MIDTOWN. Not too greasy, not too heavy and strictly homemade! Food served in this wonderful little bakery and restaurant includes everything from French toast to crepes stuffed with cream cheese and topped with fruit. Lunch items fall largely into the category of soups, salads and sandwiches. Service is fast and friendly, and desserts are sublime.

Believe it or not, when you visit this coffee shop, you will find a "Viva Memphis" wedding chapel, complete with a portrait of Elvis and an Elvis impersonator who performs wedding ceremonies. After the ceremony, a Priscilla Presley impersonator rushes out to greet the bride and groom with a platter full of ­ you guessed it ­ moon pies and Pepsis. All of that aside, you won't find moon pies on the dessert selection at Java Cabana. Choose from a list of mouth-watering delights, including icebox pies and crème brûlée. Accompanied by a cup of fresh-brewed gourmet coffee, these desserts will more than satisfy.

EAST MEMPHIS. Inside this cozy little bistro, you will find big and bold taste combinations. For dinner, start with the shrimp bisque, followed by Catfish Lafitte, a lightly breaded and fried filet topped with shrimp, julienne ham and a cayenne cream sauce. Or, order the salmon with wasabi glaze and tomato basil risotto. Top your meal off with dessert ­ perhaps the Buttermilk Pie with brown sugar sauce. Whatever you choose, you will not be disappointed.

A charming favorite of locals in Memphis, Otherlands serves wonderful pastries and desserts. Whether you dine inside or on the patio, you'll enjoy dessert while relaxing or people-watching. Choose from pound cake, peanut butter-chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate-macadamia nut bars, shortbread cookies, carrot cake or coconut cake ­ just a few of the choices that change daily. An adjoining gift shop features unusual and exotic gifts.