Memphis Cafe

We were new in the neighborhood and exploring the nearby restaurants. Last night, my wife and I decided to try this resto. We ordered fried catfish, gumbo, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and collard greens. The dinner was better than expected; it was flavorful, well-prepared, and made with fresh ingredients. It was further enhanced by the prompt and kind service.

Elevate Your Breakfast, Southern Style! Wow, this small, charming establishment will elevate your brunch experience! I ordered the Memphis Two-Egg Breakfast, and the eggs and potato cakes were cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The waffle was crispy and buttery, yet still maintained an airy, light, and fluffy interior. My fiancé ordered the Biscuits & Country Gravy Breakfast and had nothing but good things to say about it. They offer a great selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, with a huge plus for having glass bottle Topo Chico—perfect for curing a hangover. I absolutely cannot wait to return and try more of their Southern-style dishes. The service is amazing; the waitstaff is attentive and friendly. The outdoor patio is a delight, especially on a beautiful Costa Mesa morning! If you're within a 20-mile radius and looking to elevate your brunch, Memphis Cafe will do just that with their delicious Southern comfort food!

Stopped by Memphis Cafe for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised! The food exceeded expectations—fresh ingredients, well-prepared, and full of flavor. Service was friendly and efficient, making the experience even better. The lively atmosphere added to the charm, creating a great start to the day. Definitely planning to return!

First visit here after co worker mentioned he knew a good place for " Southern Food ", as someone who grew up in the South I had to give it a shot. Food was all really great. The gumbo was flavorful, the Fried catfish was seasoned perfectly, the Hoppin John's and greens were spot on, the desert was extremely good too. Savanna the bartender was great too, attentive, engaging, friendly and actually spoke to ppl not just the regulars. Definitely will dine here again, nice vibe, clean, inviting and low key great food.

Only got one picture of the food because it was so good! After our appetizer (amazing deviled eggs!) we jumped into breakfast. The portions were reasonably priced. We sat on the patio with our dog and it was a pleasant experience. The staff was welcoming and friendly from calling to check the patio was dog friendly to checking out.

Can't wait to come back here!! I'm looking forward to trying their gumbo, catfish, and meatloaf to start. Came here on a Sunday unplanned, last minute choice before 12pm it was busy. The inside is small and quaint and not much space, ended up sitting out side in the uncovered section. Which was not taken up or full yet. By the time the food came the rest of the benches had been assigned customers. So not sure if they take reservations but I'd call ahead if you want to sit inside or make sure you have enough space if you come with a group of people for brunch. Loved the food here. Didn't expect much when I came here, I've tried southern food at other places in California and had been disappointed half the time but this time I was not! I got the fried chicken and it was delicious! Loved the collard greens and the mashed potatoes as well. The chicken was on the bone, didn't even realize till later but was juicy and crispy and well seasoned. Ended up eating the whole meal. Also ordered the pulled pork sandwich and loaded potato pancakes which were really tasty and filling. Had to stop myself from finish them before my food came to me.