Jay's Coffee & Cuisine was a pleasant surprise. We stopped in with a group of hungry teenagers, and…read morethat's usually the toughest crowd to please. Everyone ordered something different, including the grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and fries, and every plate came back empty. That's about the best review I can give. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy a good meal without feeling rushed. If you're looking for a local spot for breakfast or lunch, Jay's Coffee & Cuisine is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back.

Swung by this place early am for breakfast before I went to work. They open up at 6:30a. I was one…read moreof their first customers this morning. When you walk in, good music playing and ambience is perfect. I ordered a fruit smoothie and a breakfast burrito. The burrito was stuffed and freshly made and the smoothie got me into the morning spirit. Make sure you stop on by!

Such a unique atmosphere! Chess club that also doubles as a coffee shop!…read more I went in on a Thursday morning and they weren't too busy. I ordered an iced latte to go. The sizes are big! The coffee was very smooth and tasty. Prices are reasonable. They did seem to have some food options but I did not peruse the food menu much. The barista made my drink quickly and kindly. This spot seems like a great place to play chess (or other games for that matter) or to socialize. They do offer alcoholic drinks as well.

Yes Yes Yes to The Chess. I was visiting my granddaughter in Memphis for her graduation and I was…read morestaying next-door at the Vaco hotel next-door. We asked the concierge and she suggested two options of coffee shop and chess club. My granddaughter decided on chess club. When you first walked in the door, it's a nice cozy, rustic floor, wooden floor, and nice artifacts everywhere and the tables were amazing cause they were designed for chess players. There were some nice sitting comfort chairs and everything looked very historic like the Memphis area. They had an array of sandwiches and salads and pizza and coffees and desserts with the cookies and the brownies. If you just want to curl up and read a good book and have a snack, this is the best place. The service was fantastic. They were very accommodating and very patient with our incisions with all the fantastic choices they provided. Well, I ordered the delicious chicken sandwich and my granddaughter ordered the Smashburger. She ate that burger so fast I was still working on the lettuce. LOL the food was delicious. She ordered a brownie, and I had a chocolate chip cookie and they tasted homemade. She would barely give me a piece of her brownie to taste. So if you're looking for a very good relaxing, caring, engaging, aesthetically, pleasing, and great customer service. Even if you're not eating and you just wanna play chess or cards or any of the other games or books that they had available. Just come take a break and enjoy. I will be back when I'm in Memphis again.

I stopped by Crazy Gander Coffee Company and ordered a honey latte. Smooth, lightly sweet, and…read moreexactly what I needed. The coffee was great, but the people were even better. Some of the friendliest folks you'll meet in Memphis. Definitely worth a stop. Enjoy Memphis! Crazy Gander Coffee Company

There's always a roadtrip detour when I'm traveling with my sister. She loves coffee and she knows…read moreI love it too. Don't forget I'm a fake coffee drinker, I need decaf or matcha. Parking here is a little rough but we made it work. I ordered a Matcha and it was tasty. Everyone was nice and accommodating. They provide cool vibes to grab and go or stay a while. I took so many pictures, but of course technology is holding me back. Hopefully, my phone will cooperate and I will have an adventure to share.

We had the best time here meeting up. The coffee was perfectly blended and my Croissant sandwich…read morewas hot and fresh. I will venture off the expressway for this.

Great coffee and great breakfast.very friendly customer service.Met the owner was very friendly as…read morewell. Waffle and turkey sausage egg and cheese was home made very flavourful.

This was first visit to this establishment and I must say. It is very bright, relaxing, and…read moredecorative. The owner was very nice and professional. He was friendly as he educated me on the different nutritional drinks, which consisted of teas and coffees, and protein shakes, desserts, etc. I have told others about them already and the different varieties of beverages and food items to choose from.

I discovered these tea spots in Newport, RI! I'm happy to have found this one here. It's clean,…read moretheir menu is extensive! (Don't feel overwhelmed--it's just an opportunity to try everything! :) The customer service was friendly!!

