Memphis Chess Club

Best place to relax and enjoy their coffees or amazing pizza - I always get the Carlsen. I do not play chess but I love the atmosphere. If you’re lucky a customer may play the piano which is always a treat! People do play chess there and the lower level has a MASSIVE room just for chess competitions... Read more

Best place to relax and enjoy their coffees or amazing pizza - I always get the Carlsen. I do not play chess but I love the atmosphere. If you’re lucky a customer may play the piano which is always a treat! People do play chess there and the lower level has a MASSIVE room just for chess competitions. There are also other board games available for fun. We played Connect Four. Show less

Best place to relax and enjoy their coffees or amazing pizza - I always get the Carlsen. I do not play chess but I love the atmosphere. If you’re lucky a customer may play the piano which is always a treat! People do play chess there and the lower level has a MASSIVE room just for chess competitions... Read more

Best place to relax and enjoy their coffees or amazing pizza - I always get the Carlsen. I do not play chess but I love the atmosphere. If you’re lucky a customer may play the piano which is always a treat! People do play chess there and the lower level has a MASSIVE room just for chess competitions. There are also other board games available for fun. We played Connect Four. Show less

Great food, great staff. Free WiFi. Came here twice in two days while in the area. Food tastes lovely, is healthy, and for a good price. Wide selection of ice-cold drinks as well as coffee etc. Nice calming atmosphere. Wish I had a good photo of my food but it was too good to sit around taking pictu... Read more

Great food, great staff. Free WiFi. Came here twice in two days while in the area. Food tastes lovely, is healthy, and for a good price. Wide selection of ice-cold drinks as well as coffee etc. Nice calming atmosphere. Wish I had a good photo of my food but it was too good to sit around taking pictures of, the Açaí bowl in picture 4 looked a lot more photogenic when I first got it. Show less

Great food, great staff. Free WiFi. Came here twice in two days while in the area. Food tastes lovely, is healthy, and for a good price. Wide selection of ice-cold drinks as well as coffee etc. Nice calming atmosphere. Wish I had a good photo of my food but it was too good to sit around taking pictu... Read more

Great food, great staff. Free WiFi. Came here twice in two days while in the area. Food tastes lovely, is healthy, and for a good price. Wide selection of ice-cold drinks as well as coffee etc. Nice calming atmosphere. Wish I had a good photo of my food but it was too good to sit around taking pictures of, the Açaí bowl in picture 4 looked a lot more photogenic when I first got it. Show less

If you are a chess connoisseur, this is your place. However, if you are not, still it’s your place. The place is informal, laid back, and pretty cool. I visited during the weekend in lunch hours. The hall was packed, all the tables have in built chess board on it. They have a basement and a first fl... Read more

If you are a chess connoisseur, this is your place. However, if you are not, still it’s your place. The place is informal, laid back, and pretty cool. I visited during the weekend in lunch hours. The hall was packed, all the tables have in built chess board on it. They have a basement and a first floor too. There were people working, chatting, or, chilling. There is a piano, anybody can Play. The food menu is not elaborate. I ordered a sandwich, which was decent . It was not served with any sides. Do I added fries as a side. Well, I was disappointed. The fries were cold, hard and dry. Surely, the fries were not made fresh. I could not finish eating. I got myself a cup of coffee, which was good. A lot of people were eating pizza there. it seems pizza was good. Next time I going to try pizza! Show less

If you are a chess connoisseur, this is your place. However, if you are not, still it’s your place. The place is informal, laid back, and pretty cool. I visited during the weekend in lunch hours. The hall was packed, all the tables have in built chess board on it. They have a basement and a first fl... Read more

If you are a chess connoisseur, this is your place. However, if you are not, still it’s your place. The place is informal, laid back, and pretty cool. I visited during the weekend in lunch hours. The hall was packed, all the tables have in built chess board on it. They have a basement and a first floor too. There were people working, chatting, or, chilling. There is a piano, anybody can Play. The food menu is not elaborate. I ordered a sandwich, which was decent . It was not served with any sides. Do I added fries as a side. Well, I was disappointed. The fries were cold, hard and dry. Surely, the fries were not made fresh. I could not finish eating. I got myself a cup of coffee, which was good. A lot of people were eating pizza there. it seems pizza was good. Next time I going to try pizza! Show less

I stopped in late this morning after a recommended from a friend who lives less than 100 yards away. I went in for the chocolate chip cookie and came away impressed with much more. They have GREAT coffees, eclectic and expansive space, a broad food menu and what sure looked to me like a full bar! I... Read more

