Miss Cordelia’s Grocery

It’s own little neighborhood grocery store, deli and now growler station. The Tuscan Sun panini is amazeballs! I spotted some cheesecakes and other desserts too! I’m sure everyone in downtown and especially harbor town appreciate this place! They have a friend in me for that panini though! I’ll be back very soon!

Cute and very charming little grocery store and deli/​restaurant on Mud Island. The grocery store is like a miniature Fresh Market. It smells wonderful and is kept very neat and clean in appearance. The produce appears to be fresh. The prices are much higher than you would pay in, say, a Kroger or a Piggly Wiggly.
The restaurant had a wide variety of sandwiches and sides. We had BLT’s with chips on the sides and sodas. Prices were not cheap but fairly reasonable. My only (minor) complaint is that the person who took my order was not very friendly or welcoming.

Such a cute little store on the island. It is very convieneint and also full price. The deli section has fresh sandwiches, salads, and pre-​cooked entrees similar to Whole Foods or Fresh Market. The shelves are full of traditional grocery items as well as harder to find local items as well as organic items. Check out the local Memphis Mix popcorn and the Almond Cherry pound cake. Oh, and there is a great selection of beer, too!

Good grocery store for being on mud island. Great deli and bakery. Really great beer selection and great prices too. They have all the stuff you’d need in a grocery store plus additives like ones you’d find in trader joes. Cool place. Been many times !

While in the area I stopped in to check this grocery store out, I entered from the back side which is where the grocery items are. Very limited section however covers all the basic necessities then some.
As I walked through the store I saw the entire other side that featured a hot food section and desserts. Reminded me of shopping at Whole Foods where you can go buy whole chicken breast already cooked in a nice sauce… fully prepared items that can make up a nice lunch or dinner.
PRO’s–
convenience to those living in harbor town
carry various local items from soaps, breads and pastries
CON’s–
A lot of their baked cakes/​pastries are NOT local, only a handful are from a local baker (Grandma’s cakes) — the rest are out of Mississippi… which although close… is NOT local. This is always my peve because there are so many great local bakeries that could be supported with a local shop like Cordelia’s — it’s a no brainer. If they don’t want to with a name brand shop like Frost or Muddy’s — there are many other great bakers licensed to bake out of their homes… just ask who the Beauty Shop uses… Brenda — YES! Best cakes ever!

I’m basing this review on their salmon. It’s cheap crappy old frozen salmon so disgusting. Kroger’s salmon is so much better, which I wouldn’t have expected since MC charges up the a$$ for everything. The cakes are the best part of this place. Ted velvet is amazing.

cute little grocery store on the island. yes, things are overpriced, but if you live on the island and are A. too lazy to make it off to the closest groc store near us (the stab n grab) or B. ran out of eggs or ice cream and dont have the time to go to a real groc store, this is your place to be. they sell both normal items like blue bell ice cream, and your normal beers, but they also have local items and organic items as well. Its part normal grocery store and part specialty store. Some stand out items that you may not think they have: pet food, organic locally made treats, fresh made-​to-​go lunch/​dinner food such as sandwiches and salads, flowers, candy, etc.
the thing i come here most for is their sandwich area! they make AMAZING SANDWICHES! you have to try atleast once. they also have: macarons, cupcakes, cakes, and ready-​made past salad, dinner entrée/​sides type things.
its not the cheapest place to get groceries, but its a nice cozy grocery store and definitely is very convenient for those living on the island.

Great small grocery with good variety and excellent customer service. The deli in the back is really good too.

I’m very appreciative of Miss Cordelia’s when I run out of an ingredient and don’t want to make a run off the island. As other reviewers have mentioned, quality is great but prices are sometimes a bit too high. However, the convenience is the primary reason I keep coming back. They stock all the necessities, food-​wise, and even some quirky cool items. Produce is super fresh. I really like that they stick big brand name items but also have some local items as well. They also have a shelf of natural soap bars that I have yet to try, but they smell amazing. I haven’t yet had a chance to try the deli, but will sure do that sometime soon! Parking is never a problem and staff is always friendly!

It’s like a mini fresh market… nice meat and seafood counter; pretty good cheese selection and very nice deli section featuring Boars Head meats… the only way to go. The sandwiches are excellent and the location can’t be beat.

Miss Cordelia’s is a nice little neighborhood grocery store & café on Mud Island. They seem to somehow have just about everything you need despite the small footprint, and the deli serves up some tasty sandwiches, salads, and sides — the BBQ panini with deviled egg potato salad is my favorite. They also have a good selection of beer and bottled drinks, and it’s just a nice place to shop altogether.
The only knock I have is that you pay more for many things than you would at a Kroger. The quality is generally solid though, and I expect to pay a little more at a neighborhood grocery store. Make a stop if you’re on Mud Island!

