The lunch plates were hot and yummy. The family was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. The…read moredecor was really authentic.

I stopped in and was very warmly welcomed and informed about their menu items and the history of…read morethe restaurant. It's family owned and ran and they take great pride in that, as they should. I ordered the whole catfish and 2 veggies to go it also came with hush puppies. I did enjoy the decor it was pictures of family members and it gave you a real sense of who they are. The prices are very reasonable, so if you're in the area stop in and pay them a visit.

great food! attentive service! clean bathrooms! i highly recommend this local gem!!!!!!read more

Asian tacos taste sooooooooo good. Could have eaten 10 of them. Wanton chips were crispy and good…read more Was very good and affordable.

The "whole fish" plates are the biggest draw but you can't go wrong with the ribeye steak sandwich…read moreor the big double cheeseburger!!! The salad bar is also huge and always fresh! And the parking lot is always full with folks from all over the county plus visitors... You won't be disappointed!

Mel's is great for any meal. If you go in for breakfast have the Mudhole. Their salad bar is the…read morebest in the area. My favorite item is the chicken strips covered in gravy and cheese. The only complaint is that it takes a longer than I think it should to get your order sometime.

Went on a Wednesday around 9:00 am. Place wasn't too crowded and got right in and set down…read more Waitress overall was really good. Would have liked for her to have asked if I needed more drink when it was obvious I was about out. Other than that she was very attentive. The Steak and Scramble Bowl was really good. The hollandaise sauce was really good. The Bissell breakfast had all the favorites. We ordered biscuits but they came back and said they were out so, we switched to wheat toast also never offered syrup for the pancake's. Love the option to get turkey sausage. The atmosphere and layout is really nice. They do have some patio seating. Also bathrooms were super clean. Again food came out hot and had a great taste. Definitely will be back.

Great food and excellent service from a charming young man Old time diner feel with a cool view of…read morethe busy kitchen.

Great burgers, friendly service, clean bathrooms. And convenient location if you're traveling. We…read morewill be stopping here again!

What a wonderful Mom and Pop restaurant! We really enjoyed a great homemade breakfast with…read morePerfectly done over easy Eggs. bacon, and the best HASHBrowns! The service was top notch! When you find yourself anywhere near Mantachee, MS, this family style restaurant will completely satisfy your soul food needs!!

What a great find. Small town, everyone knows your name kind of joint. Was hoping they had lunch…read moreand the menu did not disappoint. Was going to have the shrimp poboy, but heard everyone paying stating that they had the hamburger, so I had to give I a try. Had the smokehouse cheeseburger with grilled onions, bacon and a half pound of fat dripping hamburger. Haven't had a burger that juicy in a coons age! A bit disappointed in the chops. Menu positioned them as gourmet kettle chips. I was hoping for homemade. They were Lay's. Service was very quick. No fountain soda, but the waitress dropped another can of Mountain Dew in front of me when I drained the first can into my glass.

It's where the locals eat. Great for Breakfast and Lunch. They even have something for your sweet…read moretooth, with a case for cupcakes, brownies and when you're lucky, a homemade triple layer cake. The sandwiches and salads are named for the historic homes in town!

Truly the best burger in America. The only down side is that we seem to travel through this area on…read moreSundays. Their website says open 11-4. Yelp hours are correct, CLOSED ON SUNDAY. Belvis burger is our go to burger. The burger of the month is blue cheese bacon with fig preserves. I usually prefer savory over sweet, but the combination is magical. We added in loaded fries. Help yourself to the cooler of beers or drafts. We never leave without buying a bottle of their jerky sauce, sweet with a little spicy. We plan our travels to make sure that we make to Neon Pig whenever possible.

While in Tupelo for business I stopped in to try "the best burger in America ". What if kind was a…read morepretty good burger but honestly I've had better. I found it to be overcooked and a little underwhelming. The "loaded fries" in the other hand were fantastic as was the service. If you're in the area it's worth giving a try.

