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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe

3.4 (696 reviews)
ModerateSoul Food, Southern
Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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More than just a cafe, it's a community landmark!
Niya B.

I cannot believe I have lived in the Valley for four years and am just now discovering this place. Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe is a true hidden gem. The moment I walked in, it felt like stepping into Auntie's house just as she finished frying up the pork chops--warm and welcoming! The food was an easy 9.5/10. The pork chops were perfectly seasoned with that unmistakable home-cooked crunch. The macaroni and cheese? Creamy, rich, and pure comfort. And don't even get me started on the peach cobbler--it tasted like it was made specifically for me, served piping hot right out of the oven. My only wish was for a slightly larger scoop of ice cream to balance out that warm goodness! To top it off, the red Kool-Aid had that nostalgic, perfect level of sweetness. It was the perfect birthday lunch! I'm already planning my next visit. If you want to be intentional with your soul food cravings, this is the spot!

Yes it so Good
Marilyn G.

Smells good when you come in lots of people friendly people waiter was right there giving us help and ideas what's good can't wait for our food to come

Smothered fried pork chop, greens and cheesy mac.
Julie K.

OMG. Has it been more than 15 years? The place has been renovated. No longer a hole in the wall felt like I was going to someone's house. Service has definitely improved. The food is still yummy fried deliciousness.

Cabbage
Kathy B.

Great food stopped by for lunch had a great time with family the chicken was delicious and the black eyed peas and cornbread which was cold and old but they replaced it with fresh cornbread but will definitely visit again

Gerald J.

Hands down the best soul food place in Arizona always & they're always consistent. Staff is awesome and the fried catfish is always perfect. Not to mention they got the best sweet potatoes on the side of the country!! Food 5/5 Location 5/5 Parking 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Staff 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5

Yams
Natasha T.

I met up with a friend for lunch upon entry the dining area was clean and the decor was welcoming. There was one server doing a magnificent job of waiting on 4 different tables. We all got our food fresh and without a wait. The food was flavorful and we totally enjoyed every bit.

Mac and Cheese Golden Brown Southern Fried Chicken Rice and gravy
Brandie C.

You can tell they have been here and are a part of history in Phoenix, AZ. Looks like some remodeling has happened and they are finishing up some minor things. This was our first time here. We've read good, great and bad reviews so we had to go with an open mind and not go with pre-made assumptions. We were somewhat greated when we came in... it was like we didn't really feel all the way welcomed kinda feeling if that makes sense. It wasn't really crowded which I thought was ok. I think we were the biggest party there at the time. There were six of us. Our waitress I believe, was the daughter of the owner, which was great and she shared that her mom is doing well and thriving. She said her mom is 99 and her mom's sister is 102. Unbelievable! I guess eating southern comfort food really does wonders for the body! She must be doing something right is all I'm saying. We were seated and it took a minute to get some menus and then our drink orders were taken. We ordered the southern fried chicken plates, cabbage, beans, cornbread was served, macaroni and cheese and greens, smothered pork chops, chicken fried steak. (I think that was everything) 'Big Backs' ... Everything was actually well flavored and really good. The chicken was fried perfectly. The cabbage had a little kick to it and was a little bit softer than what I like, but it was still good. The beans were really good and soft. My 12 year old ate all his mac & cheese. And he's a picky eater. He said it was good! Our experience here was good and we are glad that we tried Mrs. Whites. The waitress and other server were friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They checked on us throughout our time in. Definitely, give this place a try if you're in the mood for some good southern comfort, food, and learning a little history while you're there, Or if you're out and about and want to try something new, different or get a taste of home cooking. Never judge a book by its cover or take somebody else's word for their experiences and how they view things. Have your own experiences. Never have assumptions or go off of what someone else says. Perspectives are always different. Taste buds are different from yours. And just as much as we want Great Customer service, which is always a plus and should be a given. Remember, how you show up is just as important.

Chicken Fried Steak, black eyed peas, macaroni and cheese
Kayla M.

This place is goated for soul food in Phoenix. They never miss. The new updates to the place makes it seem nice and roomy, although ive been going at a time where famous people autographed the walls. The service was great but the food amazing the chicken fried steak is a fan favorite of my stomach

Smothered Pork Chop and Gravy with Rice and Mac and Cheese, side of Fried Chicken Thigh and cornbread
Sharon I.

Had an extreme craving for Soul Food, decided to try here and it definitely hit the spot! I ordered through uber eats but would've loved to try it in person. Smothered Pork Chops were good, I understand it's smothered but a little too soggy for my liking with the batter, however flavor was there for sure. Next time I'll have to get fried pork chops side of gravy. Fried Chicken was delicious! For my order to be delivered and still be crunchy and seasoned just right was a win! The sides wasn't my favorite, but did its job. I can't wait to try other menu items as overall experience was great!

The menu

Where do I begin! I just recently relocated to Arizona and have been missing soul food. As an east coast native who also lived in Atlanta for sometime I was thrilled when I got a recommendation for Mrs. whites. I can specifically searching for greens and mac and cheese. The location was nice and I liked the murals painted on the building. Gave it a community feel. The place was cozy inside and we were instructed to sit ourselves. When I saw kool aid and tea on the menu I felt that I was in the right place. The descriptions of the food were also enticing. The pork chops (which I ordered) were describe as season and fried to perfection. It must have all been a ruse BECAUSE The pork chops lack seasoning. The greens (mixed not collards) were made with sugar and a significant amount very sweet, yuck! I've never had greens that were sweet. It's a savory dish. The black eye peas were the only thing edible on my plate and those tasted like they came out of a can. My friend had smothered chicken, greens and mac. All equally disappointing. The Mac was water and lacked flavor and cheese. The chicken still had a few feathers on it. The plate was brought out before mine so by the time we waited on my plate and got up to get our own silverware because that was forgotten. Her chicken was soggy at best. To make up for all this our waitress offered us cornbread on the house. That too was a disappointment. Slightly more edible than the rest of the food though. After spending nearly $60 dollars total we left extremely disappointed. And hungry.

Side of the building makes it easy to find!
C A.

What a gem in Phoenix. Upon walking in I was greeted by everyone working - So welcoming. The place is clean and cozy and I loved the counter-vibe where I sat. Food-wise it was fantastic. The fried catfish was straight outta the South. Mixed greens were so, so amazing - Full of flavor with the right light heat, no need to add anything. Mac and cheese was hearty and yummy, not soupy and bland. Cornbread topped off an amazing lunch, all washed down with some great sweet tea. Now one thing to note - They make the food fresh to order so it's not a super quick lunch spot but oh my, worth the extra 5 or so minutes for fresh food. Seriously, this place is good enough to run to on a long layover. 1000% I'm going every time I'm in Phoenix.

Black eye peas, fried chicken and pork chops
T R.

Excellent soul food, black eye peas, corn bread - fried chicken, pork chops. Service has improved 100%, fully renovated and cleanliness. Food was excellent, I will return for more.

Mural
Reina N.

Really good plates of food. You can tell it's made there and definitely has a homemade feel to it. The staff are nice and friendly plus knowledgeable about the menu. It's a nice cozy spot to get lunch.

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Ask the Community - Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe

Do they have any gluten free options?

If they do it's not on purpose I assure you. Very classic place. Best in PHX for southern

Do they offer fried gizzards, hearts or liver?

No they do not offer those items.

Can you byob?

Haha that would be nice. But I don't think so.

Is this the best fried chicken?

My favorite fried chicken in the Phoenix area

Do they accept credit cards?

Yes

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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe - soulfood - Updated May 2026

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