Are you ready? Hell yeah! Damn right! Hotty Toddy, gosh almighty, who the hell has the best burger in Oxford? Phillips Grocery. This place was perfect. Super friendly service, a cool laid-back, almost divey vibe, Elvis pictures on the walls, and quite possibly the best freaking burger I've ever had. When we walked in, my kid looked around and told me there was absolutely no chance she would have ever picked a place like this on her own, but that it was clearly perfect for me. Fair. Then she ate the burger. By the time we finished, she was just as thrilled as I was and informed me, "This is why I keep you around." High praise from a daughter. Phillips Grocery is exactly the kind of place I love finding. No frills, tons of character, friendly people, and a ridiculously good burger. We'll be back. And apparently I get to stay in the family a little longer. read more

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Phillips grocery located on Lamar. An old time rustic establishment serving up comfort food. We came here on the way out of town to Memphis. Ordered up some burgers and fried chicken. They claim to have the world's best burger, so I'm about to find out. The burger arrived and did not disappoint: two big dripping with juices patties and cheese and fresh cut fries. Full of flavor and absolutely perfectly cooked and topped. The fried chicken tenders were also very good with sweet potato fries. Perfectly seasoned and very tasty. Phillips grocery is like a Time Machine to the Deep South circa 1950's. A true gem with delicious food read more

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Best fried mushrooms in the City. Dont even try to find any better than these. Burgers ok. Fries ok... Mushrooms? Amazing! Get extra ranch.

Absolutely outstanding burger! Will definitely go back. Patties are large, probably only needed a single, but the double was twice as good.! read more

Great burgers and even better people. Could not have had a better last meal before heading out of oxford. What a special place to be. Hotty toddy read more

Very satisfying burgers and fries. Love supporting local. Casual fun ambiance. Love the call ahead feature to place orders, especially on game days. read more

Can't believe I haven't tried this place until now, but the hours are weird and I guess the location of it isn't ideal but hell, the burger is damn good. Easily the best tasting burger here in oxford and the atmosphere of the restaurant is fantastic. Was so close to giving this 5/5 but like I say I'm a tough critic and $18 for a burger, fries, drink, and an assume revolving iPad tip is Five Guys pricing. Will definitely get another burger from here again. read more

Phillips Grocery - Bacon Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

We love to go here when in Oxford! Great burgers. Must get the fried pickles. Love the picnic table and casual vibes!

Had dinner here this evening with our children, 12 and 7. "Gentleman" behind the counter taking orders felt the need to pound his fist on the counter shouting (this is not exaggerating, he was shouting) to another customer that they had "the best F***ing Philly in the world" four times. We pointed out we had small kids. He said sorry... and then continued to do it. It is really a shame because we eat here every time we are in Oxford, but will not be back to this classless restaurant run by a classless individual. The college age waitress came over and apologized which was more than this guy could manage. read more

A friend suggested I try the burger at Phillip's Grocery. Great burger and fries. Service was great. Definitely better than Handy Andy's.

If you've got some time, and an urge for some great local southern food in Oxford this is the place. I especially like going there on Fridays for their fried catfish. This is a genuine for-local-by-locals place with a very friendly, casual atmosphere and great service, but as the city of Oxford expands (and the University grows) it's become busier. Consequently it usually takes a while to get your food - so be prepared to converse with whoever you came with and/ or watch the Ole Miss game on the TV until they're able to bring it to your table. read more

Great atmosphere in game day. Good food was quick, even though it was hopping. Will return when back in Oxford.

Great burgers and atmosphere. Waitress was really sweet and attentative. Burgers were hot and juicy.

Amazing food with a very unique hole-in-the-wall look. The service is friendly as well.

