A must stop soul food at its best 10 min off of interstate well worth it don't miss this oneread more

I stopped in and was very warmly welcomed and informed about their menu items and the history of…read morethe restaurant. It's family owned and ran and they take great pride in that, as they should. I ordered the whole catfish and 2 veggies to go it also came with hush puppies. I did enjoy the decor it was pictures of family members and it gave you a real sense of who they are. The prices are very reasonable, so if you're in the area stop in and pay them a visit.

great food! attentive service! clean bathrooms! i highly recommend this local gem!!!!!!read more

Asian tacos taste sooooooooo good. Could have eaten 10 of them. Wanton chips were crispy and good…read more Was very good and affordable.

Mel's is great for any meal. If you go in for breakfast have the Mudhole. Their salad bar is the…read morebest in the area. My favorite item is the chicken strips covered in gravy and cheese. The only complaint is that it takes a longer than I think it should to get your order sometime.

I ordered the catfish and I was thoroughly impressed. Catfish is an iffy dish because sometimes you…read morego hungry due to 'muddy' tasting fish. My dinner was great and the salad bar was over the top!! I am very glad i stopped by. This is a little gem

Erin is the best.! Great customer service! My order was correct and food was amazing! Will…read moreabsolutely be back to see her. Thank you

I went here last night, as we were stopping in town from our road trip to Tennessee. Our server was…read morevery nice and checked in on us multiple times. The restaurant was nice and cozy with great decor for Easter. They also had a sign out for Good Friday with options for Catholics which is great! I had a fruity waffle and let me tell you I ate that whole thing right up. My grandma got fish and chips and she loved it, there French are amazingly seasoned. My mom had gotten something carrot cake and she loved it too.

Great burgers, friendly service, clean bathrooms. And convenient location if you're traveling. We…read morewill be stopping here again!

What a wonderful Mom and Pop restaurant! We really enjoyed a great homemade breakfast with…read morePerfectly done over easy Eggs. bacon, and the best HASHBrowns! The service was top notch! When you find yourself anywhere near Mantachee, MS, this family style restaurant will completely satisfy your soul food needs!!

What a great find. Small town, everyone knows your name kind of joint. Was hoping they had lunch…read moreand the menu did not disappoint. Was going to have the shrimp poboy, but heard everyone paying stating that they had the hamburger, so I had to give I a try. Had the smokehouse cheeseburger with grilled onions, bacon and a half pound of fat dripping hamburger. Haven't had a burger that juicy in a coons age! A bit disappointed in the chops. Menu positioned them as gourmet kettle chips. I was hoping for homemade. They were Lay's. Service was very quick. No fountain soda, but the waitress dropped another can of Mountain Dew in front of me when I drained the first can into my glass.

It's where the locals eat. Great for Breakfast and Lunch. They even have something for your sweet…read moretooth, with a case for cupcakes, brownies and when you're lucky, a homemade triple layer cake. The sandwiches and salads are named for the historic homes in town!

Visited on a Friday around 3:30 in the afternoon, and it was a very easy, low-traffic time…read more Normally it seems always packed, and out the door. I had the Belvis Burger: smash grind, pork belly, pimento, jerky sauce, creole mustard, on a ciabatta bun. It was outstanding. Inside, the restaurant was clean, warm and inviting. There were choices of table, high-top, or bar seating. The service was on par with the entire, positive experience.

While in Tupelo for business I stopped in to try "the best burger in America ". What if kind was a…read morepretty good burger but honestly I've had better. I found it to be overcooked and a little underwhelming. The "loaded fries" in the other hand were fantastic as was the service. If you're in the area it's worth giving a try.

It was like I was on a movie set, in a sweet southern town. Imagine a place where you walk in and…read moreare greeted by name & you see people that you know & they speak & they say "Hey, how are you?!" ...I sat in a booth right in front with a window view & near the door. I was in heaven watching the lunchtime crowd roll in deep. I had the best sweet tea & ordered the BLT w/ fries lunch plate. I was treated with the friendliest faces & best service! Go ahead see for yourself, I got called sweetie & left a big tip! ;)

The staff were very friendly both times I visited once with my girl and once on my own. However, I…read morewasn't very impressed with the food on either visit. The restaurant has a lot of interesting vintage décor, but some items. Like an old cash register covered in dust, made the place feel a bit neglected. On the positive side, the service was great. Unfortunately, the food just didn't meet the same standard.

Great food!!! We pass by Tupelo often!! Will come here as often as possible!…read more Oysters yum Wedge yum Scallops and steak....yes!!

I was in town for a couple of weeks and ended up at Forklift twice. Overall? Good. Nothing…read morelife-changing, but solid enough that I went back. Visit #1: I ordered the Voo Doo Tots and the prime filet. The tots? Okay, these were amazing. Like, I could've just eaten those and been happy. The steak was a solid prime filet--cooked well and enjoyable, even if it didn't quite steal the show from the tots. Visit #2: I tried the Chef's Charcuterie Board (which, plot twist, is served on a plate... not a board) and the Forklift Fried Chicken. The chicken plate was a little disappointing for me. The collard greens and cornbread were definitely "not how momma made them" (kidding... kind of). Still edible, just not memorable. Both visits left me satisfied, but it's more of a "stroll back" than a "run back" kind of place. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, which always bumps a restaurant up a notch in my book. I didn't try one of their Old Fashioneds--apparently what they're known for--but I did go for the Fire of Mordor cocktail. Tequila-based, delicious, and honestly the name alone sold me. Cozy restaurant, and we had reservations both times even though it wasn't packed. Overall, Forklift is a nice spot to land for a good meal in Tupelo.

This place was recommend by some of our other Yelp Friends, specially the dough-burger and onion…read morerings. We were in the area while visiting Elvis' birthplace and were not disappointed! Such a quaint restaurant with amazing staff that made us feel right at home. We tried the dough burger, onion rings and tots! All exceptional! They even cut our dough burgers up so we could each try some- one plain and one with pickle, onion and mustard. The Elvis booth wasn't available at first, we stuck around for a while and it was soon vacated, the waitress let us go over and sit, taking our picture... again, service, food and atmosphere were so wonderful! Highly recommend adding this stop to your road trip of Elvis!!

While in Tupelo, Mississippi I had to try Johnnie's Drive-In. It is definitely a tourist trap and…read moreembrace that Elvis ate here and that it is close to his childhood home. They even have a sign at one table where Elvis ate. Walking in, it is a tiny place, but it has a cool enough ambiance. The place is filled with Elvis memorabilia. So, they are known for their dough burger. A dough burger is basically a burger that uses flour to stretch out the meat and can be sold for cheaper. I figured that I would give it a try. I also got a cheeseburger and onion rings. The total for my whole meal was under ten dollars before the tip. The food was pretty good. Nothing great, but definitely good. The only rings could have used more salt. The cheeseburger was decent and a better choice than a national fast-food chain like McDonald's or Burger King. I'm glad that I tried a dough burger and it was okay, but I preferred the all-meat burger. I would definitely recommend here. It is a piece of Tupelo, Mississippi's history and they definitely embrace the Elvis connection.