You know it's a good sign when the locals go there! I was in Clarksdale for work and had breakfast at Yazoo Pass this morning. I knew it was a good sign when I saw locals running in for coffee and pastries before going to work. I had some delicious homemade biscuits, great cheese grits and sausage. They had super friendly service and, importantly, great coffee. Definitely where to go for breakfast in Clarksdale! read more

Everything is a la carte here. Made by a true foodie, each item I've tried has been top notch. Freshest of ingredients, great salad bar, many coffee selections, frozen yogurt, etc. One of the few places in the delta that also caters to vegetarians. Check out the photos--great atmosphere. Will definitely keep this place in the rotation! read more

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Decided to meet my friend here for breakfast as we haven't seen each other in a while and wanted to catch up. neither one of us was really hungry so we decided to order a plate and split it. we mainly came for coffee as she's been here several times before and said that it's really good. we both ordered the speciality drink, the "delta pecan snappin' turtle"-- a tad bit on the sweet side but really good and also the "breakfast of champion" minus the cayenne pepper as my friend did not like spicy stuff. overall the dish was good but a bit bland (maybe due to the lack of the cayenne pepper) but tasted healthy. coffee was extremely hot so be careful and sip slowly!! the staff there was friendly. the atmosphere was very comfy with a cafe kind of feel where you can comfortably chat with friends. items on the menu were a bit on the pricey side, especially for breakfast. Coffee drink prices are reasonable. Will most likely come back to have coffee with friends. read more

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The food is awesome! Decor is great. The staff AMAZING! A group of our family and friends came to Clarksdale for a wedding. We ate here for the rehearsal dinner breakfast the day of, late night snack after and breakfast before the road trip. Food is phenomenal! More importantly, the restaurant stayed open an hour after closing time so we could order our food. Thank you Jesse! We will be back. read more

Amazing chi latte and bagel with bacon cheese and egg! Coming back for more chi latte! read more

Yazoo Pass - Bagel with bacon and egg. - Bakeries Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

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Yazoo Pass is perhaps the shining star of downtown Clarksdale, especially Yazoo Ave. On any given day, you'll find teenagers checking Facebook and medical residents scarfing down a sandwich between shifts. Its the local watering hole, and it brings together the people of Clarksdale. Perhaps that is what the owners envisioned, and if it is, they have achieved their vision. Yazoo Pass reminds me of the cafes we have up North, in big cities and college towns. Its a place that the locals, especially the well-to-do ones, frequent and recommended to me on a recent visit to Clarksdale. There is plenty of seating inside and outside the cafe. In comparison to what we have up North, the food is nothing to write home about. However, we're in the South, the Delta to be exact, and this place has what may be the only salad bar in town. The salad bar is stocked with fresh fruits and veggies, so if you're already tired of the fried goodness that is Southern food, then come here for a break. They also have standard cafe fare: sandwiches, chips, soups, baked goods, and a full-service coffee bar. The daily specials beckon with everything from grilled three-cheese sandwiches to gazpacho. The prices are on par with what I would expect to pay up North, which is a departure from the cheap eats at other local establishments. read more

Worth the detour and a wonderful respite off of 61 travelin' on the blues trail! I needed a coffee and Yelp directed me here. Had no idea I was going to find such a sophisticated and friendly upscale cafe in the middle of small town Main Street. Loved seeing and supporting a local place like this and hoping it can help revitalize the charming area around it. Would much rather give them my dollars than a Starbucks or the like! read more

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Super nice coffee and eatery shop, but they are still using styrofoam, so hard to give 5 stars. I counted 25 large styrofoam cups customers were using in one walk around the restaurant, so guessing 100's of cups go into the landfill daily from this restaurant alone. Besides this, it's a nice place to hang out. read more

We stopped in for coffee this morning before wandering around Clarksdale. I ordered a frozen hot chocolate with a couple shots of espresso; my drink was huge, divine, and rang in around five bucks. YP had lots of natural light, was laid back and lovely. The counter girls were terrific. After being put off by the prices of our dinner choice later that evening, I remarked that the Yazoo Pass menu had looked intriguing. Good call going back, because all four of our entrees were amazing (we shared around). Don't miss the buffalo chicken sandwich, which made my eyes roll back in my head for a minute. It only cost eight bucks, and I'd have given them two more to let me lick the plate. Our server was young, brand new, but eager to prove himself. He was stellar. We had a great experience here all the way around. read more

The service was great. It had a great southern feel to it and the food was pretty good.

