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901-526-5757
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540 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
Fax: 901-526-5726

Average Rating 3 (9 Ratings)

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  • Business Hours: Mon. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Tues. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Wed. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Thu. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fri. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Sat. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM, Sun. 07:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard

One of Memphis' oldest eateries, the Arcade has anchored the South Main District since 1925. Originally built by Speros Zepatos to serve hungry travelers from the nearby Central train station, the ambience at the Arcade -- from the black-and-white tiled floor to the Formica countertops and vintage vinyl booths -- has remained virtually unchanged over the years. Pizza was added in the 1990s, and the thin-crust, vegetable-topped pies proved so popular that the current owner, Speros' grandson, kept them on the menu.

Today's customers reflect the re-gentrification of the neighborhood: Hipsters like to drop in for a slice of pizza on Friday night, then tour the South Main art galleries that dot the area. The Arcade's laid-back atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for Sunday breakfast -- pick up the newspaper and settle into a booth. Pancakes and eggs, washed down with a lime rickey, are a great way to start the day. -- Andria Lisle

9 Ratings and Reviews

  • BAD ,BAD, AND WORSE

    Review rating : 1out of 5   EFRAINSB - 07/02/2008

    YOU ARE CRAZE TO GO THERE.
    EFRAIN MIAMI FL.

  • Hidden Treasure

    Review rating : 5out of 5   RockyRd39 - 06/06/2008

    Tucked away in the South Main Art District, The Arcade is a delicious and interesting place for breakfast. Having lived or traveled back to Memphis over the years, I'd not eaten at the Arcade until the Christmas holidays last year when I entertained guests from LA, CA, taking them (including a vegetarian in the group) to the Arcade pre-University of Memphis Basketball game at 11 a.m. that we attended. Talking about a two great treats--my guests raved over both! The story of the Arcade was entertaining to read and talk about while we waited for our food. The Arcade is small, so come with patience, and the service is great, the food is tasty and worth the wait. Bon appetit!

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   Edmondbr549 - 05/30/2008

  • joan

    Review rating : 4out of 5   arcaderest - 02/02/2007

    This place is back in the hands of the Zepatos family. What a fun and good experience.

  • cottontraderman's Review

    Review rating : 1out of 5   cottontraderman - 10/12/2002

    what???NO WAY

  • MeMNoLiMiT's Review

    Review rating : 0out of 5   memnolimit - 10/08/2002

    this place is horrible....its dirty...and they will go outta business

  • Mreelst8's Review

    Review rating : 0out of 5   mreelst8 - 01/07/2002

    if they dont pay the bills they will be out of business again

  • ElectricVelvet6's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   electricvelvet6 - 01/05/2002

    This is my very favorite place for pizza. Check out the Sun & the Moon.

  • Brian Stuhr's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   bksnova - 03/13/2000

    GET THE PIZZA - GET THE PIZZA - etc... Forget Memphis Pizza Cafe - this is the place to get great pizza and eat it in cool surroundings!

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