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    Commerce Country Cafe

    4.5 (89 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mike M.

    I had lunch here last Saturday while in town. It was cold and rainy and this place was packed. Commerce Country is on the end cap of a strip center very close to the interstate with plenty of parking spaces available. It's only open for breakfast and lunch and after eating here I understand why it's so popular. If fact while waiting in the short line at the counter a couple of ladies next to me asked if this was my first visit here and after I said yes they told me that I was going to enjoy it. They weren't kidding. I went through the line at the counter selecting my meat and veggies served from a steam table. This is a meat and two restaurant and from the selection on the menu, I chose roast beef with mashed potatoes and black eye peas. I asked for gravy on the spuds and they put some white gravy on them. The food on my plate was delicious. The roast beef even had some sliced carrots added in and was tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes with cream gravy was obviously homemade and made me happy. Finally the black eye peas were very good too. This meal was of a "home cooking" level of quality and made me wish I had added a dessert because I knew it would have been excellent too. This meal was easily a 4 star experience but what pushed it over the top to a 5 for me was the price. My meat and two was $8.49! No wonder this place is so popular. In 2023, how can they serve food this good at that price point? Incredible!

    Rick H.

    asked about any breakfast specials and decided to go with eggs, bacon and grits with a biscuit plus coffee (which I love they included to coffee with breakfast! Happy be didn't get charged another 3 bucks for it). But that was just about $10 per person. Friendly staff, they were coming around often to refill coffee etc. food was plentiful and really good. If you're in a hurry and need a quick bite to eat, this is your place. If you want to get a few breakfast sandwiches to go, this is your place. Lots of seating and friendly environment. There is also plenty of parking.

    Fried chicken, cabbage, greens
    Cheryl H.

    Meat and two sides for under $10? And it was absolutely delicious. The fried chicken was piping hot and perfectly cooked, the cabbage was delicious and buttery, and the greens were excellent. The place was crowded and we could see why!

    Shrimp, limas collards, squash casserole, fried okra, banana and pineapple pudding
    Lilsa E.

    Line out the door but moved fast and worth it. Much better lunch than all the same old fast food nearby.

    Good ol ham steak, smothered cabbage, black eyed peas and a sweet tea!

    Commerce by 85 is over run with fast food joints. Commerce cafe is a blessing for those who seek real food !! Staff are super friendly and my late lunch was the best!! Going back for breakfast before we hit the road and continue our travels.

    It was good. I cleaned my plate.

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    What a surprise. Generous portions. Food was tasty. Fried fish was better than most fish restaurants. Service was spot on.

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    Excellent service hometown cafe enjoyed my food. The location was convenient. Will go sgain

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    The food is fantastic. Takes like home cooking and the people are always on top of things and very attentive and friendly.

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    Good home cooking!! Everyone there was friendly and the food was yummy. It was crowded but the line move super fast.

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    Commerce Country Cafe - southern - Updated May 2026

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