I stopped in late this morning after a recommended from a friend who lives less than 100 yards away. I went in for the chocolate chip cookie and came away impressed with much more. They have GREAT coffees, eclectic and expansive space, a broad food menu and what sure looked to me like a full bar! It’s also a chess player’s wet dream. I can’t wait to go back. Show less

I stopped in late this morning after a recommended from a friend who lives less than 100 yards away. I went in for the chocolate chip cookie and came away impressed with much more. They have GREAT coffees, eclectic and expansive space, a broad food menu and what sure looked to me like a full bar! I... Read more

I stopped in late this morning after a recommended from a friend who lives less than 100 yards away. I went in for the chocolate chip cookie and came away impressed with much more. They have GREAT coffees, eclectic and expansive space, a broad food menu and what sure looked to me like a full bar! It’s also a chess player’s wet dream. I can’t wait to go back. Show less

The Memphis Chess Club is an ideal third space. Great coffee and cocktails, good food, and great ambiance. Even if you aren’t a chess player it is the type of place you can sip on a cocktail or coffee and read or write. Come in with a few friends and play board games other than chess. If you are a c... Read more

The Memphis Chess Club is an ideal third space. Great coffee and cocktails, good food, and great ambiance. Even if you aren’t a chess player it is the type of place you can sip on a cocktail or coffee and read or write. Come in with a few friends and play board games other than chess. If you are a chess player this is a bucket list destination! Show less

The Memphis Chess Club is an ideal third space. Great coffee and cocktails, good food, and great ambiance. Even if you aren’t a chess player it is the type of place you can sip on a cocktail or coffee and read or write. Come in with a few friends and play board games other than chess. If you are a c... Read more

The Memphis Chess Club is an ideal third space. Great coffee and cocktails, good food, and great ambiance. Even if you aren’t a chess player it is the type of place you can sip on a cocktail or coffee and read or write. Come in with a few friends and play board games other than chess. If you are a chess player this is a bucket list destination! Show less

This was my first time visiting a chess club and I had a lovely time. The manager Mike was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. He even gave me tips on where to find people to play in my hometown of Chicago. The food was solid, the coffee strong(picked up some Rigby Roastery beans to take home whi... Read more

This was my first time visiting a chess club and I had a lovely time. The manager Mike was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. He even gave me tips on where to find people to play in my hometown of Chicago. The food was solid, the coffee strong(picked up some Rigby Roastery beans to take home which were exceptional), and the people I played chess with were happy to play at my slow speed and taught me a thing or two. If I lived in Memphis I would absolutely be a regular here! Show less

This was my first time visiting a chess club and I had a lovely time. The manager Mike was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. He even gave me tips on where to find people to play in my hometown of Chicago. The food was solid, the coffee strong(picked up some Rigby Roastery beans to take home whi... Read more

This was my first time visiting a chess club and I had a lovely time. The manager Mike was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. He even gave me tips on where to find people to play in my hometown of Chicago. The food was solid, the coffee strong(picked up some Rigby Roastery beans to take home which were exceptional), and the people I played chess with were happy to play at my slow speed and taught me a thing or two. If I lived in Memphis I would absolutely be a regular here! Show less

I just came down to find a quiet place to work and grab lunch. This place is amazing! My club sandwich was THE BEST I have ever had. They make the bread in house and the half sandwich was huge!! It was super quiet and chill inside. Very cool music and free WIFI. After checking out the extensive bar ... Read more

I just came down to find a quiet place to work and grab lunch. This place is amazing! My club sandwich was THE BEST I have ever had. They make the bread in house and the half sandwich was huge!! It was super quiet and chill inside. Very cool music and free WIFI. After checking out the extensive bar menu 👀👀 I will definitely be back with my girlfriends for Saturday or Sunday Brunch! The staff was super nice and helpful. They do actually have chess tournaments there too. Fun find in downtown Memphis — highly recommend you check it out. Show less

I just came down to find a quiet place to work and grab lunch. This place is amazing! My club sandwich was THE BEST I have ever had. They make the bread in house and the half sandwich was huge!! It was super quiet and chill inside. Very cool music and free WIFI. After checking out the extensive bar ... Read more

