We came here on a Sunday, so the crowd was not a surprise. Despite the crowd, the line moved fairly…read morequick and the employees were friendly and helpful. The interior is clean and the menu is posted on the left wall, with their daily specials and entrees that are served on certain days. There are also options for vegetarian diets. Pricing depends on what you want and portions are very generous.

Smothered chicken, yams and cabbage The food is nasty. I…read moreactually cried because I was so hungry and excited because it looks good. The yams nasty af! Tastes like sweet potatoes no sugar. Cabbage tastes earthy. And the chicken needs some more flavor. The corn bread is not sweet it's hot water cornbread which is fine just didn't expect that. Just highly disappointed thought I was gonna get a meal that taste like somebody grandma made it but I guess everybody grandma can't cook

5 stars times a million!!!…read more I was visiting my dad's for his birthday. I visited back in August and I'm still thinking about it. Before my flight back to California I needed one final southern meal (no good southern cookin on the west coast.) I am so happy I chose this place. First the staff, 10/5 stars!!! We didn't realize they were closing soon (about 30 minutes from the time of arrival) and showed up. The staff not only didn't even mention it but generously accommodated us! When we realized, we apologized and they were so kind and understanding. Now the food. WOW! So grateful I listened to my gut because I saved the best for last. We ordered a spread of food. Catfish, yams, fried chicken, collard greens, cobbler, etc. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Catfish was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Each bite almost made me cry tears of joy. Home cooked taste but from the friend/family member that can tear it up in the kitchen. You can taste the love, dedication and pride. The prices are worth it for the quality and quantity. The atmosphere was welcoming and chill. Definitely a good spot for a family dinner/lunch after church. Again staff were so warm and kind. Overall we had an amazing experience. If I lived closer it would absolutely be on my rotation. If you live nearby make it yours. You will not regret supporting this small business. I will be back as soon as I can!

I'm here to tell y'all right now... MS. JACKIE MAE's FOOD IS FIRE!!!!…read more Everything was well cooked and the sweet tea was actually sweet and Jackie Mae herself was so so welcoming! Definitely going back!

I went here with my family for dinner after church. The highlight of the meal: the vegetables…read more The cabbage, lima beans, and black eyed peas were very good. The meats however, were lackluster and slightly overcooked. I tried the ham, the baked chicken, and the fried chicken. I did not finish any of them as they were a little dry and not very flavorful. The salad bar's offerings were meager and not very appetizing. For example, the cherry tomatoes were orange as if they were not yet ripe. Peach cobbler was the desert, and I just sampled it. It was okay. The cheesy potatoes were sinfully delicious. If you go, get them. The dressing was also quite tasty. It was nice to have some good dressing in January. I would come back when I'm in the mood for homestyle vegetables.

Love it. Places like this used to be easy to find when I was younger but it's harder to find them…read morenow. Especially good ones! Everything we have had had been good from the fried chicken to the potato casserole. My first trip in the turkey necks weren't ready until we were leaving and they sent me home with a to go box of them. Rita and everyone else working are super friendly as well as the patrons. A lot of regulars it seems. I feel like an idiot for not finding the place sooner and will keep going back in the future. I don't know why they aren't attacked every day with business people from downtown.

Today is Thursday, August 20, 2026. I called ahead and ordered the smothered chicken with cooked…read morecabbage and purple hull peas. Everything was so delicious! The chicken was thigh, drumstick and breast, all together with bone in. I can't describe how tender and tasty it all was. It also had some cooked carrots and bell pepper with it. The meat just falls off the bone! Do yourself a favor and get it!!!

I tried them a couple months ago supporting my coworker, whose aunt is the owner. When I say the…read morefood was delicious, oh my God!!! I love fresh vegetables, she had fresh cream style corn, purple hull peas, greens, yams... my Lord today!!! The chicken & dressing was good too but when I say, them vegetables and sides were everything. They were everything!!! Yes, there is a wait on Sundays, but the food is worth it! Everyone is nice and welcoming, food fresh, the facility is small, but clean & nice! I highly recommend!

Service was good.. I just recommend going when food is fresh. Our cornbread was like a 'brick' …read more The other food was acceptable however I am sure it was even better fresh not sitting on the table for hours.

