Definitely worth checking out. This place really feels like a true tavern - modest, comfortable, and not trying too hard. It skips the hype, which honestly makes it a great spot for a casual Saturday breakfast. The food was solid across the board. Nothing flashy, just consistent and done right. You can tell they care about quality and the people they serve. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially with our wild toddler... greatly appreciated! Definitely recommend the OWT Breakfast or the 2-Fer Breakfast- they'll fill you up at a great price. We'll be back. read more

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Food and service were wonderful! Wish we had known about this place sooner. We will definitely be back! read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Very nice place inside. The food is good, the service is amazing. They actually treat you like family and if you've been here before and they know what you drink they'll have your drink sitting on your table before you get out of your car lol great bartenders too read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Tables chairs, people, bar, 3 TVs behind the bar, people food and excellent excellent excellent waitresses - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Went for a late lunch. burger was great. had local IPAs (bottled- nothing on tap unfortunately). Service was excellent. Nice vibe. Will definitely return. Wish they had outdoor seating. read more

Went to OWT today around noon with two friends. Since I've heard so much about their breakfasts, I ordered that while my friends ordered lunch. After what seemed like an incredibly long time, they started bringing out parts of my food but my order was screwed up (NEVER got the tots that were supposed to come with the meal). After three tries, I had some food but they had still given me someone else's order. It was quite a while after that before one of my friends had his lunch. It took a really long time after that for my second friend to get his lunch. At no time did anyone ever come back to check on us or refill our drinks. To top things off, they automatically added a 20% tip to each bill for a table of 3. Food was OK but service was incredibly bad. Won't be back. read more

Old Whitten Tavern was very good. The food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations. The chicken tenders were nice and juicy, and the fries were phenomenal. The owners (or maybe managers) were hands on and helping the staff. You can tell the employees enjoy working here. Service was very good and fast, even with multiple large parties in the dining room. I would highly recommend! Glad I stopped here. read more

I decided to try somewhere different for breakfast. I wish I had not and instead gone to one of my tried and true places. This was the Old Whitten Tavern in Bartlett. While the server was friendly, she left my check as soon as my food was delivered and never checked back to see if I needed a coffee refill or anything until I was ready to leave. The eggs were ok; the hash browns were very peppery and just barely cooked...no crispness or browning on them at all; the bacon was almost thin enough to see through. Instead of toast, I got the biscuit. I ate a very bit of it because it was gummy. One and done for me. read more

The drink are spot on! My favorite is the classics Old Fashioned. Food is average not special but good. The people are really great and exceptional conversationalist. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. read more

Visited this wonderful place this morning for breakfast with a friend. Checked out other reviews and everyone mentioned the chicken biscuit with maple butter. It was DELISH! The biscuit was very sturdy and flavorful. The chicken was breaded with a nice coating and very moist. I used all of the maple butter. The coffee was good and got better as the morning progressed. The establishment has some great decor of some well known Memphis places like Pop Tunes Records, Orpheum, Chicks Baseball Team and Skateland. They have two pool tables and a full bar. Parking is very spacious and the restaurant was very organized and clean. Our server Kelly was attentive and very helpful and friendly. I will go back for pancakes or brunch on the weekend. Really great place! Will return to this cozy place again soon. I was pleasantly surprised. read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Chicken Biscuit with maple butter - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

While staying in Cordova I came across this place while searching for brunch. Great day in Memphis, so we sat on the patio. Michelle was a great server and very informative. I ordered a smorgasbord: loaded grits, chicken biscuit and a pancake. The chicken is hand breaded and so good! The biscuit Is also buttery and fresh, be sure to use the maple butter, but try not to drink it. (Since it's so good!) Pancake was just regular, biscuits and gravy were too. Overall this place was good for the value, especially the $10 mimosa flight! read more

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We went for the live music with Angel. She did not disappoint! Her deep voice and wide genre selection made us wish we could've stayed beyond the first set. The okra was good, but beyond that the food was mediocre at best, with the chopped iceberg salad memorable only in the sense of how bad it was. Go for the music!! read more

Always good! Fast service and great drinks. The mimosa flight and Bloody Mary are perfect. Pancakes are good also. read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Mimosa flight - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Food was amazing. Eggs cooked perfectly and the pancakes were fluffy. Highly recommend the donut holes

We ordered eggs, biscuits, sausage , hash browns and everything lacked flavor. We ended up tossing most of the food it was so unpalatable .

