The Arcade Restaurant
Best Diner in Memphis · TN
Memphis' oldest cafe
The Arcade is Memphis's oldest restaurant, opened in 1919 by Greek immigrant Speros Zepatos near the South Main train station. Its neon sign, vinyl booths, and sweet-potato pancakes have made it a diner landmark — and a favorite of Elvis, whose regular booth is still pointed out.
A frequent film location and an unhurried breakfast-and-lunch institution, the Arcade serves the same Southern-diner comfort it has for over a century in the heart of the reborn South Main district.
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2025 Centurion Award
Best Diner in Memphis Memphis, TN · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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