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Primos Cafe Menu 2026: Full Dishes, Blue Plates & Southern Specialties

Full Primos Cafe menu guide for 2026 -- every category, from the famous rotating Blue Plate Specials to the Bake Shop's legendary cheese straws. Primos Cafe & Bake Shop has served Jackson, Mississippi since 1929 with Southern comfort food described as "Southern Food for City Folks." Three Jackson metro locations: Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison.

Founded 19293 Jackson-area locationsBlue Plate SpecialsNationwide cheese straw shippingBest Breakfast -- Mississippi
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Signature items

Country Fried SteakBlue Plate
Cheese StrawsShips nationwide
Chicken & DumplingsTue Special
Fried CatfishFri Special
Family Meal$45
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What to know about Primos Cafe

The four things people most often Google about Primos Cafe -- answered in one glance.

Founded
1929

Over 95 years serving the Jackson, MS area. One of Mississippi's oldest operating restaurant chains.

Signature item
Cheese Straws

Sharp cheddar peppery baked straws -- made in-house, available for nationwide shipping. The top gift item.

Best value
Blue Plate Special

Rotating daily plates with two sides, cornbread or rolls, and coffee or tea included.

Locations
Flowood, Ridgeland, Madison

Three restaurants in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.

Daily specials

Primos Blue Plate Specials -- the full weekly rotation

Primos's daily Blue Plate Specials are a decades-long tradition and the #1 reason regulars plan their week around Primos. Each plate is served with your choice of two sides, cornbread or a yeast roll, and coffee or tea. Primos has won Best Blue Plate in Mississippi.

Monday -- Country Fried Steak or Poppy Seed ChickenSee in-store

  • Country Fried Steak with cream gravy
  • OR: Poppy Seed Chicken in creamy sauce
  • Choice of two sides
  • Cornbread or yeast roll
  • Coffee or tea

Country Fried Steak is one of Primos's most iconic dishes -- tenderized beef, hand-breaded, topped with peppered cream gravy.

Tuesday -- Chicken & Dumplings or Lemon Pepper TilapiaSee in-store

  • Chicken & Dumplings in thick broth
  • OR: Lemon Pepper Tilapia
  • Choice of two sides
  • Cornbread or yeast roll
  • Coffee or tea

Chicken & Dumplings is a Mississippi comfort staple -- pillowy dumplings simmered in slow-cooked chicken broth.

Wednesday -- BBQ Chicken or MeatloafSee in-store

  • BBQ Chicken with house sauce
  • OR: Classic Meatloaf with tomato glaze
  • Choice of two sides
  • Cornbread or yeast roll
  • Coffee or tea

Midweek comfort -- BBQ Chicken and Meatloaf are two of the most-requested Blue Plate options.

Thursday -- Turkey & Dressing or Fried ChickenSee in-store

  • Roasted Turkey with herb cornbread dressing & giblet gravy
  • OR: Southern Fried Chicken
  • Choice of two sides
  • Cornbread or yeast roll
  • Coffee or tea

Thursday Fried Chicken is a Primos landmark -- hand-breaded, Southern-style, consistently voted best in Mississippi.

Friday -- Fried Catfish or Serrano Chicken EnchiladasSee in-store

  • Fried Catfish (Mississippi farm-raised, cornmeal crust)
  • OR: Serrano Chicken Enchiladas (a Primos signature)
  • Choice of two sides
  • Cornbread or yeast roll
  • Coffee or tea

Friday catfish is a Mississippi tradition. The Serrano Chicken Enchiladas are an unexpected Primos original -- beloved by regulars.

Saturday -- Spaghetti with Meat SauceSee in-store

  • Spaghetti with house slow-cooked meat sauce
  • Garlic bread
  • Choice of two sides
  • Coffee or tea

A comfort food crossover -- Saturday spaghetti has been a Primos tradition for generations.

