Some restaurants are built for dinner. Others are built for brunch. This one falls firmly in the second camp.
Set in Memphis, TN, Tamp and Tap has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.
Order coffee black and let the kitchen do the rest — French toast made with thick-cut brioche, dusted with powdered sugar, and crowned with seasonal berries.
Menu highlights
Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at Tamp and Tap. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Country-style biscuits and sausage gravy
- Smoked brisket hash with two eggs and pickled onion
- Lox bagel sandwich with everything seasoning and dill cream cheese
- Single-origin pour-over coffee from a local roaster
- Two eggs any style with thick-cut bacon and crispy hash
- Brioche French toast dusted with powdered sugar and seasonal berries
- Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo, beans, cheese, and salsa roja
- Veggie scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese
It's a tight room, with maybe a dozen tables and a handful of counter seats facing the open kitchen, where you can watch the line cooks work.
Order the pancakes and you'll get a stack tall enough to make you reconsider lunch — fluffy, lightly tangy from buttermilk, and finished with a generous pour of warm maple syrup.
Solo diners should head straight for the counter — the cooks will keep you entertained and the line moves fastest there.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Memphis, Tamp and Tap is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. Save room for one of the pastries on the way out — they bake everything in-house, and the morning buns are legendary among regulars.
Tips from the regulars
- If you're walking from public transit, the closest stop is a short stroll away — a small price to pay for the breakfast burrito.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free diners have real options, not just sad fruit cups.
- Tip generously — the brunch shift is the toughest in any restaurant, and the staff here keeps it warm even at peak rush.
- Save room: the pastry case at the front is part of the experience.
- Best time to go: arrive before 9:30 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst of the wait at Tamp and Tap.
Hours
| Mon | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
| Wed | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
| Thu | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
| Fri | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
| Sat | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
| Sun | Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Tamp and Tap open for brunch?
Posted hours are: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.
Does Tamp and Tap take reservations?
Most brunch spots in Memphis are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.
Is Tamp and Tap kid-friendly?
Yes — Tamp and Tap welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.
What kind of cuisine does Tamp and Tap serve?
It's classified under breakfast, coffee_shop — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Memphis.
Is there outdoor seating at Tamp and Tap?
Outdoor seating is not always confirmed. We recommend calling ahead during nice weather.
Location
Located at 122 Gayoso Avenue. Coordinates: 35.1419, -90.0533. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.