While in Jackson for a long weekend, I wanted something from a small restaurant or from a hole in the wall. Sugar's Place was as close as I was going to get on my first pass Google search. The chicken and waffle was just what I needed. Get the wings if you order this dish. I took the recommendation from the cashier and I am glad that I did. Waffle wasn't sugary. The wings were proper crispy and seasoned just right, not heavy-handed on the salt and not underwhelming either. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is cooked to order, so nothing came to the table as if it had been quickly reheated or microwaved. Next time I come home to visit, this will be my destination for breakfast one of the days I'm home. And seeing that they also have lunch and dinner options, I may stop in later in the day for that. read more

Sugar's Place - Chicken and waffle - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Sugar's place is a gem! Nice try on everything and prime location. Served hot! The chicken had a different taste to me but everything else was a unquestionable chefs kiss! read more

Sugar's Place - Chicken and Shrimp Platter - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Best breakfast around. No matter what you get, it will be delicious. A chicken biscuit with a side of cheese grits is always my go to. I have never tried lunch here but I can imagine it's just as good as breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some of the best places are holes in the wall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A spot I would visit, again... I ordered at the counter and waited a couple of minutes for a tidy packed meal of piping hot wing drumettes, a biscuit, and a tasty Belgian style waffle. The biscuit was forgettable however, the wings were of my dreams- well seasoned and just out of the fryer. The waffle had a magical hint of cinnamon favoring that soaked up the real bitter and syrup I slathered on them. read more

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Awesome food and service. If in a rush, call it in before you come. The food is made to order and is so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came in a group of 10. There was seating that accommodated everyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were all very impressed and I didn't hear any complaints! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It is, by far, the cutest spot in downtown Jackson, with the colorful outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are two menus, one on the wall and the other on the counter. The one on the wall confused me just a bit. It had an ending time for breakfast, but the guy behind the counter explained that breakfast is served all day, and the second time is when lunch starts. So, I ordered the waffle and wings, which didn't disappoint. I like a fluffy waffle, and that's what I got: easy to cut with your fork. Yes, I could have used a knife, but I know when I'm able to use my fork, the waffle is cooked at the right temperature. Now, let's get to the wings. I don't know what recipe they are using, and the staff is sure not telling. But I can tell you that the wings have the right amount of tenderness and crispness at the same time. You don't have to pull or tug. They are well-seasoned inside and out, meaning the skin. Like I mentioned before, they're tender and crispy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now, it's a small place with plenty of individual and shared tables. Also, there's an outdoor seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a popular place, but the line moves pretty quickly. I actually found Sugar's Place on social media. It made headlines with one of the food bloggers, but from what I gathered, it was already very popular. But it was nice that Sugar's garnered so much attention a food blogger rolled in, stopping by! read more

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Visiting from Los Angeles for school drop off and stumbled upon this gem! Food is absolutely delicious! Everything was perfect. Will definitely be bringing my family back during graduation!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small but the food is off the chain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I plan on returning for breakfast very soon. The service is at the counter and quick. read more

I was in town visiting and found Sugar's Place online. I stopped by around 10:30 -11:00. Breakfast just ended so I got a platter. It had fried shrimp, fried fish, and wings. My sides were Mac and cheese, greens, yams and lemonade. I got to say it was all good. Everything was seasoned and flavorful. Next time I'm in town I will be back to get some more food. read more

Had gotten food poisoning from the waffle and chicken! I ordered the waffle and chicken and some collard greens but didn't get the side. The service was also horrendous. Staff were talking to each other while I was ordering and that was probably why I didn't get my collared greens. read more

Awesome meal very polite service thank you for your hospitality I will support your business wherever I am in town. (Chicago visiting family) Clean fresh to order food delicious. read more

Sugar's Place - Platter - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Food is always good, seasoned to perfection good variety to choose from. Service fast, friendly willing to please customers. Restaurant is clean, friendly and comfortable. Whenever I have company in town, Sugar's is the place I take them to eat. Never had a complaint. read more

Sugar's Place - Family restaurant. - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Baby !!! Trust and believe when I say this is the best hot breakfast I've had in a long time . It was hot fresh and amazing going in my mouth !! I'm not exaggerating or playing. if you don't come here some wrong with you. The customer service was absolutely superior!!! I highly recommend this black business read more

