The Blue Plate Cafe has been a popular stop on Poplar Avenue in Memphis for decades. The tiny lot is almost always packed, there's usually a bit of a line, and it's all worth it. Within its bright yellow and white rooms, diners enjoy good home cooking at reasonable. prices on blue gingham topped tables, packed in tight. It's not uncommon for parties to be sat together at a big table when there are far more diners than tables.
Offering up a heavy dose of southern hospitality, Blue Plate serves up comfort food with a smile, and above average, well-seasoned, juicy fried chicken. The comings and goings that I observed indicated that other diners were equally pleased with their meals, too.
Nice Folks and Good Food
We had a very nice breakfast at the downtown Memphis location. Our server and the other staff couldn’t have been more friendly and inviting. The food was solid and delicious. It wasn’t quite 5 star stuff but it was very good.
Crystal Hollywood-Rodriguez
+3.5
We had a wonderful breakfast. We had read reviews on this place and decided to try it out. The biscuits were very good but the gravy is not worth it! Pancakes were fluffy and really good. I would go back.
Service was okay. Not super but not terrible.
The restaurant itself used to be a house decades ago. It has an upstairs as well as a basement. The upstairs is just additional seating and downstairs is not open to the public. The menus resemble newspapers with the entrees posted inside with quotes and the restaurant's history on the outside.
The food itself is fine but it isn't mind blowing either. I got the western omelet and it came with biscuits and gravy. The gravy was fine as it wasn't super thick and the biscuits were nice and soft. The omelet was a nice size but the bacon wasn't really cut up inside so it was a bit chewy at times.
Going in I thought its breakfast, how much different can it be than every other place, but man was I wrong. The portions are large, so make sure you come hungry, but they don't sacrifice quality for quantity.
I got a ham and cheese omelet with pecan pancakes . The omelet was cooked perfectly with lots of cheese and large chunks of ham. The pancakes were large, the flavor was great, and the syrup was warm and delicious. My wife had the eggs Benedict and said it was eggsellent as well
Stopped in for breakfast on our way out of town, and we will be filled up for the rest of the day! The pancakes are certainly fluffy and delicious. I had the huevos rancheros and liked it. The atmosphere is cute, once you can find a parking place to get inside!
My husband and I visited this great establishment. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. It was worth the wait. The food was great and I enjoyed the warm & friendly atmosphere. We had an awesome waiter, Katrina, great customer service. The food was really great. It made you feel as if you was having breakfast at your grandmother's house in the county. My husband and I truly enjoyed our visit here. We thanked the hotel clerk for suggesting this restaurant to us. It was a rainy day, but the visit was worth the walk and wait. Thank you Blue Plate Cafe for making our experience a great one. GOD bless this establishment and the employees always. Excellent place to visit!
Outstanding service! Prompt with orders, refills and our ticket. Even the tables were bussed immediately. Food was hot and delicious! Prices are reasonable too. Beautiful building design inside and across from a beautiful park. The air was comfortable and warm and the atmosphere was quiet with everyone working efficiently and being polite.
Our server Katrina whirlwinded her way between the tables while being pleasant and friendly. She is a gem! The food was great, and the portion-size to price ratio outstanding. Always a good experience at the Blue Plate Cafe!
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