Amazing! Stopped in after surgery this morning. Normally you order at counter then find a seat. Rachel was our server and just had us sit since I was on crutches and took our order from the table to make it a easier on me. I thought that's was the sweetest thing to go above and beyond to help out. Definitely not something she had to do. Very attentive and pleasant. Drinks never went low, hamburgers were hot, fast and delicious. Sweet potato fries were on point and didn't even need to be dipped in any sauces. Everything was delicious but what really made the day was the service, especially in this time. Rachel made us feel so welcomed and cared for. I can't wait to go back on my next visit to Oxford. I can't say thank you enough for such a wonderful experience and good food. read more

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Good food and service. The burgers and onion rings were both excellent. Even though it's an old building it was very wheelchair friendly.

Good Burgers ! What else can you ask for ! This review has to be longer to post , but I said all you need to know in two words !

Great food! Good prices. Service was great and fast. Loved my grilled cheese with bacon and fried pickle wedges! So good I came back the next day and got the same thing again. I will be a regular and look forward to trying some different items. read more

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Got the Smokehouse burger, a little of everything on it, very good. The regular hamburger, good. The hand cut fries were hot and good. The sweet potato fries were hot and okay, a little greasy. Pepsi products and a few deserts. Nice people. Parking can be a problem. quite a few trips, my favorite burger in Oxford :-) read more

Phillips Grocery - Hamburger and sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Best hamburger I have ever had. Loved the southern charm of the staff. Great ice tea and fruit infused water. Fantastic chocolate cake.

You have to love a local joint that can bring something special to the table! Great burger and fries. Neat atmosphere!

Food is delicious and the service staff is friendly and efficient. The menu items are appealing and varied. Ambiance is appealing with a Southern flair. read more

If you want a good burger and fries (or onion rings) this is the place for you. Burgers are homemade and always made correctly.

Great burger and friendly staff. Order at the counter and they bring you your order. Indoor and out door seating. I was happy to see Pepsi products; been wanting a Pepsi all weekend :) bathrooms were clean. Small gravel parking lot so tight fit but it works overall. We will be back! read more

LOVED the ambiance and the food was very good. Olivia, the server has an attitude problem. Ruined the experience.

Their food is definitely 5 stars however their service can be lacking. If they're busy they won't even answer the phone so you might as well show up. This isn't great considering many employees would like to phone in orders due to a short lunch break. This could be a quick fix but it's been an ongoing problem for years. read more

This is and has always been a great little restaurant. I always enjoy my lunches here. I don't think you will regret eating at Phillips Grocery. read more

We just moved into town and keep trying new spots. This one is pretty close to where we're living and we liked the vibe of it. The atmosphere is cute, the front porch is nice for dining (if it's cooler out), and the inside has tons of quirky funny stuff on the walls. Overall, the location, decor, and friendly staff are a huge plus. The food is just OKAY. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but I also wouldn't object if someone really wanted to go. I may bring out of town guests here because it has a sort of charm you just don't see in other parts of the country. I had a burger, fries, and some fried mushrooms (as an appetizer). The burger was okay, the fries fresh cut (big plus), but they weren't seasoned. The fried mushrooms were a big NO. Fried mushrooms sound sort of interesting in theory, but they don't do well in practice. Mushrooms are slimy to begin with so when you fry them you get a greasy slime ball that just tastes like a barrel of corn oil down your gullet. Yuck. Any-who... if you are in the mood for a fun vibe and like hamburgers, this may be the spot for you. That being said, you could also go to 5 Guys for less money and have better food (but then you miss out on the atmosphere). read more

Great Home Town atmosphere! Wish they were open more often! Love the fried pickle spears and the chicken philly. Can never go wrong with a burger either! read more

Great place for lunch, wouldn't recommend it for dinner. This place is definitely in the conversation for best burger in oxford. The Phil-Up burger is awesome. Three types of cheese and some ham served on top. Oh my how delicious. The fries are definitely a let down though. A high quality burger deserves a high quality side to complement the burger. They do serve nice sweet tea and the atmosphere is like that of an old school homey place. The dinner is quite different than the lunch here. Dinner is a bit nicer. A server waits on your table and the menu is expanded. Also, wait times for food are much longer. I prefer the more casual lunch atmosphere. read more

Phillips Grocery - American Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

The food at Phillips Grocery is amazing. My wife got the philly burger and sweet potato fries and I got the catfish basket. Hands down the best catfish in town and the burger was amazing. Definitely eating here again. read more

I wasn't pleased this time,I had the smoke house hamburger it was half done,but the fried pickles was on point.

