Looking to dine outdoors while socially distancing in Mississippi's College Town? With local restaurants and chamber businesses taking necessary and helpful COVID-19 precautions, many of our favorite culinary spots have taken dining outdoors or have enhanced their patios to create a wonderful open-air dining experience. An Evening Out On the Patio An evening dining under the stars at your favorite restaurant is a great way to treat … [Read more...]
Culinary News
Arepas Coffee & Bar
Enjoy Delicious, Authentic Venezuelan Food in This Lively Downtown Restaurant If someone had to describe Arepas Coffee & Bar in Starkville, Mississippi, they may use the common Venezuelan term “Chévere,” meaning excellent! Arepas Coffee & Bar is a lively restaurant in the heart of Starkville on Main Street. Arepas Coffee & Bar offers a great atmosphere and authentic Venezuelan cuisine to all. The restaurant uses only the best … [Read more...]
Proof Bakery
The Pastries in This Bakery Will Leave You Wanting More Head pastry chef T.J. Manna makes a croissant that will make your mouth water. It’s crisp and flaky on the outside but warm and gooey on the insides. It’s just what a croissant should be. Nestled at the west end of Main Street in downtown Starkville is a little slice of heaven called Proof Bakery. You can find these delicious croissants perched alongside bagels, fresh breads, … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?
Dinner’s Ready What’s for Dinner? provides residents of the Golden Triangle with delicious ready-to-eat food five days a week. For almost 30 years the owner of What’s for Dinner?, Cindy Brown, has lived in Starkville. She considers our fair city her home. Previously, Brown worked in planning and development for the town and developed a deep love for the community and its senior citizens in particular. She went on to … [Read more...]
Where to Get Thanksgiving Meals To Go
Let someone else do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving. Some of our Chamber members are offering amazing deals on turkey, ham, and all the fixings. 1883 Smokehouse Get a smoked or fried turkey AJ's Get It & Go BBQ Get a smoked turkey ($25) or deep-fried turkey ($30) just in time for Thanksgiving. View the ordering information. Big Buns & More Choose from carrot cake or pumpkin spice buns for your holiday … [Read more...]
The Book Mart, Bully Shop & Café
Take a break from your busy schedule and curl up with a delicious cup of coffee, a pastry, and a good book, at the Book Mart & Café on Main Street. You can sit at a table in the café to people watch or climb the stairs to the more private (and cozy) reading area. Bully Shop & Café, which opened in 2008, is the perfect spot to meet your friends for a down-home cooked meal. Some of the menu favorites include cranberry & pecan … [Read more...]
Moe’s Original Bar B Que
Serving Southern BBQ in a Fun, Friendly Atmosphere If you’re shopping downtown and get a craving for barbecue, Moe’s Original BBQ is the place to go. With great menu options from pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, fried shrimp ‘moe’ boy, wings, fried catfish, and smoked turkey breast, you’ll find friendly service and mouth-watering food. Kiel Hebert and Whit Stucky opened the doors of Moe’s Original BBQ on Starkville’s Main Street in August of … [Read more...]
The Starkville Café
A Starkville Tradition Since 1945 Come hungry when you visit this long-time staple of Starkville’s Main Street. On Game Day, you better come early, because the line will soon be stretching out the door. Locals and visitors alike come for the friendly atmosphere and the mouth-watering Southern meals just like your grandma made. The Café has been serving meals on Main Street since 1945. Owner John Peeples, who was born and raised in Starkville, … [Read more...]
