We were traveling from Birmingham to Memphis and wanted to have lunch. Tried 212 Cafe based on the menu and reviews. It was delicious. I had potato soup and grilled cheese and my husband had the tuna! Wonderful! Peanut butter cookie for dessert was so good! Very happy we ate there. Super friendly staff and their t-shirts have a picture of Bob Ross! Couldn't pass that up ! Fun happy place. read more

I was driving a cross country and wanted to get a Elvis Presley sandwich and I've had many but this place is something different they made it amazing it was sweet & salty it was an amazing balance the customer service there was a 10/10 I would definitely recommend this place I will be definitely coming back read more

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Great lunch spot .Food good ole home made moma s quality. Quick soup & sandwich or good salads. Very fair prices. Quick service . Moms kitchen or old time local soda fountain atmosphere. Always leave feeling like I've been home for some mom comfort. Absolutely love this place. read more

While visiting relatives in Tupelo I stumbled upon this great little Cafe! Order at the counter and they will call you by name when ready. My steak and cheese sandwich was grilled to perfection and was served piping hot. The potato salad was deliciously seasoned and the dessert was worthy of any Georgia cafe. I was surprised to find such an excellent peanut butter pie outside of Georgia! Do not miss this hidden gem while in Tupelo! read more

Cafe 212 - Potato salad, a hot, grilled steak and cheese sandwich with peanut butter/choc chip pie and iced tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

This soup and sandwich spot in downtown Tupelo really exceeded our expectations at lunch today. I loved the wheat berry bread and potato soup especially. Their chicken salad was simplicity at its finest. We came in right at lunchtime and the service was fast and efficient. So we had time to grab a coffee also. This place is a delight, highly recommend for a fast lunch. read more

My sandwich was so good! I recommend if you want a lighter lunch! I just wish there was more options.

I love this cafe! Great coffee, great atmosphere and awesome food! Perfect location downtown and love hanging out and relaxing!

I just ordered the turkey cuban with fruit and creamy potato soup. The sandwich is amazing. Turkey, cheese mayo , mustard and pickles all pressed together on bread. You just can't go wrong. The cream potato soup is also very good and hits the spot and a rainy day like today. read more

Cafe 212 - I order theTurkey cuban with soup. The turkey cuban is amazing . Turkey, pickles and cheese on pressed bread. You cannot go wrong. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Great local dive that has breakfast and lunch All major cc accepted Great service and chicken salad is about as good as my moms! The coffee shop is located in the back--a few steps away There's also a place to sit and read or to have a small 2-3 ppl meeting There's free parking off Main Street--2 hr max read more

Cafe 212 - Chicken salad plate (no tomatoes) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Stopped by for brunch & the moonstruck sandwich + potato soup blew me away! Tried to come back for a second lunch (lol) but saw this sign (posted below) Pretty upset because I wanted another sandwich and soup! Highly recommended for anyone who is in Tupelo :) read more

Cafe 212 - After 14:00, you can only order coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Drove past the place 3 times because of the tree out front, but their coffee made the small annoyance worth it. The staff was very nice, and my raspberry mocha was too perfectly done! I will defiantly be coming back here for lunch very soon. read more

Cafe 212 - Coffee menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

A nice little gem on Main St! I had a brief stop in Tupelo, my first time in this town, and Cafe 212 is a nice little lunch spot. Homemade soups, chicken salad and twists on classic sandwiches hit the spot! They have a great combo with half a sandwich, cup of soup, choice of side and a cookie! The atmosphere is wonderful and the locals are friendly and suggested what they enjoy. The girls behind the counter are great and hard workers! Jason greeted us upon entering and was super nice! I will definitely recommend to anyone stopping in Tupelo! read more

Cutest little hidden gem! I've you've ever had the opportunity to pop in to 212 you know first-hand that the owners are 2 of the hardest working in the building! So simple, yet sooooo good! My family has 2 go-to items: Honey apple chicken salad & the Moonstruck Mushroom sandwich! Delicious! We've had basically everything on the menu & you literally cannot go wrong. Their potato soup is great, Some Like it Hot, the Elvis PBJ, I could go on & on! Don't let the long line scare ya, jason always gets you in & out in no time! Thanks 212! read more

I only had the coffee here and it was great! I had a latte. Usually people add too much syrup so you lose the flavor of the coffee but not here. It was very good nice place to hang out and drink coffee. read more