Bake Shop

Primos Bake Shop: cheese straws, cakes & baked goods

The Bake Shop at Primos is as important as the dining room. House-baked daily, the Bake Shop produces Mississippi's most famous cheese straws, seasonal layer cakes, pecan pie, pound cake, banana pudding, and more. Select items are available for nationwide shipping.

Most famous item

Cheese Straws

Primos's single most recognizable product. Thin, crispy baked straws made from sharp cheddar with a peppery bite. A Mississippi party staple, sold by the tin in-store and shipped nationwide. The top corporate gift from Primos.

Bake Shop classic

Pound Cake

Dense, buttery Southern pound cake built from a generations-old Primos recipe. Available whole or by the slice. The pound cake underpins several dessert presentations on the daily menu.

Southern staple

Pecan Pie

Classic Southern pecan pie with Mississippi-grown roasted pecans in a rich cane-syrup filling. Available whole for takeout and catering or by the slice at the counter.

Bake Shop favorite

Banana Pudding

Layers of vanilla wafers, sliced banana, and house-made vanilla custard topped with meringue. One of the most-requested Bake Shop items. Order a full bowl or a dessert cup.

Daily special dessert

Cookies & Cream Pie

Oreo cookie crust filled with creamy vanilla mousse -- a rotating Bake Shop dessert special. Part of the daily rotating dessert lineup alongside seasonal layer cakes.

Rotating seasonal

Layer Cake

Primos rotates seasonal layer cake flavors through the Bake Shop counter. Flavors range from caramel to coconut to chocolate fudge depending on the season. Ask at the counter for today's variety.

Ships nationwide. Primos cheese straws, baked goods, and gift sets are available for shipping to any U.S. address. Order through primoscafe.com or call your nearest location.
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All Primos Cafe menu categories with item counts.

Breakfast8 itemsBlue Plate Specials11 itemsLunch Plates & Sandwiches8 itemsSides11 itemsDinner Entrees5 itemsBake Shop7 itemsThe Market & Catering4 itemsKids Menu4 itemsDrinks6 items
The full menu

Every category on the Primos Cafe menu

Breakfast, Blue Plate Specials, lunch plates, sides, dinner, Bake Shop, kids menu, and drinks. Blue Plate items rotate daily -- the weekly schedule is shown above.

About menu pricing. Primos Cafe does not publish per-item prices on its website. Pricing is available in-store at all three locations (Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison, MS) and by calling ahead. One confirmed price: the Take It to the House Family Meal (1 entree + 2 sides + bread, serves 4-6) is $45. For the most current prices, visit primoscafe.com or call your location.
Catering & family meals

Primos Cafe catering options

Primos offers catering for families, corporate teams, and events of all sizes. All locations participate. Nationwide shipping is available for Bake Shop items and gift sets.

Primos has been a go-to catering source in the Jackson metro for generations. Whether you need a weeknight family dinner, a corporate boxed lunch, or a full event spread, Primos offers several structured options alongside custom catering arrangements. The Bake Shop provides gift-ready cheese straws, tins, and baked goods that ship nationally -- popular for corporate gifts and holiday mailings.

For full catering inquiries contact the nearest Primos location or visit primoscafe.com/catering.

  • Take It to the House -- 1 entree + 2 sides + bread, serves 4-6 people ($45)
  • Boxed Lunches -- entree, side, dessert, condiments per box
  • Full-service event catering -- custom menu, all three locations
  • Nationwide shipping -- cheese straws, baked goods, gift sets
  • Rewards program -- repeat customers earn points toward free items
About Primos Cafe

Southern Food for City Folks -- since 1929.

Primos Cafe & Bake Shop has been feeding Jackson, Mississippi for nearly a century. Founded in 1929, the chain has grown to three locations in the metro area and built a reputation as the definitive source for Southern comfort food in the state. Awards include Best Breakfast and Best Blue Plate in the Best of Mississippi reader polls.

