LYFE Kitchen – Downtown Memphis

So nice to have a healthy option arrive downtown in the newly renovated Chisca Hotel. Stopped in for lunch today and had the soup special today… Spicy Chicken & Kale soup with a side of Brussels sprouts. Simply wonderful. Hubbie had the grass-​fed beef burger on a multi grain bun, and said it was very good, and just the right size. He had a side salad (kale & cranberry) for only $ 2, which was also very tasty. Love this new addition to our neighborhood, and we’ll be back!

Wow! And I only ordered to-​go food!
Someone greeted me at the door and directed me to pick up warmly, 2 manager/​floor manager were there overseeing everything and gave more warm smiles and every person at the point of sale counters were enthusiastically friendly!
They honored the fact we are a military family and promptly discounted our take-​out food…
Once home– everything was packages beautifully and all sauces were on the side along with the buffalo chicken for the wrap so it wouldn’t get soggy. Everything (unfried chicken, banilla milkshake, buff chix wrap, Brussel sprouts and squash, and sweet potatoes fries) were fresh, hot, and flavorful even before we added any sauces.
First class casual «fast» food and healthy!
This will be our new go-​to take out place as we live down the street.

I have been counting down until LYFE kitchen opened in downtown Memphis, and it was well worth the wait. High quality healthy food — in a terrific atmosphere. Not to mention the added convenience of ordering online — and coming in for pick up. For busy downtown living — you can’t beat it, I ordered online and within 20 minutes walked in and picked up.
Try Arts Unfried Chicken. Try the Mahi tacos. With their extensive menu — I will be working my way through one meal at a time, and so far — everything has been a hit.
Friendly and informative staff to help you with the menu is an added bonus. Light and bright interior. Lunch — dinner — breakfast. What are you waiting for?

LYFE Kitchen is a wonderful addition to downtown Memphis and South Main area! I am so glad this location opened up in addition to the one out in Germantown. Downtown was definitely lacking in HEALTHY quick food options, but I now have a place to grab meals on the way home from school/​work without having to sacrifice time driving out towards Midtown. YAY.
I’ve been to LYFE Kitchen outside of Memphis and felt a little underwhelmed, but I’m glad to say that my experience here so far has been great. I ordered the Mahi sandwich on ciabatta (whole wheat!). I should have added a side ($ 2!) seeing that all the options were mouth watering — sweet potato fries, roasted brussels + butternut squash, kale+avocado salad, but I passed this time. The sandwich itself was huge — definitely a surprise because one of the reasons LYFE kitchen has been underwhelming for me in the past is portion size. This sandwich was just right, there was plenty of fish meat cooked well but not dry. The entire sandwich was delicious — there was plenty of aoli sauce, lettuce, tomato, and avocado spread to make the sandwich incredibly filling.
The price is great for a sandwich ($ 8 – 10), but the bowls and plates are a bit more expensive ($ 11 – 14 range). I had the Art’s Unfried Chicken for dinner and I actually ended up loving the brussels and squash so much more than the chicken. I’m not sure what «unfried» meant and I should’ve asked, but the meat was too dry and the crust was hard and hard to eat. But man, those brussels were cooked to PERFECTION and the dried cranberries added a nice sweetness to the dish. Could you guys make a bowl of just those brussels and squash because I would be all over that every day.
Staff was super friendly and helpful; incredibly attentive when dining in — they made sure we had water and asked if we needed anything pretty frequently. I asked where they source their meats, and I am pretty sure they said Bolden Farms which is out in Huron, TN. So happy to hear they are sourcing produce and meats locally! They also have cocktails on weekdays from 4−6pm and there’s a cute little menu for that — I think you can create your own! Interior — beautiful space with plenty of natural light :) I love the high tables and sturdy chairs they have. There is a bar and an outside patio both with TVs!