Memphis Cafe – American
This soulful neighborhood gem hums with the energy of a classic Southern kitchen, where the comforting aroma of golden buttermilk fried chicken and griddled pancakes fills the air. Diners tuck into plates of zesty green chilaquiles or smoky shrimp and grits, savoring a vibrant blend of bold spices and home-style warmth that turns every meal into a spirited celebration of flavor.
720 Randolph Avenue, Costa Mesa, California CA 92626 https://memphiscafe.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Memphis Cafe
Dairy-Free at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables and Buttermilk Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Acqua Panna Spring Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Acqua Panna Spring Water, Wilson Cold Brew and Sauteed Brussel Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables, Acqua Panna Spring Water and Wilson Cold Brew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables, Memphis Manhattan and Lavazza Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables and Memphis Manhattan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Memphis Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Southern Tacos | 110.5 g | 59.8 g |
| Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad | 57.4 g | 57.2 g |
| The "Cobra" Chicken Sandwich | 38.1 g | 46 g |
| Southern Meatloaf Stack | 19.4 g | 42.9 g |
| Green Chilaquiles | 35.2 g | 42.4 g |
| Wilson Cold Brew | 0 g | 42.1 g |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 90.8 g | 39.4 g |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle | 64.9 g | 36.5 g |
| Southern Eggs Benedict | 25.2 g | 36.1 g |
| Hoppin' John | 42.4 g | 33.6 g |
| Down Home Gumbo (Cup) | 56.4 g | 32.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Wednesday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the fair pricing and reliable menu offerings, highlighting the consistent quality of the dishes and the adequate portion sizes. Reviewers value the straightforward dining experience, noting that the balanced value makes it
Menu
Breakfast Items
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $11.95: Four pancakes, butter, and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Stuffed French Toast - $17.25: Vanilla scented cream cheese, butter & syrup, choice of fresh berries or caramelized apples Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pancake & Fruit Stack - $17: 3 pancakes, vanilla scented cream cheese, butter & syrup, choice of fresh berries or caramelized apples Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle - $19.5: Half waffle, two eggs any style, country gravy, butter & syrup
- Southern Eggs Benedict - $18.5: brioche, grilled corned beef, crispy potato cakes poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise
- Memphis Two Egg Breakfast - $15.5: Two eggs any style, crispy potato cakes, choice of: applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage links, or corned beef Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $17: scrambled eggs, potatoes, pico de gallo & choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage or corned beef, topped in salsa verde, melted cheddar & pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chilaquiles - $17.5: Pinto beans, smoked chicken, salsa verde, poached eggs, blue & white corn chips, queso fresco Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Shrimp & Green Chili Grits - $19.95: Prawns, poached eggs, red eye gravy, fried okra Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Chop & Eggs - $26: 10oz center cut, green chili grits, sweet potato fries, caramelized apples Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Biscuits & Country Gravy Breakfast - $18: Two eggs any style, choice of applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage links, or corned beef
- Fruit Plate - $16: Berries, banana, hazelnuts, vanilla Greek yogurt, granola, seasonal muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Snacks & Shares
- Southern Rock Crab Cakes - $19.25: 3pcs, smoked tomato beurre blanc, coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp BBQ Glaze - $16.5: 3pcs, Hoppin john, fries onions
- Loaded Crispy Potato Cakes - $12: Shredded cheddar, bacon, scallions, jalapeño sour cream
- Sauteed Brussel Sprouts - $14: Lemon-garlic olive oil, fried onions, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Curry Roasted Cauliflower - $13.95: Golden raisins, fresno chilis, cilantro lime cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Deviled Eggs - $11.5: 5 pcs, bacon crumbles, pickles, fried onions, smoked paprika
- Matchstick Fries - $7.5: Thin cut fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sweet Potato Fries - $10.5: With chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Gumbo Cheese Fries - $11.5: With shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Pesto Turkey Sandwich - $14.95: Lettuce, tomato, swiss, house mayo, pesto on white or wheat bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Memphis Po' Boy - $16.95: On french deli roll, red rooster mayo, butter lettuce, tomato & pickles, choice of chicken andouille sausage, catfish, or shrimp
