Memphis Chess Club in Memphis, Tennessee

“This place is incredible. Donu2019t be deceived by the name. Itu2019s a coffee shop that kicks butt. Went there twice on my work trip great experiences both times the second time they didnu2019t make my drink quite right and insisted on remaking it top-notch”

— Carl L. · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-16

“Had coffee and some snacks. Absolutely fantastic place to hang out. Lots to look at! Great coffee and the service was nice. It was a little pricey for a small latte. We will go back!”

— jenlee w. · ★★★★★ · 2025-9-22

“I spent my morning looking for a coffee shop to take coffee to my wife for her and some co workers. This place has excellent customer service and Talan is the best barista in Memphis. I really appreciate them.”

— Matthew T. · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-27

“The Memphis Chess Club is a fantastic spot for all ages! We came in for a quick late lunch after visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, and it was the perfect stop. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a great selection of easy food, a solid kids menu, and fast & courteous service. They even serve delicious cru00eapes on Saturdays and Sundays until 2 PM! Neither chess play nor membership isn't required to enjoy ”

— Ishwaria S. · ★★★★★

“LOVE this place. Great vibes, really cozy. Food is decent. I got a salad and the egg was slightly overcooked but it was still good. Overall I will be coming back for the aesthetic. Unfortunately I am rating it only 4 stars due to the lack of bike parking, yet if you drive and park at the garage then you get a discount, so the transportation incentives here are a bit regressive. Edit: Bring your bike inside to the cou”

— Kelsey H. · ★★★★★ · 2025-1-4

“This is such a cool and unique spot in downtown Memphis! The Memphis Chess Club Coffee Shop combines a love for chess with a cozy cafu00e9 vibe, and it works beautifully. The chess-themed ambiance is both classy and fun, with boards on tables, chess art around the space, and even chess games playing on the TVsu2014perfect for fans of the game. Their coffee is solidu2014smooth, well-balanced, and perfect for sipping while you pla”

— Vijay S. · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-8

“Great atmosphere. Cool, old building, beautifully decorated, nice view, and so much fun! You pay $5 for access all sorts of games, books, and chess pieces. We had crepes and a macchiato. We will be back! Iu2019ll try their pizza next time.”

— Natalie G. · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-21

“We happened into this place after running in the St Jude Marathon. Iu2019ve heard of it and wanted to check it out, it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was really cool and I only had coffee and a chocolate pastry. They were really good. But this place is really cool. I didnu2019t know it served beer and food. Iu2019m not a chess player. So donu2019t let the name dissuade you. The people working were happy and nice despite being ov”

— BOBBY Z. · ★★★★★