Sweet Tea & Biscuits — Restaurant in Tupelo

We wanted to try somewhere “southern”. The parking is a disaster. The restaurant was in the pack of a craft mall or booths of boutique offerings. There were so many tables for the space that it was difficult to walk. They had real cloth table clothes. You order at a counter to the side and in the back and find a table. There were ladies playing card games. There was a sorority having a meeting. This was unclear upon arrival. The prices were in the $12-$15 per person before a drink. Sodas are in a can and priced individually. There are refills on sweet tea and water. The portions were large. This seemed out of place considering all of the customers were ladies. We all took half of our lunch home and ate another meal. They were out of numerous things on the menu. I was looking forward to lima beans, which was the side with my entree. They were one of many things they did not have. The meatloaf was great! The potatoes were also good. The macaroni and cheese was so-so. I thought the primary taste of it was salt water. Others in my group of five ate it. No one commented about how good it was. The sandwiches were large and served with a surprise slice of water melon. We tried what three ladies said were their best pies. The chocolate pie was nice. The buttermilk pie good as well. It was our first experience with buttermilk pie and there isn’t anything where I am from to compare it to. If you like pie, you will like these. They weren’t over -the- top great, but they were good. The sweet tea was well received. The homemade biscuits were not what I had hoped for. If it is in your name, it should be amazing. I would choose a biscuit from KFC over these in a blind taste...

When people describe a place as a 'best kept secret'---this is exactly the vibe they are referring to. You won't find this lovely dig in an obvious place as it is tucked into the back of a delightful consignment gift market. Before you mark this off your list, consider: instead of anxiously waiting for your food to come out, strolling posts on social media, you could be strolling charming booths with local crafts, art, handmade jewelry and pottery. I could spend hours in this place but lucky for my bank account, the food comes out too quickly for major damage to be done. And although the ambiance is superior, as if you've been invited to a fabulous shower or luncheon, the food is the show stopper. Yes the gumbo is more perfect than the McCarty's bowl it is served in. You can't be disappointed with anything on the menu. Honestly. But if you're torn always choose the fried green tomato and pimento and cheese BLT. And never leave without ordering dessert. If you can't stand to take another bite, get it to go. (You're welcome.) You'll spend a little more than you may be used to on just a lunch but let me tell you, the food is worth it and you get to soak up that...

Sweet Tea and Biscuits has been a go-to spot for me every time I come home to Tupelo on leave from the military. This place is more than just a restaurant—it’s like sitting down for a meal with family. The food is everything you’d expect from wonderful Southern home cooking: hearty, flavorful, and made with care.

Whether it’s their fried chicken, fluffy biscuits, or perfectly sweet tea, every bite feels like a warm hug from home. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff always treats you like family. Where I’m stationed they don’t have food like they do here back home so it’s a nice breath of fresh air coming here.

I have so many fond memories of Sweet Tea and Biscuits from before I joined the military, and every visit brings me right back to those cherished times. It’s become a tradition to stop here whenever I’m back in town, and it never disappoints. If you’re looking for authentic Southern cooking and a place that feels like...