I decided to have lunch and didn't realize that there was a spot inside the museum. And so, I decide to have lunch here at the café inside the museum, of all places.
It was after 1 PM on a Sunday afternoon in late April 2025. I was hungry and didn't want to find anything that was open on a Sunday. It was best that picking up something fresh here seem to be the only course of action without having to traverse all over town for a bite to eat. There was two tables that were placed outside the hallway where the Nissan cafe was. The experience here was very quick casual. I probably took about 10 minutes from looking at the menu above the counter and decide to have some New Orleans cooking. The jambalaya featured that day was really good and delicious. I also had the brisket wrap, which was also delicious and a compliment to the jambalaya. I ended up ordering from the counter and paid for my meal, like a general fast food encounter would be. I told them I'll be outside at the tables. After 15 minutes, they brought it out to me, and I went to town with it. For the most part, though, I was thankful that this place was here and also was open on a Sunday afternoon too. It's for everybody and anyone who is here visiting the museums and wanted a bite to eat or have a have a drink while exploring the magnificent exhibits that these two museums have to offer. The Nissan cafe is a small little café that serves up delicious food for everyone who wants.
The menu was simple and very limited though. Just a choice of a few items that you could order and it would be the highlight of your day here in Jackson, Mississippi. The overall experience here at the Nissan Cafe by Nick Wallace was good and definitely worth coming here especially when you don't need to be anywhere else but a museum in Jackson on a weekend. The service here was good, fast, and casual. While the simple set up was just that, it was definitely nice to have Cajun Creole food at your fingertips without having to scour the sea looking for it. If future travels permit me to do so, I will come back and try out more of what I missed the first time. The prices is here are not bad, plus you're supporting a small business inside a public museum. It's all good. I don't mind spending extra for a good meal that's benefiting the cafe as well as the museum. It was nice to dine here and I hope to come back here soon. As far as staff goes, you have to clean up after you are done, but they bring you your food after you purchase it. There is no servers, just a simple cafe that brings you genuine Cajun / creole cuisine here in Jackson, Mississippi. Aspect is to come here to enjoy the two museums here and have lunch. That is the best combination you could have on a weekend afternoon. Dress casually during the summer and dress warmly in the winter.
The Nissan Cafe by Mike Wallace is located inside the dual museums - Mississippi Civil Rights & Museum of Mississippi History. It's physically located at 222 North Street in beautiful Jackson, Mississippi. The museums charge admission fees daily but also have days where admission is free. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, you might want to see if there is private parking for the museums first. I happen to use uber for my travel needs. And as needed, you can find street parking where you can find it. If you prefer Jackson's public transportation, consider the routes that's right for you and get here for the day. Explore the museums at your leisure and have lunch at the Nissan Cafe by Mike Wallace while you are here. And as always, uber and Lyft are always at your disposal whenever you need it. The only regret that I didn't do was grabbing dinner just before leaving the area here. That way I had something for that evening. Oh well. If you visit the museum, you should consider dining here and having a bite to eat. Definitely a good place for y'all while supporting the museum and the cafe. Recommended if you are in the area and love Cajun and creole cuisine like me.
5.0 stars for the overall experience.
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