I happened upon a delightfully charming establishment in Indianola for lunch today, and I am completely and utterly enchanted. Nestled in a venue that feels very much like an elegant private home, the ambiance both inside and out is exceptionally warm, cozy, and inviting. Upon stepping inside, I was thoroughly impressed by how intimate and tastefully arranged the space is small, but beautifully cozy. The hospitality was nothing short of perfection; Ronnie Ward provided full, flawless service, ensuring every single detail was attended to with immense warmth and professionalism. For my main course, I selected the Rib plate, which was executed to perfection tender, rich, and extraordinarily flavorful. It is exceedingly rare to find an establishment that balances top-tier service, pure comfort, and remarkable cuisine so effortlessly. You will find everything you could possibly desire right here. Full marks I shall most certainly be returning! read more

Blues Corner Cafe - Sunday Lunch Rib plate Thank you Ronnie Ward & Betty for the great service - Southern Near Me - Indianola, Mississippi

Had a great experience with our family reunion catering! Prices were reasonable. Food was good. Owner himself was there and everything came off without any issues. Highly recommend for catering. Looking forward to eating at the restaurant to try other options. People who were local were bragging up the grilled bologna sandwich. Can't wait to try it! read more

Chef Ronnie opened early for us since we were passing through and were looking for some good ribs on a Sunday afternoon on or way back to Little Rock. Very rustic Authentic Blues Cafe with lots of charm and a warm welcome from Ronnie and his wife Betty. The ribs and catfish were excellent as well as the baked beans, coleslaw and fried okra! Murals on the side of the building record a interesting history from a local music teacher who would often sit in with some of the greats from the blues world when they needed an extra or missing instrument. read more

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A must visit. Real down home soul food .Excellent Bar B Q.The owners Betty and Ronnie Ward will make you feel at Home.Blues Corner Cafe ,226 Church Street. read more

I love this place so much Barbecue Robux my dad said it would never go to heaven but it looks good but I'm sure he eats the

Every year we go down to the blues fest we go by everyday to get a plate!! We look forward to it! We bring many from st.Louis and they fall in love with Mrs.Betty and her husband!! The food is southern soul food like it's supposed to be! Fresh, the taste is with LOVE! And we love the fact they are open late to accommodate us!! See you in a few months!! STL love!! read more

To much fun! Great food and wonderful people! Had so much fun it was hard to leave

Went here for lunch trying to find some soul food in the heart of Blues Country. I had the crawfish hush puppies as an appetizer. They were hot. And very good. I ordered the catfish plate. I was a little disappointed with sides they offered, fries and mayo slaw. I was really hoping for some collards, beans and a slice of onion. Other than that the food was great along with the decor. read more

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Prices are low and food is amazing Three of us ate and the bill was less than fifteen dollars. The blackened bologna sandwich is an almost inch thick slice of meat with all the fixings you want. The fried green tomatoes are great. My son had barbecue ribs and said they were also good. The baked beans were really good. Service was good and fast. The atmosphere is Delta Blues. We will definitely be returning often. read more

Blues Corner Cafe - a plate of fried food - Southern Near Me - Indianola, Mississippi

Awesome southern food. Love the catfish and rib plates. The green salad was fantastic. Fried okra was lightly breaded which really brought out the taste of the okra. The potato salad was great too. Friendly owner! read more

Blues Corner Cafe - This is a classic Delta eatery. It's a real place where you can have a great meal and honest conversation. Try catfish and ribs. - Southern Near Me - Indianola, Mississippi

What a great experience! Started the day at the BB King Museum and ended up at the Blues Corner Cafe. Could not have felt more welcome as Ronnie greeted us at the door. Our group was the only one in the place so after he prepared our food we asked Ronnie to sit with us and we were treated to a local history lesson. The only thing that topped the experience was the food. Best potato salad I've had since my mother passed away. And the ribs were great! Don't judge by appearances, you may miss an amazing memory. read more

