The high Yelp score was on target. Nice casual place with good service and great food. We went for breakfast but the menu looked good for the entire day. Omelet and code was great, made just as I ordered. My wife's bacon and eggs were great as well. If you like pie they have a big selection. Several had just come out of the oven for later in the day. Made me want to come back. Definately worth a 20 minute drive for a great breakfast. read more

The breakfast and service here were too notch. Loved the menu options. The chocolate chip pancakes were delicious and the fried chicken biscuit smothered in gravy was A+. read more

Southside Cafe - Apple pie pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Service was wonderful and the food was delicious!! Everything was very clean and it was decorated cute. Lots of choices on the menu!

The food is great, the service is always with a smile, and they're kid friendly! We've never left there hungry. The desserts are homemade and scrumptious! read more

From the time we walked into this place, we loved it. Our server Nichole was fantastic! And the food, whew! They give you tons of very delicious food! Everything was great. I love hometown restaurants that treat you like your best friends! Go check it out! You won't regret it. read more

I have been going to this place since I moved close by back in 2022. The food is always great! Good home cooking! The atmosphere is very cheery and comfortable! For me the best thing about this about this place are the servers and the environment they create! The service is not only great, but they make it fun and relaxed. My most recent visit had me laughing so much thanks to my server Candi! Great service and just a pleasure! read more

very good breakfast but I definitely could have made everything at my house just as good if not a little better. It wasn't mind blowing but it definitely hit the spot. I had the French toast and bacon plate & the bacon was very salty but I love that. My fiancé had the spam and eggs plate and the biscuits and gravy that came with it was very good. Over all a 4 star experience for what the vibe of the place is. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating as well. If you're looking for a homemade breakfast in town that you don't have to make at home this is a good option. read more

Southside Cafe - French toast breakfast for me and spam and eggs plate for the hubby :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Delicious, friendly staff, good prices, upbeat atmosphere. It was packed at lunchtime. But we got our food quickly, temperature was good. The waitress made a "coca-mocha" for me (coffee with hot chocolate and whipped cream on top. Yummy. read more

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I have been to southside twice now since moving to Paris. Both times my food was great! I've had a grilled chicken salad and a grilled chicken wrap with Cajun fries. Southside adds great seasoning and flavor to their chicken. I had great service and will be back. read more

Southside Cafe - Grilled chicken wrap with Cajun fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

The help was amazing super friendly the restaurant was clean. The food was absolutely wonderful the consistency and freshness and the drinks. The coffee is fantastic and the drinks are really good. I would recommend this restaurant as a must visit. read more

Great food ... great service.. relaxed ambience.... Will be back ...food always hot and fresh

Great old fashioned burgers and friendly service! For a small establishment the hours of operation are awesome.

What a find! I'm from Paris, but don't make it home as often as I'd like, but two things matter when I'm here ...great catfish and vinegar slaw. Oh, my, goodness! Southside Cafe has that and more! Reminded me of the old Wet Willie song "Leona". We had to return for breakfast, but I was so busy eating I forgot to take a picture. The man seated next to us told me how much he was craving my food ! Suffice it to say, the hubby wound up with half of mine and we almost had to roll him out. If I could give this place 50 stars, I would. Dinner, breakfast, I don't care! Southside is a treat!!! read more

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We had the catfish plates and they were delish!! The service was great and so were the prices. We drove an hour and it was worth it. read more

Southside Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Always packed because of great food, reasonable prices and an exceptionally good staff who are fast.

I'm only giving one star because I can't give them a zero rating! We sat there for one hour before receiving our food because the waitress forgot to put our order in!! We had to share a table with a nice gentleman who got his food within minutes of ordering! We all ordered at the same time. read more

Friendly staff & great food from this Cafe. We've been there a number of times & have not been disappointed.

Great catfish and good breakfast. Good service. Very popular local spot, so expect a crowded dining room. Not a good place if you are afraid of getting covid19, because the servers don't wear masks and it's so tight inside. They have a little spot to sit outside behind the restaurant, but it's not really intended to be used by customers. read more

This is a hidden gem that I wish we found earlier. Definitely returning next time we visit the area. Restaurant has a hole in the wall vibe and is filled with locals that may wonder who the heck you are, but customer service was great and so was the food. Would definitely go back and try more things off the menu. Good portion sizes and good food all for a good price. read more

This place is your typical hole-in-the-wall diner but has AMAZING food! Our group of 5 went specifically for the fried catfish plate and you got the most bang for your buck! Huge portions, quick & friendly service and the BEST desserts! Definitely save room for dessert - they're known for them! 10/10 would recommend and we will be back again! read more

I've never ate it but the spaghetti and meatballs is amazing and I loved it and the smell is good

Small town cafe with huge favor! Husband had the best mushroom burger he has ever ate and that is saying something. I had the banana split pie, wow, wow, wow!!! It was so good. Great service, nice folks , next time we are at the Paris Landing lodge we will be back! read more

This is a good hometown restaurant. They have a variety of items on the menu. Breakfast, lunch or dinner all have something to offer. My only negative is that I don't really like the eggs there. read more