5 stars for food, service, and atmosphere. I've never had anything bad here, although the pimento and cheese is my favorite. Jason and Amanda are the epitome of kindness. If you aren't hungry, just go for the coffee. read more

We stopped in for lunch after seeing good reviews from other diners. It is a small congested spot and as we stood four deep in line more folks steadily came in the entire time we were there. The staff is friendly, dedicated to fast service and generous portions. My husband had a savory chicken salad on wheat berry and I had the sampler, a scoop of tuna, white pimento cheese and apple honey nut chicken salad served on lettuce with crackers. On impulse I added a cinnamon roll and it turned out to be a very delicious decision. Husband said the bread was fresh and very good. We'll be back! read more

I am a regular! I love the soups and the price is always right! Today, I'm having the corn and sausage chowder. read more

Cafe 212 - Corn and sausage chowder and warm fresh bread. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

This is a great little local spot for lunch. It is set up like a coffee house with a lunch counter in the front. Being a casual Tupelo visitor and MS native, I had to have the Blue Suede Grill, a grilled peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich on wheat berry bread. OMG- delicious! Better than my dad makes. I also had the potato salad, which was outstanding. People spoke highly of the chicken salad, and they sold out of their chicken casserole early in the lunch hour. The place was hopping, but the staff couldn't have been friendlier to locals and visitors alike. It's a great little spot for lunch, but seems to be a coffee house the rest of the day. There are lots of little tables and a few sofas and chairs for working. Overall, I loved this place. 5-stars. read more

That is a great place to eat! As mentioned in many of the posts, the owners are definitely hard-working, with them dishing it up as fast as they are able. The portions were plentiful, but not too much, and and I was in love with their zesty tomato soup! They gave a cookie with everything, I think, although it really didn't matter because I certainly enjoyed the one that came with my meal! I was wanting to go back the next day, but we were too busy... next time I'll pick up! read more

The Moonstruck sandwich, Chicken salad sandwich, mamas chicken casserole, and the peanut butter pie are worth it! Best lunch spot in downtown Tupelo!!! read more

Nothing special, the food was alright but not great, not worthy of their 4.8 Stars. Tried and won't return.

This is a must visit when in the area. Service and food is absolutely fantastic!!! Keep up the great work.

One of the finest eateries around. When in Tupelo make it a point to visit Cafe 212. Food is always fresh, Staff is exceptionally friendly and Amanda & Jason really are the best... Delicious Panini's, excellent chicken or apple salads. Fresh Cooked Food. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a super treat... Oh and by the way, stop in next door at the Main Attraction. Go browser Barbara's trendy shop, filled with eclectic clothes and really neat items, that she finds from all over the world. You just might find a really kuhl treasure... And since you're here in downtown Tupelo you might as well walk on over to the Caron Gallery and check out really interesting art. Browse a diverse selection of the finest pieces from Mississippi artists and potters. Kim does an outstanding job, discovering creative artists, displaying their talents for all to see bringing great art to Tupelo and the world... Peace / vOz read more

Fresh food served with a smile, great coffee and lunch place in downtown Tupelo. By far the best coffee in town, love their scones and ham biscuits for breakfast, and great sandwiches for lunch like a roast beef on croissant or The Elvis, voted best sandwich in the state by Spoon University .....almost forgot their savory chicken salad, best chicken salad I know. They also have a sweeter chicken salad for "those" people. read more

I have been eating here as long as I have been working downtown (8 years) and I LOVE IT! The owners are super friendly, and have a very competent and polite staff. The Cafe is decorated in bright colors, with local artwork adorning the walls. As far as food goes, I've never had potato soup or sweet chicken salad like Amanda and Jason make it. SO DELISH! Also, the peanut butter chocolate chip pie is perfect if you're looking for a treat. They do get busy during lunch, so call ahead for to-go orders. They will always tell you how long of a wait you are looking at before you place your order. read more

I popped in here for lunch one day while being in Tupelo for a conference and boy was I glad I met local who told me about it. They serve simple sandwiches and it was tasty! This is a no frills cafe but super cute! Also, notice the art on the wall which was done by a Tupelo artist with an inspiring story....and girls, go next door to browse through some cool clothing, accessories, whatnots. Oh, you may want to call before going, I think they have very limited hours. read more