I just came down to find a quiet place to work and grab lunch. This place is amazing! My club sandwich was THE BEST I have ever had. They make the bread in house and the half sandwich was huge!! It was super quiet and chill inside. Very cool music and free WIFI. After checking out the extensive bar menu 👀👀 I will definitely be back with my girlfriends for Saturday or Sunday Brunch! The staff was super nice and helpful. They do actually have chess tournaments there too. Fun find in downtown Memphis — highly recommend you check it out. Show less

Super cute cafe and concept. Great staff, great coffee, clean bathrooms. My latte was one of the best I've had in awhile. The neighborhood is cute and we enjoyed the murals on the street while walking around. It's $5 if you want to rent a game or you can pay a monthly fee to join the club. I'll... Read more

Super cute cafe and concept. Great staff, great coffee, clean bathrooms. My latte was one of the best I've had in awhile. The neighborhood is cute and we enjoyed the murals on the street while walking around. It's $5 if you want to rent a game or you can pay a monthly fee to join the club. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Show less

Super cute cafe and concept. Great staff, great coffee, clean bathrooms. My latte was one of the best I've had in awhile. The neighborhood is cute and we enjoyed the murals on the street while walking around. It's $5 if you want to rent a game or you can pay a monthly fee to join the club. I'll... Read more

Super cute cafe and concept. Great staff, great coffee, clean bathrooms. My latte was one of the best I've had in awhile. The neighborhood is cute and we enjoyed the murals on the street while walking around. It's $5 if you want to rent a game or you can pay a monthly fee to join the club. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Show less

The atmosphere of this place is incredible! Don't let the name fool you, there are many games you can play or just come to eat and drink. They do offer a membership if you plan to come play games regularly, or you can pay $5 to rent the games while you are there. We tried the breakfast on our visit,... Read more

The atmosphere of this place is incredible! Don't let the name fool you, there are many games you can play or just come to eat and drink. They do offer a membership if you plan to come play games regularly, or you can pay $5 to rent the games while you are there. We tried the breakfast on our visit, and it was good. The croissant breakfast sandwich had a real fried egg! I wish the crepes had a cream filling, they were just folded crepes with toppings. However, both items were delicious! The black coffee was good, and the chai was flavorful. We will return to try their lunch/dinner options and extensive adult beverage menu! Parking is, unfortunately, the same as most downtown places and a hassle. There are a few street parking spots nearby, but they tend to be full. I recommend carpooling or ubering if possible. Show less

The atmosphere of this place is incredible! Don't let the name fool you, there are many games you can play or just come to eat and drink. They do offer a membership if you plan to come play games regularly, or you can pay $5 to rent the games while you are there. We tried the breakfast on our visit,... Read more

The atmosphere of this place is incredible! Don't let the name fool you, there are many games you can play or just come to eat and drink. They do offer a membership if you plan to come play games regularly, or you can pay $5 to rent the games while you are there. We tried the breakfast on our visit, and it was good. The croissant breakfast sandwich had a real fried egg! I wish the crepes had a cream filling, they were just folded crepes with toppings. However, both items were delicious! The black coffee was good, and the chai was flavorful. We will return to try their lunch/dinner options and extensive adult beverage menu! Parking is, unfortunately, the same as most downtown places and a hassle. There are a few street parking spots nearby, but they tend to be full. I recommend carpooling or ubering if possible. Show less

So let me start off by listing the good things. I truly wanted to like the food here because I absolutely loved the vibe. The atmosphere was very chill, relaxing, welcoming and inviting. You are able to play chess, read, play board games, study and co-mingle with your friends. THE PERFECT atmosphere... Read more

So let me start off by listing the good things. I truly wanted to like the food here because I absolutely loved the vibe. The atmosphere was very chill, relaxing, welcoming and inviting. You are able to play chess, read, play board games, study and co-mingle with your friends. THE PERFECT atmosphere! We arrive @7:50. The kitchen closed @8 but the dining room closed @8:30. When we arrived there were a few other customers studying and working on their laptops. We ordered the 12’ club, a bacon egg and cheese croissant and fries. Our order came out to about $50. Please forgive the quality of my pics because I had to take the pics in the car under to car overhead light. We received our food right at 8:30. So that means we actually waited almost 40 minutes for our meal. Mind you we were the only one waiting for food. This was absolutely the worst and most tasteless sandwich I have ever have had in my life. It had tomato’s, lettuce, Cajun turkey, ham, red onions and mayo. The bread was over toasted until it had a dark burn mark like the croissant in the pic which was also over toasted. The turkey and ham both tasted the same. The ham wasn’t sweet and the turkey definitely didn’t taste Cajun. Both tastes absolutely too bland which I found very odd and off putting. Found this place off of TikTok. The young man in his video had some kind of mustard sauce on his club sandwich. When I asked the cashier he stated that it only came with mayo. So, I said ok I will keep it the same as you all normally make it. But even with the other sauce it still would’ve been honey mustard with bland meat. The croissant was just ok with the overly toasted bread. One thing that we really enjoyed was the fries! They were fresh and well seasoned. Sad to say the best part of the meal! Show less

