Mississippi native here. I haven't been home in over two years, so I was ecstatic when I stumbled…read moreacross a photo from October 2016 this morning that had Abe's Grill Signature Seasoning in it. For context, I lived in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia area) for 10 years, and I always looked forward to my roadtrips home to NW Mississippi during that time, which often included stops in Corinth, Mississippi, Huntsville, Alabama, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, along the U.S. Route 72 corridor. That's when I first discovered Abe's Grill. Abe's Grill is an institution in this stretch of the South, known for its history, hearty diner food, colorful decor, stool lunch counter, and mom and pop vibes. I've only eaten at Abe's for breakfast, and I was so impressed with the food and customer service that I bought their signature seasoning mix, which I used pretty frequently when I lived in DC. Considering this review is based on a 10-year old photo, I did do some additional research to ensure the restaurant has survived the test of time. The restaurant continues to be extensively covered and recommended by local and regional news media, online food reviewers, bloggers, Visit Mississippi, and the Only In Your State website.

Abe's Grill was a treat! This is a classic second generation all-American diner! We stopped in…read more@11, and had the best cheeseburger and ribeye sandwich ever. But, the fries were over the top...with Abe's special seasoning on them...amazing! Hope we get in sometime for the breakfast...their biscuits are famously delicious!

The fish plates are amazing. We order from there every Wednesday and it never disappoints.read more

Ate here for breakfast. Food was great, service was exceptional. Omelet and biscuit was very…read moregood. Pancake were light and fluffy with crispy edges. Friends been recommending for years but never tried before. Enter from front or back, additional parking in back and was very crowded around 9 a.m. Breakfast til 10:30 on Saturdays, 9:30 during week.

I can't tell you how much of a gem this place is for Iuka. It's quality food, a quality menu,…read moresuperbly friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere. This ain't no boring place selling Sysco food heated in a grease pit and a microwave. Do yourselves a favor and keep this place in business!!!!

Another great meal at Cream and Sugar Cafe. We were greeted…read moreright away, the welcoming atmosphere is very nice. The staff are amazing and work hard, they were very busy for lunch today. We had amazing "breakfast" for our lunch. Hot and fresh. Added a sweet treat, from the bakery counter at checkout, to take home. Yum!

Came here for a small Sunday breakfast with my wife after a weekend in nearby Pickwick. Have to…read moresay, this place is a hidden gem. Our food was fantastic. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The restaurant itself is located in a small brick building, but gives off a very homey vibe. One of the best buttermilk biscuits I've had in a long time. Omelet was very good, and the country bacon inside was great. Definitely don't judge this place from its exterior or its location a little ways out of town, it is delicious.

When I say out in the middle of nowhere? Yep. But worth EVERY mile of your drive. This is a…read moreGREAT country breakfast place... Just, wow! The Country Fried Steak Breakfast with their sides is enough to come back for... and often.

Was there 5years ago didn't recognize this place spoke to the new employee was told it went some…read moreother owners since we were there last. Excellent this time around will be back.

Mamaw's in Counce is always a reliable stop for a hearty country-style breakfast. Great service,…read morefriendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere make it an easy favorite whenever you're in the area.

Cute, little, hole-in-the-wall restaurant! We stayed at the Pickwick Lodge and needed a close…read moreplace for breakfast. We stumbled upon Mamaw's and decided to try it. The service was great; we were greeted as soon as we walked in. I got biscuits and gravy with bacon. My husband got the Mamaw's Plate which had a giant biscuit, side of gravy, and he was so stoked to get fried bologna as a side! Our 16 year-old ordered a waffle with bacon. We all cleaned our plates and left happy! And the girls who worked there were so sweet! Bring cash to avoid the credit card surcharge.

Food was great. Service was great atmosphere is very nice clean great food bathrooms clean very…read morenice place. I would go many many times more.

