Unearth The Voyage
Mississippi’s best brunches are tucked behind porches, inside old warehouses, and along breezy Gulf views that only locals whisper about. If you crave flaky biscuits, seafood twists, and small town charm, these under‑the‑radar spots will steal your weekends. You will find creative plates, friendly faces, and the kind of lingering atmosphere that makes you order one more coffee. Ready to eat like a local without blowing their cover?
1. One Thirty One on Lameuse
Hidden in a restored building near the coast, this spot leans seafood and sunshine in all the right ways. You will find crab cake Benedict with silky hollandaise and shrimp and grits that feel like a warm hello. The calm coastal energy makes brunch here feel like a mini vacation.
Grab a window seat and watch Lameuse Street drift by while you choose a brunch cocktail. The staff greets you like a regular even on your first visit. If you love Gulf flavors and small town hospitality, this is your place.
2. The Reef
Right on the Gulf, The Reef brings salty breezes with every plate. Seafood lovers will chase crab and shrimp omelets, plus crispy hash browned just right. The view does half the talking, with pelicans and waves setting the tone.
Expect a laid back crowd and beachy vibes that beg for a second mimosa. Service is friendly without fuss, which fits the setting. Come for the water views, stay for the easygoing brunch that tastes like vacation.
3. Harbor View Cafe
Low key and coastal, this cafe feels like a local secret by the docks. Fishermen deliver the morning’s catch, and you taste it in crab cake sandwiches and crawfish biscuits. It is simple, fresh, and quietly special.
Grab coffee, watch boats sway, and lean into the slow harbor rhythm. The plates lean generous without being heavy. If you like brunch with a sea breeze and zero pretense, you will love it here.
4. Buschman Street Cafe
Tucked inside a renovated 1920s building, this cozy cafe punches above its weight. Sweet potato pancakes arrive fluffy with candied pecans and butter that melts on contact. Pimento cheese grits with a poached egg turn into instant comfort.
The room glows with warm wood and quiet conversation. You will feel welcomed without any fuss, like brunch at a friend’s home. It is the kind of place you plan to revisit before you even leave.
5. Walnut Hills
Set in a Victorian home under broad oaks, Walnut Hills is Sunday brunch nostalgia. Expect fried chicken that crackles, buttery biscuits, and veggies that taste like family recipes. The wraparound porch invites you to linger.
Bring an appetite and a camera for those porch swings and plates. Service is gracious in that timeless Southern way. If your heart wants tradition on a plate, this delivers with charm to spare.
6. Strawberry Cafe
In a converted home with vintage furniture, this cafe plays with flavor. Try crawfish and brie French toast if you like sweet meets savory, then save room for the namesake strawberry cake. The garden patio feels like a private hideaway.
It is casual, creative, and easy to love. You will spot locals chatting across mismatched chairs and smiling over generous plates. Come curious and leave planning your next order.
7. The Chimneys Restaurant
Housed in an elegant 1920s mansion near the water, The Chimneys leans refined without being stiff. Think crab cakes Benedict, shrimp and grits, and sometimes live jazz. Everything feels polished yet warm.
Request a table near the windows for shimmering coastal views. The staff guides you toward seasonal specialties and perfect pairings. When you want a special occasion brunch, this is where it shines.
8. Local 463
Upscale casual suits Local 463, where Southern ideas get playful. Duck confit hash and seasonal frittatas share the menu with a build your own Bloody Mary bar. It feels inventive without losing its roots.
The crowd skews local and lively, the kind that loves trying something new. Service moves smoothly even when it is busy. If you want a polished brunch with personality, this hits the mark.
9. The Iron Horse Grill
Once a smokehouse, now a Jackson staple, this spot brings swagger to brunch. Hickory cured bacon sneaks into omelets and sandwiches, and the music often sets a toe tapping beat. It feels like comfort food with a stage.
Expect bold flavors and plates that satisfy. You will likely linger over a second cup just to soak in the vibe. Come hungry and ready for a little showmanship.
10. ForkLift Restaurant
Inside a converted warehouse in Tupelo, ForkLift brings hearty creativity. Peanut butter and banana French toast nods to Elvis, and chicken and waffles arrive with a flight of syrups. The energy is playful and welcoming.
You will spot locals mixing with travelers, all chasing big flavors. Portions are generous without going overboard. If brunch adventure is your thing, set your GPS here.
11. Big Bad Breakfast
Oxford swears by this spot for a reason. Oversized biscuits, fluffy pancakes, and shrimp and grits come out fast and flavorful. Coffee keeps flowing while the kitchen hums.
Expect a wait, but it moves and it is worth it. The vibe is friendly and loud in the best way. If classic Southern breakfast is your love language, you will be happy here.
12. The Buttered Biscuit
Cozy and no frills, this is where comfort food cures the morning. Warm cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, and classic breakfast plates keep things honest. You get flavor without the fuss.
It is the kind of place that remembers your coffee order. Prices stay friendly and portions land just right. When you want to keep brunch simple, this is home base.
13. The Lady May
Ocean Springs gives this spot coastal calm and a fresh pantry. Avocado toast arrives jewel bright, and a Gulf shrimp frittata balances light and satisfying. It is breezy, modern, and quietly stylish.
Grab a patio table and sip something citrusy. Service moves at a relaxed coastal pace that suits a late morning. If you like farm to table freshness with beach town charm, you will settle right in.
14. Mockingbird Cafe
Unpretentious and artsy, this cafe wears its heart on the walls. Flaky biscuits, creamy gravy, and shrimp and grits anchor a menu built for lingering. The vintage touches make it feel like a creative hideout.
Settle in with a latte and watch the morning unspool. Locals treat it like a living room with better pastries. If you want low key charm, this one sticks with you.
