In fact, he loved all Memphis sports teams. Every morning, he could be found walking through the dining room at his restaurant, Blue Plate Cafe, talking to guests about the latest in Memphis sports.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —A popular East Memphis restaurant is closing its doors after more than 20 years of serving up homestyle food. The Blue Plate Cafe on Poplar is known for its big southern breakfast.

The Blue Plate café is known for its breakfast and lunch, and its biscuits and pancakes a facts that drew Jeffrey Cotton to the restaurant for the first time. "Anything that's a staple in the ...

Sunrise Memphis is opening a second location. The breakfast spot will take over the building at 5469 Poplar Ave. that was home to Blue Plate Cafe.

The menu will feature an all-star lineup of Southern classics, including, of course, catfish, collard greens, hushpuppies, dressing, turkey necks, oxtail, coleslaw, and fried and baked chicken.

Blue Plate Cafe’s location on Governor’s Drive is now adjusting like other small businesses in the area, and learning to be more flexible with whatever comes their way. “Before COVID-19, probably 90 ...