JuJu's Market — Restaurant in Grenada

Was traveling back north and stopped to grab boiled peanuts. I was 4 hours into my drive and already a bit antsy. So I stop and go in to find the boiled peanut goodness. They advertise them on their menu and online. I walk in and wait in line, get up to the front after 13 minutes, and am told that I have to go to the office outside. I wait in the office outside while a man talks to a supplier for around 5 more minutes. When he gets off the phone he tells me that it's not the right season for them. Honestly, just update your information so that when people pass through, they know what to expect from you. The incredibly long wait to be turned away empty-handed was...

The “large” woman was rude to my friend while he ordered by phone. When I went to pick up his order, she was rude to me telling me that he needed to order sooner where she wouldn’t have to worry so much about getting it done before they could leave. I’m sorry but if you’re signed see if you close at 2 PM you don’t stop taking orders at 1:30 so you can leave at two. But if that is your policy, no problem I won’t be back there. He won’t be back there and I’m going to make sure everyone I know in Grenada, Mississippi and the surrounding area knows what a rude bunch of people work...

My first visit and I was delightfully surprised! Home cooking southern style, ample portions, different specials each day, plus a diverse menu of salads and sandwiches. JuJu’s was a produce market for 50 years in the same location, now expanded to a restaurant. Boiled peanuts and fresh pecans (staples for southerners) are for sale at JuJu’s. Come early if you want a slice of chocolate pie, it goes quickly. Their banana pudding is slowly stirred on the stove from fresh ingredients, these wonderful cooks don’t...