Sunrise Memphis plans its largest restaurant in the old AutoZone on Farmington Boulevard in 2027. Palmer House Bakery hopes to open its first shop, in Thornwood, in time for Thanksgiving orders.

Two breakfast and baking businesses are setting up in Germantown. Sunrise Memphis plans its third restaurant on Farmington Boulevard, and Palmer House Bakery is opening its first storefront in Thornwood.

The City of Germantown announced both in a city news post on the two businesses.

Sunrise Memphis: Farmington Boulevard, 2027

Sunrise Memphis is taking the former AutoZone building at 7699 Farmington Blvd. It is expected to open in 2027, and the city said it will be the chain’s largest location. No opening month has been announced.

The locally owned restaurant has two locations now, downtown and in East Memphis. It serves breakfast and lunch, the city said, including:

  • biscuit sandwiches, breakfast bowls and breakfast tacos
  • omelets and bacon and egg plates
  • burgers, salads, chicken tenders and BLTs
  • a coffee bar

Palmer House Bakery: Thornwood, before Thanksgiving

Palmer House Bakery is opening at 1730 Germantown Road in Thornwood. The shop sits across from JoJo’s Espresso, next door to Buff City Soap.

Many Germantown residents already know its pastries from JoJo’s, which it will keep supplying. The bakery was founded by mother and daughter Sophie and Ashley Pier, the city said.

It will mostly be a grab-and-go shop with limited seating. The city listed these offerings:

  • pastries, cookies, muffins and scones
  • seasonal treats
  • gluten-friendly options
  • custom cakes for special occasions

No opening date has been set. The owners hope to open in time to take Thanksgiving preorders, the city said. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26.

What it means for you

If you want a Palmer House cake or pastries for Thanksgiving, watch for the opening before the holiday. Until then, its pastries are sold at JoJo’s Espresso across the street.

Sunrise Memphis is further off. For now its nearest location is in East Memphis, at 5469 Poplar Ave.. We will add both opening dates to our new businesses in Germantown page when they are announced.