but it's just so hard NOT to order breakfast. Everything from pancakes to eggs are phenomenal. The biscuits are so fluffy and flavorful. A little butter and some jam and I'm in heaven. The country ham is great old school ham. Smoked and full of salt the way country ham is supposed to be. No deli ham here trying to be passed off for something it's not. No matter where you live in this city, do yourself a favor and jump in your car and head to Bryant's and enjoy a good breakfast. You can thank me later. read more

Our trip to Memphis was coming to a close and we were getting ready to get our friend to the airport so we can get on the road to Atlanta. Of course, before doing so, I needed to get some fuel into my belly. We originally wanted to go to a very high rated breakfast place in the area, but we were quoted an hour and a half wait. This was much too long and I was much too hungry, so we opted for Bryant's as a result of Yelp. First of all, I walk in to Bryant's and it's nothing that I have seen before. Line almost out the door, you order your breakfast at the counter, then you take your number and grab a seat. Pretty simple concept. It's also worth noting that it's CASH ONLY. The line moves pretty quick when it's busy, and the service moves quick. By the time we got to the register, there was still more than a decent pick of places to sit as well, which relaxed my anxiety a bit. Their food is affordable and the servings are exceptional. I ordered the two egg over easy breakfast with bacon. With every breakfast, you get three biscuits, a side of gravy and a side of grits. Eggs are eggs, but this bacon was thick and crunchy which is just how I like it. Not to mention three biscuits is just two biscuits too many, but I wasn't complaining as I was dipping them into their wonderful gravy. I'm not a grit girl, so I tried them but didn't entertain them. I enjoyed my quick and easy meal so much that we got one of their homemade cinnamon rolls to bring home for dessert while we watched Game of Thrones that night. There is no better cinnamon roll in these seven kingdoms than the cinnamon rolls at Bryant's. By the time we got in and got out, it was only 45 minutes. We would of still be waiting for a table at the other place. read more

The worst part about Bryant's is how close I live to it. Every morning when I drive by I want to pull in and fill up on some of the best biscuits in town. It takes all my willpower to keep driving some mornings. It's pretty much a dive - an old-style diner with that greasy spoon feel to it. But I think they have one of the best traditional southern breakfasts around: eggs, bacon, sausage, country ham and yes - those famous biscuits and gravy that call out to me each morning. So, if you're in the area and want a big, fat delicious breakfast, you gotta check this place out. But dieters beware - they don't specialize in granola here. read more

Restaurants that have legendary status as one of the best in town for whatever they do, often fall short. This certainly applies to BBQ in Memphis. However, Bryant's really lives up to the billing. In fact, it's the best Southern breakfast I've ever had. From the eggs to the biscuits to the salty country ham, it's all over-the-top, but done really well. The place is like a cafeteria, but the food is great and I'd recommend it to anyone in town who wants some southern breakfast flavor. read more

I found Bryant's a straight-forward, traditional breakfast spot--the type of thing hipsters keep trying overcomplicate. It was packed, but the line moved quickly, and diners didn't really linger past the duration of the meal. Again, it's a breakfast spot--not a "brunch" spot. (Don't get me wrong--there's a time and a place for brunch!) I ordered a breakfast biscuit with a country-fried steak patty, egg, and cheddar, with a single blueberry pancake on the side. Man, oh, man. The biscuit was fluffy inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside--tender, but sturdy enough to hold up to the breakfasty contents. For the pancake, I didn't even use syrup, as I wanted to savor the buttery, crispy edges and the blueberry flavor. Perfect. read more

It was alright... Country ham was cooked well done. Seems a bit pricey, but I did end up with a leftover ham biscuit sandwich for later. I was amazed of how busy they were at 6am on Friday the 13th. Community tables are a tight fit. read more

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This is definitely the very best Memphis has to offer. The line is always long and it moves very quickly and efficiently. There's nothing else quite like Bryant biscuits. The omelets. Pancakes. My favorite is Philly cheese biscuits. It is not on the menu for breakfast special but they do it every time I ask. This should be part of every vacation to Memphis and a luxury for any Memphian. Bryant's thank you for your hard work and excellent service!! read more

Great country breakfast. Quick service, so dont let the crowd scare you.