My friend and I dropped in for lunch on a beautiful sunny day in Tupelo. I had a chicken salad sandwich and a fruit cup with a sweet tea and it was fresh and great tasting. The atmosphere of the place is very sociable and the staff very friendly. Locally owned and operated right on Main St. in downtown Tupelo, if you are ever in the area during the lunch hour, stop on bye for a bite and conversation, you will not be disappointed. read more

Just got the best caramel macchiato I've had in a LONG time here. Very nice, spunky wait staff. Very cool, eclectic decor. If I lived here I'd be there daily! Great job. read more

We stopped in for lunch on a busy day. We had chicken casserole special, zesty tomato soup, and tuna salad sandwich. All delicious especially the casserole--warm, buttery, perfect comfort dish. Loved it. read more

I really, really love Café 212. The food is great and just a bit different from your usual soup and sandwich shop, and the ingredients are incredibly fresh and great quality. I am always impressed by how extremely clean Café 212 is. The place gets a lot of traffic, but somehow the employees manage to keep it virtually spotless. The employees are really friendly too, even though they stay busy. The one and only reason I can't give 212 five stars is because the configuration of the café is so tight. Unless you sit in a booth or in the back, you can pretty much expect to eat your lunch with people invading your personal space. There's not much the management can do about that, but it is annoying to sit at a table with the order line snaking around you. Otherwise, this place is awesome! read more

This is surely the best cafe in Tupelo, as evidenced by the quality of the food, the sparkling cleanliness of the cafe and kitchen, the quantity and loyalty of customers, the dedication of the owners and employees (very little employee turnover at this cafe), and the sterling reputation 212 has earned over the years. The food is fresh, and there's an impressive variety of sandwiches. My personal favorites are the savory tuna salad, the potato soup, and the Friday special, Mama's Chicken Casserole. To use a well-worn cliche, the food is made with love, and it shows. Maybe a sandwich/soup/salad cafe and coffee shop doesn't immediately pique everyone's interest, but Cafe 212 really is special. The driving force behind it is the owners' pride in their place and their product, and their devotion to making downtown -- and Tupelo in general -- a better place. Jason and Amanda Hayden are two of the hardest-working, smartest, most ethical, most community-minded people I've ever seen, and all of that contributes to the unique energy of 212. A couple of other reviews contained complaints about what might be perceived as "attitude" from one of the owners. I'd urge those reviewers to go back to Cafe 212 and just observe this owner in action. It's not attitude. It's really just pride in the restaurant, determination to be the best every single day, and focus. The focus in particular is what keep this well-oiled machine running. and when you step back and observe the amount of food produced at a rapid-fire pace with just four or five employees, including the coffee shop, it's all actually quite astounding. read more

Good lunch date spot. Good sandwiches everything reasonably priced . Even have some good pies. I try something new here and there . My favorite panini is some like it hot. Tried their potato salad last time, great . U would get the fruit , but feel like the portions are small but that is my only compliant . I would recommend eating here for lunch vs breakfast if I had to pick . The people are really nice too . A good spot to enjoy the downtown Tupelo area surrounded by different downtown shops and sidewalks for a downtown stroll. read more

Delightful stop in Tupelo. Super friendly staff. Grilled pimento cheese sandwich was incredible. Can't wait to stop in again soon!

Food is good but the service is horrible and the restaurant is so small. I have heard their coffee is good but I went in there 3 days ago for coffee during lunch and although I was the only one standing at the coffee bar, I stood there for almost three minutes and the barista still couldn't get to me. I left. read more

Loved this place - ate there today for the first time. Very friendly owner, great prices and relaxed environment. I loved how fresh the food was (my soup and "samich" came out HOT!). My husband and son liked their combos as well and especially enjoyed the potato salad. Everything on the menu sounded good, so it was a bit of a hard choice. read more

Had a really yummy lunch here! The service was great. Love the location and diner-style atmosphere. Will recommend!

Always a great sandwich! Great service. Fast and fresh. Plenty of seating, great baked goods. The daily special is usually a good bet.

I love this café! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and really nice people...both the proprietors and the customers. Great place for lunch or mid afternoon coffee. read more

Great local spot in the heart of downtown Tupelo. I forget the name of the sandwich that I ordered but it was spicy, delicious and on pumpernickel bread. I chose the heath bar cookie and added a cup of zesty tomato soup, both of which were delicious. It's a cozy spot with local art and a pretty cheap coffee bar too. The place was slam packed at lunch time on a Thursday, so seating is sparse. read more

Very decent sandwich and soup combo, although somewhat pricey for what you get. Great personnel and service.