The Cooper-Young neighborhood, located in Midtown Memphis, was recently voted "Best Neighborhood" in the Memphis Flyer Best of Memphis issue. We've listed some of our favorite neighborhood places to visit. Most of these are within walking distance of Burke's. (Places with "BOM" designations won or placed in the Flyer's Best of Memphis issue).

SHOPPING ~ RESTAURANTS ~ COFFEE ~ OTHER


SHOPPING

  • Goner Records - 2152 Young Avenue
    New & used CDs and records
    BOM Best Record Store (used)
    BOM Best Record Store (new)

  • Bella Notte - 2172 Young Avenue
    One-of-a-kind gifts, kids toys & clothing

  • Loudean's - 2174 Young Avenue
    Antique lace garments, hats, & Flax line of clothing

  • Flashback: The Vintage Deptartment Store - 2304 Central Avenue
    New & vintage clothing, accessories, & furniture
    BOM Best Vintage Clothing Store
    BOM Best Antique Store

  • Toad Hall Antiques - 2129 Central Avenue
    BOM Best Antique Store

  • Stash - 816 S. Cooper
    Beautiful knitting supplies

  • Mothersville - 800 S. Cooper
    Community resource and retailer for parents and kids

  • Light Years Vintage - 885 S. Cooper
    Vintage clothing, Levi's, rock T-shirts

  • Global Goods - 1000 S. Cooper (located in the north corner of First Congregational Church)
    Specializing in fair trade gifts, coffee, & clothing

  • Tear It Up - 895 S. Cooper
    Punk, rock, and rockabilly clothing & accessories

  • Memphis Drum Shop - 878 S. Cooper

  • Lux - 906 S. Cooper
    Exclusive designer fashions for men & women



    RESTAURANTS

  • Casablanca Cafe
    Middle-Eastern, Moroccan style, serving lunch and dinner
    BOM Best Mediterranean Restaurant

  • Lou's Pizza
    Pie in the Sky is back! Serving lunch and dinner

  • Dish
    Mediterranean Tapas Lounge
    BOM Best Bar
    BOM Best Mediterranean Restaurant
    BOM Best Bar Decor
    BOM Best Gay Bar

  • The Blue Fish
    Restaurant & oyster bar

  • Do Sushi Bar - 946 S. Cooper

  • Beauty Shop - 966 S. Cooper
    Hip Memphis eatery, located in a former hair salon. Serving lunch and dinner.
    BOM Best Restaurant Decor

  • Cafe Ole - 959 S. Cooper
    Authentic Mexican food, serving lunch and dinner.
    BOM Best Patio

  • Young Ave. Deli - 2119 Young
    Serving lunch and dinner--salads, sandwiches, & pastas.
    Awarded "Top Ten Fries in the Nation" by the USA Today. Live music every week.
    BOM Best Place to Play Pool
    BOM Best Juke Box
    BOM Best Bar
    BOM Best Smoke Shop
    BOM Best Beer Selection

  • Celtic Crossing - 903 S. Cooper
    Serving lunch, dinner, and Irish Sunday brunch
    BOM Best Patio

  • Tsunami - 928 S. Cooper
    Pacific Rim cuisine. Now open for lunch in addition to dinner.
    BOM Best Restaurant
    BOM Best Seafood

  • Jasmine Thai & Vegetarian Restaurant - 916 S. Cooper
    BOM Best Vegetarian

  • Buns on the Run - 2150 Elzey
    Pastries, breakfast, & lunch.

  • Soul Fish Cafe - 862 S. Cooper
    Southern style catfish, sandwiches, vegetables--serving lunch & dinner.
    BOM Best Home Cooking/Soul Food

  • Central BBQ - 2249 Central
    BOM Best Barbeque
    BOM Best Ribs



    COFFEE

  • Java Cabana - 2170 Young

  • Otherlands - 641 S. Cooper
    Coffee, wi-fi, &live music events.
    BOM Best Patio



    OTHER

  • Black Lodge Video - 831 S. Cooper
    BOM Best Video Store

  • House of Mews - 944 S. Cooper

  • Memphis Literacy Council - 902 S. Cooper

  • Underground Art - 2287 Young
    BOM Best Tattoo Parlor

  • Cooper-Young Community Association

  • Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center 892 S. Cooper

  • First Congregational Church - 1000 S. Cooper

  • Galloway Methodist Church - 1015 S. Cooper

  • Memphis Friends Meeting - 917 S. Cooper


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