It's late dinner time at Newk's and it's very good. I ordered the half & half with a Newk's original (turkey, bacon & Swiss)and lobster bisque soup. The soup is larger than I expected and really really good. The sandwich is small, but tasty. When I return to Memphis, I would return and would not hesitate to recommend the food to a friend...that's YOU!! The reason for 4 stars, is the cleanliness of the floors. It's 8pm and I'm the only one in this half of the building with at least 13 tables and 7 booths. There are plenty of employees kinda lingering behind the counter, but there are napkins, straws, paper and other waste all other the floor. Looks like the floors haven't been swept in hours. With all that said, the tables do at least appear to be wiped off. read more

Newk's Eatery - Lobster bisque and Newk's original - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I have been wanting to try Newk's for the longest. My salad was really good; however, I thought I would get shredded chicken instead of chicken salad. I would have also liked more vegetables and nuts. The sandwich was really good but the bread was so hard. I couldn't even eat the bread because it was so tough. read more

Newk's Eatery - Newk's Club - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Salmon salad was great. Employees were friendly and professional. Social distancing enforced. Clean and sanitary. read more

Newk's Eatery - the front of the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The food is pretty good at Newks. I will say, the location on Poplar Avenue near Estate is pretty skimpy with their meat portions on the sandwiches compared to other locations. Once before I was assured this was a family business and that it shouldn't be the case but once again I was stuffed on my steak sandwich this last time. It had a little sliver of steak in between a lot of bread and it tasted more dry than usual (usually it's NOT dry, to be clear). I had the Thai Soup and it was my least favorite soup I've ever had there. I didn't care for it at all but hey, I ordered it. This last dining experience at this location was a 3 star experience but the company Newk's gets 4 stars from me when I average this experience in with my consistently 5 star experiences at the other location in Germantown! read more

Placed an online order for my bday meal. I'm a fist timer for this place. I have to admit I was not disappointed with my meal choice. I had the pesto chicken sandwich with a caesar salad. The wheat bread on the sandwich was amazing. The sandwich was full of flavor and the caramelized onions made a fantastic addition to my sandwich. I also had the Caramel cake. It was not overly sweet and it has enough caramel to satisfy a sweet tooth. I would come back and try other menu items. read more

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I went to a Newk's for the first time 4-5 years ago and my impression was that their sandwiches were too small. Tuesday 7/11 I had lunch there. I wasn't in the mood for a big meal because I'd been working all morning in direct sunlight and would have to face the sun again after lunch. Even still I didn't get enough to eat. These are children's portions! Am I the only one who feels this way? Why is this place always so packed? Do other people leave hungry? The food is a bit better than Subway and I do like the bread, but Subway and Lenny's realize that people show up hungry and they give you enough to eat! And why the hell do they charge extra for some sides? My sandwich, drink, and side was $11 with tax, but Mac&cheese costs one side plus $3! Why the hell is M&C worth $3 more? I can go anywhere that has a meat and 3 and I can choose M&C without paying extra! As a matter of fact, most places treat M&C equal to any other side. I wonder about the portion size for an additional $3. My opinion of the price of a small sandwich is that it isn't a good value, so I'm sure it's not worth it for the "premium" sides either. I did not get what I paid for here. read more

Newk's Eatery - Roast beef sandwich. It's ridiculous how small these sandwiches are and for the price they charge. - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Worst managed establishment in memphis. Continuously closed because of staffing issuees. It's a joke. Noon on a Saturday and they are closed!!!! Kiddy hour at this newks!!!! read more

Walked in with 6 other customers following. We all stood there while all the workers were chatting and the cashier was showing another a video. Finally, came up and took our order. The bathrooms were nasty. The food was pretty good once everyone stopped chatting and started working. Not the best customer service. read more

Ordered a choose two full sandwich and half salad. They gave me half of a sandwich that was the completely wrong sandwich. When I informed them of this they basically told me tough luck we'll work to improve. Horrible customer service. read more

Trying to make a to go order is impossible with them. Literally , they put me on hold and i stayed on hold until i got to the restaurant .. which took 15 minutes. As i walk in they are sitting behind the counter talking. i would give 0 stars..... they have been doing this more than once.... they need new staff. 2/26/21 @ 4:55pm . read more

Came here for lunch and ordered the black and blu salad. Salad was good and had a decent amount of steak inside. Place was clean, staff was friendly, would definitely go back, only minor issue, in my opinion it's a tad pricey for a salad and a fountain drink read more

I always eat at Newks, seems to have a higher quality than other Soup, Salad, Sandwich places but they also have Rice Krispy squares and pizza...yes, pizza. When I tell you this pizza rivals Pyros and other niche pizza places, believe that flavor isn't lost on Newks. read more