Bar style restaurant in the local strip mall. Smaller restaurant with a bar , tables, and a pool area. We stopped in on a Friday night and they were doing karaoke night. They had several talented singers who took turns playing pool and singing. The restaurant was super clean and the staff were extremely friendly, but the restaurant did smell like cigarette smoke. My husband had their version of a patty melt and added onion rings for a side. He said the patty melt was really good. He doesn't give many compliments, so this is huge coming from him. The Buffalo egg rolls were a good appetizer, but we probably wouldn't order them again as they were just ok and a little pricey for just two of them. I had the kickin chicken sliders on freedom toast. It was basically a Nashville hot chicken tender on a yummy French toast sourdough slider bun. The sandwich is HOT, but the waitress did warn me ahead of time. The French toast bun was exceptional and super tasty. I'm not sure that I loved the combination of the two together, but both the chicken and the French toast were really good, on their own. The hot chicken would be fabulous with ranch and I could eat the sourdough French toast until I was sick because it was so good. If you are in the area, give this local business a try. Everyone was super nice and the food was really good. read more

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Great service! Always greeted promptly as we walk in the door. Food is great! Love the inside out grilled cheese sandwich. I also love the Memphis decor. Try the donuts!! read more

The food was great! I went with my family for a late lunch and every one of us enjoyed our food. Our server Morgan was excellent and the bartender, Lynn, did not disappoint with the champagne flight. We will definitely return! read more

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Our second time visiting this place for breakfast. They appear to be making good use of their place and personnel outside of normal drinking hours. Our group of 3 had a breakfast bowl, omelette, and 2-fer breakfast. Good prices, good service, though on a weekend large groups (4 or more) may have an extended wait. Atmosphere is of a bar without the drinking/drunks. read more

Walked in for.lunch and sat right down and were immediately met by a smiling server. We had a burger and Philly and really enjoyed this little place. The burger was handpatted and the Philly was enormous!! We'll be back for breakfast soon!! read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Me and my family were visiting family we came to have breakfast half our food came out and we had to continue to ask for the sides we ordered. I watched my husband place the correct amount the tab was in folder the waitress left then proceeded to say he was 20 dollars short. Then said it was for all the food she brought out that she didn't ring up that the manager said was on the house due to them not bringing it out after we ordered it. Will never be back I do not recommend and also a 20% gratitude was automatically added and our waitress service was not worth 20%. You should be tipped on your service not just an assume. read more

First visit. Food was great. We really enjoyed it. Got the pretzels to start and the shrimp tacos. My hubby got breakfast and said it was amazing! We definitely will be back. read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Sweet Red Chili Shrimp Tacos - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I waited on giving a review until I went there a couple of times. The first time the food was amazing! To my surprise it was amazing went I went a second time!!! Between the 2 visits, my husband and I ordered the Sweet Red Chili Shrimp Tacos, Sausage & Cheese Plate, Buffalo Mac-n-Cheese, and a Basket of Tater Tots. All of this was delicious. BTW...best tater tots I've ever had at a restaurant. I like mine crispy and they are perfect. The waitress had only been there a couple of weeks and we were with a big party both times. She was always polite and even though she messed up a couple of things, she was quick to make it right. The owner also made sure to come out and speak with us. It's a non-smoking bar. It is very clean and has some great Memphis signs and memorabilia. They have a small patio. Right now they are trying out hosting a BINGO on Thursday nights (just for fun with swag gifts and 1 $ prize for last game winner) and karaoke on Friday nights. We will definitely be going back! read more

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We love coming here for lunch! My business also hosts our Christmas party here and love it. The food is delicious! Highly recommend the tacos or pasta! read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Cajun chicken pasta without peppers or mushrooms! - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place was great! Came on a Monday during lunch and we sat ourselves right away. Our waitress Erin came out right away and took our drink orders! She was very polite! We ordered wings (1/2 Buffalo and sweet Thai), the shrimp platter and mozzarella sticks! Everything was so fresh and hot like i like it! We sat outside on the patio. The flies took over when the food came but it was expected! The tab wasn't big at all! Would def go back and try something new! They had a huge menu & also serve brunch! read more

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Such a nice place to sit and enjoy good food. Very sweet employees and service. I love the Bonnie melt! Very great portions!

