Aladdin Mediterranean Grill is a cafe in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Shakshuka with warm pita, or the full Mediterranean breakfast plate
Tip: Opening at 07:30, Aladdin is one of Jackson's earliest hot-breakfast cafes with character.
Address: 730 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216
Cups Espresso Cafe in Fondren has been the neighbourhood's morning anchor since 1998, with espresso drinks and light bites from its Fondren location.
Signature drink: Locally roasted espresso
Order: Single-origin espresso or filter coffee, paired with a seasonal pastry
Tip: Early weekday mornings are the calmest window; weekends fill by 09:00 with the Fondren brunch crowd.
Native Coffee Co. in Midtown serves single-origin pour-overs and precision espresso from specialty roasters like Black and White Coffee Roasters.
Signature drink: Fruity single-origin espresso
Order: Single-origin pour-over or the house espresso with Beason Family Farms whole milk
Tip: All syrups made in-house; one of the most technically precise espresso bars in Mississippi.
Brent's Drugs is a 1946 Fondren corner pharmacy with original counter seating, classic milkshakes, and lunch plates that locals have eaten for decades.
Signature drink: Classic chocolate milkshake
Order: Brent's Burger with a classic milkshake at the original soda fountain counter
Tip: The Apothecary speakeasy bar in the back opens at 17:00 Monday through Saturday; no sign, enter through the front of Brent's Drugs.
Broad Street Baking Company has supplied Jackson with artisan bread and cinnamon rolls since 1998, with everything baked daily by the house staff.
Signature drink: Drip coffee with fresh cinnamon roll
Order: Fresh cinnamon roll at 07:00 with a drip coffee, or the housemade banana pudding cup
Tip: The cornmeal-crusted catfish sandwich at lunch is an underrated find at this bakery-cafe.
Hen and Egg at the Sun-n-Sand serves Gulf shrimp grits, housemade biscuits, and a dedicated Southern breakfast menu for downtown Jackson workers.
Signature drink: Sweet tea with Gulf shrimp and Delta rice grits
Order: Gulf Shrimp and Delta Rice Grits, or the biscuit with house sausage gravy
Tip: The Sunday brunch buffet upstairs fills quickly; arrive before 10:30 to get the full spread.
The Bean is a Fondren community coffeehouse in Jackson, with locally roasted espresso, all-day plates, craft beer, and regular live neighborhood events.
Signature drink: Locally roasted espresso
Order: House espresso with a seasonal pastry, or a local craft beer in the evening
Tip: Trivia Night and Songwriter Night make The Bean a neighborhood anchor well beyond the morning coffee rush.
