Midtown Munchies: The Underrated Tender Kings of Cooper-Young

Location: Celtic Crossing, Cooper-Young
Open Late: 'Til 11 p.m. on school nights, midnight on weekends (21+ late nights)
Patio Vibes: Absolutely
Food Rec: Chicken Tenders (non-negotiable), Fish & Chips, Scotch Eggs

Memphis doesn’t play when it comes to food. We’ve got soul food that’ll hug your insides, BBQ that starts arguments, and dive bars slinging plates better than some white tablecloth joints. But sometimes, you just want something simple and perfect—like a plate of chicken tenders that hit so hard, you think about them the next day.

Enter Celtic Crossing.

Yeah, you might know Celtic for their pints, Premier League watch parties, or that wide-open patio that’s perfect when the weather finally stops playing. But let’s be clear: their chicken tenders are some of the best in the city. Golden, crisped just right, juicy inside, and perfect with that spicy Celtic sauce that makes you lean back in your chair and nod like, yep, that’s it.

They’re not the only good thing on the menu—Fish & Chips? Solid. Scotch eggs? Absolutely. But the tenders? That’s the move.

Celtic stays open until 11 p.m. on school nights and midnight on weekends (kitchen closes a bit earlier, so don’t play yourself). And if you're there on a weekend night—just know it’s 21+ once it gets late.

If you're in Midtown and want that medium-late-night bite that hits every time, Celtic Crossing has your back. Pull up, grab a pint, and don’t skip the tenders. Trust.