So let me start off by listing the good things. I truly wanted to like the food here because I absolutely loved the vibe. The atmosphere was very chill, relaxing, welcoming and inviting. You are able to play chess, read, play board games, study and co-mingle with your friends. THE PERFECT atmosphere... Read more

So let me start off by listing the good things. I truly wanted to like the food here because I absolutely loved the vibe. The atmosphere was very chill, relaxing, welcoming and inviting. You are able to play chess, read, play board games, study and co-mingle with your friends. THE PERFECT atmosphere! We arrive @7:50. The kitchen closed @8 but the dining room closed @8:30. When we arrived there were a few other customers studying and working on their laptops. We ordered the 12’ club, a bacon egg and cheese croissant and fries. Our order came out to about $50. Please forgive the quality of my pics because I had to take the pics in the car under to car overhead light. We received our food right at 8:30. So that means we actually waited almost 40 minutes for our meal. Mind you we were the only one waiting for food. This was absolutely the worst and most tasteless sandwich I have ever have had in my life. It had tomato’s, lettuce, Cajun turkey, ham, red onions and mayo. The bread was over toasted until it had a dark burn mark like the croissant in the pic which was also over toasted. The turkey and ham both tasted the same. The ham wasn’t sweet and the turkey definitely didn’t taste Cajun. Both tastes absolutely too bland which I found very odd and off putting. Found this place off of TikTok. The young man in his video had some kind of mustard sauce on his club sandwich. When I asked the cashier he stated that it only came with mayo. So, I said ok I will keep it the same as you all normally make it. But even with the other sauce it still would’ve been honey mustard with bland meat. The croissant was just ok with the overly toasted bread. One thing that we really enjoyed was the fries! They were fresh and well seasoned. Sad to say the best part of the meal! Show less

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... Read more

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 courtyard, or lock it to the street meters if available. Show less

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... Read more

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 courtyard, or lock it to the street meters if available. Show less

We happened into this place after running in the St Jude Marathon. I’ve 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 didn’t know it served beer and f... Read more

We happened into this place after running in the St Jude Marathon. I’ve 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 didn’t know it served beer and food. I’m not a chess player. So don’t let the name dissuade you. The people working were happy and nice despite being overwhelmed by all the runners coming in. I will for sure be back and maybe even learn to play chess. Show less

We happened into this place after running in the St Jude Marathon. I’ve 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 didn’t know it served beer and f... Read more

We happened into this place after running in the St Jude Marathon. I’ve 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 didn’t know it served beer and food. I’m not a chess player. So don’t let the name dissuade you. The people working were happy and nice despite being overwhelmed by all the runners coming in. I will for sure be back and maybe even learn to play chess. Show less

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 eve... Read more

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 crêpes on Saturdays and Sundays until 2 PM! Neither chess play nor membership isn't required to enjoy the space - it's a wonderful place to gather, with an awesome wall of games and books. Our family had a blast and we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend! Show less

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 eve... Read more

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 crêpes on Saturdays and Sundays until 2 PM! Neither chess play nor membership isn't required to enjoy the space - it's a wonderful place to gather, with an awesome wall of games and books. Our family had a blast and we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend! Show less

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 café 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 ... Read more

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 café 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 TVs—perfect for fans of the game. Their coffee is solid—smooth, well-balanced, and perfect for sipping while you play or watch. There’s even a dedicated space where people can sit down and play actual games, which makes it more than just a coffee shop—it’s a creative community hangout. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just someone who enjoys a unique atmosphere and a good latte, this place is worth a visit. Definitely one of the more memorable café experiences in Memphis! Show less

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 café 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 ... Read more

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 café 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 TVs—perfect for fans of the game. Their coffee is solid—smooth, well-balanced, and perfect for sipping while you play or watch. There’s even a dedicated space where people can sit down and play actual games, which makes it more than just a coffee shop—it’s a creative community hangout. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just someone who enjoys a unique atmosphere and a good latte, this place is worth a visit. Definitely one of the more memorable café experiences in Memphis! Show less