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New cafe has soul and a signature roll

By , Daily Memphian Published: August 21, 2025 4:00 AM CT

If it’s possible, South Memphis just got a little more soul. And a little more roll, too. 

Johnnie Mae’s Soul Cafe, located at 969 E. McLemore Ave., officially opened Friday, Aug. 15, and is the brainchild of Memphis native Derrick Craig. 

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a recent University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism.


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