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Is Alcenia's Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, Alcenia's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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alcenias.com ·

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What the source shows: Alcenia's own website, checked 2026-09-08, returned HTTP 200 with 2026 copyright, an active online-ordering widget, and current hours (Tue-Fri 11-5, Sat 9-3) matching the phone number already on file.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

This episode featured Alcenia's soul-food menu, highlighting the restaurant's breakfast and lunch plates served at its Memphis storefront. Alcenia's Restaurant operates at 317 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. A 2026-09-08 check of alcenias.com showed a 2026 copyright notice, hours of Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and an active online-ordering option, according to the restaurant's website.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Alcenia's for the 'Traditional Dishes' episode, aired 2008-11-03, spotlighting the restaurant's Southern soul-food menu of fried chicken, made-from-scratch sides, and sweet breakfast rolls. Alcenia's is a small, family-run soul-food restaurant in downtown Memphis. According to the restaurant's own website, alcenias.com, checked 2026-09-08, the business operates at 317 North Main Street with Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. hours, an active online-ordering widget, and current 2026 copyright and page content, indicating continued operation. The site also lists the restaurant's phone number, 901-523-0200, and links to active Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hometown Favorites
What was featured
Alcenia's Southern soul-food breakfast and lunch
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Alcenia's
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Traditional Dishes
What was featured
Southern soul food, including fried chicken and sweet rolls
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Alcenia's

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcenia's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Alcenia's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Alcenia's after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

This episode featured Alcenia's soul-food menu, highlighting the restaurant's breakfast and lunch plates served at its Memphis storefront. As of September 2026, Alcenia's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Alcenia's located?

317 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Alcenia's?

Season 2, Episode 2 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Hometown Favorites”.

Is Alcenia's still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

This episode featured Alcenia's soul-food menu, highlighting the restaurant's breakfast and lunch plates served at its Memphis storefront. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
317 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
alcenias.com

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