Sugar's Place - The breakfast combo - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Tried to support a black owned business while in town for a volleyball tournament but was very disappointed. I ordered a three piece fish dinner with two sides and a wing dinner with two sides. Also, I placed an order for an additional side but didn't receive anything that I asked and paid for. I only received one side which was collar greens. While taking my order they were very unprofessional and talking to coworkers therefore not paying attention to the customer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to mention people loitering around inside the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please avoid this ratchet place. read more

The food is absolutely incredible! The staff is excellent and also friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a perfect downtown breakfast spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend coming here. You'll be back! It's just that good. read more

Stopped by for breakfast. This is a small diner type restaurant near the school of law. Parking can be difficult but the food makes up for it. I ordered the chicken tenders and waffles. Waffle reminds me of a Waffle House waffle due to shape and size but it's better. The chicken tenders were seasoned expertly as well. Food didn't take long to come out and it was hot. I really enjoyed my breakfast there and look forward to trying the other items on the breakfast and lunch menu. read more

Sugar's Place - Chicken tenders and waffle - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Great food. Was served in to go containers so lost the ambiance. Friendly service. Very accommodating to special requests. We had the chicken and waffles and biscuit sandwich. The chicken and waffle was the standout. read more

Yesterday I was so determined to try the Chicken & Waffles, I woke up did what I had to do for the day & headed over there. It's located in a small building right across from the law school so if you drive too quick you'll miss it. I ordered two orders of the chicken and waffle plate with fried wings. It took about 12-15 minutes for it to be ready. It was still very warm by the time I drove all the way home. The waffle is one of those large waffles that remind you of the waffles at Waffle House, but of course fluffier. It was good but it's the chicken that steals the show!! So flavorful and crispy I had to eat them by themselves with the good ole' Louisiana hot sauce. The staff was super friendly as well and the waiting area was vibrant & clean. Can't wait to return and try more items on the menu. read more

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Delicious food and service. They have a nice array of food items; They sell breakfast and lunch! Good seasoning! Street parking. read more

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Great lunch spot! I ordered the Grilled Shrimp Salad with the Come Back Sauce for dressing. The food was ready quickly and the staff checked in to see if we liked our food. I never would have thought to put pickles on a salad, but it was awesome and my friend was dipping her Fried Okra in the Come Back sauce. read more

Sugar's Place - Grilled Shrimp Salad - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Delicious Food! Good Service! Fair Prices! Try the Honey Bun Cake. Yummy! Definitely Recommend!

This is a fun spot in a out of the way location. If you're at the school of law, you probably pass by Sugar's daily. If you're not at the school of law, though, I doubt you've noticed this place. I came with 3 of my kids, so we all got to sample different meals. Actually, the menu is pretty limited, so we had a lot. I went with fried fish and it was fine, but not notable. The best thing (no surprise) was the chicken and waffles. My #3 kid had that and we all sampled it. I had potato salad or maybe it was slaw. The fact that I'm not sure which tells you a bit about how it wasn't too memorable. The service was good, the prices were high, and the honey bun cake was the part that is worth coming back for! read more

Sugar's Place - Honey bun cake! - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I was driving across country and figured that Jackson was a perfect stopping point roughly 9 hours into my journey for a breakfast. This place popped up as a local favorite so I had to give them a shot. The chicken and waffles was highly recommended and I usually don't jump for this dish because I love waffles but they've got to have some umph to them. I made it to the restaurant which is only take out. It's in the midst of a downtown area that's a little difficult to find street parking in especially on a workday. A guard let me Park in a surface lot that was likely for a government building after I told him I was just stopping in to grab food from Sugar's. He understood it would only be for about 15 minutes so he ushered me in and showed me a shortcut through an alley back over to restaurant. I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. I got back in my car and I took it over to the old city hall building turned museum and ate it in an outdoor seating area. They gave me a fork but no napkins and an abundance of syrup one a little leaky so you can imagine the slight mess of me trying to eat it. Nevertheless, the waffle was thick but just ok in taste. The chicken was good but quite salty so it was slightly off putting. I wouldn't say that I'd be in a rush to come back here next I'm in Jackson, but I'd try some less trendy breakfast options from them. read more

