From watching the show Home Town, Shug's was definitely on the list to pick up some sweet treats…read morewhile visiting Laurel. There was plenty of parking across the street from the shop. There is ice cream, milkshakes, cookie dough, and baked treats to choose from. Inside the store there are several tables to sit at to escape the heat of summer. We made our way over to the baked treats and purchased an assortment to bring back to our AirBnB. The customer service was great and helpful when making our selections. Let's get to the goodies! I loved the cookie square I got with the watermelon in icing on top. Makes for a cute seasonal dessert. The cookies were yummy along with the white chocolate peanut butter balls. Stop here for your baked treats!

My visit to Shug's initially excited me as they had a lot of really amazing looking things. The…read moreambiance of this spot really is nice and they have a lot of great looking stuff to see when you first walk in. The service here was very friendly and a lot of very nice folks. I've never seen any macaroons anywhere else in the Laurel, MS area so I was really happy to see they had them here. I LOVE macaroons so I was so excited to get one and bit into it... sadly I found my experience to be a very dry crumbly macaroon that I might go so far as to call stale. I've eaten many macaroons in my time and this one is on the bottom of my list sadly. I would suggest sticking with the other items here like the candy as I did enjoy my chocolate candy I ate. Overall this is the only game in Laurel, MS for desserts like this and for your macaroon fix I would wait for a visit to New Orleans.

I had their crustless quiche. It was so good and gluten free!! We ordered at the counter but the…read morecashier made sure I knew what was gluten free. The quiche had just a touch of spice and a LOT of cheese! The seating is industrial style with plenty of room. We had a wonderful breakfast! Thank you!!

I arrived not long after opening one day for coffee and breakfast. We seem to have been the first…read moreones in. The building is large with very tall ceilings and a large staircase in the back that leads to an upstairs area. The menu is fairly small with options of quiche, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee options. I ordered a breakfast sandwich that was pressed like a panini with a side of fresh fruit. The sandwich was fresh tasting and the perfect amount for breakfast. My mom ordered the quiche. She reported it had good flavor but was more "wet" and not as sturdy as a traditional quiche. The coffee is freshly brewed and gave me the morning pick me up I so desperately needed. The staff were helpful and it took only about 5 minutes or so to receive our food. I love seeing the history of the buildings in Laurel. This one definitely provides plenty. There were large machinery in the front to look at as well as games.

The staff was quite rude when I pointed out that it took an hour to get a Philly sandwich. Was told…read more"there is a lot of orders and one person making them". No apology, no consideration. Definitely not a place if you're in a hurry or have to go back to work. Sandwich was subpar as well. Too bad we didn't read the Yelp reviews before coming. All around unsatisfactory.

Disappointed! I bought a single sluce of red velvet cake and they charged…read more me nearly $8.00 for it. It wasn't exceptional. It was great. It wasn't good. It was okay.

We got there just before Noon on a Saturday and the Donuts were still Fresh! Even tasted fresh the…read morenext day on Sunday! Great variety of flavors. We were unable to check out their donut sandwiches but will be back for those soon! Service with a smile and very informational. Cute and Quiet inside. And there is a drive thru.

I got the chocolate and strawberry donuts. They were great prices and had friendly service…read more However, I wasn't a huge fan of the donut itself or the filling. It was just okay.

I ordered the days special, chicken salad and tomato bisque…read moresoup. I was surprised the sandwich had nuts in it, considering all the issues around nut allergies. I would have liked to known that before ordering. My husband did change his order to another menu item. The quality of food was good and I felt appreciated for our business .

