the ALCENIA’s FAMILY
our customers
Our customers hail from across the globe. They speak different languages and have varying beliefs and traditions, but they all share a love of soul food, and their kindness and generosity inspire us daily.
Everyone who walks through our doors leaves as part of The Alcenia’s Family, the world’s greatest! Here’s what some of our brothers and sisters have to say.
“Amazing food and even better service. Nothing is pre-made, and all the dishes are filled with love! Southern hospitality at its best.”
“We were met with love from the time we sat down. BJ welcomed us with a kiss on our foreheads—I felt right at home. The food is INCREDIBLE! Everything is made from scratch—with LOVE. It’s hard to find that these days... this is a ministry in itself. If you’re looking for a home away from home in Memphis, you’ll find it at Alcenia’s!”
“I stopped at Alcenia’s as part of my Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (DDD) tour of Memphis. This was my 52nd DDD stop, and I can honestly say it was the best DDD dining experience yet. The food is incredible—it reminds me of my grandma’s food—and BJ is the most wonderful owner/host that I’ve met to date. ”
“The best soul food in the world. I’ve officially been ruined. Alcenia’s is my go-to girl. I’ll never cheat on you. No other soul food will ever touch this tongue again. Service was amazing. Made me feel like family. Food was to die for. Never knew I could feel this way about food. Love at first taste.”
“The best southern soul food in Memphis hands down!”
“Best soul food in Memphis no doubt! Not the fanciest, but authentic soul food, excellent service, and overall a MUST in Memphis. Unforgettable experience, welcoming staff and real tasty homemade food. ”
“Ms. BJ is the absolute best! Everything I ate was good, but the sweet potato fries and sweet potato cobbler are to die for. She is the sweetest lady. I’ll make a special trip down here anytime.”
“This place serves the best home-cooked meal accompanied with a side of love. If you are hungry and in downtown Memphis, go here!”
“If you love southern soul food, this place is a MUST! The food is incredible and made with love. BJ sat and talked to us with true heartfelt interest and love. I got one of her cookbooks—made her sweet potato pudding for Thanksgiving this year, and it was a big hit.”
“Great food! From the salmon croquettes, fried chicken and pork chops down to the sweet tea and Ghetto Aid, everything was awesome. The moment you walk through the front door you feel like you are at grandma’s house. I can’t wait until the next time I visit Memphis so I can dine at Alcenia’s.”
“This is some of the best home cooking I’ve ever had in a restaurant! The cabbage was amazing, as were the yams and the fried catfish.”
“Absolutely wonderful! I am trying to remember if I have ever had a better meal in my whole life. Felt like we were being welcomed by family, all the way down to the hugs and kiss on the cheek! My husband and I had the fried chicken and catfish, and we both agree that they were the best we have ever had—oh my!”
“The tastiest food I’ve ever had in the USA. What a lovely, friendly place. ”
“If you want authentic down-home southern cooking, you have got to go see BJ at Alcenia’s! Not only is the food out of this world, the atmosphere is wonderful.”
“Miss BJ opened her restaurant for all of us from Cincinnati. We could not have picked a better place for dinner. The food and service were outstanding. You most definitely could taste the love.”
“Even though Alcenia’s is a little place, it’s full of personality and spunk. You won’t be disappointed. We were told ‘you’re family now,’ and when we left, that’s exactly how we felt! ”