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Chicken and honey cake were very flavorful. However the waffle, eggs, grits, and toast tasted very bland and almost 'fake'. Service was top tier, they were very kind and patient for a first timer. read more

Y'all, this place was fantastic!! Let's start with the customer service. We Texans we're passing through after a trip to Atlanta. We wanted some soul food and stumbled across this little place. The guys behind the counter were so very sweet, helpful, and patient waiting for three moms and four kids to decide on the perfect dish. I ordered shrimp, fries and macaroni and cheese, my 14 year old ordered chicken and waffles and my 11 year old ordered chicken tenders. Every single bite was amazing. We were all picking off each others plates to taste what we didn't order. I got to taste some fried okra off a friends plate and it was perfect as well. Three of the staff came out to check on us to make sure our food was the way we liked it. Thank goodness we packed up the leftovers because the cold chicken tenders (5 hours of driving later) were so tasty!!! This place is a must if your in Jackson. read more

sweet & salty; soft & crunchy! since my childhood, i've always romanticized that scene from the proud family where oscar scarfs down the chicken n waffles during the theme song intro & i've always wanted to feel that exact same way every time i eat chicken n waffles. today i finally got to experience exactly what i was expecting from that childhood memory. i came here around 11:30am on a warm friday. the restaurant wasn't busy at all & they were blasting tevin campbell & more throwbacks. i was greeted by a nice black gentleman who gave me a lot of good suggestions from the menu. he told me the chicken n waffles is trendy around there so i went for it. i ordered it to go & was already out the door in less than 15 minutes. i appreciated that the chicken was separated by foil from the waffle so that one doesn't make the other soggy. i had too much fun eating this!! the chicken was hella hot, well seasoned & the breading was crisp which is how i like it! the chicken should always be crunchy! the waffle was my preferred style which was flat n not too bready. easy to cut, eat together & visually appealing too! i will be coming back here for more good eats! just wanted to show my appreciation to this restaurant for giving me the best chicken n waffles i've ever had before!!! read more

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Very friendly guy at front counter, helped me choose fish and shrimp combo for my lunch. Everything is served to-go, you can eat on the patio out front which has table and chairs with umbrellas or take it away. I thought the fish was tasty, I like mine a little harder fried. The mac and cheese was yummy and the fries were good too. Everything was served super hot and fresh. They put hot sauce and ketchup in the bag, but forgot the ranch I ordered and no tartar sauce. I would definitely go back and try it again. read more

This take-out joint serves well prepared local fare. It doesn't have an extensive menu, but what they do serve, is fresh, cooked to order and served through their iconic "itty bitty" service window! I have breakfast & lunch fare, dunno how late they stay open for evening service, I'm rarely in downtown Jacskon outside of business hours... There is a small, outside table area that's is great during good weather, outside of that, be prepared for a take-out meal only. read more

Best food in downtown JXN. Love supporting small & Black-owned. Service was friendly and fast. The food was perfect. And it was just nice enough to eat outside! Clean and tasty. My husband ate the catfish with fried okra and greens. Sorry no pick! read more

Sugar's Place - Friday lunch special - baked chicken, greens & yams - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Chicken and waffles are great! Call ahead and order b/c they are cooked to order and come out sizzling hot! Easy parking and friendly staff!

Went with My Fellas had a really good experience. We missed breakfast but they served Chicken And Waffles all day. My friend got the shrimp poe boy. All satisfaction. Very neat and clean place and in a good location in the city. I will definitely be revisiting as should read more

Sugar's Place - This is Sugars Place Located in Jackson, MS - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Decent wings but burger was just ok. Fries ok. Near the capitol building. Staff was very friendly!

