Amazing Service, Quality Food, Great Prices! I love their food and it's a real staple in Northport!…read moreIf you're from the area and haven't tried it what are you waiting on!

The Brown Bag Restaurant in Northport has been a staple for good eats for as long as I can…read moreremember. I can't tell you how many times people have recommended it for lunch, yet I never managed to stop in and experience it for myself until today. My work schedule and the Bag's hours always seemed to clash, and since it's a bit off the beaten path, it stayed in the "out of sight, out of mind" category. Now, as I'm approaching full retirement, I finally had the time to swing by and see what all the fuss was about. Upon arrival, the first sign you're in the right place is the parking lot. It's packed, about like a blue tick on a hound dog. Stepping inside, don't expect anything fancy. The interior is old school with faded paint and a no frills setup. Your food is served in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. But that's part of the charm. Who needs fine china when you're filling your gizzard with good soul food? The place was full and I managed to grab one of the last open tables under the roof. I then waited for the waitress who was running laps across the dining area, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out customers, and handling everything in between. If you come anywhere near lunch hour, don't expect Jimmy John's Freaky Fast service. You're here to slow down and enjoy the experience. When I ordered, I went with a catfish fillet, turnip greens, field peas, fried green tomatoes, a side of cornbread, and tartar sauce for the fish. The fried green tomatoes did not make it out with the order, but the waitress was very apologetic and adjusted my bill to a meat and two instead of a meat and three, which I appreciated. Now to the important part, the food. The catfish was hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, just honest, well done Southern cooking. The turnip greens and field peas were flavorful and comforting, exactly what you hope for in a place like this. The tartar sauce had a slightly sweet twist that I was not expecting, different from the traditional version, but surprisingly excellent. I will need a few more visits before I can fully put that into words, but it worked. Overall, now I understand the buzz. The Brown Bag delivers exactly what it promises, simple, hearty, well prepared soul food served without pretense. I will definitely be back, and now that retirement is on the horizon, I have got all the time in the world to wait on a good meal, unlike you working folks still rushing through lunch.

Nice and clean and the best food I've bought in years go get some soon…read more She's the Queen of soul food

Outstanding Catfish! Hush puppies to die for. My Collard Greens were over the moon with flavor…read more Potato salad rounded out the Large and two sides. We are stuffed! Great Service with a smile. You need to eat here....

Great mom & pop bbq American fare food. Delicious and good price and friendly staff. Don't be…read morediscouraged by it being "in the middle of nowhere" and just follow the sign to the left!

Good food. Really good food. I had the chitterlings plate with 3 sides, peach cobbler and lemonade…read more The chitterlings were extra clean and tasty. The sides were typical for a soul food restaurant and were good as well. The prices are good but I believe a bit underpriced for the amount of food I was given. I could not finish my entire plate. They will definitely be on our list of restaurants the next time we visit Columbus, MS.

The lunch plates were hot and yummy. The family was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. The…read moredecor was really authentic.

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.

Friendly staff, made to order and a quick turnaround. Fish fillets were seasoned well and hot. Not…read moreoverly greasy. Would come back

Fish is fried well and has great flavor. I like the wings but tend to be a bit small for the…read moreprice. Service is pretty quick but for to go orders I would recommend calling ahead.

The atmosphere was very nice! Customer service 10/10! The food!!!!!!! We sampled everything and it…read morewas GREAT!!!! I will be driving back again to eat here.

I'm a weekly regular, If not bi weekly. I've tried the catfish, wings, hamburger steak, mashed…read morepotatoes, yams, Mac and cheese, fried okra and fried green tomatoes. I haven't tried anything that I didn't like. The customer service has always been good. There is usually a long wait, but you are getting your food fresh.. especially when ordering catfish, etc. So you can't really complain. If you don't want to wait a good 30 mins or so, I'd recommend calling ahead and paying over the phone or placing an uber pickup order.

THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD! I like to give new restaurants a chance. I took a chance on the fried…read moreporkchops I love them, but they are often dry. These were so juicy and flavourful! The Cajun fries were tasty both a not overwhelming amount of spices and ranch dressing. The mac and cheese had a good texture and flavor, but did need salt. It's probably better to error on the side of less salt. The only thing I didn't love was the red velvet cake. My husband's cheeseburger was massive and very good! Seemed to be fresh meat and it was juicy! The ambience was just ok. Could use something on the walls. But I'm there for the food. I would definitely go back!

I'd heard about this place and I'm so glad I stopped today. Buying local is a real thing for this…read moresmall cafe! They had several different kinds of ice cream Sundays. We got the chocolate and caramel and chocolate and strawberry- the strawberries were sooo good! I can't wait to try lunch there.

This was my first time in Mississippi and I wanted to try a local restaurant. I searched Yelp and…read morefound this one, decided to give it a try. The staff was extremely friendly and patient while customers made their selections. You go up to the counter to order & pay and they bring your food out when it's ready. The seating area is large, clean, and has a relaxing vibe to it. We ordered the BBQ ribs & tips w/cabbage & dressing, BBQ ribs & tips w/green beans & yams, and the Chicken & dumplings w/green beans & baked beans. The meals all came with cornbread. The ribs had the perfect amount of smoke flavor & bbq sauce. They were also nice and tender. The sides were all flavorful and nicely seasoned, the cornbread was excellent. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try

Traveling thru Meridian - and can't resist some great Soul Food. Absolutely wonderful! Wife had…read moreSmothered Chicken with collard greens and stuffing; I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes and collard greens! Everything was great!

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

As Duke, I declare and decree this Soul Food Cafe as the best restaurant in Hoover, AL…read more This hidden gem isn't so hidden, in fact, it is well known beyond the City. We frequently visit this location and the ambience is always 10 out of 10. The staff is well versus with the climate of the customers. They often check to make sure you have everything you need, plus a little bit more. The smiles and the vibrant welcome in this restaurant is superb. To describe the food is beyond comprehension in words, I believe after trying the catfish plate the crispiness of the outside golden shell, the melting texture and the moisture of the inside of every catfish is superb with every bite and is a 10 out of 10. My goal is to try the whole menu! 10 out of 10