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40 cheap eats places in Jackson, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Jackson: the places editors actually return to. All Jackson food.
Bully's Restaurant ★ 4.7
3118 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213
Bully's is Jackson's James Beard-winning soul food institution, with steam-table oxtails, neckbones, catfish, and homemade cobblers from a morning start.
Tip: The steam table closes when the food runs out, usually by 15:00; arrive at opening for the full selection.
Bully's Restaurant ★ 4.7
3118 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213
Bully's is the best-value James Beard award-winning meal in the United States: oxtails, catfish, and six sides for under $14, in a modest dining room.
Tip: Arrive before 13:00 for the widest steam table selection; popular items sell out.
Big Apple Inn ★ 4.5
509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202
Big Apple Inn on Farish Street has served pig ear sandwiches and Delta hot tamales in a civil-rights landmark since 1939, for under $3 each.
Tip: The tamales here connect directly to the Delta tradition; order a dozen to go.
Big Apple Inn ★ 4.5
509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202
Big Apple Inn on Farish Street is the most significant counter in Jackson - a civil-rights landmark since 1939 serving pig ear sandwiches and hand-rolled.
Tip: A tamale dozen to go costs around $10 and connects directly to the Delta hot tamale tradition.
Big Apple Inn ★ 4.5
509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202
Big Apple Inn serves Jackson's most historically significant cheap eats: pig ear sandwiches under $2 and hand-rolled tamales under $3, unchanged since 1939.
Tip: Cash is faster but cards accepted; parking on Farish is easy outside peak afternoon hours.
Campbell's Bakery ★ 4.4
3013 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
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.
Tip: Custom cakes need 48-hour advance notice; same-day orders often available for smaller items.
Native Coffee Co. ★ 4.4
1800 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202
Native Coffee Co. in Midtown serves single-origin pour-overs and precision espresso from specialty roasters like Black and White Coffee Roasters.
Tip: All syrups made in-house; one of the most technically precise espresso bars in Mississippi.
Native Coffee Co. ★ 4.4
1800 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202
Native Coffee Co. is one of Mississippi's most technically precise espresso bars, sourcing from Black and White Coffee Roasters and pairing their beans.
Tip: All syrups housemade; the rotating seasonal flavours are worth trying before you default to vanilla.
Campbell's Bakery ★ 4.4
3013 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Campbell's Bakery has made the same iced tea cakes and petit fours since 1962 from recipes unchanged since opening, in a Fondren shop that Jackson residents.
Tip: Order a dozen petit fours to take away as a Jackson food souvenir; they ship nationwide.
Brent's Drugs ★ 4.3
655 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
Brent's Drugs is a 1946 Fondren pharmacy-turned-diner, serving classic lunch plates and counter-stool meals in a perfectly preserved American setting.
Tip: The Apothecary speakeasy bar in the back opens at 17:00 Monday through Saturday; no sign on the door.
Brent's Drugs ★ 4.3
655 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
Brent's Drugs is a 1946 Fondren corner pharmacy with original counter seating, classic milkshakes, and lunch plates that locals have eaten for decades.
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.
Brent's Drugs Counter ★ 4.3
655 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
The counter at Brent's Drugs is Jackson's most authentic street-food experience: a 1946 soda fountain where counter stools face the grill and burgers.
Tip: Counter seating at the soda fountain is first-come; the morning rush clears by 09:30.
Brent's Drugs ★ 4.3
655 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
Brent's Drugs offers the most beloved budget meal in Fondren: a classic diner burger with onion rings and a milkshake for under $15 at a 1946 soda founta.
Tip: Sit at the counter for the full soda-fountain experience; table service is slower.
Cups Espresso Cafe ★ 4.2
2757 Old Canton Rd, 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.
Tip: Early weekday mornings are the calmest window; weekends fill by 09:00 with the Fondren brunch crowd.
Cups Espresso Cafe ★ 4.2
2757 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39216
Cups Espresso Cafe is Jackson's longest-running local roaster, sourcing and roasting beans from multiple origins and brewing them at its Fondren location.
