I used to drive from Bartlett once a week to eat lunch here, but things have changed with new ownership. The atmosphere is totally different and just doesn't feel the same anymore. The food is still good, but you can't order some things like you used to, but that's not all bad because there's still lots to enjoy. I wish the new ownership great success, and hope they continue to do the good job Court Square Cafe is known for. read more

Food was good as always when I come here. Good price for the amount of food you get. Friendly staff and very clean tables and floors. It's a small place so expect to wait for a table during peak hours. read more

Court Square Cafe - Fried fish - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

A small town vibe that feels so welcoming. We recently stopped here while in Henning for a work task. We found the location via Google and decided to give it a try. Very popular location based on the coming and going we observed during our time. The menu has so many southern cuisine options you'll have a hard time choosing what all to try. There are daily specials which might help you narrow it down. Nothing fancy just a delicious meal with friendly atmosphere. Because I didn't want to have the 'itis as we had four more hours to complete, I chose the cheeseburger and fries. That burger was hefty!!! And the sweet tea has all the sugar . Prices very reasonable and we enjoyed our time there read more

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If you're wanting good food, super friendly service, all while dining in that classic, historical atmosphere, then this is the place to go. The food has never failed to taste great, wether getting a burger, a club sandwich, or a vegetable plate. The funny thing is, I'm hard pressed not to get the pasta salad every time I come in. They do pasta salad the way it's supposed to be done! Tastes like someone's little Greek grandmother threw it together in the kitchen! read more

Court Square Cafe - Veggies! - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

The food is amazing and the service is always great we need more places like this locally or opened for dinner

My fiancé and I love tasting restaurants, and this place was not disappointing at all. The place is clean and was packed with customers eating at tables and many orders to go too when we first arrived (always a great sign). I ordered a vegetarian meal, which was easy to pick from the sides, as all of them are vegetarian options, except for the white beans that contain bacon in them. But as a good Mexican I only put them to the side and ate them all up. The walls are pretty entertaining with funny quotes. I will not put the quotes so that you enjoy them when you get there. But I'm sure you can grasp a little from my pictures. I ordered the turnip greens, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and white beans. My fiancé ordered the Friday meal which is meatloaf with a choice of two sides although my fiancé picked two more sides, fried okra, broccoli with cheese, mashed potatoes with white gravy and a side of salad plus cornbread, and a bread bun. The salad came with a ranch dressing that is as good as "Chili's restaurant's" fresh ranch dressing (yum). We also ordered German chocolate cake but I didn't have time to take a picture, my fiancé ate it too fast. It was sweet and the coconut dressing was on point, perhaps too sugary for me but with a good side of coffee would have been fine (dang it I forgot to get coffee). The food here is as good as when you visit your cousins aunt , you feel the love into the meal. I definitely recommend this place, you don't have to dress nice, and the workers know you're not from the area so they all make sure to say hello, which I find that very caring. Everyone came over to say hi and greet us, "oh new faces, I hope you like what we have" lol , something like that was what two waitresses said. I will definitely be coming back and invite my coworkers when they have to work on this side of Tennessee. read more

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Everyone there is super friendly and the food is amazing. You won't regret giving them a try.

The hardworking owner, cooks and staff make COURT SQUARE CAFE special. The food is most delicious and the portions are generous. They also offer daily specials. Try it, you'll like it!! read more

Love the staff and the food is really good. My favorite is the fried catfish with tomato relish. It gets hopping early and they crank it out. It's country comfort food and to real fancy, but the food is consistent and the staff is welcoming. read more

Consistently delicious home style country cooking and excellent service. Generous portions too. Pictured here is meatloaf (served on Friday) and 2 veggies for 8 bucks. read more

Court Square Cafe - They have meatloaf, my favorite, on Friday's and it is SO good! - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

Yummy food. Great service!! Clean, funny, and kid friendly environment! Will be returning!

Great place to grab an inexpensive lunch. The staff is unbelievably friendly and the portions are huge. I had the country fried steak and it took up almost the entire plate. Along with the two sides and rolls, I couldn't finish it! If you are in the area..stop by! read more

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Gets real crowded come lunch hour. When you walk into this little shop you can tell it's a town staple. The servers are real nice and sweet and they sure are good at upselling! I got the Thursday special: Chicken and dressing! It's chicken, and cornbread dressed with full bodied gravy. Haven't forgotten to mention the cranberry jelly that comes with it! Two sides I chose were purple hull peas and Thursday Special side - sweet potato casserole with melted marshmallow on top! Give me one sec to try it... Alright. Done and done. Oh my God it was great. I love beans and the purple hulled beans were soft and just seasoned enough for my taste. The casserole was a hefty complement - made with real sweet potato (you can see the fibers), it added a healthy twist (though the marshmallow I can't say the same about haha). The chicken and dressing were delicious. Loved the cornbread underneath, the gravy was seasoned just right. The jelly was a little sweet for me, but overall, it was delicious. We were so full we didn't take a single bite out of the cornbread and bread rolls we were so accustomed to digging into. Now I know for the future, skip the rolls and I may have a chance at finishing the plate! Give this little shop a go :) read more

Court Square Cafe - Chicken and dressing, the Thursday Special, with 2 sides - purple hull peas and sweet potato casserole - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

Their food is always fresh and good! The service is always on point. It's a family friendly cafe.