Love this place. This is a quick pick me up grocery/​diner with an eclectic variety of delectables. All I can say is you need to go and order the make-​your-​own sandwich from the deli and try NOT to eat the cake… LOL. Anywho, whatever you get from Miss Cordelia’s will be a Treat!!!

We love this place. It is so easy for us to run in and grab a few things, than going all the way down Union to Kroger. I love their deli department, restaurant in the back, and all their specialty sandwiches, sushi rolls, and speciality cheeses. They are always so friendly, too!

It’s a cute grocery shop with most things one needs. Service is always great there and there’s little waiting for checkout. While some things (produce and dairy) are pricier than say Kroger the rest is I think comparable! Plus if you live on the island it’s just too convenient!

Great little grocery in a very cute area. We had a delicious lunch at the sandwich shop inside the store and picked up a few supplies for a road trip.

Ms Cordelia’s is the place to go if you just need a couple things. They have a wide variety of freshly made items that are easy to grab for lunch. Their prepackaged salads/​wraps are amazing! Of course, every time I go to MsCs I have to pick up some Las Delicias guacamole.

I’m embarrassed to say, this was my first time going to Mud Island… What an amazing little strip they have. I felt as if I was no longer in Memphis, it’s such a great place!
I met a couple friends at Miss Cordelia’s and was so excited to try! We waited in line for about 10 minutes because it was packed. I ordered the Cordelia’s table salad just the way it comes with hot chicken and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was so fresh and the bacon was beyond perfection.
My only complaint is how long we waited to get our food. It was at least 30 minutes if not longer. We finally went up and asked about it, and she said they’ve had a million call in orders and they have to make those first. Finally we got our food but they forgot another girls dessert she ordered. So they asked us to stand up their and wait. 10 minutes later we finally got everything and it was all great! I just hope they improve their service!

Mis Cordelia’s How do I love thee… let me count the ways…
I love thee for your convience being the only store for us Mud Island/​Harbortown folks
I love thee for your ability to have every missing (even occassionly obscure) item that you discover you don’t have when you are in the middle of a recipe or preparing for a dinner party
I love thee for the high quality fresh fruits, vegatables, meats and seafood (even though it cost an arm and 3 legs)
I love thee for your commitment to stocking local products on your shelves and turning me on to several made in Memphis seasonings and sauces
I love thee for your extensive gluten-​free collection now that I am trying to get gluten out of my diet.
I love thee for carrying Las Delicias guac and chips!
I love thee for your yummy prepared sandwiches
I could go on and on with this… seriously this is about the most completely stocked store I have EVER been in. If they don’t have it you probably don’t need it. They have very fresh food, an incredible variety of offerings and good prepared dishes to boot. I love that they focus on local mom and pop companies for many of their prepared things and seasonings and spices. only complaint is the prices (and that is why I docked them a star… otherwise they are 5 star in my book)…they know they have folks on the island by the short and curlies and we pay for it. But I still am not mad. This is not a place to do you regular shopping but for a few missing items… a quick dinner or some unique memphis based gift… this place can’t be beat!

Convenient for Harbortown/​Downtown residents, but pretty much the only grocery option. The next closest grocery store is the Kroger on Union out in Midtown. That isn’t to say I don’t go here by choice though! They carry some unique items and their deli makes wonderful sandwiches.
Miss Cordelia’s is like a miniature Fresh Market. They mark up the prices on staple items (Oscar Meyer bacon for $ 7), but have items that I haven’t been able to find elsewhere. They also have some wonderful local items, like Las Delicias chips and guacamole! I’ve never seen someone buy a whole cart of groceries, most of the time it’s just a couple of items.
The sandwiches that the deli makes are surprisingly amazing, although they can go a little heavy on the sauce at times. My favorite is the Tuscan Sun, and I am a huge sucker for the ciabatta bread they use in the warm sandwiches. I don’t think there’s anything special to the bread, but it just tastes so good! The Soprano is also a pretty good sandwich if you are in the mood for meat and sodium.
In the deli section, they also have a large selection of cakes and various baked goods. I’ve gotten the coconut cake on several occasions and it’s good! I’m not really sure why each slice of cake is $ 6 though. Skip the «sushi».
If you live on Harbortown, you are sure to find yourself here late at night purchasing a grocery item that you don’t feel like driving out for. If you don’t live on Harbortown, Miss Cordelia’s is definitely a place you should drop by every so often!

They have nice people and interesting food. But I noticed that they also froze out of date meat and most of the dairy products were close to out of date. When i asked, no one seemed to be concerned.
Some of the frozen meat was dated 2011.
I called Health Dept. they were no help.
If you can’t go to Kroger or Whole Food — you are stuck with their high prices and potential old food.