RiverBeat Festival is hittin’ Tom Lee Park May 2-4, and you already know the vibes are going to be top-tier!!
Music, food trucks, culture, and the Mississippi River as your backdrop. But let’s be honest…you can’t dance all day on an empty stomach.
We’ve got you covered with a Choose901-curated guide to the best eats in Downtown Memphis, broken down by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night bites.
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☀️ Breakfast, Coffee & Brunch Spots to Kickstart Your Festival Day
Fuel up early so you can hit the park full of energy (and caffeine).
By The Brewery
🚗 496 Tennessee St #101, Memphis, TN 38103
📍 Perfect for: Morning hangs + photo ops
🥐 Go for: Baked goods, light breakfast, great coffee
👥 Check out their Instagram!
Hustle and Dough
🚗 477 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
📍 Inside Arrive Hotel
🍩 Vibe: Artisanal donuts + top-tier breakfast sammies
👥 Check out their Instagram!
Bluff City Coffee
🚗 505 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
📍 South Main
☕ Classic Memphis coffee shop with pastries and breakfast basics
👥 Check out their Instagram!
Dr. Bean’s Coffee and Tea
🚗 387 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
📍 A few blocks from the action
🍵 Chill spot with serious coffee knowledge
👥 Give them a follow on Instagram!
Hive Bagel + Deli
🚗 276 S Front St Suite 105, Memphis, TN 38103
📍 Inside Hyatt Centric
🍳 Modern breakfast + brunch in a stylish setting
👥 You’ve got to see their Instagram!
🥪 Midday Bites: Lunch Spots to Keep You Going
Take a break between sets and grab some local flavor.
Kellie’s Deli
🚗 Corner of G.E. Patterson, 516 Tennessee St Ste 127, Memphis, TN 38103
🥗 Hidden gem alert! Great sandwiches and Southern staples.
👥 Check them out on Instagram!
Blue Monkey (also open late night)
🚗 513 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍔 Laid-back bar food in a neighborhood pub vibe
👥 Give their Instagram a quick scroll!
SOB Downtown (also great for dinner)
🚗 345 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
🌮 Southern-meets-global fusion + killer cocktails
👥 Drop them a follow on Instagram!
Slider Inn
🚗 363 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍔 Mini burgers, big flavor (plus rooftop views if you need a breather)
👥 Take a peek at their Insta!
Central BBQ
🚗 147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
🍖 A Memphis classic. You can’t do RiverBeat without some smoked meat!
👥 Check out their Instagram!
Huey’s Downtown
🚗 77 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍖 Voted best burger in Memphis years in a row!
👥 Check out their Instagram!
🌆 Dinner Plans: Pre- or Post-Festival Fuel-Up
Whether you’re headed to an afterparty or calling it a night, here’s where to dine.
Good Fortune Co.
🚗 361 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍜 Asian-inspired eats and hand-pulled noodles in a neon-lit, modern vibe
👥 Give them a follow on Instagram!
Fannie Lou’s Chicken and Waffles
🚗 500 Tennessee St #166, Memphis, TN 38103
🍗 Soul food that hits the spot every single time
👥 Check out their Facebook!
Little Italy Downtown
🚗 106 GE Patterson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
🍝 Cozy, old-school Italian, great for groups
👥 Follow them on Instagram!
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
🚗 310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
🔥 A Memphis staple with spice, crunch, and a whole lotta love
👥 Drop a like on their latest Instagram post!
The Rendezvous
🚗 52 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
🔥 Known for delicious dry rub ribs
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🌙 Late Night Eats for the Real Ones
The music’s winding down but your appetite isn’t? These are your go-to spots after dark:
Beck and Call
🚗 33 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
🔥 Rooftop vibes + a small late-night menu
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Barware
🚗 276 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍔 Elevated bar food in a relaxed, hip space
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Earnestine & Hazel’s
🚗 531 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
🎶 A Memphis legend. Grab a Soul Burger and soak up the dive bar magic.
👥 Take a peek at their Instagram!
Max’s Sports Bar
🚗 115 GE Patterson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
📺 Laid-back, cheap drinks, good people, quick bites
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Eight & Sand
🚗 545 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
🍷 Chic but chill spot to wind down with a drink and snack
👥 Give them a follow on Instagram!
Let’s Eat, Dance, and Celebrate Memphis Right
RiverBeat is bringing the beats. Downtown Memphis is bringing the eats.
Whether you’re rolling deep with friends or festival-hopping solo, these spots are your best bets to stay fueled and fired up all weekend long.
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