We were in town for a little day getaway and had our dog with us so we decided to have lunch at…read moreBird Dog Café because they have outdoor seating. There was some kind of street fair going on, so we parked in the back and walked in from the back door. It was a little confusing, but we four a very sweet server who showed us where to sit. I think her name was Lincoln and she was very sweet. The outdoor area was a little messy, but no big deal. The food was okay. I had a French burger that was a little flat tasting. My husband had the French dip. Again, it was just okay. Cocktails were pretty good. Based on that alone I probably wouldn't go back, but we were limited on choices due to having our dog with us. Here's where it took a turn. We went to our car and there was a very nasty note telling us, "The next time you park here you will be towed." It directed us to go inside to get someone to move their car which was blocking us in. We didn't see any other parking lot and there weren't any no parking signs. I went inside and found our waitress who gave the note to a woman sitting at the bar with papers spread out in front of her. I assume she was the manager or owner. She didn't say a word and sent the waitress to move her car. All of the sudden our sweet server wasn't so sweet. Come to find out, the parking lot entrance was on the side where the street fair was and we couldn't see it. I think that is a pretty nasty way to treat customers. I don't recommend this place at all.

This is a great place to get a place to get a burger and sweet potato fries. The people are nice…read moreand friendly and make sure your burger is just like you want it.

This place is fantastic. The cheese burger reminded of my grandma's home made! Fries were really…read moregreat too & NOT crinkle cut. I really enjoyed my lunch and everyone was quite friendly here!

Outstanding food and service at this place! This was our second visit and it was as good as the…read morefirst! We will definitely go back again.

Must eat at restaurant in Laurel! I was visiting Laurel for a girls trip and just checked in to the…read moreAirbnb and we were starving. Yelp led us to The Loft and thank goodness we got there about 10 minutes before open because there was already a line down the sidewalk. We got in line and were seated right when the doors opened for dinner. I enjoyed the interior of the restaurant. It had a rustic vibe and a man playing the guitar and singing. The music was great but wished he was a little bit louder. The service was good and were in and out within about 1 hour and 15 minutes for dinner. I started with a cocktail - Stormy Laurel. I'm a suckered for any drink with elderflower and it was light and refreshing. The food was delicious! The house side salad was huge and the croutons were so good. I like that they provided plenty of salad dressing. I ordered the fried shrimp dinner with the loaded potato casserole. The shrimp were massive, there were so many, and they were seasoned well and breaded just the right amount. The potato casserole was yummy and had a slight kick which I appreciated. We also ordered the bread pudding for dessert. I liked the white chocolate chips throughout. Come here for a solid meal! I loved the food and atmosphere. I thought there were plenty of options on the menu and everything was priced well.

On a quick trip to Laurel, we started out with visits to the Napier Trio of Scotsman, the…read moreMercantile, and the Scent Library, and were ready for some sustenance before tackling the Rusty Chandelier and the rest of the Laurel shopping scene and made our first visit to Mimmo's, and after a delicious lunch, we know it won't be our last. Our little group tried three different entrées and everybody loved what they got. The food, the atmosphere, the drinks, everything was on point and our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Plus the fresh baked bread was a plus.

We ate at Mimmo's two nights in a row while visiting family. The first evening was good -- we had…read morethe lasagna and pizza, and both were enjoyable enough that we decided to return the next night. Unfortunately, the second visit was a very different experience. I ordered the chicken piccata, and it was extremely disappointing. The sauce wasn't bright or balanced as you'd expect from a piccata. Instead, it tasted heavy and starchy, almost like thickened chicken broth, with none of the lemony depth or richness the dish should have. It was not enjoyable. It was also my birthday, which made the experience more frustrating. I let our waitress know that the dish wasn't good, but nothing was done to address it. There was no effort to adjust, replace, or even meaningfully respond, which felt dismissive. Additionally, the night before we had been told that gnocchi could be prepared for us the following evening. When we returned, that was no longer the case, and again there didn't seem to be much acknowledgment of the change. The inconsistency between the two nights was surprising. The restaurant is clearly capable of decent food, but the lack of follow-through and service recovery made the second visit disappointing.

I had Phillips Drive-In on my list to try. I was so pleased I got to try them. The service was…read morefriendly and quick. I went with a classic cheeseburger with all the regular fixings. You can upgrade and add $3 for a basket of fries and a few onion rings or just onion rings. They even had homemade milkshakes. I really enjoyed my PDI meal and being able to eat outside in 70 degree weather in February was a bonus. I hope to come back one day.

Great place to get your classic cheeseburger and fries. The food came out fast and fresh. The fries…read morewere crispy and hot. The burger was massive and juicy. Highly recommend this place and I would come back.