Newk's Eatery - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Don't understand why it's rated so low. One word to describe newks - CONSISTENCY. You're always consistently going to be getting the same amazing thing that you know to love and like! I love: Newks Favorite salad - this comes in a ginormous bowl! I love this salad. I was craving for an amazing salad place similar to what I had eaten and expected in NYC. And I'm so glad that this is comparable! Grapes, cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and the best dressing ever. Tip: I ask for dressing on the side so I can take half of the salad home without the dressing ruining the fresh leaves and have it as another meal later! Loaded potato soup - you can ask for a side of toasted bread to complete your soup eating experience. This soup is always piping hot and amazingly delicious! I used to love paneras loaded potato but this one takes it. Also it's much cheaper and comes in a very surprisingly full cup. Full club - this is amazing piping hot with melted cheese and amazingly soft yet crunchy bread. One of the best consistent sandwiches in Memphis. It's not a "foodie" sandwich, it's just a good ole delicious satisfying filling sandwich. I've ordered their half salads too and it's amazing as well! All fresh ingredients. Unfortunately half salads only come in plain, or Caesar. (They won't make any of their specialty salads "half" for you) Side note: Their Croutons are AMAZING!!! Also, I Love that they have cherry coke in the vending machines. and unlimited lemons for your water. They are fast during rush lunch hours, and very clean. They're amazingly fast and efficient at cleaning up the tables. Great amenities. They have this gorgeous sink located in the middle of the two gender bathrooms for guests to wash their hands prior to eating. I've used it many times! Note: if you happen to be there when Aaron is, you're lucky! Get to know him. I've been there thousands of times, and on my 5000th time, he called me out and said that I'm always there. (Yes I'm a fatty). But very glad that he did, and now I always look forward to seeing him whenever I frequent this establishment. read more

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I LOVE NEWKS! Their restaurants are always very clean and roomy. Today I had a half sandwich and cup of soup combo for a little over $9. This did not include a drink which with tax brought it just north of $12. For my sandwich, I chose the shrimp po-boy. The bread was GREAT! It was crunchy and soft, just as it should be! The shrimp were tender and not tough which is hard to do for most restaurants. It comes with lettuce, tomato, red onion, olive oil and pickle. I took off the lettuce and tomato and added mayo and it was delicious. For my soup, I opted for the loaded potato on this chilly Tuesday. The soup's presentation was excellent and the flavor was very tasty! Real bacon chopped up on top and a sour cream swirl. Overall, I left extremely satisfied and the cups they let you keep are ADDED VALUE for the customer. If you're like me, I take them home. I have a cabinet full and use them as my every day cups. I will definitely return! Love ya Newks! read more

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I ordered DoorDash from this location. I was thoroughly impressed by everything I received. My soup was literally steaming hot and my sandwich was amazing. Great work to the team at Newks on Poplar in East Memphis! read more

Newk's is Panera Bread without the bakery. The salads I find to be huge but just ok. The stars here are the soups and the sandwiches. The shrimp remoulade poboy is outstanding, and this is coming from a New Orleanian. I also had the corn and crab soup which was also delicious. Newk's is a great lunch or dinner spot for fresh, healthy food. read more

Really, really good food! Lobster & Crab bisque was amazing.

I've driven by this place (and the Cordova location) a thousand times. Why, oh why have I never stopped!? I can't answer that question, but I can tell you that my silly over-site has cost me an untold amount of salad joy. Yes, joy and salad!! Newk's offers salads, sandwiches, pizza, soups, and a few side items. It's a walk up and order, service your own drink, and sit were ever you like kinda place. In other words; casual. I couldn't resist the Black and Blue Salad. I love steak and I believe nothing goes better with steak than blue cheese. Yum! The salad was constructed while I waited, which means I could have modified it to my liking if I wanted. With this being my first visit, I decided to test the standard. I didn't have to wait long before my order was up. The salad was beautiful.... and HUGE! I knew I wouldn't be able to eat even half of this monstrosity. Speaking of which, the menu did not indicate that one can order half of a Black and Blue Salad, or else I would have gone that route. Next time I will have to inquire about that. The salad was really, really good. I noted that the dressing was not the typical, heavy mayonnaise-based blue cheese. It was oil based with blue cheese crumbles. For a blue cheese fan like me, this was just fine! The meat, cheese, and other topping were generously dealt, and the whole thing was tossed with even distribution. Not one stab of the fork resulted in mixed greens alone. One quarter of the salad devoured and I had to call it quits. I grabbed a take-home box from the self-service station and happily packed the rest away for later. I kept munching on my salad throughout the day. I just could not stop eating it! Lucky for me, it was large enough that I still had some to enjoy the next day. I would like to say that next time I visit I will try a different salad. Truth be told, I will probably order the Black and Blue Salad again. Salad joy!! read more

