Decatur
Decatur, MS · Food & Drink
WTOK-TV
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.
The Daily South
Mississippi’s Oldest Restaurant Has Been Serving Up Hospitality For More Than 150 Years, And We Scored the Recipe For Their Iconic Black Bottom Pie
Jackson and Oxford got a lot of love at the first-ever Michelin American South awards. But if you ask many Mississippi locals, some of the most soulful and celebration-worthy food can be found in Meridian (population: 33,549). There, what started in 1870 as a four-stool lunch counter serving railroad travelers has grown into a beloved Southern institution known for its historic charm, warm hospitality, and classic comfort food.
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...
twinstates.news
Threefoot Brewing celebrates 5th anniversary in Meridian, looks ahead
Threefoot Brewing will celebrate a key milestone this weekend as the only locally owned brewery in Meridian that brews its beer in-house. The business is marking its fifth year of serving Meridianites. Twin States spoke with co-owner of the brewery John Purdy about what this milestone means to the business.
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.
everafterinthewoods.com
10 Mississippi Restaurants Serving Regional Favorites You Need To Try
A road trip through Mississippi can turn into a full-blown food mission pretty fast. You stop for “just one meal”… and suddenly you’re defending your new favorite dish like it’s a family secret. That’s the magic of the Magnolia State’s restaurant scene. These places aren’t...
visitjones.com
Rise and Shine! Breakfast is Served in Laurel and Jones County
Starting your morning in Laurel and Jones County means waking up to true Southern hospitality and a morning food scene that has something for every kind of early riser. Whether you are craving a quiet corner with a handcrafted coffee, a quick drive-by treat on your way out to explore or a warm local spot to sit down and catch up with friends, the area is packed with flavor. Exploring the local breakfast scene is one of the sweetest ways to experience the heart and soul of our community.
unearththevoyage.com
People Drive to This Mississippi Café for Biscuits Smothered in Sausage Gravy
There is a small café in Meridian, Mississippi, where the biscuits are so good that a conference visitor came back three times in five days. That kind of loyalty does not happen by accident. The biscuits here are made from scratch, layered with real butter, and finished with toppings...
Neshoba Democrat
Alphin trades takeout for home cooking
Beau Alphin’s interest in cooking grew from a desire to move away from the convenience of eating out and learn to prepare more meals himself. “After a while, it got to where I realized that just wasn’t as good,” he said. “I started to teach myself, watch videos, find recipes, and start cooking more.”
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Fish Camp Has The Crispiest Fried Catfish That Keeps People Coming Back
“Eat what makes you happy, and let the river take care of the rest.” That informal rule has guided the regulars of the Southern waterways for over half a century. A legendary fish camp operating in Mississippi turns that simple wisdom into a culinary religion every single night. The gravel parking lot fills up with pickup trucks before the kitchen staff even turns on the fryers.
takingthekids.com
9 Mississippi Markets Where You Can Eat, Shop, And Browse All Day Long
Southern trading traditions run much deeper than basic weekend grocery shopping. Historical crossroads across the delta region have evolved into massive, multi-sensory gathering spaces for regional makers. These bustling hubs allow visitors to experience that deep cultural heritage through food and crafts. The sensory journey starts with the rich aroma...
twinstates.news
Meridian retailers see recovery after statewide liquor supply disruptions
After months of empty shelves and frustrated customers, Mississippi liquor retailers say the state's alcohol distribution system has largely recovered from the widespread shortages that affected stores earlier this year. "As you can see in our store, we have bare shelves. We don't have the things customers are looking for."
WTOK-TV
Philadelphia McDonald’s demolition begins, rebuild timeline set
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Demolition of the fire-damaged Philadelphia McDonald’s began Monday, July 27, marking the first visible step toward construction of a replacement restaurant. The demolition comes more than seven months after fire destroyed the restaurant on the evening of the Philadelphia Christmas Parade on Dec. 8, 2025. Earlier...
gotodestinations.com
Why Locals Go GAGA Over This ICONIC Family-Owned and Run Restaurant in Meridian, MS
Open Mon-Fri 10:30 AM–2:30 PM (closed Sat-Sun) In downtown Meridian, Mississippi, Jean’s has become the kind of restaurant locals call an institution rather than just a lunch spot. This family-owned Southern restaurant built its name on scratch-made comfort food, fried chicken, pork chops, and cornbread dressing, served the...
Neshoba Democrat
Anderson finds relaxation in the kitchen
Charlinda Anderson’s love of cooking started with her mother, the late Bonnie Nicholson, and grandmother, the late Hattie Gretton, and has stayed with her ever since. She learned to cook about 50 years ago by watching them in the kitchen and still remembers her grandmother’s chuck roast and chocolate pie. Her mother’s fried chicken and biscuits were always a hit with the family.
WLBT
Local eatery discusses social media impact after food reviewer’s visit creates boom in business
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If he likes it, he’ll tell you, and if he dislikes it, he’ll tell you. But one thing about Lawrence Greene’s food reviews is that they’re never to be taken personally. “I just want everyone to know that I come in...