Memphis, we’ve got BIG Midtown news! And it tastes as good as it sounds. Wild Beet Salad Co. is officially opening a new location at Cooper & Central, and they’re also becoming the on-site restaurant partner for Stomping Grounds, the brand-new family clubhouse coming to the neighborhood in 2026.
Your go-to spot for crisp salads, warm paninis, and healthy, fast, fresh meals is about to be right in the center of Midtown life and powering the kitchen inside Memphis’ newest family hub.
Let’s just say: Midtown is about to eat real well.
Fresh Food Meets Fresh Starts
The new Wild Beet location will be a full, standalone restaurant open to everyone, not just Stomping Grounds members, and it’s bringing all your favorites along for the ride:
Your Wild Beet staples:
- Cashew Crunch
- Kale Yeah
- Southwestern Salad + Wrap
- Paninis, quesadillas & fajitas
- Easy online ordering + pickup
PLUS new menu additions just for Midtown:
✔️ A dedicated kids’ menu
✔️ Breakfast
✔️ Lil’ Beet Treats ice cream shop
Wild Beet will launch with its classic menu and roll out new items shortly after opening.
Wait… What Is Stomping Grounds?
Imagine if Railgarten, a coffee shop, a babysitter, and your favorite family-friendly hangout all decided to team up and build something actually designed for parents.
That’s Stomping Grounds.
Coming 2026, Stomping Grounds will feature:
- GIANT indoor + outdoor play spaces
- Flexible hours (because kids wake up at 6AM and do not care about brunch culture 😂)
- A rentable conference room for remote + hybrid parents
- Memphis’ first self-serve tap wall: beer, wine, cold brew, kombucha, soda & more
- Private party rooms
- A pickleball court (!!!)
- And, of course, Wild Beet as the restaurant partner
No matter if you’re working, parenting, meeting a friend, or chasing a toddler, Stomping Grounds is built for real life in a way Memphis has truly never had before.
Why Wild Beet + Stomping Grounds Works
Stomping Grounds needed the unicorn restaurant. Something fresh, fast, kid-approved, parent-approved, local, delicious, and not deep-fried.
Wild Beet needed a new Midtown home and a built-in community ready to eat clean, colorful, energizing meals.
A match made in kale heaven.
Together, they’re building:
- A menu that works for families
- A space that works for working parents
- A community hub that keeps everything local
When Are Doors Opening? 🗓️
Wild Beet Midtown: Early 2026 (aiming for mid-January!)
Stomping Grounds: Summer 2026
Wild Beet is already working on interior updates and will be sharing behind-the-scenes progress, menu previews, and taste tests on Instagram.
About Wild Beet Salad Co.
Founded by Memphian Kelcie Nollner, Wild Beet (formerly Lettuce Eat) has been serving up fast, fresh, customizable meals for over a decade. Known for house-made dressings and clean eating options, it’s a staple for lunch runs, family dinners, meal prep, and catering.
Their Cordova location will remain open as they expand into Midtown.
About Stomping Grounds
Stomping Grounds is a new kind of family clubhouse: play spaces, coffee, healthy food, flexible work spots, party rooms, and community events all centered around the idea that raising kids takes a village. It’s built for the parents, caretakers, neighbors, and tiny humans who make Memphis home.
🌱 Midtown, Get Ready
With Wild Beet moving in and Stomping Grounds rising next door, Cooper & Central is about to be the place for families, foodies, remote workers, and anyone craving good vibes and good greens.
Stay tuned for opening updates, and go ahead and mark “more salads in 2026” as the New Year’s resolution you’ll actually keep.