After a morning of duck hunting, a former local told us he was gonna carry us to a hidden gem breakfast location. He was absolutely right. I think most of our party got the creat your own omelet and no one left disappointed. I have been one other time since then and ordered the French Toast which was also very good. My next goal is to visit one afternoon and try their dinner menu. It also looked very appealing. read more

Very pleasant, calm atmosphere. Plenty of spacious seating. Excellent Brie/Apple/Chicken sandwich and Grilled pimento cheese with bacon sandwich! read more

I had an absolutely fabulous lunch at the small restaurant. It is a department store turned into a restaurant and the remodel and decorating could not have been more spot on. The restaurant is very very clean and noise was not a problem. I have eaten chicken salad far and wide and this may have been in my top five. I also got a salad from the salad bar and cleanliness was incredible. read more

Yazoo Pass continues to raise the bar for fresh ingredients, fruits, vegetables, and presentation. Fantastic sandwichs and salad bar. Specials are consistently good, as are the coffee drinks. New menu items regularly, and friendly staff. read more

For breakfast, lunch or dinner this place is where you need to go while in Clarksdale. I especially like their salad bar as it has a bounty of fresh ingredients, fruits and vegetables. They also do sandwiches that never disappoint. I especially like the the Philly chicken. read more

Just like the old saying "don't judge a book by its cover", I already had my expectations low given I'm in a small city in Mississippi. I was looking for a small place to have some dinner and crash from a long day of a business trip. The lady at the office I was working just had the brightest smile as she told me about Yazoo Cafe. And honestly I thought to myself, what can I have in here that I can't get anywhere else? Honestly, the answer is some dog on good southern food. Not your traditional southern dishes, but a more contemporary celebration of traditional and sophisticated. I ordered the pork tender loin with a side of asparagus and spinach. Don't get me wrong, southern food is an ad quoted taste and digestive system. I love it, but after years away from it, my stomach needs to refs militarize itself with it. The terser Lin is vetting I would change about a southern dish, keep its flavor but lighten up the sides. Also, no hush puppies or corn bread, they serve it with 2 slices of toasted.... Sour dough I think. Just right on the way you feel after a satisfying meal. I can walk to my car without falling asleep on the way. Such a great place that I've decided to take the chicken tenders with a side of cauliflower mash. Can't wait to be hungry again to chow down on them. Well, this seems to be a local hidden gem that should be visited when you are in town. read more

Yazoo Pass - Front entrance - Bakeries Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Great selection of coffee, cold drinks, salads, and sandwiches! I loved the 25C Below hot chocolate frappe. Just go to downtown Clarksdale, chill and eat! read more

Yazoo Pass - Yummy 25C Hot Chocolate Frappe and trio lunch! - Bakeries Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

What an amazing surprise. On our way to New Orleans on blues route Highway 61 desperately in need of good coffee, we followed once again the advice of our fellow yelpers. And after quite a detour we reached what it felt like A Cathedral in the middle of the desert ;-) but it definitely exceeded our wildest expectations. Amazing selections of coffees, quite great food and frozen yogurt by the pound for the kids with all sorts of toppings :-) read more

Yazoo Pass - From couch seating area view of boots, community table and counter with bar. - Bakeries Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Way overpriced for what you get. I ordered a Tuna Melt sandwich and it was just mostly shredded lettuce for $9. My friend ordered a half sandwich and a small salad bar for $13........ Then we had Iced Teas at $2 a cup! read more

Stop here for breakfast, was bright and clean. Noticed locals coming in and out, this made me feel good about our choice. Food was good but staff was better. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to check out the rich history that is in Clarksdale. Locals were very easy to talk to and got good advice of where to go (including this place). read more

Review is for COFFEE ONLY...Didn't eat here. If you are traveling through Clarksdale and you want a proper coffee, swing by here. It's the best coffee you'll find in a bit. Independent coffee joints that take their coffee serious with good beans and solid equipment will get my vote over Starbucks every time. Support the small businesses that do care and provide superior service! read more