Newk's Eatery - Black and Blue Salad - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Two days in a row my girlfriend ordered a chicken Caesar salad and it came with NO CHICKEN. Today however, it had a bonus protein option, a fucking bug. Understaffed or not, Covid or not, get your shit together. read more

Newk's Eatery - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Upon moving here, I found that people seemed to love their Newk's, so I decided to pay them a visit. I ordered a steak sandwich that comes with chips (or other options like a small pasta salad), and although I found the sandwich to be good, I thought the price to be too high, and I did not anticipate coming back. However, my girlfriend is an avid fan of Newk's, and I decided to give this place another try. This time, I ordered the pimento grilled cheese sandwich. Oh my lord, this is probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had. After enjoying this sandwich, I came back the next time and tried their pimento mac and cheese, which was also quite the delight. I also like that they serve rice-krispies desserts, and that you get to take your soda cup home. The environment has a relaxing feel that you would find in the ambiance of a coffee shop and it is very easy to lose track of time and get lost in conversation here. My only issues with this place are that the price point is still a bit high for the food you get. However, this place is a fantastic local chain and I look forward to my next visit. read more

Newk's Eatery - Pimento Grilled Cheese and Pimento Macaroni and Cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wonderful Lunch. Kudos to staff. This was my first time. Met a really close friend for lunch. I was immediately impressed with the place upon entering. Busy front entrance but nice n clean. As u look to the left u see the seating area which has a kinda homey feel to it w/both booths n table seating. U place your order, pay n u get a number then go sit. They bring your food promptly. You're self service for your beverage. I love this place! read more

Newk's Eatery - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Tasty options, prompt and friendly service..don't leave your wallet!!! You'll certainly need it...psssst..it's a bit pricey. read more

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Overall, pretty disappointed. Ordered a chicken salad sandwich to go, and rather than the 11 grain bread, requested the french bread; told them no creole mustard, add mayo, and no lettuce. Got back to work with my sandwich, and it was on the 11 grain bread, was loaded with creole mustard and had lettuce on it. Who puts creole mustard on a chicken salad sandwich anyway? Yuck!! Also ordered a cup of broccoli cheese soup, and it tasted old/burned. I couldn't eat the chicken salad sandwich or the soup. Newk's used to be really good, but they've sure gone downhill. I won't be back. read more

Fast quick service but food is just ok. Lettuce that was out was wilted and did not look fresh. I would highly recommend to check out the lettuce before ordering soup. Today we got tomato basil soup and grilled cheese. Tomato soup was good it's thicker and a little heavy than most. Grilled cheese is a gooey cheese mess so to me it's too much. It's more like cheesy bread than a solid grilled cheese sandwich. It's quick and easy lunch when you are on the run. read more

I love newks. I have loved it for awhile. I used to always go for the newks favorite salad, but recently I have really been enjoying their half salad/half sandwich option. My favorite sandwich would have to be the grilled chicken. Fresh grilled chicken, apple smocked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce tomato, olive oil, mayo, and newks honey mustard. Yum. When it comes to the salad I get the Caesar. Oh and I just love their croutons. They're little slices of toasted bread (I think). Either way they are soft but still have just enough crunch. I like this location, too. Unlike the newks in collierville, this on has a nice little outside patio that they even cover in the winter. The prices can seem a little high compared to similar style restaurants, but this place is great to have a quick lunch or get to go! read more

Newk's Eatery - Outside porch. - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Quick and friendly service. There was a lady at the register that went above and beyond and she remembered guests that had been in before. She checked out at 1:30pm on 7/25. That's the kind of people you need up front! Everyone on the staff was super friendly though! Food was delicious as usual! read more

The food and service at Newk's is just outstanding. It's rare when you walk into a restaurant during a busy lunchtime rush and everyone is happy to be of service to you. The food is expensive from a total bill standpoint, but the value is totally there since they give you large portion sizes to match. I typically get a salad and the ingredients are always fresh. This last time I got a chef salad and they were happy to make substitutions. I've also gotten soup there many times and it was great. This place can be busy during lunch, so try to go in an off time. Also, if you haven't catered from Newk's before, I highly recommend. It's a great, fresh alternative to other sandwich/salad places in the area. read more

I am from Oklahoma and there are no Newks restaurants there. So the only opportunities I've had to try it out were when traveling through the SE. Every location I've stopped at (Biloxi, Montgomery, and here) has been wonderful. We showed up very near closing time, to the point that my wife was hesitant to even go in. I convinced her though, and the staff was incredibly gracious and welcoming, despite the time. I got the BBQ pizza and loved it. Their Sweet Tea is really good as well. We were in and out pretty quick, but I was thankful the staff was so kind at the end of a long day. That meant a lot. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back! read more

Great service. Friendly staff. Food was excellent. Store was clean. Cauliflower crust sausage and pepperoni with half Caesar salad is my favorite read more

