Brenda's Produce is a family-run outdoor stand in midtown Jackson selling seasonal vegetables and fruits from the family farm, including fresh watermelons.
Order: Whatever is ripest that week, whether watermelon in summer or sweet potatoes in fall
Tip: The selection genuinely shifts week to week depending on what is ripe; ask Brenda's team what arrived that day.
Aladdin Groceries is a Mediterranean market in midtown Jackson stocking imported dates, Basmati rice, Greek yogurt, and pantry staples from the Mediterranean.
Order: Imported dates and dried legumes, the most authentic Mediterranean pantry ingredients available in Jackson
Tip: The date and legume selection is genuinely imported rather than repackaged, making this the go-to source for Mediterranean cooking staples in the city.
Beagle Bagel Cafe in north Jackson at Highland Village I-55 North has handmade bagels, egg sandwiches, and rotating whole cakes available daily since 1995.
Order: Warm bagel sandwich with the house chicken salad, or ask about the take-home whole cake selection
Tip: The turtle and coconut brickle cakes rotate as featured specials; call ahead on weekends to reserve one before they sell out.