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Kooky Canuck is an American restaurant located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. The menu combines classic American diner fare with a Canadian twist, featuring signature burgers such as the Yonge Street Burger, Maple Bacon Burger, and The Canadian Burger. The restaurant is also known for its shareable skillet desserts, including house-made brownies, peach cobbler, and maple bread pudding infused with Canadian whiskey sauce. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, offering a relaxed setting for both everyday meals and special food challenges. Notable offerings include large-scale eating contests like the Kookamonga, a multi-pound burger challenge featured on the TV show Man v Food. Beverage options range from traditional fountain sodas to sweet and unsweetened teas and Canadian favorites like Canada Dry Ginger Ale and root beer. Kooky Canuck stands out as a local spot that blends hearty American classics with Canadian-inspired flavors and fun dining experiences.
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Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for Kooky Canuck
Review highlights
Based on 2,800 reviewsKooky Canuck in downtown Memphis receives generally positive feedback for its generous portion sizes and hearty American fare. Reviewers frequently mention the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, highlighting it as a family-friendly spot with good value. Menu items such as burgers and sandwiches are often praised for quality and bold flavors, while the dessert offerings, particularly cookies, also draw favorable comments. Some guests appreciate the restaurant’s reliability during challenging situations, reflecting strong community engagement. However, a portion of feedback describes the food as average and the pricing comparatively high, indicating mixed impressions on overall dining value. Overall, Kooky Canuck is recognized for its substantial meals and lively environment, appealing to those seeking a robust casual dining experience.
Having stopped by Kooky Canuk for my first time, it is definitely a place I would return to. Generous portion sizes, a good atmosphere, and a great cookie dessert I would definitely recommend it for somebody else looking for a downtown restaurant. A good family restaurant, it is definitely an order where you could get good bang for your buck.
OMG, this place is awesome. We happen to get stuck in downtown for a week or so during the snow storm of January 26. Kooky was one of the only places to stay open, and they actually shoveled in front of the store, I seen zero others doing this. So after trying the first day, we went no where else pretty much all week. All the employees who could make it in, were being worked/ ran like crazy because they were so busy. Yet they all kept a smile on their face, and did their best to service everyone who came in. We can't thank the staff enough for all their hospitality. From the owner Shawn to Mike, and April at the bar, (I know we missed some names) we can't express enough how great everyone was. Every establishment could take notes and learn from Kooky. They definitely made customers for life out of us. The family and I will be back every time we're in the downtown area.
It’s pretty ok. Food was fine. Service was fine. Overall it was just ok food and the portions were obese levels. I won’t be back as it was nothing special and kinda $$$$.
My food was phenomenal. I had a chopped cheese sandwich. The bread was flaky and soft and held all the ingredients very well. The meat was very seasoned. I enjoy my meal and can’t wait to come back. My server recommended something so tasty and was so pleasant.
Great place to eat and drink! Massive beers and interesting burger selections. Had the maple bacon burger with the hot sauce. On point especially with the hot sauce. Not for the weak.
Really great experience here before Grizzlies game. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! The giant cocktails (or beers) (pictured: paloma) are a great perk!! The food was amazing as well (pictured: fire burger w/sauce on side because yes, that's the hottest sauce I've ever tasted served in a restaurant and I love spice!) Overall great experience and we will be back!
The service was amazing and the atmosphere was everything! The regular menu food was good but there new brunch menu was lacking. The breakfast potatoes were very bland and some of them were too hard. The brioche French toast was delicious to my son but to me, i didn't like the egg on the outside. The biscuits were very dry, definitely not grandma approved. I know that they are trying something new so i won't knock them for that. The steak and poached eggs however were amazing!
Love Kooky’s unpretentious sports bar atmosphere with big food and big drinks. Large comfortable bar along with booths and tables. Prices have definitely increased a lot, but I appreciate how active the owner is in the community and in running his business. They do run some drink deals regularly. Longtime bartenders and servers are always great, including Sybil on this latest visit during brunch. Menu highlights include Canadian-inspired dishes, bbq egg rolls, holy smoke sauce (maybe the hottest sauce in town), and their delightful dill ranch.
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Opening hours
- Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday (Today) 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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