The menu is built around rotating Blue Plate Specials -- a weekday tradition that brings regulars in on a schedule -- alongside a full Bake Shop producing Mississippi's most famous cheese straws, pecan pies, pound cakes, and seasonal layer cakes. Cheese straws are available for nationwide shipping and rank among Mississippi's most popular food gifts.

Primos also operates The Market, a grab-and-go section inside each restaurant with soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods, and a full catering program serving corporate clients across the state.

1929Founded
3Locations
95+Years serving MS
$$Price range
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Common questions

Primos Cafe menu -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly search about Primos Cafe, its history, menu, Blue Plate Specials, and Bake Shop.

What kind of food does Primos Cafe serve?

Primos Cafe & Bake Shop serves Southern comfort food -- their tagline is 'Southern Food for City Folks.' The menu centers on hearty Blue Plate Specials (rotating daily), a full Bake Shop with cheese straws and cakes, made-from-scratch breakfast, and family-style lunch and dinner plates. Think fried chicken, chicken & dumplings, country fried steak, catfish, cornbread, and Mississippi-style sides like turnip greens and rice & gravy.

How many Primos Cafe locations are there?

As of 2026, Primos Cafe operates three locations in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area: Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison. All three serve the full menu. For current hours and addresses, visit primoscafe.com.

How long has Primos Cafe been in business?

Primos was founded in 1929, making it one of the longest-running restaurants in Mississippi. The chain has operated for nearly a century and is widely considered a Jackson-area institution. It has won multiple 'Best of Mississippi' awards including Best Breakfast and Best Blue Plate.

What are Primos's Blue Plate Specials?

Primos's Blue Plate Specials rotate daily and are one of the most popular reasons locals return regularly. Each plate comes with your choice of two sides, cornbread or a roll, and coffee or tea. The lineup: Monday -- Country Fried Steak or Poppy Seed Chicken; Tuesday -- Chicken & Dumplings or Lemon Pepper Tilapia; Wednesday -- BBQ Chicken or Meatloaf; Thursday -- Turkey & Dressing or Fried Chicken; Friday -- Fried Catfish or Serrano Chicken Enchiladas; Saturday -- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.

Does Primos Cafe ship food nationally?

Yes. Primos offers nationwide shipping on select Bake Shop items including their famous cheese straws, baked goods, and curated gift sets. These are available to order through their website at primoscafe.com. Cheese straws are their most popular shipped product and a popular corporate gift.

Does Primos Cafe have a catering menu?

Yes. Primos offers catering for events of all sizes. Options include boxed lunches for corporate teams, the popular 'Take It to the House' family meal (one entree, two sides, and cornbread for 4-6 people at $45), and full-service event catering. Contact the restaurant directly or visit primoscafe.com to arrange catering.

What is Primos Cafe most famous for?

Primos is best known for three things: its daily Blue Plate Specials (award-winning Southern comfort plates), its cheese straws (a peppery sharp-cheddar baked snack available for national shipping), and its Bake Shop which turns out pound cakes, pecan pie, banana pudding, and rotating seasonal layer cakes. The restaurant has won Best Breakfast and Best Blue Plate in statewide Mississippi polls.

Does Primos Cafe serve breakfast all day?

Primos serves breakfast during morning hours at all three locations. Unlike fast-food chains, their breakfast menu transitions to lunch plates and Blue Plate Specials at midday. For the exact breakfast cutoff time at your preferred location, check the official website or call ahead -- hours can vary slightly between the Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison locations.

Are there vegetarian options at Primos Cafe?

Yes, though Primos is a Southern comfort food restaurant where meat is central to much of the menu. Vegetarian-friendly options include items like mac & cheese, broccoli au gratin, fried broccoli, pasta salad, cornbread, yeast rolls, pancakes, French toast, and the full Bake Shop. Many sides can be ordered without meat. Guests with specific dietary requirements should ask their server about preparation methods, as some sides are traditionally cooked with smoked pork.

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