23 cheap eats places in Jackson, editor-picked. The best low-budget spots in Jackson: the places editors actually return to. All Jackson food.
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Order Oxtails with greens, mac and cheese, and a slice of sweet potato cobbler
Bully's is Jackson's James Beard-winning soul food institution, with steam-table oxtails, neckbones, catfish, and homemade cobblers from a morning start.
Order Pig ear sandwich and a smoke, under $6 total
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.
Order Original iced tea cake, or a box of assorted petit fours for sharing
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.
Order Single-origin pour-over or the house espresso with Beason Family Farms whole milk
Native Coffee Co. in Midtown serves single-origin pour-overs and precision espresso from specialty roasters like Black and White Coffee Roasters.
Order Brent's Burger with onion rings, or a classic milkshake from the soda fountain
Brent's Drugs is a 1946 Fondren pharmacy-turned-diner, serving classic lunch plates and counter-stool meals in a perfectly preserved American setting.
Order Brent's Burger with onion rings and a milkshake at the original counter
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.
Order Single-origin espresso or filter coffee, paired with a seasonal pastry
Cups Espresso Cafe in Fondren has been the neighbourhood's morning anchor since 1998, with espresso drinks and light bites from its Fondren location.
Order Fresh cinnamon roll at opening, or the chocolate chip cookies still warm from the oven
Broad Street Baking Company makes cinnamon rolls, sourdough loaves, scones, chocolate chip cookies, and banana pudding cups from scratch since 1998.
Order Freshly baked croissant or seasonal pastry from the retail window; the morning case is the most complete
Just Vanilla Bake Shop at Duling Hall in Jackson's Fondren produces flaky croissants and Southern-inspired artisan pastries from well-sourced ingredients.
Order Ask for the current single-origin pour-over; the roastery rotation changes with each new bean shipment
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.
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Order The featured seasonal pie slice with a coffee; the small-batch rotation makes each visit different
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.
Order Lemon pepper rib tips or a smoked turkey leg with house sauce
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.
Order Gyro plate with brown rice, hummus, pita and mini Greek salad
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is fast-fine Greek and Italian: gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta at counter prices.
Order Steak tacos with house salsa, or the shrimp tacos with mango slaw
Green Ghost Tacos serves Mexican street tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas, no MSG, with a vegan menu alongside full carnivore and seafood options.
Order Warm jalapeno cheddar bagel sandwich with house chicken salad, or ask about the turtle cake special
Beagle Bagel Cafe at Highland Village in Jackson has handmade bagels from jalapeno cheddar to cinnamon raisin, egg sandwiches, and rotating cakes since 1995.
Order House espresso with a seasonal pastry, or a local craft beer in the evening
The Bean is a Fondren community coffeehouse in Jackson, with locally roasted espresso, all-day plates, craft beer, and regular live neighborhood events.
Order Single-origin espresso or a seasonal latte, with evening hours extending the cafe day on Fridays
Cultivate Coffee Project in Jackson's Belhaven Town Center collaborates between Northshore Coffee and Fertile Ground Beer to pour single-origin espresso.
Order Gyro wrap with hummus and fresh vegetables, or the Neapolitan pizza slice
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is Jackson's best counter-service street food: gyro wraps, hummus platters, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at prices.
Order Drip coffee with a browse through the rotating used-book selection
Coffee Prose is a bookish midtown cafe in Jackson across from Millsaps College, pairing specialty coffee with a curated secondhand book collection.
Order Filter coffee or a beer - the taproom is best known for its contemporary craft lagers
Fertile Ground Beer Co. at Belhaven Town Center runs a coffee programme alongside its craft beer taproom, offering a morning or afternoon coffee option.
Order A fresh glazed donut with drip coffee at opening, or the egg breakfast plate for a full morning start
Donut Shop Downtown is a weekday bakery on Capitol Street in Jackson serving fresh donuts, egg breakfasts, omelets, and lunch plates to downtown workers.
Order Cortado with a croissant from the Just Vanilla Bake Shop before the mid-morning sellout
Just Vanilla Coffee Bar brings specialty espresso drinks and artisan pastries to the Regions Plaza lobby in downtown Jackson on weekday mornings.
Order Steak or al pastor tacos with house salsas; the traditional preparation stands apart from Tex-Mex options in Jackson
Taqueria Mi Bonita is a Jackson taqueria on Ridgewood Road serving authentic Mexican street tacos with traditional seasonings for the north Jackson community.
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