Nestled in downtown Memphis, the Arcade Restaurant\u2014now called Arcade Memphis\u2014is more than a diner; it\u2019s a piece of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll history. Opened in 1919 and remodeled in the 1950s, it\u2019s Memphis\u2019 oldest operating restaurant.<\/p>\n
Elvis Presley once favored a back booth, now preserved as a shrine for fans. Founded by Greek immigrant Speros Zepatas, the original wooden caf\u00e9 was rebuilt in 1925 as the Arcade, with storefronts on either side.<\/p>\n
The menu serves classic Southern dishes, from hearty breakfasts like Eggs Redneck to sweet potato pancakes, while neon signs, checkered floors, and retro d\u00e9cor transport visitors to the 1950s.<\/p>\n
More than a Presley landmark, its interior has appeared in films and TV shows, including Walk the Line<\/em> and Sun Records<\/em>. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Arcade Memphis remains family-owned, blending tradition with modern hospitality\u2014a living museum of Memphis culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nestled in downtown Memphis, the Arcade Restaurant\u2014now called Arcade Memphis\u2014is more than a diner; it\u2019s a piece of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll history. Opened in 1919 and remodeled in the 1950s, it\u2019s Memphis\u2019 oldest operating restaurant. Elvis Presley once favored a back booth, now preserved as a shrine for fans. Founded by Greek immigrant Speros Zepatas,…<\/p>\n