The Garden Brunch Cafe

This brunch spot is pure joy! You won't BELIEVE this gem! Every time we pop in here (which is basically every chance I get), their spinach omelette ends up on the table and it's like breakfast heaven on a plate.The most fun part? Every time someone opens a bottle of bubbly at the bar, the whole staff hollers "OPA!" - it's just that kind of happy place! The service is quick but they make you feel like family. Everything that comes out of that kitchen is just chef's kiss. They've got all these amazing New Orleans-inspired dishes. These folks started out in Nashville (bless their hearts) but moved here to Memphis, and honestly? Memphis totally lucked out!Oh! And if you're feeling adventurous after eating the whole menu, you can waddle over to the National Civil Rights Museum, check out some neat art galleries, or catch a movie at the theater nearby. The whole South Main Arts District is just the greatest!Pro tip: Get before by 10 because this place fills up faster than a kiddie pool in July! But trust me, it's worth rolling out of bed for and they move really fast. Just go. Your belly will thank you!

Stopped in for brunch on a rainy Sunday. The food and drinks were good, but the staff left something to be desired.We came in for brunch on a very rainy day, so they weren't super busy. The hostess seemed bothered by our presence and bored out of her mind.Once seated, I inquired about gluten free grits options. The waitress seemed unsure, so went to ask the chef. Came back to report that the grits are not gluten free. All good. I ordered the omelette with no bread then.Our food took quite a while considering that they weren't that busy. Maybe they were hoping we would order more mimosas? Mine came out with the bread still plated. Sigh. The food was good though. Tasted fresh and the flavors and spices were great. I would come back and try it again.

Great ambience in downtown Memphis with friendly service and great food. Our server, Shakira, was fantastic. We had the fish and grits, butter pecan pancakes and house made turkey sausage. Everything was fresh and delicious. Make sure to try the grits!

Superb service and food! Each item had such great flavor and was piping hot. As a non pork eater the menu is so inclusive and the turkey sausage was so flavorful. Wait time was about 10-15 minutes for Sunday Brunch. I enjoyed the decor and setup as well. Definitely will be back !!

Came for a quick breakfast on the way out of town. Our party of 5 was able to walk in and get a table right away. Food was great and service is good. Parking is on the street. If you have time afterwards, walk across the street to the Loraine Hotel which is the Civil Rights Museum.

I was so excited to try this restaurant because in their mission statement it says that they never use frozen ingredients or microwaves and they only cook with virgin olive oil and butter! None of that fake yellow oil. I made it there before the crowd and it was a beautiful day for brunch. The decor was lovely. The artwork that hung against the floral walls gave the place a sophisticated feel. I especially enjoyed the music selection and the fresh flower on my table. My waiter was great, I ordered the Salmon Cakes with eggs and potatoes. I also had a fruit tea. The Salmon Cakes and Potatoes were perfectly cooked. The honey mustard sauce that came with it was sweet but good! If I had to change anything I would have preferred a lemon instead of a lime wedge. The potatoes were evenly cooked, no onions or bell peppers just well seasoned and good! The owners put a lot of thought into the decor so I had to check out the bathroom and it was also beautiful and clean! Well done!They have vegan and gluten free options as well as a cocktail menu. This is perfect for anyone needing a break from Chicken and Waffles (not that there's anything wrong with that) Variety is the spice of life!

Simple, elegant, delicious! This is a good spot for a quick lunch or brunch. The cafe is clean and decorated in a simple yet cute way. I loved the fresh flowers everywhere. We were served quickly and the food was hot and fresh! I got the veggie bowl and it was well-seasoned. For a "healthy" option, it was delicious and filling. I would definitely return to try more items on the menu!

Food was delicious. Jennifer the owner sat us and took our order. She was friendly and shared that the menu items are her mother's recipes. Her mother must've been a fabulous cook because everything was absolutely delicious. The space is cute and inviting. Some of the previous reviews complain about service being slow, but thankfully we did not have that issue. They don't accept reservations, so we had about a 25 minute wait on a Sunday.I'd definitely return. They have lots of vegetarian options. This is a great option for a boozy brunch.Tip: finding free street parking could be a challenge. And if you have to wait you can use the time to walk around - the Lorraine Motel is less than a block away, plus other cute shops/bars.

Very cozy atmosphere with unique art and murals on the walls. The food was tasty, I had the French toast and turkey bacon. I tasted the bananas foster pancakes as well from someone else in my party, and would also recommend those. Our server was great, he found time to check on us despite taking care of most of the tables in the restaurant.

I wouldn't recommend for a group. Not even a family group with kids. After the holidays we went early as a family of 10 and were told we would have to be split up. No problem but we would have to be split up in different parts of the restaurant away from each other not because there wasn't any tables close together but because they had a group become rowdy before so they split them up. So, only groups are rowdy and half of our group was children. That makes no sense. A party of 2 can be rowdy. But, hey you try to support minority business and this happens. I'm sure it's a great place and the host was cordial and apologetic. We left without any commotion. Your business your rules. But I wouldn't return even with 2 people.