A Fantastic Foodie's Meal-by-Meal Guide to JXN MS
Some take trips to see the mountains. Others prefer a quiet museum or a walk along the beach. But a certain subset of savvy travelers prefers a wholly indulgent excursion based on one thing and one thing only—food.

For these intrepid wanderers, the stomach is a compass. The palate aims to a culinary magnetic north which is located, as it turns out, in the Deep South. Jackson’s modern-day restaurant renaissance invites all gourmands, connoisseurs, bloggers, vloggers, and even everyday folks who just love great meals.
Breakfast
Ah, the foundation of the day! The so-called “most important meal.” Breakfast in Jackson offers truer treats and classier classics to satisfy breakfast doubters and devotees alike.
Urban Foxes is a locally owned small-batch bakery featuring daily flavors for pies, cookies, and scones alongside every kind of coffee imaginable (plus kombucha and even beer).
For more filling fare, Elvie’s Restaurant is a pared-down, New Orleans-inspired brunch spot specializing in the savory with items ranging from duck fat hashbrowns and croque madame to brunch bread pudding and raw oysters. Eating at Elvie’s is a like taking a grand tour of Southern cuisine from a single seat.
Lunch
Lunch is a special meal, the workday dividing delight of 9-to-5ers everywhere. Even in the age of “work from home,” lunch maintains its special place in our hearts.

Hal’s and Mal’s is a favorite local hangout with Gulf Coast vibes reflected in signature po boy sandwiches, gumbo, and catfish options. Locally famous for its easy ambience, friendly regulars, and funky tunes, Hal’s and Mal’s feels as familiar as your own weekly lunch spot.
As a family-run diner, Sugar’s Place Downtown prides itself on satisfying diners to the utmost limit. Ask any Jacksonian and prepare for a dissertation about the truly cherished menu and staff. The Loaded Momma Burger comes with a hand-pressed patty and a Kool-Aid to drink while the catfish and shrimp po boys serve up perfect crunch on a pillow-soft bun. Daily specials include chopped steak and gravy among so much more!
For those in the market for something else, try Stamp’s Super Burgers, Crazy Cat Eat Up, Godfrey’s, and Aplós.
Snacks
Even after big meals, a discreet (and shameless) snack or two can make us feel like champions! Try these top snack spots for a between meal treat.
Practice your best French-language pronunciations and head to the patisserie at La Brioche for an exotic sweet that memories are made of. Ornate tarts, gorgeous cheesecakes, colorful macarons, and flaky pastries with the perfect cup of coffee accompanying—whatever you choose from La Brioche, you’ll want a picture of it before scarfing it down.

Nandy’s Candy is that certain kind of dangerous sweet shop where—if you’re anything less than careful—you may wind up buying “one of everything.” Sporting delights from pralines to truffles, candy apples to fudge, caramel popcorn to English toffee, the kid in you will come alive at Nandy’s Candy.
You won’t want to miss a specialty latte, cold brew espresso, or cup of tea from Coffee Prose either. Try one of their new pops off the dairy or non-dairy menu with flavors spanning the spectrum!
Dinner
The last meal of the day is all about taking chances, reaching for something new in the hopes of discovering the unexpected and sensational.

Fine & Dandy, a playful modern diner in the courtyard of The District at Eastover, exhibits some of the most striking restaurant design in the city, from stenciled wallpaper featuring local landmarks to colorful milkshakes just begging to be put on social media to intentionally mismatched china that looks like it was inherited from a hundred different grandmothers. The food that goes on those plates is another subject of extreme focus, with re-invented versions of classic comfort food dragged creatively into this century (the restaurant closed in February 2022 with plans to return in a new location on 2023).
If you’re in the mood for BBQ, head to the neighborhood heroes at The Pig & Pint. This shack-style picnic-table-appointed downhome pork joint puts smiles on faces with its famous Fondren fries before the BBQ even begins. Throw in brisket nachos, smoked wings, pork/chicken/brisket sandwich, and some favorite Southern sides for the full experience.
Curious eaters may also enjoy Johnny T’s, the Iron Horse Grill, Drago’s, and The Mayflower for that final meal of the day.
Drinks
Finally, after the last bite is had, some libations are certainly in order.
The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs is bound to be unlike any other cocktail bar you’ve been to. Styled in keeping with its pharmaceutical location, this speakeasy is located in the back of Brent’s Drugs—an obvious nod to those troubled times in our nation’s past when alcohol was less than legal.
Offering period cocktails with contemporary artistry, The Apothecary crafts classics like the Manhattan, Pimm’s cup, Negroni, and (accordingly) the Old Fashioned.

You’ll find other singular sipping opportunities at The Library Lounge located in the Fairview Inn—a booklined barroom slinging serious drinks—and Cultivation Food Hall. Cultivation stays up late offering great food and drinks from unique vendors under one roof.
Wine, Dine, Unwind in Jackson
Foodies rejoice! All you need to enjoy Jackson like a proper connoisseur is an adjustable belt, a taste for adventure, and a truly serious appetite.
Travel and eat safely in Jackson with a variety of dining options and the utmost dedication to public health and safety. When you’re ready, the City With Soul is ready to welcome you and keep you safe.
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Urban Foxes
826 North Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(769) 572-5505
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Urban Foxes826 North Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Elvie’s
809 Manship Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 863-8828
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Elvie's809 Manship Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Hal and Mal’s
200 S. Commerce Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
(601) 948-0888
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Hal and Mal's200 S. Commerce Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Sugar’s Place / Sugar’s Catering
168 W. Griffith St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
(601) 352-2364
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Sugar's Place / Sugar's Catering168 W. Griffith St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Stamps Super Burgers
1801 Dalton Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39204
(601) 352-4555
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Stamps Super Burgers1801 Dalton Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Crazy Cat Eat Up
1491 Canton Mart Road, Suite 12
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 957-1441
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Crazy Cat Eat Up1491 Canton Mart Road, Suite 12
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Godfrey’s
5068 Parkway Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 398-3602
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Godfrey's5068 Parkway Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Aplos
4500 I-55 North, 174
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 714-8989
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Aplos4500 I-55 North, 174
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
La Brioche Patiserrie
1200 Eastover Drive, The District at Eastover
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 988-2299
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La Brioche Patiserrie1200 Eastover Drive, The District at Eastover
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Nandy’s Candy
1220 E Northside Drive #380
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 362-9553
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Nandy's Candy1220 E Northside Drive #380
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Coffee Prose Midtown
1619 N. West Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(769) 208-0230
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Coffee Prose Midtown1619 N. West Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Coffee Prose Highland Village
4500 I-55 North
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(769) 237-6153
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Coffee Prose Highland Village4500 I-55 North
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
The Pig & Pint
3139 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 326-6070
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The Pig & Pint3139 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues
538 North Farish Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 954-1323
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Johnny T's Bistro & Blues538 North Farish Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Mayflower Café
123 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
(601) 355-4122
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Mayflower Cafe123 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
1005 E. County Line Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
(601) 957-1515
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Drago's Seafood Restaurant1005 E. County Line Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs
655 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-3427
Website
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs655 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Library Lounge At Fairview Inn
734 Fairview Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 948-3429
Website
Library Lounge At Fairview Inn734 Fairview Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202