Food is great and staff are very nice. The place was packed but the food was quick and fresh

We love this place! Go here as often as possible. Great home cooked food, friendly efficient service, great staff and super friendly owner who is on site 99% of the time they're open! We especially love the catfish! And the meatloaf! And the chicken & dumplings and chicken & dressing! The side salad is a very generous portion and is always fresh ... with homemade dressings!! Always too full to try desserts! read more

Awesome food awesome service Definitely a must go with the cat fish. It's the best I've had in along while. read more

Walking through the town square, My coworker and I asked a local Sherrif where to go for lunch and he suggested court square cafe. Boy was he right!! Very nice staff of all ages. Super efficient and pleasant. I came in with an open mind and was more than satisfied with all aspects. The food was perfectly prepared, country fried steak and house salad with chicken. Either one could have fed 2 people so we had a great snack later that night. read more

This place has been right off the Square in Covington, TN for many years and it is always a happening place especially at lunch. It has a nice environment, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious. The prices are also good and about what you would expect for a place like this. The portion sizes are good as well. I love this place with the only downside being the space is limited so people are often on top of one another. read more

Exceptional food and service! They have daily specials but you can't go wrong with just the hamburger or chicken Cobb salad

My third visit with my wife and local friends. I can`t complain about anything. Very friendly folks. Food was fresh. Prices are low. Food was served within 10 to 15 minutes. I look forward to being a constant customer. Great town to visit, safe, clean, friendly. Can`t wait to return. Gerald and Ginger read more

Some of the best home cooked food you can find in this area. It's definitely a dive but it has great service and great food for cheap. The waitresses have that southern hospitality that you expect from a place like this. I live in Memphis and it's my first stop any time I come home. Definitely a place to try if you're ever in Covington. read more

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OK, nice sized portions. I think the mashed potatoes are instant however. Chicken & dressing needed some more flavor. Huge salads, good burgers. Recommend soup or chili and chicken salad sandwich vs. the meat & 2. read more

My wife and I were in Covington recently for lunch and found Court Square Cafe. Well, the reviews were good and we are glad we tried it out. Turns out that the building was built in the 1940's which added to the atmosphere. First, the service staff were courteous, friendly and they made us feel welcome. I had the huge country fried steak (it was half the size of the plate), scratch made mashed potatoes and homemade sweet potatoe casserole. Everything was well seasoned and full of flavor. My wife enjoyed her chicken and dressing with spinach and cornbread. If you're in or going to Covington - or simply passing by on Hwy 51 - take a quick trip over to Court Square and have some great food and gracious service. You'll be glad you did - and you'll leave full and satisfied. read more

Excellent food & service. If you leave hungry its your fault. Everything is delicious.

This restaurant is astonishing! The customer service here is amazing and the food was divine. A little greasy, but other than that it is great. While I was eating I loved looking at the funny, humorous signs on the walls. read more

Their vegetable beef soup is spot on just like the rest of their food. Customer service is always great!

This place had great Customer Service!!! Friendly staff and made you feel right at home!! I had the mesquite grilled chicken with two sides and the meat was delicious and the sides homemade! Also had the Sweet was good as well. They also make homemade desserts! read more

Court Square Cafe - Has interesting little signs all over the restaurant! Has a very laid back atmosphere!! - Southern Near Me - Covington, Tennessee

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Giving one star because I can't give less. This may have been the most disgusting meal I've ever had. The "mesquite" chicken salad was more like nasty salisbury chicken smothered in some type of gravy over lettuce. My mom had the catfish sandwich, which people apparently rave about, but it was not fresh, not tasty and downright almost inedible. We thought the saving grace would be the fries, but they were obviously store bought and warmed up in a microwave. There aren't many places to stop between Memphis and Paducah, KY, but we won't be stopping back in here. Terrible. read more

This is a great place to eat. My parents are regulars here. My top 3 favorites are the catfish plate, ceaser salad, and the bacon cheese burger. Great food, great prices, and southern hospitality! Exactly what you would expect from a small town cafe. read more

Hearing this place had good home cooked food we all thought we would give it a try. It was excellent. Real mashed potatoes and creamy Mac and cheese. The country fried steak filled half the plate with great white gravy on the top. Everyone was very friendly. Will mark this as one of our go to spots when we work in Covington again. Only wish we would have found this sooner. read more

Delicious food. Love their vegetable beef soup. Nice people who serve you. Great place to dine.

A very good country/white trash/soul food culinary restaurant. Chicken fried steak with white gravy is excellent. I've only had one bad meal here, otherwise review would receive five stars. Caramel meringue pie is about the best I've ever had. Friendly service, noisy acoustics. read more