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Food Files: New doughnut shop fills former Downtown coffee shop

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 11, 2026 4:00 AM CT

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Donut Mane takes over former Qahwa space Downtown

After almost 13 years, Qahwa Coffee Bar in Downtown has closed and been replaced by a doughnut shop.

Little Petals to open in Raleigh

Another Little Petals Chinese restaurant is opening in the Memphis area, this time in Raleigh.

Dutch Bros Coffee could open in Cordova

The Tempe, Arizona-based coffee chain, Dutch Bros Coffee, could open a location in a former Arby’s site in Cordova. 

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.


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