Philips Grocery has a unique selection of burgers and they are delicious too. The Philly cheese steak burger has sautéed onions, bell peppers, chopped philly cheese steak meat and melted provolone cheese on top. It was the perfect burger if you can't decide between a classic philly cheese steak and a burger! The Phil-ups burger is a classic bacon cheese burger, but with a slice of ham and two different cheeses! The fries were good, but could have been a little more seasoned and crispy. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. I will definitely be back to try another burger and will give another side a chance. read more

Phillips Grocery - Philly cheese steak burger - American Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Their sweet potato fries are so good that's why the review is so high. Not a huge fan of the burgers, they are decent but not for the price tag. But, I keep going back...mainly for the sweet potato fries and ranch (which is very clearly made in-house). Definitely a cool spot for lunch. Order at the counter then pick a spot inside or outside to eat. Usually takes a bit though so plan accordingly, service isn't super quick. read more

As we pulled in, I saw a sign stating: "#1 Cheeseburger in the United States!" I would probably have given this joint a 3 but I feel they need to get real and remove the slogan! Was the burger pretty good? Yes, it was good and fresh but it was small and the toppings were mediocre- we ordered 5 1/4 pound cheeseburger dressed like they normally do with mayonnaise and mustard and all the vegetables. I love raw onion on my cheeseburger, but it had so little I could hardly see it. The thin, wilted piece of green leaf on my burger was brown around the edges and missed that crunch you would expect on a good cheeseburger! The biggest problem I see is that even though they 3-5 servers working, I was told I would need to come to the counter and order, make my own drinks and then take a seat wherever I like and they would bring enough food out! After I made five drinks and made two trips to the table- I thought, "I sure hope they aren't expecting a tip!" We ordered one order of seasoned fries and an order of onion rings to split! Both tasted good but the french fries were barely enough for one person, much less shareable like a normal order of fries would be at a non-chain restaurant! I could tell that they cut their own fries in-house- but the portion size seem dictated by the guy who had to cut the fries and was rationing them to a fault! Was the burger worth the $4-$5 dollars? Maybe-but was it the best burger in the United States? Not even close! Change the misleading sign! read more

Good food little pricey close to hospital walking distance. Busy at lunch. But fast service. read more

Phillips Grocery - Close to the hospital and good food. Open 10-3 then 5-9. Different menus and a little pricey. Fast service. Nice size portions. - American Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Great burger. Went here on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. This place is in an old country store. Love the atmosphere. It is strictly old school flat top burgers and stuff like that. Loved it. Try the Jalapeno Corn Fritters. They were great! Great Onion Rings too. read more

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Easy Place for lunch!... If you're at the Baptist Hospital it is a short walk but crossing the road will take a little work. No sidewalk from the Hospital so you get hit by a car you are close to medical care! Hamburgers were good nothing but not over the top. I always get a hamburger well done it brings out the flavor in the meet. Try it. The location is a mix of all kinds of furniture and cool stuff on the wall. The pie rack is next to the door if you want a pie. Sorry I don't do pie but it looked good. This is a place you need to come take a rest and eat good food... I also took my Boss he Liked it as well. read more

Phillips is just one of the best places you can go in Oxford. Although it doesn't occupy a coveted spot on the Square, it is the perfect lunch spot for anyone. Football season is made complete with Phillips. Their patio is perfect for dining in the fall after a morning game. My boyfriend loves the Phil-Up burger, but I just love all of their sides. Their fried pickles and corn nuggets being some of my absolute favorites. It is a little gem in Oxford, and the perfect example of a Southern mom-and-pop restaurant. read more

They have absolutely the best burgers in town hands down. Also love the fried pickle spears!