Tip: Whole beans are available for retail purchase at the counter; a good souvenir from Fondren.
Cups Espresso Cafe ★ 4.2
2757 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39216
Cups Espresso Cafe Fondren is Jackson's best-value morning option: quality locally roasted espresso and a pastry for under $8 in one of Mississippi's most.
Tip: Opening at 06:00 on weekdays makes this the earliest quality coffee option in Fondren.
Broad Street Baking Company ★ 4.1
4465 I-55 Frontage Rd N, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39206
Broad Street Baking Company makes cinnamon rolls, sourdough loaves, scones, chocolate chip cookies, and banana pudding cups from scratch since 1998.
Tip: The bakery case is at its most complete at 07:00; by 14:00 popular items sell out.
Just Vanilla Bake Shop ★ 4.1
622 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
Just Vanilla Bake Shop at Duling Hall in Jackson's Fondren produces flaky croissants and Southern-inspired artisan pastries from well-sourced ingredients.
Tip: Arrive before 10:00 on Saturdays as the most popular pastries sell out well before the 14:00 close.
Broad Street Baking Company ★ 4.1
4465 I-55 Frontage Rd N, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39206
Broad Street Baking Company has supplied Jackson with artisan bread and cinnamon rolls since 1998, with everything baked daily by the house staff.
Tip: The cornmeal-crusted catfish sandwich at lunch is an underrated find at this bakery-cafe.
Northshore Specialty Coffee ★ 4.1
120 District Blvd E Suite D103, Jackson, MS 39211
Northshore Specialty Coffee is a Jackson roastery with its flagship cafe at The District at Eastover, serving craft espresso and pour-overs seven days a week.
Tip: Beans are roasted at the Midtown production facility, so origin notes and roast levels on the menu board are always current.
Broad Street Baking Company ★ 4.1
4465 I-55 Frontage Rd N, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39206
Broad Street Baking Company offers Jackson's best-value morning bakery experience: a fresh cinnamon roll and drip coffee for under $8, baked from scratch.
Tip: Open Sundays when most of Jackson's better breakfast spots are closed.
Urban Foxes ★ 4.0
826 N St, Jackson, MS 39202
Urban Foxes is a family-owned pie shop and cafe in a restored 1940s bungalow in Jackson's Belhaven, serving small-batch pies and coffee on a courtyard porch.
Tip: Arrive before noon on weekends if you want the day's featured pie slice before it sells out.
Eddie Wright BBQ ★ 4.0
Jackson, MS 39213
Eddie Wright BBQ is a veteran-owned Jackson pit operation serving lemon pepper rib tips and smoked turkey legs from the pitmaster's North Jackson base.
Tip: Check the Facebook page for the weekly location and schedule before heading out, as the truck moves between spots.
Aplos Mediterranean ★ 3.9
4500 Interstate 55 N, Suite 174, Jackson, MS 39211
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is fast-fine Greek and Italian: gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta at counter prices.
Tip: One of Jackson's few quality fast-fine options; ideal for a quick pre-show or post-museum meal.
Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9
565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas, no MSG, with a vegan menu alongside full carnivore and seafood options.
Tip: One of the best late-night taco options in Jackson, running until midnight on Fridays.
Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9
565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on corn tortillas without MSG, with a full vegan menu alongside carnitas and seafood options in Fondren.
Tip: One of the city's only late-night taco spots open until midnight; a post-bar essential.
Aplos Mediterranean ★ 3.9
4500 Interstate 55 N, Suite 174, Jackson, MS 39211
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village serves gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta dip at counter prices in Midtown.
Tip: Open seven days, one of the area's most reliable quick-service options near the I-55 corridor.
Beagle Bagel Cafe ★ 3.9
4500 I-55 N Suite 145, Jackson, MS 39211
Beagle Bagel Cafe at Highland Village in Jackson has handmade bagels from jalapeno cheddar to cinnamon raisin, egg sandwiches, and rotating cakes since 1995.