This little cafe may not look like much on the outside. But when you see this many cars and folks standing outside, you hit the jackpot. Food is great, service is outstanding, you can't go wrong. We are from Sparks, Nevada, visiting family. Stopped in for lunch and it was good. Highly recommend this restaurant, and if you have to it is more than well worth the wait. read more

I will start by saying this place is what one would expect from a little, local, country meat and 3 diner/cafe. Breakfast is breakfast, all the normal choices as somewhere else. I like the biscuits and gravy. ( sticks to your ribs for hours). Sometimes the eggs are a little to greasy, but it is a diner. It can be very busy for breakfast and lunch, seating maybe sparse to nonexistent. However, as one could expect from folks in the country...... at the bigger tables, if there are empty seats, and you ask if you may join them. You will probably be welcomed. The lunch special changes, and it has enough choices to make even a picky eater happy. If not, then order from the menu. Service, some blame the waitresses, but they can only bring the food when it is ready, and the cook can only sling it, when it is done. Grills are only so big. If you want fast food, maybe you should visit McDonalds. Instead, sit down and have conversation while waiting for food. Prices are good. This is a locals place, but outsiders/passer throughs are welcome. We stop here every time we are passing through that area. read more

Delicious food, great service, great place, great family atmosphere. Everyone is so friendly and the food is always fresh and hot. I go here every chance I get. read more

This place has some is the best food. And burgers in Paris. Also really good waitresses super friendly and eagar to help..

we sat at the table right by the kitchen. we watched a girl working there slice peaches, then eat a peach slice off the knife she was using, and go back to slicing more peaches. didn't see ANYONE washing their hands. we haven't been back since- nasty. read more

I ask a friend to recommend the best catfish place in town. This was there recommendation. It was exactly what you would expect from a southern style home owned restaurant. It is a dive. The catfish was excellent. Very moist with a good breading. I also had white beans, corn on the cob, and fries. Good cornbread. They offer a variety of vegetable plates. For deser,t I had warm pecan pie with ice cream on top with a cup of coffee. The filling and pecans were great very rich, countered by the ice cream. The crust was a little dry. In addition to my suprise I found free wifi. read more

Southside Cafe - Catfish with white beans, corn on the cob, and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

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I was looking for a place to stop for lunch that wasn't a chain. My first impression was how clean the place was. Even the HVAC vents in the ceiling were free of dust (a spot many restaurants overlook when cleaning) Next was my unsweetened iced tea. It was great! Most places have so much chlorine in their water that their drinks taste like pool water. Not here. They're either using filters or they're not on city water. (I drink a lot of iced tea so this matters to me) I ordered the bacon cheeseburger (fantastic!) and fries (crinkle cut) and couldn't have been happier. The service was quick and friendly. The bill + tax came to $8 and change. I probably over tipped but it was well worth it. I'd definitely go back read more

We dropped by here for lunch while we were out property searching. $6.95 lunch special included so much food we had to take some home. I had fried catfish with side of baked potato salad. That potato salad was dreamy! My husband had hamburger steak-naturally covered in gravy. We were both happy with our meals. The place is small and was packed but we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a seat. Service was good and good came out hot and in a reasonable time. read more

amazing! i was critical when i saw it at first. it looked small, a little run down, and was local. but the parking lot was packed (that's a good sign.) i suppose it's what's on the inside that counts, because the second we walked in i felt welcome and at home. and the food was delicious ! the best burger i've ever eaten!! the employees even knew the regular customer's names. highly recommend. don't judge a book by it's cover. also, love the toilet flower pot in the front read more

Southside Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Great veggies, corn bread, meat selection. Prices reasonable. Breakfast always top notch, huge menu. Country cooking at its bedt!

The burgers are great. The loaded Hamburger Steak is amazing and the fish is the best in Paris. The only complaint I have is the size. It would be great if they could eventually expand. It's our favorite diner in town. read more

Excellent place for breakfast and meals at other times of the day. Great service and relaxing atmosphere. Parking can be a challenge but worth the efforts. read more

One of my most favorite places to eat anywhere! The best service and food! Get breakfast anytime you want... delicious homemade desserts and a plate special every day! read more

Great little place to eat breakfast. Good food and good service. Only reason I didn't give it a five is I have only eaten breakfast and can't judge other meals. read more

This is a great place to eat some good home style food. Fish is awesome and desserts are so addictive.

This cafe is delicious! Fast. Friendly. Great prices. Husband saw spicy pork chops on the dinner menu- server happily added it to the breakfast selection serving it with eggs. So good. I went with the basics- eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, with home fries. Great housemade sausage, airy biscuits and gravy swimming with chunks of even more sausage. Oh the potatoes. Delicate and soft with a perfect crisp of fried yumminess, melting onions, and gooey American cheese- Heaven. Coffee cups were large and always full. Enjoy! read more

Great little local cafe. Love their plate lunch specials. The food is good, the service is typically really good, the place is a little small. Overall, it's one of the best Lil cafes around. read more