We visited Ronnie and Betty's fabulous cafe on a drive up from New Orleans through the Delta to Memphis. Walking in the door, it was clear that we were in an authentic place - no frills, just articles from the local newspaper on the walls with stories of various sports teams from Gentry High School. A pool table dominated the space. Betty took our order, and shortly, her husband, Ronnie, came in. We ordered a rib platter - as good as any you'll find in Memphis - and when it arrived, we chatted with Ronnie and Betty for the next half hour. They are family friends of BB King, and filled us in on the role the Blues have played in the Delta, and in Indianola in particular. We will never forget this conversation, or this warm and lovely couple. Don't miss this place! read more

We met Ronnie and Betty today at the Museum of Mississippi History. We enjoyed the fellowship. They were so pleasant to talk to. We can hardly wait to make to Indianola to eat at the café, we just know the food is going to be fantastic because they are fantastic people. David and Gwendolyn McCullum Taylor read more

While on our blues trail driving tour, we stopped to take a look at the amazing, vibrant mural painted on the side of the building. Up walks Ronnie Ward, one of the owners, and has a chat with us after a warm handshake. He invited us into the restaurant that he and wife, Betty own. This place has a lot of character- a neighborhood joint with several southern menu items. Although we heard about Ronnie's homemade pulled pork, we opted for the fried boloney sandwich, a double order of friend green tomatoes, and sweet potato fries. The bonus, Betty insisted that we have everything OUR way and it went like this: *Thick slab of boloney, blackened, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo on toasted bread- goodness, I haven't had it "that way" in a long time and it was delicious! *Super-thick cuts of sweet potato fries (she cuts them upon ordering) were absolutely piled on the plate. Seriously, that sweet potato must have been as big as a football to start with! Hot and crispy on the outside, and pillow soft on the inside. *A PLATE full of fried green tomatoes that had just the right amount of seasoned cornmeal crust. Hot! right out of the pan, I sprinkled a little salt and we were going to town on those 'maters! Betty is a lovely person that is very attentive and truly wants you to have your food YOUR way. Just let her know. The food is delicious, fresh, and made just like your mom would prepare it. Brings back great memories. Folks, if you have read my other reviews, I adore mom and pop restaurants. Small business owners need customers to survive, thrive, and flourish. Blues Corner Cafe is basic inside, not flashy, but it still has character, a good vibe, and a pile of good food for very little money. Don't let the neighborhood intimidate you from experiencing this place. read more

Ms. Betty and her husband are the sweetest and the food here is traditional soul food/BBQ. Bologna sandwiches and fried pork chops! They serve beer too! Comfy couches and mismatched chairs! A lot of history in this place. read more

Ms. Betty is something else!! I had the bologna sandwich with rip tips and it was great. The atmosphere was fun and everyone there was super friendly. I stayed for a while and talked to some of the regulars that were there. Mr. Scott and Ms. Theresa were lively and fun to talk to. I will definitely be back to check them out. read more

If you are in Indianola and you don't stop here you are nuts. Great food and very nice folks. I'll be back for sure! Ronnie and Mrs. Betty are the BEST. read more

Just had a great meal served with love and care by Miss Betty, the owner of this classic off the beaten path place. After spending several hours at the BB King Museum we walked over to see Miss Betty. Wow! Rib tips, slaw, potato salad, cat fish, and a fresh green salad between my wife and I. We were early on a Friday evening so we had Miss Betty all to ourselves. She is a shining example of an American small business person. She and her husband wear all the hats, work very hard, and love what they do. Delicious food prepared by a wonderful person. Doesn't get any better than that. We'll be back next time we're anywhere near Indianola, MS. Thanks Miss Betty for feeding our bodies and our souls. read more

This place was ok. Friendly service, it was dark & hot inside. I attempted to dine in but felt uncomfortable so I left. The food was average, not nasty but not too great. I probably won't visit again. read more

I was in Indianola on a Saturday afternoon and asked local residents where was a good place to get some good soul food. I was informed about The Blues Corner Cafe.Not only this this place have some good rib tips and great side orders(baked beans and potato salad) but the owners Ronnie Ward and his wife Betty had some good blues playing.I'm a big blues fan and I think I've found me a nice spot to hang out on a Saturday afternoon. read more

The owners were super friendly and the bby was fantastic. They made it to order. Okra was especially good. If I'm back in town I will definitely be coming back read more