Big Bad Breakfast is one of my favorite breakfast stops in Oxford! It's very popular, especially on…read morethe weekends, so I definitely recommend getting on the online waitlist before you arrive. If you do have a wait, there's usually plenty to do nearby. There is sometimes a farmers market set up outside in the parking lot, and there's a fun antique shop nearby that we like to browse while waiting for our table. The food is always worth the wait. The spicy bacon is my favorite side. Service has always been good, and it's one of those places we continue coming back to.

Outstanding breakfast selections Local place playing music…read morefrom the 50s and 60s Excellent eggs and steak Very friendly staff Will be back

Great country cooking just like my grandma used to make. Plenty of food and cozy atmosphere. Will…read morereturn for more.

Good old fashioned soul food home style cooking. Fried cornbread is excellent. Hamburgers and fries…read moreare also good.

Food was excellent and service was great. We always enjoy eating at City Grocery when in Oxford.read more

Service was outstanding. Food was good. I came just…read morebefore opening and the host, who was very kind said they weren't quite ready but will be just a few minutes soon water just outside. They forgot about me but someone who seemed like a busser apologized when I walked in because he saw me waiting outside. That was nice of him but host should have let me know they were ready. Crab cakes were good. Catfish was decent. Tomato and onions were very strong vinegar and much too acidic to blend with the fish. Server was excellent and had a good personality.

The food is great, the prices are very reasonable and the staff is always attentive and friendly!…read moreEvery time I'm visiting Oxford we come to Ajax!

Ajax diner is located in The Square at Oxford. Parking is mostly paid although I hear now there is…read morea deck that is free. Stopped in today with the family on a college visit. Heard we had to try Ajax, the diner, not the soap. We stopped in for lunch before heading to Nashville airport to come home. The diner is about what you'd expect inside. Old, kitschy and full of decor. We sat in a booth an were greeted by a waitress promptly for drink orders. Cokes and waters. They deliver the coke in a neat Ajax cup. I ordered the chicken fried steak. Wife ordered the chicken and dumplings and step son ordered catfish. Everything arrived very quickly and everything was hot and southern deliciousness, except the corn bread. The corn bread was dry and not very good at all. Pretty sure it was yesterday's leftover bread or someone needs to pull it 5 minutes sooner from the oven. Unanimous at the table, Everton e had garb corn bread. No big deal. The chicken fried steak was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Gravy was great and the red beans and rice side was awesome. All great flavors. Wife loved the chicken and dumplings, good flavor and tender chicken. She got a side of sweet potato casserole and loved it. I had a bite and it was delicious for certain. Step son had the fried catfish, he is not a big seafood eater but he absolutely loves the catfish. I had a big piece and it was cooked perfectly and tasted great as well. The staff was outstanding, the service was great and the food was excellent sans the cornbread. Ajax is a neat little diner in the heart of Oxford. It's a little pricey as is everything in this college town, but it was worth the visit.

Great meal. Fantastic service. Waiter recommended drinks and meals that were excellent. 1st time…read morehere, I will visit every time I visit Ole Miss!

I dined there July 30, came in around 6 pm. Second time in a week. First experience- ordered half…read moreCaesar and pasta Jambalaya. Good except the pasta came out before my Caesar. I sat at the bar and stared at my salad for a long time as it sat in the window. Tonight I ordered the Caesar again and said I would order my entree later. Server informed me my salad was almost ready. At that time I ordered my entree- red fish. I received my salad after a few minutes after that. Just a few minutes later and not quite half way through my Caesar my redfish showed up and dropped mid salad. I let My server came to check on me and she kindly apologized and I told her it was just feedback I thought would help because it seems like it's a problem. Just feedback. My server got "sat". She said she'd bring me water and got backed up. I ended up refilling my water at the bar. This is a long review but it has a happy ending, I promise. Her name was Julie. I sat at the Duce next to the window right by the bar. Julie told Me she saw me get my own water. She said she was going to take care of my bill. Surprised that my feedback resulted in this level of recover I asked if the restaurant is taking care of my check or if she was. She said the manager offered a small discount on the salad but she was sorry I had this kind of experience and wanted to make sure I Came back and gave them another chance. She said this was her passion and wants to make sure her guests are taken care of. I insisted I pay and explained I was there on business so I wasn't paying for it myself. After several time trying, I just said "thank you and I wished everyone cared as much." That was by far the most sincere service recovery I ever encountered and it was at the cost of the associate. Manager never game to the table. I don't recall seeing anyone that fit that description either. This is a mid to upper tier price point "nice" establishment so expectations should reflect that. Julie owned it and took one for the team. I felt horrible she felt she needed to do that. I hope she doesn't do this often. Experience not so good but I experienced worse. Food was okay to good. Julie was outstanding. I don't carry cash but I gave her everything I had. The only response I need to hear that would make me change my mind is if Julie was refunded for my check. Half Caesar Babylon blend Redfish Banshee Pinot