Enjoyed brunch with the girls on a Sunday midday. Service was excellent and the food was awesome.

Old Whitten Tavern is Amazing as always! Great food and love the great service. Oh and great drinks!! read more

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The food was Great and the service was fast and friendly. French toast was awesome, would recommend. read more

The service was good and so was the food. There was no wait. The patty melt was great and the buffalo egg rolls were tasty as well.

A hidden gem in my neighborhood! Fast, friendly service, big portions, hot food that tastes great! Ask for eggs on the inside owt grilled cheese at brunch and thank me later!!! My husband loved the sausage and biscuits with gravy. read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Inside Owt Grilled cheese with eggs added. DELICIOUS! - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We walked in for breakfast on a Wednesday morning and sat right down. The staff was kind, understanding & accommodating. The food was fresh & delicious, great portion for the price. I cleaned my breakfast bowl easily and my toddler loved her pancake & egg. The place is clean and we look forward to eating here again! read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Kids pancake & eggs - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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No complaints at all regarding our experience this morning. French toast was out of this world and the breakfast tacos were also. Service so so fast and everyone was friendly. The prices also can't be beat. read more

Old Whitten Tavern - Tres amigos - Burgers Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Nice little place. Does breakfast and lunch/dinner. Very good service. No wait on a weekday morning. Average food.

Everything I had was great. We had the pretzels as an appetizer. The cheese sauce tasted very similar to white Pancho's dip. So, those were great. I had chicken tenders, fries, and okra. Okra was 10/10. Ranch 10/10. The chicken was your typical chicken fingers but they were fresh and hot. One picture I saw shows pool tables, which caught our attention, but we didn't see any. read more

Short review. Food is good and service is always excellent. Never had a bad experience.

This place is so cute. Went here unexpectedly because our original choice was closed for an event. We thought we would give it a try and I'm so glad we did! We got breakfast and the food was fresh and fast. Servers were the perfect amount of attentive on checking in, but not too much. The prices are amazing! Food and bloody mary's for 2 adults and a kids meal was $40! Unfortunately we went on a Friday, but I'd love to try their Saturday/Sunday brunch! read more

Had a quick breakfast here this morning. I had the biscuits and gravy and the husband had the breakfast bowl and we shared a French toast. Everything was delicious. I have 4 stars only cause it does have the Smokey smell in there but for a quick breakfast you couldn't go wrong read more

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Found this one from our fellow Yelpers and it was another success. We were there for a lighter Saturday lunch, and I opted for the breakfast bowl, which was very good. My wife chose the chicken Chipotle ranch street tacos and they too were very good. Our server was excellent. We will go back again and spread our wings across other menu choices. read more

Came in for something different on a Sunday morning. We usually go to like brother juniper or broken egg or something. So we stopped in and I was pleasantly surprised. Last time I was here, about a year ago, it was extremely Smokey from people smoking inside. I could t take it so I left and never came back. Well I came today and it was BREaTHEABle!! We sat ourselves as the sign said and we were greeted right away! We ordered and our food came out promptly! I had the shrimp and grits and pancakes .. hubby had the biscuits and gravy. He said they were a 10/10.. I must admit I would have to say the same for my meal as well!! Bonus!! The chef came out and greeted everyone and asked how the meal was?!?! Wow! Above and beyond!! 10 stars! Definitely recommend! 10/31/2021 read more

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Excellent customer service, the mimosa flight was amazing, the pancakes are huge and melt in your mouth, wings, chicken sliders, and patty melt was delicious! Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures. read more