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    The Liquor Store

    3.8 (402 reviews)

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    Kelly L.

    How can you pass up a place called The Liquor Store? And it serves Breakfast!? I was hooked. The aesthetic of the place is so cute. The staff was super friendly and helped us decide on drinks. I live up north and let me tell you the south knows how to season! The food was delicious.

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    Michelle E.

    I stopped here with my parents around lunch time because we saw they had all day breakfast and overall it was a good meal! The interior was really cool and everything was clean. The bartender told us to pick a seat and it took a bit for a server to bring us menus, but the server was very attentive throughout the meal. Breakfast Burger (7/10) - The bun is fairly thin and was a little burnt but the patty was delicious and there was TONS of cheese! The egg was cooked perfectly (sunny side up) and the bacon was nice and crispy! The hash browns on the side were good but nothing special. Single Pancake (6/10) - It was a good size pancake but thinner than my preference. It was a little overcooked but overall a good value for only $3.

    Sweet Potato Hash
    Shandelle B.

    Super cute tropical vibe spot with comfort food and friendly staff. We visited a few days after a snowstorm. The space and the people were warm, friendly, & inviting. The island vibes transported us from the ice and snow outside. We were seated immediately, but we had come pretty early in the day so I'm guessing there would have been a wait if we had showed up a couple of hours later. I ordered the sweet potato hash and my husband got the steak and eggs. Our food came out quick. My eggs were cooked to order and the bacon was perfect. The sweet potatoes weren't much to my liking though. I thought they would be freshly chopped and crispy, but they looked straight out of the can along with the spinach and were very mushy. I might have just gotten a bad batch, but I would not order again. Our waiter was so overly nice about it and said he would give my feedback to the cook. I honestly wasn't that put off by it though. With everything else they had to offer, I'd love to come back and try something else!

    Semaria S.

    We stopped in on the first day of the Miracle pop-up. The restaurant was very busy but a table had just opened up so no wait. Our server was amazing and gave a good rundown of the cocktails. I chose Grandma Got Ran Over by a T-Rex, absolutely delicious. My Classic Breakfast Plate was prepared without issue. My friend allowed us to taste her Cuban platter, and I fell in love. So well seasoned. We sat and enjoyed the atmosphere rhen ventured out back to take photos. They were still in the process of settling things up at that time. I enjoyed it so much I popped back in that Wednesday as a pre-birthday lunch with coworkers. Unfortunately, their closing time for that day wasn't what their social media had listed, so our outing ended abruptly. My Caipirinha was great, and I hope to visit again to order another one along with a Cuban platter.

    Steak and Eggs
    Maurisha T.

    I decided to visit The Liquor Store for breakfast. We stopped by as soon as they opened and because of that, we were able to get seated right away. I absolutely loved the over-the-top holiday decorations throughout the restaurant. I decided to try the steak and eggs and my husband tried the pancakes. The steak had good flavor and was seasoned well, but unfortunately, the texture was not the best since it was overcooked. (Ordered a medium steak, but it was well-done) My husband ordered the pancakes and they were huge. They were literally the same size as the plate they came on. I'm actually glad that I passed on them because the pancakes were just a large stack of flour...They were tasteless. There was not enough syrup in the world for those cakes! Overall, I was glad I stopped by. I will probably visit again, but will try something different next time. I will also be sure to visit after 10am so that I can try one of their cocktails.

    Sweet potato hash
    Ellie F.

    I always bring friends here when they visit from out of town. The menu is varied enough that everyone can find something they like. I also love the decor and vibe of the place. Just know that on the weekends, it can get busy and you may have a long wait!

    Geoff M.

    I went with a friend a few weeks ago. It was the first day of a new drink menu and offering of a drink/shot combination. The service was great, the bartender's choice of drink/shot was solid for the price point. On that note, our server was fantastic and friendly. The vibe is casual and easy going.

    Sweet potato hash with fried eggs
    Kierra W.

    I get the same thing every time. I love the chicken on this- it is marinated and seasoned to perfection. The espresso martini is also really good. Service is prompt and professional. Parking can be a challenge if it's too many people there.

    Decked out for Christmas
    Michele B.

    Super festive atmosphere! They know how to make the holidays bright, that's for sure! Server was extremely friendly despite the packed house. We went there for breakfast but because I had read about the owners being from Cuba, I HAD to get their Cuban plate. Their chicken was delicious with the secret sauce served along side of it all. Plantains were fantastic! Husband got their breakfast tacos which were really good but the Cuban plate stole the show. This former liquor store was so cute and busy for a good reason.

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    Mosha W.

    Bar tender was amazing. I had the breakfast shot 2x along with the Cuban plate for my entree. The food was good! Plaintains were a bit burnt but overall the food was hot and fresh.

    Mimosas with pineapple and passion fruit juice.
    Amanda P.

    Passing thru Memphis on the way to Nashville and found the Liquor Store and was not disappointed. Great service starting from the door and our food was wonderful. Loved the pancakes and could taste the vanilla. Excellent choice of juices with our mimosas, highly recommend the pineapple. Will definitely stop again soon

    Sweet Potato Hash with turkey sausage Breakfast Tacos with Cuban pork
    Jules 1.

    Wow! This adorable little place has the best vibes and furniture! I will say that it's ideal for smaller parties (1-5 people) The food was unbelievable. My boyfriend and I completely cleared out plates. It was simple yet extremely flavourful. What I enjoyed the most was how the portions were perfect and left me satisfied without feeling "icky". We did decide to order dessert and both were delicious, our personal favourite was the banana pudding The service was very kind and honest. Our server was very attentive and I enjoyed her. I will definitely be coming back and bringing friends.

    Biscuits and gravy meal
    Ally H.

    I realllllllllly wanted to like this place. All the reviews are great and I had high hopes. On arrival we were greeted and told it would be about a 30 min wait and was told about a back bar we could wait at (even though there were multiple tables open). So we went around back and got a couple bloody mary's which were decent. When they called us for our table (which is a great feature), we were asked whether we wanted the bar or a window seat. I was kinda bummed there were no tables available, but we sat at the bar. Food: we got the sweet potato hash (4/10) and the biscuits and gravy (7/10). The hash lacked flavor and wasn't seasoned well. The gravy on the biscuits was delicious but there were WAY too many biscuits and not enough gravy. They really should do twice the gravy and half the biscuits. Food was overall average. Cocktails: we got the side car (8/10) and espresso martini (10/10). The espresso martini was the winner of the meal!!! Service: Staff was 5 stars. Overall friendly and attentive. Service was definitely slower than most places, especially when it came to the food. For 2 meals and 3 cocktails it was almost $80. That's one pricey brunch. Overall: I don't know if I would go back. For the price I don't think it was worth it. I'll give it another chance once they have their full menu up (bring the eggs Benedict back!).

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    Atmosphere was so cool! Caribbean feel and menu. Drinks were spot on, as well as service!

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    The food is so good! The mushroom gravy! Mimosa setups are great and not to expensive. Had a great time

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    First time and won't be my last! Wonderful food and excellent service! Thank you, Calvin!

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    This is a nice spot for great food and drinks!!! The service is kind, attentive and made great recommendations.

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    Ask the Community - The Liquor Store

    Are you back open like normal?

    Not quite. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays for the month of July.

    Is the bar open to sit , idk if it's closed cause of COVID?

    It is not, but we have a great patio and counter tables.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    We do not.

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