Excellent! Everything I got was Great! Sweet worker; little pricey, but what isn't nowadays?!…read moreVery tight drive-through and Exit at the Poplar Ave. Don't change anything and mess up a good thing! I definitely recommend.

Came here for a cold brew and they basically gave me a cup of sugar and cream. I politely asked if…read moreit could be remade because it was way too sweet for a cold brew and the worker told me I'd have to pay for another. I agreed to pay for another but then she said I'd have to leave the line and re-enter the line to get another one. Bad service and even worse coffee go literally anywhere else.

Well, wow. I found my favorite coffee drink in all of Memphis, I think!…read more Byway Coffee's seasonal Banana Bread Latte is the PERFECT balance of sweet from the banana bread flavoring and more savory from the coffee! It's just so delicious. *worth noting I did ask for the barista to make it a little less sweet than they usually would* It really was perfection in a cup. The banana flavor and the delicious cold foam and bite of cinnamon in every sip is absolutely divine. I don't know how they combined so many flavors in one cup and it all working so well together. But hats off to them for creating such a great drink! We've been here before and really loved the Fruity Pebble Matcha but didn't care as much for the Fruity Pebble Latte (it ended up tasting very bitter). Also worth noting that Byway Coffee is served from a moving food truck and they're so good about posting the upcoming week's variety of locations at the beginning of the week! They're good about communicating changes, too, due to weather or circumstance. Their baristas are so friendly and the vibes are immaculate!

This is a cute, mobile coffee truck that serves great coffee and tea! The workers were kind…read more The flavors were unique, delicious (loved the matcha with ube vanilla foam), and rotate monthly. We also got their cheese danish which was moist and decadent. They also partner with local stores where they operate from-- so we were able to check out a local shop with a 10% off coupon supplied by Byway. Would recommend checking out!

We hit up Midtown Donuts all three days during our recent visit to Memphis. On day one, we had a…read morefew donuts and donut holes but by day three, we had donuts, donut holes, muffins, and kolaches. We love red velvet donuts, and we tried all three varieties that they had. The one with cream cheese on top was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the frosted donut holes, both the strawberry and chocolate, as well as their lemon glazed doughnut. It was cute that they threw in a few donut holes to fill the boxes where they could. The chocolate muffin, apple fritter, and cinnamon roll (butter roll) were quite good as well. The kolaches were delicious. We loved that they had a sweet Hawaiian bread wrapping the sausages. This place was a crowd pleaser from the adults to the kids. On the last day we were there, the staff said "see you tomorrow" and unfortunately, we had to say that we were leaving town. But, we'll definitely be back when we visit Memphis again.

I stopped by Midtown Donuts in Memphis because the donuts in the display looked delicious, and I…read morewas excited to finally give the place a try. When I walked in, the store appeared clean for the most part, and everything looked fresh. I ordered a kolache first and then decided to get a red velvet donut because it looked so good. However, before the employee could put the donut in the bag, I noticed a large horsefly flying around inside the display case, landing and flying around the donuts. I was instantly disgusted and reacted immediately. The employee seemed to acknowledge it, but her reaction felt more performative than genuinely concerned. It didn't seem to faze her, even as another customer who had already ordered coffee was also watching what was happening. I understand that bakeries and donut shops with open display cases can occasionally have issues with insects, and I'm not saying people shouldn't visit this business. Everyone can make their own decision. But personally, once I saw a horsefly flying around food that was about to be served to me, I couldn't bring myself to knowingly eat it. What surprised me even more was that after seeing my reaction, the employee still asked if I wanted the kolache. At that point, I had completely lost my appetite and simply walked out. I was genuinely looking forward to trying Midtown Donuts, and it's disappointing that my first experience ended this way. Unfortunately, because of what I witnessed, I won't be returning.