Cooper-Young Historic District

Eclectic neighborhood and historic district in the Midtown section of Memphis, mix of shops, bars and restaurants. The neighborhood is known for its eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants, including the widely known Young Avenue Deli. Java Cabana, Cooper-Young's coffeehouse, was once host to the Elvis Impersonator shrine, as well as the Viva Wedding Chapel, where hundreds of people were once married in the backroom by Elvis impersonators. Other restaurants in the area are Cafe Ole, Stranos! Sicilian Kitchen and Bar, Tsunami, Soul Fish Cafe, Jasmine Thai, Celtic Crossing Irish Pub, Sweet Grass, Aldo’s Pizza Pie, The Beauty Shop, and Young Ave Deli.  Rock out to live music at Bar DKDC and Young Avenue Deli, enjoy the nightlife at Memphis Made (next to Aldo’s Pizza Pie), Hammer & Ale, Celtic Crossing Irish Pub, and Alchemy, and discover treasures at Goner Records and Flashback. These restaurants with diverse cuisine, laid-back bars and quirky shops reflect the creative spirit of the neighborhood.