$$$$BakeryMon-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-17:00
Campbell's Bakery in Fondren has served petit fours, layer cakes, and pound cakes from 1962 recipes, making it Jackson's most beloved neighbourhood bakery.
OrderOriginal iced tea cake, or a box of assorted petit fours for sharing
TipCustom cakes need 48-hour advance notice; same-day orders often available for smaller items.
$$$$Soul foodMon-Fri 08:00-14:00; Sun 10:00-15:00; closed Sat
Hen and Egg bakes buttermilk biscuits from scratch daily, serving them as breakfast sandwiches with the same Southern cooking philosophy as the main menu.
OrderButtermilk biscuit with house sausage gravy at breakfast
TipBiscuits sell out by noon on weekdays; the Sunday brunch format ensures a steadier supply.
Beagle Bagel Cafe at Highland Village in Jackson has handmade bagels from jalapeno cheddar to cinnamon raisin, egg sandwiches, and rotating cakes since 1995.
OrderWarm jalapeno cheddar bagel sandwich with house chicken salad, or ask about the turtle cake special
TipThe whole cakes in rotating flavors like turtle and coconut brickle make this a worthwhile detour; call ahead to reserve one on weekends.