When you arrive at Bird Dog Cafe, you’ll feel as if you’ve found one of Mississippi’s best-kept secrets. It’s tucked away in a small town, serves up deliciously creative cuisine, and features a spacious outdoor area – complete with lots of seating and yard games. You’ll likely never want to leave, so it’s a good thing there’s an Airbnb on-site.

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Ready to dine at Bird Dog Café? Keep in mind dinner is only offered on select nights, so keep an eye on the Bird Dog website for the latest updates. Have any questions? Call the café at (601) 651-2260. Want to book an overnight stay? Check out the attached Airbnb.

So, did you know about Bird Dog Cafe? Ever dined at the café? Did you sit outside? If so, how was it? We want to know.

Looking for a unique vacation in Mississippi? We think the whole town of Laurel is one of the Magnolia State’s best small towns.

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Bird Dog Cafe is just one of the hidden gems and offbeat grub stops hiding in the Magnolia State!

  • Bumpers Drive-In of America is a small chain located in Mississippi and Tennessee and has been serving up classic fast food since 1983. The casual, old-school drive-in is a great place to get a burger, hot dog, or some of the best chili cheese fries on the menu, but the most unique thing here has got to be the desserts. The fried apple pies are delicious, and the funnel cake fries are like a taste of the state fair year-round!
  • Huck's Cove is a local restaurant in Gautier that looks like a standard roadside shack from the car - except for the bright blue color. That's just the first sign that this is the quirkiest waterfront restaurant in the state. The walls are covered with surfboards and other coastal memorabilia, and you can dine on the patio only feet from the water. The food emphasizes fresh seafood, usually simply grilled and given a hit of powerful seasonings. There's even live music on stage at times!
  • Main Street Trolley might look a bit odd when you approach this tiny restaurant in Ecru. That's because it didn't begin life as a restaurant - it's housed in a converted trolley car! The charming old-school environment makes it a bit of a local landmark, and it serves up some of the best food in town. The burgers are excellent, but the signature is the doughburgers - a regional specialty where the burgers are made with a mix of beef and flour, making them crispier. The restaurant also has a massive ice cream selection, including one of Mississippi's best banana splits.
  • The Dinner Bell might be the most unique restaurant in Mississippi - in fact, it's believed to be one of only a few of its kind still open anywhere. This is a Lazy Susan restaurant, also known as a round table restaurant, with diners seated at large tables with a rotating section in the middle. This means that the family-style dinners can be rotated around the table as needed, so everyone can take what they want. This is a great place to go with a large group of friends or family!

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