More Mid Morning Meals: Brunch in JXN

Brunch menus are ever evolving. Although we may be a bit biased, Jackson has some of the best spots for the what some would argue is the new most important meal of the day.

The Bean
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From classics like biscuits and gravy to uniquely sweet and savory chicken and waffles, here are a handful of brunch spots to check out in the City With Soul.

The Bean – 2914 North State Street – Fondren

Originally opened under the name “Sneaky Beans,” new ownership in 2020 has revamped The Bean into the “coffee with breakfast and brunch” shop in Jackson, Monday through Saturday.

The menu includes classics such as steel-cut oatmeal, avocado toast and a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich. The café also offers a unique breakfast bowl, made with breakfast potatoes or gouda cheese grits, scrambled egg, green onions, shredded cheddar and Country-Pleasin sausage.

Pair one of the many coffee, tea or cocktail creations offered with your breakfast or brunch to complete your meal. From a traditional Old Fashioned to an iced latte, there’s a beverage for everyone.

Brunch is served exclusively on Saturdays until 1 pm with a special menu that changes each week. Stop by to see what’s on the menu for that day.

Learn more and view the full breakfast menu at thebeanjackson.com.

Iron Horse Grill – 320 West Pearl Street – Downtown

Sunday Brunch has never been more customizable. At Iron Horse, the dining room is lined with chef stations set up for your made-to-order omelets and waffles.

Choose from sausage, bacon, crabmeat, ham, crawfish, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onions or any combination of these ingredients for your omelet.

Or, opt for a fluffy, Belgian waffle topped with maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, cinnamon, pecans, powdered sugar, whipped cream or all of these above for a sugar fix at Iron Horse brunch.

Iron Horse also offers bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas for just $14.95 as part of the brunch menu.

Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Visit theironhorsegrill.com for more information and the history of the restaurant.

Estelle Downtown

Estelle – 407 South Congress Street – Downtown

Located within The Westin Jackson, Estelle specializes in unique, farm-to-table dishes served in a modern, upscale atmosphere. Their brunch dishes include everything from the classic Eggs Benedict to sweet and savory chicken and waffles, topped with Tabasco honey and spiced cinnamon apples.

If you want to add a brunch cocktail to your meal, Estelle has several choices, all bottomless for just $17 per person. A classic Mimosa, Kir Royale, Bloody Mary or the Sweet Estelle – made with wine, pomegranate and strawberry.

Estelle serves brunch from 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website at estellejackson.com to view the full menu, get more information or make a reservation.

Crazy Cat Eat Up - 1491 Canton Mart Road

Served Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm, Crazy Cat's brunch menu has that elevated, yet down-home, "grandma's kitchen" sort of feeling.

Menu items include classics like biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls and grits. But the menu goes beyond: on a recent visit, we spotted diners enjoying walnut & banana bread, country ham and gouda quiche and short rib hash topped with a fried egg.

Mimosas? Crazy Cat is BYOB and can provide OJ to top you off.

Visit crazycateatup.com to learn more about this Jackson institution.

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Aspen is a contributing writer for Eat Drink Mississippi. She has written several pieces for Visit Jackson and assists in non-profit work in her community. Aspen loves reading, writing and helping others, which makes her love of blog writing also her specialty.

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