- Memphis B.L.T. - $16: Applewood smoked bacon, boston lettuce, tomato, house mayo on toasted white or wheat bread
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18.25: Slow smoked pork shoulder, house barbecue sauce, coleslaw, pickles, on brioche bun
- The "Cobra" Chicken Sandwich - $20.5: Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, pickles, lettuce, house-made ranch, on brioche bun
- Memphis Soul Burger - $19: 1/3 pound angus chuck, chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, butter lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickles on brioche bun
- BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger - $20: 1/3 pound angus chuck, house-made bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato, house mayo, on brioche bun
Salads & Gumbo
- Candied Pecan Salad - $16: Mixed greens, basil, jicama, scallions, tomatoes, avocado, candied pecans, house-made sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - $17: Baby arugula, toasted hazelnuts, sweet potato chips, house-made roasted garlic vinaigrette
- Blue Corn Chicken Salad - $18.5: Cornmeal-coated fried chicken breast, mixed greens, fresh corn salsa, avocado, blue corn tortilla strips, house-made cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $18.5: Boston lettuce, boneless "Franks Red Hot" fried chicken breast, carrots, cucumber, gorgonzola, avocado, house-made ranch
- Caesar Salad - $16: House-made garlic croutons, romaine lettuce, eggless anchovy and garlic dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Down Home Gumbo (Cup) - $6.95: Smoked chicken, okra, shrimp, andouille sausage, steamed rice
- Down Home Gumbo (Bowl) - $9.95: Smoked chicken, okra, shrimp, andouille sausage, steamed rice
Large Plates
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - $22: 8oz french cut breast, mashed potatoes, country gravy, collard greens braised w/ bacon, garlic, cider vinegar & honey Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Southern Meatloaf Stack - $22.5: Angus chuck, barbecue glaze, melted cheddar, mashed potatoes, red wine gravy, sauteed green beans
- Southern Tacos - $18: Flour tortillas with chipotle aioli, cabbage, roasted red peppers, red rooster sauce, pepper jack cheese, choice of two: bbq pulled pork, fried chicken, popcorn shrimp, veggie Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Southern Fried Catfish - $23: Hoppin' john, collard greens braised with bacon, garlic, cider vinegar & honey, hush puppies, roasted jalapeño remoulade Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Pork Chop (Dinner) - $30: Garlic mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, balsamic cherry reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Pan Roasted Chicken (Dinner) - $24: 8oz french cut breast, lemon-thyme beurre blanc, crispy potato cakes, grilled bbq corn on the cob, sautéed green beans
- New York Strip Steak (Dinner) - $32.5: 10oz steak, garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, gorgonzola cream sauce
Sides
- Green Chili Grits - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fried Okra - $7.95: With roasted jalapeno remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Collard Greens - $7.95: Braised with bacon, garlic, cider vinegar & honey Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Hoppin' John - $7.95: Black eyed peas and dirty rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Seasonal Vegetables - $7.95: Sauteed with garlic and herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Memphis Old-Fashioned - $14: Redemption bourbon, turbinado syrup, orange, maraschino cherry, bitters, on the rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Memphis Manhattan - $14: Redemption bourbon or old overholt rye, antica carpano vermouth, bitters, stirred up Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Memphis Mules - $14: Choice of bourbon, cucumber vodka, or tequila, with house made ginger syrup, lime juice, bitters, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Capputini - $14: Stoli vanilla vodka, irish cream, kahlua, espresso, shaken up Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lavazza Coffee - $3.95: Regular & decaf with refills Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Wilson Cold Brew - $7: Local, bottled, organic cold brew Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Acqua Panna Spring Water - $5.95: 16.9 oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis Cafe
- Is Memphis Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Memphis Cafe has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables.
- What can I eat at Memphis Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasonal Vegetables carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Memphis Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Vegetables and Memphis Manhattan.
- Is Memphis Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Memphis Cafe?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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