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These are the top 10 best cafés on the MS Gulf Coast, Tripadvisor says. Here’s why

These 10 cafes are the best on the Mississippi Coast, according to Tripadvisor.
These 10 cafes are the best on the Mississippi Coast, according to Tripadvisor. Kari Shea via Unsplash

Whether you’re looking to crank out some work in a focused environment, catch up with a friend over a meal, or cozy up with a book and a cup of coffee, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is filled with several café options.

Some of the best cafés, however, stand out for their food, customer service and views. Here’s a round up of the top 10 cafés on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, according to Tripadvisor.

1. French Kiss Pastries

Located in Ocean Springs, French Kiss Pastries ranked in first place for best cafés on the Mississippi Coast, according to Tripadvisor. The café offers breakfast and brunch options and has seating as well as free wifi.

Address: 714 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: Quiche, pastries, cheesecake, desserts

What reviewers said: “It’s easy to miss this small café, but it’s worth searching for. They serve delicious pastries and unique French confectionery creations, candies so appealing you’ll want dessert first.”

2. Stacked

Stacked, which has a breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night menu in Biloxi, is ranked second for best cafés on the Mississippi Coast, according to Tripadvisor. It has seating and free wifi.

Address: 158 Howard Ave, Biloxi 39530

Price: $

Popular menu items: Burger, pancakes, salad

What reviewers said: “The service and the food were both outstanding. Great place to eat a delicious burger. The sweet potato fries were the best I ever had.”

3. Mockingbird Cafe

A local favorite, Mockingbird Café offers breakfast, brunch and lunch and is a spot to work remotely with free wifi available, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 110 S 2nd St, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: Sandwiches, breakfast burrito, yogurt parfait, coffee

What reviewers said: “This café is in my neighborhood, so I go almost daily. Everything is fresh and delicious. They have a great menu for breakfast and lunch. Also the best baristas who make wonderful coffee! It’s a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists.”

4. The Grind Coffee and Nosh

The Grind Coffee and Nosh in Biloxi offers breakfast, lunch and brunch, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 934 Cedar Lake Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532

Price: $

Popular menu items: Breakfast panini, cinnamon roll, iced coffee, sandwiches

What reviewers said: “Great little veteran/family owned business! I go there at least twice a week. I get breakfast and lunch there. Their breakfast paninis are off the chain! My favorite sandwich is the spicy Reuben. So good!”

5. Harbor View Café

With a beautiful view of the Gulf, Harbor View Café is a laid-back, beachy vibe serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 504 Jeff Davis Ave, Long Beach, MS 39560

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: Eggplant fries, steak, seafood gumbo

What reviewers said: “The food was so good! We walked in and no wait time. Very courteous staff and so clean and attractive inside”

6. Cat Island Coffeehouse

Cat Island Coffeehouse in Pass Christian doubles as a coffee shop and a book store with a view of the Gulf, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 300 E Scenic Dr, Pass Christian, MS 39571

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: coffee, southern breakfast, books

What reviewers said: “Great spot to relax with a cup of coffee, read a book (or buy one from a local author), and have an amazing southern breakfast.”

7. Under the Oak Café

Located in D’Iberville, Under the Oak Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner and is a good place to work remotely with free wifi, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 9380 D’Iberville, MS 39540

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: Fries, salad, pancakes, potatoes, pot pie, chicken

What reviewers said: “We had a very large breakfast. The food was great — pancakes, eggs, grits biscuits and the best coffee ever. Everyone was nice and friendly and made us feel at home.”

8. Sunrise Café

Sunrise Café is a small, affordable café offering breakfast, lunch and brunch, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 315 Reese St, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Price: $

Popular menu items: Pancakes, breakfast sandwich

What reviewers said: “The best home cooked brunch! Eggs were perfectly cooked as requested — over medium. The biscuits and pancakes were perfection. The atmosphere of this restaurant is everything a customer would want!”

9. Roasted Bean

Located at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, the Roasted Bean offers coffee, breakfast, lunch and brunch and has free wifi, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 38530

Price: $

Popular menu items: Breakfast sandwich, latte

What reviewers said: “Employees were great, always helpful and friendly. We had breakfast sandwiches, my wife got the ham, egg, and cheese on an English muffin and I got the bacon, egg, and cheese on a biscuit.”

10. The Toasted Yolk Café

Located in Biloxi, The Toasted Yolk Café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, according to Tripadvisor.

Address: 906 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530

Price: $-$$

Popular menu items: Fries, potato casserole, French toast, pancakes

What reviewers said: “Excellent food! I ordered the biscuits and gravy and they were one of the best biscuits and gravy I ever ate! My husband had the big breakfast platter. Everything was cooked perfectly.”

Natalie Demaree
mcclatchy-newsroom
Natalie Demaree is a service journalism reporter covering Mississippi for McClatchy Media. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s in journalism and political science with a specialization in African and African American Studies from the University of Arkansas. 
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