It was like I was on a movie set, in a sweet southern town. Imagine a place where you walk in and…read moreare greeted by name & you see people that you know & they speak & they say "Hey, how are you?!" ...I sat in a booth right in front with a window view & near the door. I was in heaven watching the lunchtime crowd roll in deep. I had the best sweet tea & ordered the BLT w/ fries lunch plate. I was treated with the friendliest faces & best service! Go ahead see for yourself, I got called sweetie & left a big tip! ;)

I love feeling like I'm stepping back in time. This place gives that vibe. I found it on yelp while…read morepassing through after visiting my aunt in Mathiston. I wanted an old fashioned breakfast and they delivered They first seated me in a booth near the door. Perfect. Then asked if I would "sit upstairs" because it was Brittany's turn for a table. I reluctantly followed them to another room that was so cold you could hang meat. I declined and walked back to the booth. Shirley was my server. I swear I think she said she's been serving here 26 years! Super friendly and accommodating. I had the 2 eggs plate. 2 fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy grits and 2 hand patted sausage patties with a warm, light biscuit. Not convinced the biscuit is made in house but it's still a good one. The sausage has a little kick and I loved it. Fresh coffee. It's worth navigating the construction for the breakfast. I wish I was staying till lunch just to try their burger. Please note that I had already put my grits on my eggs before I remembered to take a picture

Great food!!! We pass by Tupelo often!! Will come here as often as possible!…read more Oysters yum Wedge yum Scallops and steak....yes!!

I was in town for a couple of weeks and ended up at Forklift twice. Overall? Good. Nothing…read morelife-changing, but solid enough that I went back. Visit #1: I ordered the Voo Doo Tots and the prime filet. The tots? Okay, these were amazing. Like, I could've just eaten those and been happy. The steak was a solid prime filet--cooked well and enjoyable, even if it didn't quite steal the show from the tots. Visit #2: I tried the Chef's Charcuterie Board (which, plot twist, is served on a plate... not a board) and the Forklift Fried Chicken. The chicken plate was a little disappointing for me. The collard greens and cornbread were definitely "not how momma made them" (kidding... kind of). Still edible, just not memorable. Both visits left me satisfied, but it's more of a "stroll back" than a "run back" kind of place. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, which always bumps a restaurant up a notch in my book. I didn't try one of their Old Fashioneds--apparently what they're known for--but I did go for the Fire of Mordor cocktail. Tequila-based, delicious, and honestly the name alone sold me. Cozy restaurant, and we had reservations both times even though it wasn't packed. Overall, Forklift is a nice spot to land for a good meal in Tupelo.

This place was recommend by some of our other Yelp Friends, specially the dough-burger and onion…read morerings. We were in the area while visiting Elvis' birthplace and were not disappointed! Such a quaint restaurant with amazing staff that made us feel right at home. We tried the dough burger, onion rings and tots! All exceptional! They even cut our dough burgers up so we could each try some- one plain and one with pickle, onion and mustard. The Elvis booth wasn't available at first, we stuck around for a while and it was soon vacated, the waitress let us go over and sit, taking our picture... again, service, food and atmosphere were so wonderful! Highly recommend adding this stop to your road trip of Elvis!!

While in Tupelo, Mississippi I had to try Johnnie's Drive-In. It is definitely a tourist trap and…read moreembrace that Elvis ate here and that it is close to his childhood home. They even have a sign at one table where Elvis ate. Walking in, it is a tiny place, but it has a cool enough ambiance. The place is filled with Elvis memorabilia. So, they are known for their dough burger. A dough burger is basically a burger that uses flour to stretch out the meat and can be sold for cheaper. I figured that I would give it a try. I also got a cheeseburger and onion rings. The total for my whole meal was under ten dollars before the tip. The food was pretty good. Nothing great, but definitely good. The only rings could have used more salt. The cheeseburger was decent and a better choice than a national fast-food chain like McDonald's or Burger King. I'm glad that I tried a dough burger and it was okay, but I preferred the all-meat burger. I would definitely recommend here. It is a piece of Tupelo, Mississippi's history and they definitely embrace the Elvis connection.