What to order at Mayflower Cafe

Must order
Fried shrimp plate at lunch, with extra comeback sauce on the side
The dish to know
Fried shrimp plate with comeback sauce
Editor tip
The lunch rush from 11:30 to 13:00 is the most efficient time to eat here; a table turns in 30 minutes.
CuisineGreek
Price$$
HoursMon 11:00-14:00; Tue-Fri 11:00-14:00; Tue-Sat 16:30-21:00; closed Sun
The dishFried shrimp plate with comeback sauce
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Must order: Fried shrimp plate at lunch, with extra comeback sauce on the side

Tip: The lunch rush from 11:30 to 13:00 is the most efficient time to eat here; a table turns in 30 minutes.

Location

Address: 123 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201

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Try: Cinnamon roll and drip coffee

Order: Fresh cinnamon roll at 07:00 and a drip coffee - Jackson's best $7 breakfast

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