Alcenia's - Memphis, TN

Alcenia's is a modest lunch room decorated in a style that is an intriguing mix of 1960s psychedelic beaded curtains, primitive folk art, odes to African-American culture, and white wedding-veil lace strung up across the ceiling over the large table. Fried pork chops drip with juice; the fried chicken is gorgeous.

81% Approval Rating (11 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Smothered Cabbage ($2.00)

Bread Pudding ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Alcenia's is a modest lunch room decorated in a style that is an intriguing mix of 1960s psychedelic beaded curtains, primitive folk art, odes to African-American culture, and white wedding-veil lace strung up across the ceiling over the large table. Proprietor B.J. ..." [Read More].

JDHoss

January 09, 2009

"Home cooking at it's best. I had the fried pork chop with sides of mac-n-cheese and cabbage; my wife had the same with corn instead of the mac-n-cheese. The pork chop was deep fried to perfection; not a bit greasy and done just enough to still be very tender and ..." [Read More].

Tom87Barb

March 25, 2007

"Just a couple blocks north from Poplar Avenue in downtown Memphis on the corner of North Main and Commerce is one of Memphis’s best kept secrets, with down home soul food good eatin’. That’s Alcenia’s. The unpretentious ambiance is comfortable and welcoming. One ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

317 N. Main, Memphis, TN
901-523-0200

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"There is scarcely anything simpler, or more directly satisfying for dessert lovers, than egg custard pie. "
Michael Stern

"Note the festive plate on which the fried chicken is served. Alcenia's dishware and decor are eye-popping, but not so wondrous as to distract anyone from the greatness of the food."
Michael Stern

"In other regions of the country, cabbage is at best boring. In Memphis, at Alcenia's in particular, it is glorious. Spicy, luxurious, and satisfying."
Michael Stern

"The Memphis Commercial Appeal declared Alcenia's bread pudding one of the ten best desserts in the city."
Michael Stern

"A pretty straightforward omelette. Pleasantly un-greasy with the perfect amount of fillings."
cookietin

"These croquettes were perfectly done. Nice and crispy on the outside with just the right meaty texture inside."
cookietin

"The mundane exterior doesn't prepare you for the colorful decor or the interesting food."
buffetbuster