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With more than 200 restaurants, Tupelo, Mississippi, is a delectable destination waiting to be explored.
Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, golden fried chicken, farm fresh produce, or a juicy burger, Tupelo’s culinary scene satisfies every craving. Start your morning with a healthy smoothie bowl or build-your-own toast at PoPsy in Downtown Tupelo. Try one of the nation’s best burgers at Neon Pig Café, an old-school butcher shop and grill in an unassuming strip mall near the Barnes Crossing District. Enjoy fried chicken and all the fixings at King Chicken, housed in what was once the oldest gas station in Lee County. Indulge in the perfect ladies’ lunch at Sweet Tea & Biscuits Cafe before shopping the booths inside the Marketplace at Sweet Tea & Biscuits. Explore authentic Thai cuisine at Sao Thai. Visit tupelo.net/food-drink to explore all of the delicious options.
Those looking for a unique culinary experience should visit Mississippi’s first and only meadery. Queen’s Reward Meadery makes small-batch meads with 100 percent Mississippi honey. Enjoy a tasting at their location in West Tupelo and take home a bottle of your favorite variety, or sip one of their famous mead slushies on the vast lawn under the lights.
Sunshine and warmer temperatures beckon visitors to get outside. Tupelo’s Cocktail Trail is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful weather and delicious craft cocktails. Visit tupelo.net/cocktailtrail/ to download your digital passport or pick up a passport at one of the seven Downtown Tupelo participating locations. Enjoy delicious, local artisan cocktails at each restaurant, and once you've completed all seven stops on the Cocktail Trail, visit the Tupelo Visitors Center for a free #MyTupelococktail shaker. Plan your culinary journey to Tupelo by visiting tupelo.net or follow #tupelofoodieon Instagram. With so many incredible restaurants, imagine what you can eat here!