Clean friendly atmosphere. Cashier could not make proper change so that was awkward. Ahi Tuna salad was just Ok. Tried it for first time here. Prefer the Greek. Except the pit in the olive, thought I broke a tooth Yeah fun night in Memphis. read more

I know it is a chain...but I really like this place. The soups are delicious, the sandwiches are fresh, and their salads are huge! After all, there is something to be said for consistency. This isn't really my kind of place for dinner but it a safe spot for lunch - especially a working lunch where I need to be on my laptop. FYI, their soup selection is the largest I've seen at any Memphis restaurant. read more

I LOVES ME A GOOD SAMMICH...and you can get a good one (plus a salad & soup) here! My love affair started when one of our Admins ordered in Newks for lunch. My favorites are the Caesar salad, Cobb salad, Newk's Favorite salad, Broccoli & Cheese soup, Lobster Crap Bisque and the Vegetarian Club. Trust me when I say that's only the tip of the iceberg of this menu. There is something for every taste & desire. The menu has a large variety for vegetarians. I love that there are true vegetarian soups that aren't cooked with meat- based broths! Portions are BIG so you can split them for lunch & dinner. The drinks come in a pretty large Newks "souvenir" cup that you can refill before leaving. It makes a great socially- acceptable alternative to the infamous SOLO cup if you want to take your beverage of choice out to sit on the porch. *wink* wink* Now that we've gotten the food out of the way, let's talk about service. It's no secret that the service at this location isn't stellar. It's good but not great! I normally just order in or pick-up my order to avoid the slow service. Anytime I go with more than one person, our food never comes out at the same time. There's always one person forced to look like an orphan while everyone's chowing down. Or if you're like me, you're trying not to tear into your food like a savage beast so that orphan doesn't feel bad. It's inevitable that the missing meal was delivered to another table or not ever cooked. Bummer because poor service makes it a bit difficult to enjoy the food. Final thoughts: Food is a bit pricey but it can be split into two meals. Approach with caution if you're going to dine-in. Carry-out & catering are smarter choices if you loathe inconsistent customer service. read more

Always fresh, always friendly. Great menu selection. You can get really healthy or totally splurge. read more

Newk's Eatery - Black and bleu salad. Outstanding. - Pizza Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Always good with fresh ingredients! The homemade chicken salad tastes just like moms. Get the triple take, not on the menu. It's a salad with a little bit of everything. read more

I'm entering this one on behalf of Poopsie Dumpling They screwed up the order, forgot one third of it. It was expensive for what you got, And the sandwich was puttsy. P.S. I had entered this before, but put it against the wrong branch. read more

Love the fresh food here. We look for a Newks when we travel. This one did not disappoint

We wanted to try this particular Newk's again (we went to the one way out on Germantown Parkway years ago) and I'm glad we did. I had the chicken salad sandwich on a sour dough roll and it was excellent. I also had the four cheese mac-n-cheese which was good too. The atmosphere was quiet, friendly, and upbeat. We will definitely go back. read more

I have been going to Newk's since the Cafe opened.Never had a bad experience.Customer service is great and the managers are nice too.My favorite sandwiches are the grilled chicken.Add the honey mustard.Yummy.My other two i like are the club and the chicken salad sandwich.I also like the pickels they have on the side table.I liked them so much i bought some at the store.lol. If your really hungry i would suggest getting to Newk's early.Tables will be taken up in a hurry.Atmosphere is nice. read more

I don't know what happened to Newks but it isn't as good as it used to be . I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it was not good ! It used to be delicious but not anymore. Tasted very salty just not good . Also the pasta salad tasted like salt !! Awful. Also very dirty there was a mirror on the wall next to us with dirty handprints all down it ! Clean your restaurant!! read more

You know what? I've kind of come around on Newk's, and no one is more surprised than I am. Repeated exposure (it's super close to work, so it makes a convenient lunch spot) has taught me what items to order, and what they do well, boy do they do well. I mentioned the pepperoni pizza on my last review -- it remains the best pizza I've tasted in Memphis. I've also discovered (finally!) a decent salad, the shrimp remoulade. It's not fancy, just shrimp with a creamy remoulade dressing, but it's the best signature salad on their menu, in my opinion. Last but not least, they apparently have different soups for the spring/summer and fall/winter. Let me tell you, their tomato basil soup is SO GOOD. I get a bowl of that and a chicken Caesar salad, and I'm practically licking the dishes. I think it may be more of a bisque, but honestly, I don't care if they put crack in there, I'm eating as much of it as possible this winter, and I will be very sad when they switch back to the fire roasted tomato soup for the spring. One final tip, if you want to save a couple bucks, skip the bucket-sized (32 oz, I believe) drink and just get water. You might have to get up a couple times for refills, but it's better for both wallet and waistline, and something I hardly miss. Lunch for two sans the drinks is around $22, which I can totally live with. read more