On a temp job I found myself out in the barren wasteland that I'm affectionately calling 'the…read morewarehouse district' of Memphis. Ok, so perhaps I exaggerate a tiny bit but working in a building that did not have a microwave required searching for lunch a few days out of the week in that area. I soon realized there where no options other than a few fast food joints. Well, that's what I thought ... until I saw Gary's. From my little box filled office I overheard a few fellows from the warehouse discussing Gary's for lunch. When I had passed the mentioned 'Gary's' on my way into work i had dismissed it as a convenience store 'slash' truck stop? Boy was I wrong. True, Gary's is a convenience store; however it also wears a slew of other interesting unexpected hats as well. It's a brown stone looking building on Getwell road. The parking lot and how you get into the parking lot makes one wish for a four-wheel drive. Don't miss the first turn in as you come from Shelby drive ... it's the only one that will perhaps leave the under-carriage of your car intact. When you walk into Gary's the first convenience store impression does not go away. It is packed ... Seriously packed ... to the gills with stuff. As you walk to your left you notice isles of various things ... Regular grocery items... an isle for Items sold on Bulk.... A small section for produce and Dairy. There is a large cooler/ frozen section for meat... Some non typical. You will find ribs, chicken, decent looking steaks, pork chops, and etc. you will also find pigs feet and other interesting options. There is a deli section in the back with meats and cheeses by the pound. You can also get them to whip ya up a sandwich packed with all ya favorite things. Also along the back of the establishment is a 'hot bar' behind which a few friendly ladies diligently tend; dishing out large helpings of various meat and veggie options for a substantial plate lunch. I hear they do the same for breakfast as well. There is several different meat options fried or baked chicken, meatloaf sometimes, smothered steak, pork chops, fried or baked fish, and etc. The vegetable options are just as numerous and varied. Fried okra, string beans, pinto brand, butter beans, greens, fried okra (have I said that already?), mashed potatoes (real potatoes not powdered like most 'lines' put out in other places), fried okra (not the pre-battered frozen kind you buy but the real battered themselves and fried that afternoon)... Can you tell I have a thing for fried okra, and etc. There is also a dessert or two ... I tried the peach cobbler one visit - pretty tasty. Ive had a plate lunch twice, and though it's not the highest quality food; its like old home cooking (even a little vinegar in the string beans - like granddad used to make). It's pretty darned good. The portions are huge - I can never Finnish everything .... You could quite easily split with someone. The fried catfish fillets are definitely not great ... But passable. There is also a grill in the back ... I haven't really checked out this menu (if there is one) but I have been in line and had folks order hamburgers from the grill and their orders where called back to a fellow working 'said' grill. I read a few previous reviews about the unfriendly service they have received at Gary's. I'm really baffled at this ... I've been in the store several times throughout the past two weeks and everyone is always so very nice and helpful. Everyone -from the ladies behind the serving lines to the fellows on the isles and the folks behind the check-out counter - always smiles, greets, and even chats with me amicably ... No matter how busy they are. There is also a cooler holding store made salads and bowls of store cut fruit. I've had strawberries and watermelon From This cooler a few times - always good. The truth of the matter is that I don't think I have even seen half of the options at Gary's, much less sampled them. There is no telling what else is down those cramped isles. There is one thing that Gary's does not have ... A place to sit. Whatever treasures or culinary delights you may find within must be taken to go. To liken the area to a desert may be an exaggeration; to liken Gary's Market to an oasis in the middle of that desert is not. If Gary's was located in any other part of Memphis this could quite possible be a legidamate three star review ... However, it is not. Gary (if indeed that is the owner's name) chose his location well. Amidst a sparse grouping of crappy fast food establishments and convenience store gas stations ... Gary's is truly a gem 'in the rough' or is that 'amidst the rough'... actually I think they both fit.

Food nasty, Poor service…read more It ain't worth your time coming. I will not be coming back

After driving to the location on Elvis Presley (now Don Don's), then over to S. Parkway, I finally…read moreended up at the right location!!! And it was definitely worth the hunt. I had the baked turkey wing, cabbage and sweet potatoes. The turkey was well seasoned and the meat was very tender. The cabbage was cooked a little too much for me but it was still good and the sweet potatoes were perfect. They cook to order so the food was piping hot when it was served. Something new for me is the way they serve their cornbread... THEY'RE PANCAKES! What a novel idea :~) Everything was great. If you're looking for some good soul food, go check out Ellen's at her new location on S. Bellevue Boulevard!

I had there lasagna a few months ago and thought about it again today and had to have it! Joann's…read morehas been a staple in the Frayser community for a long time. They serve a wide variety of soul food throughout the week. So if you have a taste for chicken and dressing, lasagna, greens, etc. this is definitely a place to try. The service is pretty quick and they are familiar with a lot of their customers, so it's like a family experience as well. There is seating available if you want to sit in and dine. It's very clean and well kept. I will definitely be back. PS. Be sure to call in or either familiarize yourself with their weekly menu because they don't serve all dishes everyday.

It's been said the rougher the exterior of a restaurant the better the food. In that case it is…read moretrue. I'm a frequent traveler to Memphis and Joann's is place that I go to every time I visit. Rather it's the baked chicken, butter roll which I ordered a pan of for Thanksgiving. Or the gizzard soup I know a first for me as well. The food and service is a 10. If you in search of a home cooked soul food meal and good peach cobbler this is the place. Side note they only accept cash.

Gives you a family feel. Food is amazing. This is always a sure spot. If we go to Memphis, we…read moregonna make our way over to West Memphis. Ron's Family Affair never fails.

I was very disappointed, I ordered baked chicken spaghetti, and greens! The spaghetti was actually…read morechef Boyardee SpaghettiOs, it was so awful, and the lighting is terrible, If you're going to serve food at least cook real food!