About The Arcade Restaurant
A historic, nostalgic 1950s diner in Memphis famous for being one of Elvis Presley's favorite eating spots, offering classic unpretentious diner food and unique signature items.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a casual, historic dining experience with pop culture significanceElvis Presley fans visiting MemphisParents looking for a relaxed, unpretentious meal that kids will easily enjoyChildren of all ages who enjoy classic, simple diner foods like fries and burgersTeens and older kids who appreciate pop culture history, retro aesthetics, and Elvis Presley lore
Why families love it
- Authentic 1950s retro diner atmosphere and the famous Elvis booth
- Unique menu options like the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich and the 'Memphis thang' sandwich
- Vegan-friendly accommodations including oat milk for coffee and customizable avocado toast
- Classic diner favorites like crispy fries, juicy bacon cheeseburgers, and BLTs
- Availability of alcoholic beverages for adults
- The historic Elvis Presley booth
Insider tips
- If you have dietary restrictions, double-check your food when it arrives to ensure instructions were followed correctly
- Be prepared for potential wait times and kitchen delays, even if the dining room doesn't appear fully packed
- Don't miss the chance to take photos at the Elvis booth
- Vegans can easily modify the avocado toast by asking for it without feta
Good to know before you go
- Dining here when you are on a tight schedule or in a rush, due to potential kitchen backups
- Kitchen service delays where food delivery to the table can be highly staggered
- Order accuracy issues, such as serving bacon to customers who requested none
- Poor handling of order corrections, like attempting to pick bacon off a plate instead of remaking the dish
- Crowds
- Can experience service bottlenecks and kitchen delays even during times that do not seem overly busy
- Value
- Offers good value for classic diner portions and a unique historical experience, though service inconsistencies can occasionally impact the overall value.
- Food
- Offers vegan-friendly options such as oat milk and customizable avocado toast
- Accessibility
- Features standard booth and table seating typical of a 1950s diner layout
What parents say
"I LOVE this place. No wonder Elvis ate here. Very unique menu items here. I had the Memphis thang sandwich, it was delicious especially with the crispy fries that were cooked to perfection and very hot. Also had the Greek avocado toast. Everything was delicious."
a month ago
"One of Elvis’ favourite eating spots, had his favourite dish, the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, should be fine for vegans! They also had avocado toast which without the feta was vegan. They do oat milk which was great for our coffees and teas. Definitely recommend, and don’t forget the Elvis booth! Vegan Elvis fans, look no further"
a week ago
"Stopped in for lunch on my way through Memphis. Great service and good food (I got the bacon cheeseburger -- juicy and delicious). Feels like stepping back to a simpler time when you walk in the door. If I'm ever in Memphis again, I will definitely be back."
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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