Arrived at 9:38 left at 10:30 without food being served. Employees were polite but their reasoning…read morefor the delay is they had a "big party". With 8 employees in the kitchen someone could have thrown a few eggs on the grill and cooked them but they were busy getting lunch buffet ready while multiple tables were still waiting on breakfast. An absolutely disgusting thing witnessed was a gentleman vomit on the floor and in a Walmart bag. The gentleman left and employees left the vomit bag sit on the table with multiple rags the man used to clean himself with and a puddle of vomit sit on the floor for over 30min until an older lady got fed up and cleaned it up herself. Unacceptable for any business especially an establishment that serves food.

Food was very good. Best salad bar around. I would go back anytime I'm in Hamilton Alread more

The Farmhouse: Where Breakfast Comes Home to Roost…read more If you've read my reviews before, you know I'm not a particularly hard-boiled egg to crack. I don't demand gold-plated cutlery or waiters who can sabre a champagne bottle with a flourish. Give me solid food, a smile that doesn't feel forced, and a room that looks like it's seen a vacuum this decade, and I'll be happier than a biscuit in gravy. That said, The Farmhouse didn't just meet my expectations--it pulled a full-on "Avengers Assemble" and brought them together in a satisfying, bacon-scented breakfast epic. First impressions? Think "Little House on the Prairie" meets "HGTV on a budget"--rustic charm with just enough polish to let you know someone actually tried. The tablecloths are hanging on by a thread (literally), but the space itself is clean, comfy, and as inviting as grandma's front porch. Judging by the bustling Friday morning crowd, I'd say I'm not the only one who got the memo. The service? Friendlier than your favorite aunt at a church potluck. The staff had that rare balance of attentiveness without hovering. There's a sign on the wall that reads, "Come in a stranger, leave as a friend." I half-expected them to follow it up with "You've got a friend in me," Toy Story-style. Now, onto the reason we're all here: the food. Spoiler alert--it didn't disappoint. Mom ordered the Farmhouse Southern Omelette with home fries and gave it rave reviews. She praised the bacon-to-veggie ratio like it was a fine wine pairing and declared the seasoning "just right," in her best Goldilocks impression. The home fries? House-made and heart-warming. My wife went full Southern with the Hearty Breakfast, and it did exactly what it said on the menu--hearty enough to power a tractor and delicious enough to make you consider canceling lunch. She gave special kudos to the biscuits and gravy, which she claimed were "fluffy, creamy, and possibly blessed." As for me, I went for the Big Moo--a 10-ounce ribeye with eggs and a rogue pancake that snuck onto my plate like it was auditioning for dessert. The steak was a tad undercooked but well-seasoned enough that I didn't mind. And the tater tots? Crispy, golden nuggets of joy. I'd pair them with everything if society would let me. I was so pleased, I channeled my inner Ratatouille critic and requested a word with the chef. Chef John greeted me with the kind of genuine smile that says, "Yes, I do get up at 4 a.m. to make magic happen, and no, I don't regret it." He welcomed us back like old friends--which, by the vibe of the place, we might just be now. This, dear reader, is what I imagined when I dreamed of Alabama mornings: honest food, kind people, and a sense that somewhere nearby, a rooster might actually be crowing. The Farmhouse isn't trying to reinvent breakfast--it's just doing it right. To paraphrase The Godfather: Just when I thought I was out (of room), they pulled me back in--with another bite. Bravo, Farmhouse. Never change!

Off the beaten path, this is a nice stop for pretty standard Southern diner food. Nice salad bar…read moreand the hamburger steaks we had were good. Service was fast and friendly. Owner and his wife work elsewhere and run this restaurant as a sideline. The restaurant has a railroad theme which is appropriate to celebrate the town's railroad history. Ramer was established along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad after it was built around 1856. The Mobile and Ohio at the time was the longest North-South Railroad in the continental United States. The Mobile and Ohio crossed the Memphis Charleston Railroad in the nearby town of Corinth, Mississippi and was a major military objective during the Civil War. History abounds in this part of the South and railroad memorabilia is a large part of the decor in the restaurant. A nice stop if you are passing this way. Comfortable benches line the front porch.