Algoma
Algoma, MS · Food & Drink
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This Mississippi Gas Station Quietly Became A Fried Chicken Destination
That Elvis mural is your first clue that this is not a boring chicken stop. Just outside Tupelo, the Mississippi roadside setup has a little personality before the order even starts. Fried chicken leads, but breakfast gives the day an early opening act and later meals keep the counter busy in a different way.
Fast Casual
Birdcall opens 1st franchise restaurant in Mississippi
Colorado-based chicken brand Birdcall has opened its first franchise-operated restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi, as the company prepares for additional expansion in Colorado, Idaho and Indiana. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is located next to Starkville's historic State Theatre and is owned and operated by brothers Mark and Greg Hayden. The opening marks...
Neshoba Democrat
Tootie’s to hold fundraiser for Larry Winstead
Tootie's Country Buffet will host a $13 buffet fundraiser on Saturday to support 65-year-old cook Larry Winstead through his recovery from a devastating heart attack. Tootie's will donate all of the money raised on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Winstead for "whatever he needs," aiming to ease his financial burdens while he is unable to work.
garlandjournal.com
Black Business: Earnest B’s BBQ Catering Company, LLC
Earnest B’s BBQ & Catering Company is more than just a barbecue joint—it’s a family tradition steeped in over 20 years of passion, flavor, and excellence. It was founded by Earnest and Cicely Morgan, Hailing from Amory, Mississippi, a small town known for its Southern charm and vibrant traditions. It’s known for “Mama’s Sweet Heat,” the legendary sauce crafted by Earnest’s mother, Mrs. Melissa. In 2025, they were crowned a Business of Excellence award winner. Visit the website, sign up, and stay in the know.
takingthekids.com
This Massive Mississippi Buffet Features Endless Southern Sides And Is Worth The Drive Across The State
Nobody drives across an entire state for a salad bar. They drive for the sides, and one Mississippi buffet built its whole reputation on that fact. The setup is simple enough. Southern sides, endless refills, and a spread long enough that first-timers walk the length of it twice before committing to anything. Regulars skip that step entirely because they already know exactly where they are headed and in what order.
fastfoodclub.com
This Old West-Themed Steakhouse In Tupelo Serves Up Hand-Cut Ribeyes In A Charming Frontier Setting
Some of the best meals hide in the most unexpected corners of a town, tucked away where you might drive right past without a second glance. A little spot in Tupelo has built a loyal following around fresh-cut ribeyes, catfish that people plan whole days around, and a frontier feel that makes strangers feel like family at the table.
takingthekids.com
This Hidden Mississippi Restaurant Makes You Enter Through An Alley And Descend Into A Hidden Basement
An alley entrance rarely signals fine dining. Yet this Mississippi restaurant turns that unlikely path into part of the entire appeal. Guests walk through a narrow passage before descending into a basement space most passersby wouldn’t even notice exists. Nothing about the entrance gets softened or dressed up for comfort.
restaurantmagazine.com
Birdcall Brings Craft Chicken to Starkville with First Franchise Opening
Colorado-Based Chicken Chain Opens Door to Franchise-Driven National Growth. A popular Colorado-born chicken concept has reached a major turning point in its national development. Birdcall, widely known for its craft chicken sandwiches and high-tech guest experience, has opened its first-ever franchisee-owned restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi. The new 3,500-square-foot restaurant sits...
Neshoba Democrat
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opened Tuesday at 10040 Frog Level Rd. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.
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Birdcall Opens First Franchise Location in Starkville, Mississippi
Colorado-born craft chicken brand marks a major milestone with the Starkville opening, set for additional franchise expansion in Colorado, Idaho, and Indiana. August 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // DENVER — Birdcall—the Colorado-born franchise known for its naturally superior chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and elevated guest experience—has officially opened its first-ever franchise location in Starkville, Mississippi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing national expansion.
unearththevoyage.com
This Old-Fashioned Mississippi Market Is Packed With Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
There is a little produce market in north Mississippi where the tomatoes are piled high, the prices are honest, and people actually drive out of their way just to stop in. No fancy signage, no trendy branding, just fresh fruits and vegetables the way markets used to be. It is...
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This Mississippi Music Spot Serves Up Blues and Burgers So Good You’ll Forget You Came for the Show
The shed-like walls, the warm hum of a guitar warming up in the corner, the smell of something incredible coming from the kitchen, it all hits you at once at this Mississippi spot. Tupelo is already legendary as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but this funky little place has carved out its own kind of legend.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Tuesday in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10040 Frog Level Rd. The fast-casual restaurant is known for cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.
takingthekids.com
This Sprawling Mississippi Amish Walmart Is A One-Stop Shop For Homemade Goods And Local Favorites
If pairing Walmart with homemade products sounds contradictory in your head, this Mississippi spot will prove otherwise. Locals nicknamed it that way for a reason, given how much ground the store actually covers under one roof. Shelves stretch from homemade jams and baked goods to furniture built by hand nearby....
takingthekids.com
7 Classic Mississippi Grocery Stores That Have Been Serving Communities For Generations
These places have been feeding generation after generation in Mississippi for years, leaving a mark that goes far beyond just groceries on a shelf. Shelves here carry local products alongside familiar brands, a mix that changed very little over the decades. Nothing about the shopping experience feels rushed or optimized...
Neshoba Democrat
Chunns enjoy cooking for family and church
Arron and Hope Chunn have spent 26 years making memories together while gathering with their family around the dinner table. Hope began cooking pancakes, or “flapjacks,” and biscuits alongside her father on Saturday mornings, while Aaron grew up surrounded by family who knew their way around the grill.