My wife and I have eaten at Bryant's several times - frankly, I don't know why I haven't eaten there more (they've been around since 1968) - but today's Breakfast Sampler was quite good. Sure, I did have and enjoyed my biscuits and gravy, and eggs, and grits. Today, though, I had the Country Fried Steak (hadn't had it before) - I've enjoyed their sausage many times. My Country Fried Steak today was very "deliciously crunchy", very tender, and just the right "hot-ness". The whole breakfast was just flat out good, that's all. In fact, I had to take one of the three biscuits home - to save for later. DId I mention the coffee? It was good too - managed to get a fresh pot. You've seen it for years, driven by for years and said, "I'm gonna go there for breakfast soon" - well DO it! And start enjoying some great food! read more

Our cousins took us here when we were visiting! So busy, the line was out the door. So very good, great service and special experience. Glad we went and would go back as it's just the kind of thing we like, laid back, nice, everyday people who just like to make great breakfast food. It's my favorite meal of the day! read more

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Too much hoo ha about not much! Biscuits fantastic, would go to get those. Chicken fried steak was lame - if I wanted frozen bag cfs I could get at Walmart Gravy tasted like bacon grease and cornstarch Wtf is wrong with you Memphis? Do you not know what breakfast is suppose to taste like? Come on! Service excellent Food pass! read more

Bryant's Breakfast is a Memphis institution and if you happen to make the mistake to roll up here on a Saturday Morning...you will be greeted with a somewhat ridiculous line. The line, however is not too bad on a weekday between the breakfast and lunch rush...so if you can swing that, it is a much better option for a visit. There are so many amazing breakfast options....the Biscuits....oh the biscuits!!!....So good (and huge) they make you wanna slap yo momma! The Ham is too die for!...the bacon is the way bacon should be...the sausage is so sausagey, the grits are nice and creamy....in short eating there seems like they have kidnapped multiple grandmothers tied them down in the back somewhere only allowing their freedom if they churn out a never ending stream of good old fashioned southern breakfast. The portions are out of control. Seriously....unless you are a teenage boy do not attempt to eat a whole sampler meal by yourself....you will be sorry. I do like that they have a sampler meal that pretty much has all their breakfast favorites in one place. Start with that if you are confused....you can't really go wrong. Or if you want a lighter (snicker....that doesn't really exist here) option go with a biscuit breakfast sandwich. And lets talk about the price. For the sheer amount of food you get...this place is cheap....like I am not sure how you stay in business cheap when you look at the portions. So in short. Try this awesome Memphis staple. You will NOT regret it! read more

I love "Southern" breakfast, and biscuits and gravy are my favorite! Bryant's loves their gravy so much they brag about it on their t-shirts and glasses, so I was pretty excited. Undeservedly so, unfortunately. The gravy was pretty flavorless, and it had a weird, almost gelatinous consistency. The biscuits may have been frozen, I'm not sure. They definitely weren't light and fluffy like I had been hoping for. Those are the negatives. The country sausage and country ham were really good, though. One of our friends had pancakes, and she said they were really good, although they didn't give her enough syrup! All in all, it was an ok experience, but if I had waited in the huge line that was developing when we left, I would NOT have been happy! read more

The most authentic southern 'biscuits & gravy' breakfast around. Grits & gravy, country ham & eggs-like breakfast at grandma's! They staff is friendly and they know most of their regulars by name, little surprise they've been coming here for years. If you get there early, don't be surprised if you find yourself eating near a construction crew. Portion are generous. Of course they have good barbecue, if you can find room for it. But believe they only serve chopped pork sandwhiches. They're open 'country early' 5AM and close at 1PM (2PM on weekends). read more

My favorite place for a great, quick, and economical breakfast. I like the breakfast special with eggs over easy, country sausage, and double gravy (second gravy in lieu of grits). Always a line, but it moves fast. Know what you want when you get to the front of the line and bring cash (no credit cards or checks). Their biscuits are the best in town. The gravy is OK - could use to be cooked a little more to get rid of that hint of flour taste and more seasoning - however, nothing that a little hot sauce can't address. read more

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Breakfast. Who doesn't love a good breakfast? Oh, how many times at 11:30 at night have I sat crying on their doorstep wishing they were open? Well, never, but I bet many people have. I'm at home at 11:30 at night, reading, and thinking about how to be a better American, and wishing I had some eggs, pancakes, and bacon from Bryant's. read more

