Vicksburg’s Best Soul Food

Soul food is packed with delicious homemade flavors. If you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner in Vicksburg and want to experience authentic soul food – you’re in luck.

Here are some of the different types of soul food every visitor should try. Looking for more information about dining options or Southern culture? Contact Visit Vicksburg today.

Soul Food Staples

There are a few types of distinct soul food dishes to look out for, namely meat, potatoes and veggies. For the main course, you might have chicken and gravy, fried chicken, fried catfish, oxtails, ribs, meatloaf or jambalaya. For sides, you can’t go wrong with classics like cream corn, green beans, black-eyed peas, collard greens, okra, grits and cornbread. Rice and macaroni and cheese can also be found with just about every meal. And for dessert, top it all off with a slice of homemade pie, peach cobbler or sponge cake. Don’t forget the biscuits and sweet tea!

Where to Find Soul Food in Vicksburg

Since Vicksburg is teeming with rich African-American history, it’s no surprise to see a soul food-inspired dish or two on the menu at any local eatery. To get the full experience, sign up to go on a Mississippi Sweet Tea Tour. The guides will show you all around Vicksburg and give you a great taste of Southern flavor mixed with African-American history. But if you prefer to explore the food scene on your own, it’s easy to find restaurants where you can sample a taste of old-fashioned Southern cooking at any meal of the day.

Whether you eat traditional soul food in Vicksburg complete with all the fixings or opt for a more Cajun-/Creole-inspired dish, you won’t be disappointed. Southern food is all about delicious, hearty flavor and comfort. So be sure to make time for some soul food the next time you’re in Vicksburg.

Find More Trip Planning Ideas

Make the most out of your time here in Vicksburg, Mississippi with help from Visit Vicksburg. We can introduce you to all the best restaurants, historical sites, shopping hubs, attractions, events, nightlife, spas and more. Contact us online or swing by the Visitor’s Center to get more information.

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