After searching on Yelp for the best breakfast in Jackson we stopped here while traveling thru on a road trip. Food was really good!! The service could have been a little more welcoming but it was still okay. We enjoyed the music that was playing and the place seemed clean. I would definitely stop here again. Thanks fellow Yelpers for the tip! read more

Sugar's Place - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

This little gem is right across the street from my school, so I get the pleasure of frequenting and I LOVE it. Fantastic, quick Southern cooking in the heart of Jackson, family-owned by the kindest people, and honestly a little slice of history. Everyone should visit Sugar's at least once. Also, Sugar's went so far as to restructure its dining area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to make guests feel more comfortable. Much appreciated! read more

Flew into Jackson Mississippi for the first time. I wanted a family breakfast place and was recommended to Sugar's Place. It's right behind the Mississippi College of law. Had the waffle and chicken. It was the best chicken I've ever eaten! Thanks Rafael for recommending it and thanks Mama Glenda who runs the place. It's a must stop when in Jackson read more

So, I'll accept blame for my bad experience here since everyone seems to love it. My energy was off and I was also ticked off that the broken meter outside ate my coins, only to have another patron tell me that the City pays no mind to the meters. I went in and ordered. There were maybe two parties of two in front of me and approximately two individuals and one duo behind me. I ordered chicken strips & waffles. As I sat there for 35 minutes, I watched everyone receive and nearly finish their orders. Halfway through the wait, a man behind the counter - who didn't take my order, by the way, asked me, as if he was thinking, "darn, you still here?", "What did you order???". Finally, when it was ready, the same guy beckoned me via hand gesture to receive my order. He didn't bother to apologize or explain the wait, so I mentioned it. That's when I really became insulted, although the long wait and the beckoning was enough to make me think twice about returning. My displeasure barely parted my lips when he and the owner started in that the wait was long because of the orders ahead of me. (Guess I wasn't suppose to notice those after me). I would have been fine if they would've asked me to pardon the wait, etc. but they seemed adamant that I was tripping, so I told them I didn't want the food and was leaving. When they suggested that I take the food for free, I felt even more belittled. I paid for my food and ate a few bites in the car, I no longer wanted to be in there. As far as my satisfaction with the food; the chicken strips were super yummy. The waffle was loaded with baking powder. Yeesh! I won't be back. read more

My husband found this place on Yelp and wanted the honey bun cake. It's delicious. The gentleman was friendly and he also told my husband that the cake was freshly made this morning. We didn't get a chance eat any food because we came when they were about to close. The dessert is a definite yes read more

Sugar's Place - Honey bun cake - Soul Food Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

After touring the Governor's mansion, we wanted to get a taste of some local food at a place that locals would typically eat. Sugar's is just a few blocks away, on a relatively quiet street. The young guy running the counter was friendly and helpful, and the service was really quick. We figured the portions would be generous (they were) so we decided to split an order of catfish with french fries and cabbage greens for the side orders. The catfish was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside and, though it was fried, was not the least bit greasy. Fries are pretty tough to mess up, but Sugar's are fantastic - nice and thick and seasoned just perfectly. The cabbage greens seemed like a home recipe and were out of this world! For dessert, we had the honeybun cake, which was excellent - moist and sweet with just the right amount of spice. The only part of the meal that wasn't perfect was the cornbread...a little dry. If you are in the vicinity of the Governor's mansion or the capital building, I highly recommend checking out Sugar's! read more

I was leaving town, and wanted some good down-home breakfast before I hit the road. When I conducted a search for breakfast restaurants, this was on the list. Because of the consistently great reviews, I chose this one. When I arrived, I was surprised to find a little storefront restaurant. To my initial dismay, they told me they had stopped serving breakfast at 10 AM, and the only served catfish, and not whiting, which is my favorite. I took a chance and ordered the catfish and shrimp combo... I forgot about the breakfast that I missed, whiting is NOT my only favorite fish, because of THIS place, and I will definitely leave town earlier the next time to see if breakfast is as amazing as lunch was! To top it off, the staff has great attitudes, and appeared to be happy in the family-owned restaurant, and the homemade Kool-Aid and tea are perfectly Southern Sweet! The only issue I had was that they don't provide lemons for the tea and Kool-Aid, but I'll bring my own if they don't change! LOL read more

Incredible - food, service, atmosphere, price, all absolutely perfect. My son got the chicken and waffles and I got the catfish and shrimp daily special, and my son was asking to come back before we even got out the door. My food made me do a little dance and I'm not ashamed. Can not wait to go back! Thanks Miss Glenda! read more

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