| About: | The burgers are definitely big and juicy, but many customers are drawn by the deep fried onion rings and mushrooms, the live music on Sunday afternoons, and the late evening hours. If you are looking for something besides burgers, try the tamales with chili, cheddar cheese, and onion, the chicken or steak on a stick, or the fried mushrooms. There is a full bar, where beer is a specialty.The atmosphere is casual, with a couple of gimmicks. Customers are encouraged to write graffiti on the walls (and to read it, of course), and to shoot toothpicks through straws so they stick in the ceiling. Lunchtime draws area office workers. |
| Hours: | Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | Entertainment Venues, Tourist Attractions, All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Night Clubs, Burgers, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Fast Food |
| Parking: | Parking lot |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express |
| Cuisine: | American, Burgers, Fast Food |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Bar, Entertainment, Healthy Options |
| Reservations Policy: | None |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $5.90 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 901 278 9073 Email: sdean@hueys.cc |
Way over rated, average burger for an expensive price.
Huey's used to be the best beer/cheese fries/burger place in town. Loved it during college. We started going once or twice a week this summer and, unfortunately, it's not what it used to be. With two exceptions (a husband/wife team who rock) the service is subpar and at times downright frustrating.
The burgers are considerably smaller than they used to be. My favorite waitress tells me is a frequent complaint although the manager denies that they changed their burgers. The change literally happened in between visits - one week in June I got my last big, juicy burger and the next week I had to tear the bun in half to get it to fit the tiny patty before me. With the same puny results for two weeks, I finally started ordering a non-burger. The rest of the food is alright, but not worth the drive to midtown without the burger appeal.
The bands are typically on Sundays and usually pretty good local bands. The downside is that you can't hear anything over them (so don't go for a conversation those nights) because they are alway too loud for the rather tiny space of the restaurant. The cheese fries are still good if you're patient enough to deal with the other factors. A long-time Memphian and previously loyal Hueys fan, I no longer frequent any of their locations.
The Best Burger in Town. Original Location. Easy Parking. Reasonably priced.