Southern Coop in Oxford has some of my favorite fries in the area! My partner and I usually share…read morethe Western Ranch Fries, which come loaded with bacon, cheese, ranch, and BBQ sauce, and we add a fried chicken tender on top and remove the jalapeños. The portions are HUGE, so it's definitely something we can share and have plenty to eat. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I've also ordered the kids' chicken tender meal before, and honestly, it was more than enough food for me. They recently moved to a new location and now have an indoor golf simulator that you can reserve, which is a fun addition and makes it more than just a place to grab something to eat. Definitely one of our go-to spots in Oxford!

The southern coop, located on the outskirts of Oxford. Private parking lot and ample parking…read morethat's well lit. Stopped into the souther coop tonight for dinner. It's a small place, seemed someone chain-sequencer I don't know that. I was looking for a local owned place and thought this was it. Dunno if it was the right choice but here goes. Started out with a coors light and bbq chicken nachos. The entree was bbq chicken and bacon sandwich with fries. The nachos were delicious. Sweet bbq sauce, good chunks of chicken and the chips were light and airy. The cheese sauce was legit and full of flavor as well. A 10/10 for the nachos. The sandwich was good, as were the fries. Plenty of meat and the fries were hot, just how I like them. The service was good, nobody actually waits on you, you order at a counter and they bring you your food. That's it. You police your own trash when you're done. Overall, this really wasn't what I was looking for. I was looking for a locally owned mom and pop type place. Something that didn't have the chain vibe. This is kinda a sports bar with food ish. They have some golf simulators and televisions. While the food was good, for me, it's a pass on a second visit when I come back to Ole Miss. No offense, it's just not what I was seeking.

Handy Andy's is one of those little hole-in-the-wall places that you might drive right past if you…read moredidn't know about it, but the locals definitely do! The smash burgers are great and it's easy to see why this place is a local favorite. It has that small mom-and-pop feel that I love. One thing to keep in mind is parking. It can get pretty packed when they're busy, so you may have to be a little patient finding a spot. If you're looking for a good local burger instead of another chain restaurant, Handy Andy's is definitely worth a stop!

I used to go here all the time as a kid. I can still taste the burger and the breakfast biscuits…read more Haven't lived in Oxford in a long time, but it's a spot I go back to when I come back home.

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The menu was creative and the food excellent. Wine list…read morewas also legit.

Honestly, one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in. The service was great. We had a smoked…read moreoyster platter for an appetizer and I had the smoked ribeye and it was big and absolutely delicious with the truffle fries. Had a banana cream cake with a Bischoff cookies layer for dessert. My only knock was the duck fat old-fashioned. It was really not enjoyable and waitress could tell so she replaced it with a regular old-fashioned. I honestly cannot see any reason anyone would do that to whiskey. The ambience was really neat old wood walls and a very big bar. You will likely need a reservation if you go here.

Friendly service. Good variety of different burger options. Awesome sweet potato waffle fries.read more

Their fries... awesome. Burgers...good. If you want just a good burger and fries at a good price…read morethis is the place on the square. Staff is nice. It's a walk up and order sit down and receive kind of place.

Are you ready? Hell…read moreyeah! 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.

Phillips grocery located on Lamar. An old time rustic establishment serving up comfort food…read more 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