Dinner for 5 213.00! 2 shrimp scampi. 3 steaks. Had to send two of the steaks back under cooked. Came back still medium well chef did come out to speak to us and apologize Service was great Nice.atmosphere but be prepared to spend some.cash Cheapest thing in the place tshirt read more

Great for breakfast too! Lot of healthy and interesting options. Espresso bar rocks. read more

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Loved it! Appreciate the other good reviews leading us here. Awesome omelets, the eggs were cooked properly so they were light and tender. Definitely try the sautéed spinach- super yummy! And the coffee was delicious too. Good healthy options! read more

The service is good. Everyone's friendly. The food is okay, too. It certainly has improved over time. Also, the salad bar is the best in town. read more

We stopped by for a drink and smoothie while visiting Clarksdale. This was a very clean restaurant that has a nice salad bar. We will plan on eating here the next time we're in town. Smoothie and coffee drinks hit the spot. Good place to rest and have a coffee while seeing the sights. read more

We just stopped in for drinks and to watch a band. The cappuccino was fine. They serve all meals of the day here, and seem to be a very popular local gathering place. read more

Tried the tuna melt and the chicken philly and both were amazing! Nice, clean restaurant! Here for the Juke Joint Festival. If I lived here I would be coming to this restaurant all the time! read more

I don't normally pass around the word "Best" very often especially since there are so many places that do things really good. But Yazoo Pass could possibly have the best Blueberry Scone and Latte that I have had. Has just finished up visiting Clarksdale and spotted Yazoo downtown and decided that a cup of coffee on the way back to Little Rock would be great and it was. Without a doubt it was the best Scone I have had and the Latte was possibly the best. If your in the area you must try them out. read more

The Chai Latte was one of the best I've ever had. Also, the quiche is to die for. Great atmosphere and friendly patrons!

I am on the Peace Run traveling through Mississippi and this is our regular stop for breakfast and coffee. The omelet was fantastic and the coffee was the best I've had since we left NYC. Definitely worth a stop. The locals are full of interesting information about the history of the town and the music scene. read more

This place is so nice, clean, and modern. They are quick with service but the food is not rushed at all. Not even the coffee. I had a fruit smoothie with mango and banana as well as a bagel, so pretty simple but the smoothie was very fresh and I loved it! I was there in late June. read more

Awesome club sandwich and gazpacho, but I can't believe they do not serve wild caught Gulf shrimp, and instead serve shrimp where the cashier doesn't know where they come from, but not from the Gulf. I don't want to eat Asian-farmed shrimp grown in polluted waters and fed illegal antibiotics. Delta folk usually know better!! read more

Clarksdale has an amazing cultural history and it's an evocative place to visit. Culinary options are, however, limited. Yazoo Pass is a bright, attractive comfortable place with really good food. They use quality ingredients and prepare them with care. It's also the only place in Clarksdale, that I found at least, to get good (very good, actually) espresso drinks. I had breakfast here, which was quite good and the young woman who served me was terrific. read more

A great place for some tasty vegetarian options in Clarksdale. I had the quiche and noticed that both soups were veggie (one vegan) and the salad bar looked fresh. My friend loved her meaty sandwich. read more

Solid choice, reasonably priced, good service, well decorated.

Swanky place smack dab in the middle of Clarksdale, MS. What a delicious treat while in town for business! The barista made a perfect decaf iced mocha! Made this pregger really happy! read more

We were on a Civil Rights & Blues tour last week and being in the small historical town of Clarkesdale, we found Yazoo Pass as our go-to breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot to go. All we are there, whether it was our poached eggs and GF toast in the morn or my salmon cooked to perfection in the eve, we were delighted! Thank you, Yazoos' for pleasing our palate while in your small town! read more

I drink a LOT of coffee and espresso and the Americano I had from Yazoo Pass was about the best I have ever had. There was a healthy amount of crema on top when I was handed the drink and a 12oz was $2.25. Best $2.25 I ever spent for coffee. As an added bonus, the young barista who waited on us was very friendly and professional. Yazoo Pass has both excellent coffee AND dinner menu, I highly recommend trying them for both. read more

Step back in time to go to the zoo pass. It's a place that used to be a five and dime store. You can't go wrong with breakfast all day. Excellent service. Come to Mississippi y'all. read more