Excellent food, very warm staff, quick service and attentive. Try the omelets. Wife has designated this as OUR new breakfast spot in Memphis! read more

We had a great experience here. A long line but worth it for the delicious food! I loved the pancakes. But can you go wrong with pancakes? Such a fun local experience. read more

The best breakfast in town hands down! Go here for a casual Southern style breakfast. I'm a Southern girl and was raised on my dad's homemade biscuits and gravy. There is nothing else like them, but Bryant's come close. Get the biscuits and ham plate that comes with grits and scrambled eggs or just get a bag of biscuits to go. They also have plate lunches that look good. Honestly I've never tried them. When I go here I'm on a biscuit mission and come away happy everytime! read more

I'm a born and raised Memphian, and I'd never heard of this place until the morning I went there for breakfast. It's a down-home breakfast spot that has been around forever. It was packed with a line out the door around 11:00/11:30 in the morning. You order at the counter and it probably takes 15 minutes to get there. I wasn't feeling great, so I couldn't devour my food like I wanted to. I will say the biscuits are amazing and my food overall pretty satisfying. They literally give you about three or four biig country style biscuits with every order. This is not a must-stop in Memphis dining, but if you do go, enjoy. And remember butter or cheese for your grits. Those aren't that great. read more

I like Bryant's well enough, but I never seem to eat there. The biscuits are good, but seem a little heavy compared to some of the light, fluffy Southern biscuits I've enjoyed elsewhere. The rest of the food is similarly decent -- I'd put it on par with Blue Plate, in that it's good, but nothing special. As others have mentioned, they are cash only, and you probably shouldn't bother trying to eat here at peak times, since the line extends well out the door. So if you're willing to wait a while and you want your food to go (since there's no chance of actually getting a seat), Bryant's isn't a bad option, but if you're looking for a leisurely sit-down meal...this ain't it. read more

Bryant's is quintessentially Memphis to me: the kind of place where you'll see every type of person rubbing elbows, waiting in line for fantastic, inexpensive breakfast. The staff behind the counter seems to know just about everyone in line and it just feels like community. I know they have a wide range of options, but I personally have only had breakfast sandwiches on the best biscuits in Memphis. They pile them high with eggs and bacon or whatever meat your heart desires. For this stack of morning magic, expect to pay $2-$3. With food like that for prices like that, it's easy to see why people happily wait in lines out the door and comply with the cash only policy. As you may have gathered, light fare is not their specialty, but if you want a stack of delicious on the cheap this is the place for it. read more

Bryant's is simply a MUST have in Memphis. Loved by locals for years, and for good reason. This is a classic southern breakfast done to perfection. My advice is come early, bring cash, no credit cards accepted, amd come hungry. You won't be disappointed. read more

A Memphis breakfast staple! Be prepared to stand in a long line and have people constantly bumping into you and trying to get past you- it's just part of the experience. I wouldn't even call it a con - it's part of the charm, really. And the food is so, so worth it! I would recommend any breakfast sandwich. The cinnamon roll is great too. read more

Pros: Good food and a lot of it. The line moves quickly. Cons: The line. It is crowded and noisy. The sausage is way to salty. read more

The food is very good, not the highest quality, but tasty. They are cash only! Their ordering system is horrible. read more

Tie for best breakfast (that I had anyway) in Memphis. Loved the biscuits (my companions loved the gravy ... I don't eat gravy and didn't try it.) Meat was so-so ... Pancakes and cinnamon rolls were both pretty great. Having real maple syrup merits 4 stars in my book. Place was packed and quite busy. Coffee? It was average food service coffee ... Overall it was a great joint. read more

Disappointed that they do not serve the same brand of bacon that previous owners served. Wish they'd go back to the ole bacon brand. Also disappointed with the quality of the omelets. Biscuits and coffee still great. read more

This place is good but crowed! I hate that it's so freaking crowed but the food was awesome so it was worth the wait. The wait was at least 15 minutes or more. My guests and I stood in line seems like forever. The service was good but there were a lot of excuse me, excuse due to the crowd. If anyone attempts to done here please get here at 7 am no later unless you are up to waiting.The food was what I expected really good. I will go back again in the future. read more

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