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Piccadilly Cafeteria Menu 2026: Full Item List & Southern Favorites

Name: Piccadilly Cafeteria
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Piccadilly Cafeteria has been serving Southern comfort food cafeteria-style since 1944, when the first location opened in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Guests pick up a tray and choose from a rotating lineup of classic entrees, vegetables, salads, breads, and desserts — paying only for what they select.

~50 locationsSouthern comfort foodCafeteria-style diningFounded 1944

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Signature items

Fried Chicken

Pot Roast

Macaroni & Cheese

Peach Cobbler

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What to order — at a glance

Piccadilly Cafeteria full menu and current prices

Entrees 10 items

Vegetables & Sides 10 items

Salads & Soups 5 items

Desserts 7 items

Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Piccadilly Cafeteria menu

1CornbreadTypically one of the lowest-cost items on the line
2Coleslaw
3Butter Beans
4Green Beans
5Tossed Garden Salad
6Sweet Tea
7Yeast Rolls
8Black-Eyed Peas

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How Piccadilly Cafeteria compares to similar Southern and cafeteria-style restaurants

Cafeteria-style pricing is per-item rather than combo-based, making direct comparisons approximate. All prices are broad market estimates.

Category	Piccadilly Cafeteria	Golden Corral	Luby's
Dining style	Cafeteria line (pay per item)	All-you-can-eat buffet	Cafeteria line (pay per item)
Typical entree	Market price	Included in buffet	Market price
Buffet / all-you-can-eat	No	Yes	No
Dessert included	Separate charge	Included in buffet	Separate charge
Sweet tea	Separate charge	Included in some plans	Separate charge
Average meal cost (estimate)	~$10–$16	~$15–$22 (buffet)	~$10–$15

About

About Piccadilly Cafeteria

Piccadilly Cafeteria was founded in 1944 by T.H. Hamilton in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The original concept was straightforward: guests pick up a tray, walk along the serving line, and choose exactly what they want — no menus to puzzle over, no waiting for a server. That format resonated deeply with Southern diners, and the chain grew steadily through the mid-twentieth century to become one of the most recognized cafeteria brands in the American South.

At its peak Piccadilly operated more than 100 locations across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Today the chain operates roughly 50 cafeterias, concentrated in Louisiana and Texas, where the brand retains a loyal multigenerational following. The food that built that loyalty — crispy fried chicken, slow-cooked pot roast, macaroni and cheese, turnip greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler — has remained largely unchanged, which is precisely the point.

Piccadilly is not trying to chase fast-casual trends. It is one of the last remaining large cafeteria chains in the United States, preserving a dining tradition that largely vanished from the American landscape over the past three decades. For many regulars, a Sunday lunch at Piccadilly is a ritual passed down through families, a connection to a style of eating that feels both timeless and distinctly Southern.

~50locations

1944founded

$$price range

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Piccadilly Cafeteria work?

Piccadilly operates cafeteria-style: you pick up a tray at the start of the serving line, choose your entrees, sides, salads, breads, and desserts as you walk along, and pay for what you select at the end of the line. There are no set meals or combos — every item is priced individually.

How many Piccadilly Cafeteria locations are there?

As of 2026 Piccadilly operates approximately 50 locations, concentrated in Louisiana and Texas with additional cafeterias in Mississippi, Alabama, and other southeastern states. The chain has contracted significantly from its peak of more than 100 locations.

Does Piccadilly publish menu prices online?

Piccadilly does not publish prices on its website, and prices vary by location. The best way to get current pricing is to call your local Piccadilly or visit in person.

What is Piccadilly Cafeteria known for?

Piccadilly is best known for its fried chicken, pot roast, macaroni and cheese, and homestyle vegetables like turnip greens, butter beans, and sweet potato casserole. Its peach cobbler and banana pudding are among the most beloved desserts on the line.

When was Piccadilly Cafeteria founded?

Piccadilly was founded in 1944 by T.H. Hamilton in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It grew into one of the largest cafeteria chains in the American South and remains one of the few cafeteria-format chains still operating in the United States.

Does Piccadilly Cafeteria have vegetarian options?

Yes. The vegetable and side dish section of the line typically includes several vegetarian items such as macaroni and cheese, butter beans, green beans, black-eyed peas, coleslaw, and various salads. However, some vegetable dishes are cooked with meat drippings in traditional Southern style, so it is worth asking staff if you have dietary restrictions.

What states have Piccadilly Cafeteria locations?

Piccadilly has the heaviest presence in Louisiana and Texas, where the brand originated. Additional locations are found in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. The chain does not operate outside the southeastern United States.

Does Piccadilly Cafeteria serve alcohol?

No. Piccadilly Cafeteria is a family-style cafeteria and does not serve alcohol. Beverages on the line include sweet tea, unsweetened tea, coffee, and fountain drinks.

What are Piccadilly Cafeteria's hours?

Hours vary by location, but most Piccadilly cafeterias serve lunch and dinner daily. Many locations are especially popular for Sunday lunch. Check the Piccadilly website or call your local location for exact hours.