Tip: The whole cakes in rotating flavors like turtle and coconut brickle make this a worthwhile detour; call ahead to reserve one on weekends.
The Bean ★ 3.9
2914 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
The Bean is a Fondren community coffeehouse in Jackson, with locally roasted espresso, all-day plates, craft beer, and regular live neighborhood events.
Tip: Trivia Night and Songwriter Night make The Bean a neighborhood anchor well beyond the morning coffee rush.
Cultivate Coffee Project ★ 3.9
800 Manship St Suite 102, Jackson, MS 39202
Cultivate Coffee Project in Jackson's Belhaven Town Center collaborates between Northshore Coffee and Fertile Ground Beer to pour single-origin espresso.
Tip: Friday and Saturday hours extend to 21:00, making it the rare Belhaven cafe with a proper evening coffee window.
Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9
565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
Green Ghost Tacos is Jackson's most authentic Mexican street taco counter, with small-batch preparations on gluten-free corn tortillas with no MSG added.
Tip: Open late most nights; a reliable post-event taco fix in the Fondren area.
Aplos Mediterranean Counter ★ 3.9
4500 Interstate 55 N, Suite 174, Jackson, MS 39211
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is Jackson's best counter-service street food: gyro wraps, hummus platters, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at prices.
Tip: One of the few counter-service options in Jackson that consistently draws positive reviews for quality.
Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9
565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
Green Ghost Tacos serves authentic street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for the Fondren after-bar crowd.
Tip: Parking on Taylor Street is easy after 21:00; the line moves fast even when it looks long.
Aplos Mediterranean ★ 3.9
4500 Interstate 55 N, Suite 174, Jackson, MS 39211
Aplos Mediterranean is Jackson's best-value fast-fine option: a gyro plate with brown rice, hummus, pita, and a mini Greek salad for under $13 at the Highl.
Tip: Open every day of the week, including Sundays when many other Jackson restaurants are closed.
Green Ghost Tacos ★ 3.9
565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
Green Ghost Tacos is Jackson's best budget late-night option: $4 street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas with house salsas, open till midnight Fri.
Tip: Three tacos and a drink for under $16 makes this one of Fondren's most efficient cheap meals.
Coffee Prose ★ 3.8
1619 N West St, Jackson, MS 39202
Coffee Prose is a bookish midtown cafe in Jackson across from Millsaps College, pairing specialty coffee with a curated secondhand book collection.
Tip: The secondhand book shelves genuinely rotate, making a return visit worthwhile for both the coffee and the reads.
Fertile Ground Beer Co. (Coffee Program) ★ 3.8
800 Manship St, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202
Fertile Ground Beer Co. at Belhaven Town Center runs a coffee programme alongside its craft beer taproom, offering a morning or afternoon coffee option.
Tip: The taproom is a collaboratively designed space; Cultivate Coffee Project is the associated coffee arm.
Donut Shop Downtown ★ 3.7
413 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201
Donut Shop Downtown is a weekday bakery on Capitol Street in Jackson serving fresh donuts, egg breakfasts, omelets, and lunch plates to downtown workers.
Tip: Arrive early on Fridays for specialty glazed varieties before the late-morning office rush depletes the case.
Just Vanilla Coffee Bar ★ 3.7
210 E Capitol St M110, Jackson, MS 39201
Just Vanilla Coffee Bar brings specialty espresso drinks and artisan pastries to the Regions Plaza lobby in downtown Jackson on weekday mornings.
Tip: Weekday-only hours mean this is primarily a commuter stop; arrive before 09:00 for the freshest pastry selection.
Taqueria Mi Bonita ★ 3.7
5850 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
Taqueria Mi Bonita is a Jackson taqueria on Ridgewood Road serving authentic Mexican street tacos with traditional seasonings for the north Jackson community.
Tip: Arrive at opening on weekday evenings as the most popular taco fillings sell out before the 20:30 close.
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