Memphis Chess Club

"The atmosphere of this place is incredible! Don't let the name fool you, there are many games you can play or just come to eat and drink. They do offer a membership if you plan to come play games regularly, or you can pay $5 to rent the games while you are there. We tried the breakfast on our visit, and it was good. The croissant breakfast sandwich had a real fried egg! I wish the crepes had a cream filling, they were just folded crepes with toppings. However, both items were delicious! The black coffee was good, and the chai was flavorful. We will return to try their lunch/dinner options and extensive adult beverage menu! Parking is, unfortunately, the same as most downtown places and a hassle. There are a few street parking spots nearby, but they tend to be full. I recommend carpooling or ubering if possible."

"Place was great. Nice atmosphere and the breakfast sandwich was very good. It was small, but tasty."

"Came for a morning coffee and breakfast sandwich. Both were good. There were already people here playing chess. This place looks like someplace I'd love to go to regularly if I lived in town. How could you beat a game establishment with a full bar and coffee drinks?"

"Great food, great staff. Free WiFi. Came here twice in two days while in the area. Food tastes lovely, is healthy, and for a good price. Wide selection of ice-cold drinks as well as coffee etc. Nice calming atmosphere. Wish I had a good photo of my food but it was too good to sit around taking pictures of, the Açaí bowl in picture 4 looked a lot more photogenic when I first got it."

"I stopped in late this morning after a recommended from a friend who lives less than 100 yards away. I went in for the chocolate chip cookie and came away impressed with much more. They have GREAT coffees, eclectic and expansive space, a broad food menu and what sure looked to me like a full bar! It’s also a chess player’s wet dream. I can’t wait to go back."