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Babe's Fish Wagon

4.7 (12 reviews)
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Jeanie M.

Awesome place for fried cat fish and fried buffalo fish. The hush puppies are pretty great too. There are a few outdoor tables for seating. Employees are friendly. This place is about as casual as it gets. It's seasonal...I'm not sure when it closes down.

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Randall M.

Very good, very adequate. I don't think there are any perfect places to eat. I love a place that delivers a consistent product. Babes Fish Wagon fill the bill and the belly! Freshly made while you wait. Beautiful golden fried fishy love pours through take out windows. Go there on a Friday and see the buzz this creates. If you are in Cape Girardeau, cross our famous suspension bridge and look to the left! If that's not good enough directions it's right across from the big strip club!! Not kidding. Ha!

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Best fish ever. I could eat it every day. thank you for fish so great very crispy fish.

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The greatest catfish I have ever had in my entire life and that is not an exaggeration. Such a great portion size too

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