If you’ve ever thought about eating your way through the state’s best foodie towns, we suggest you squeeze in a visit to Starkville. Home to Mississippi State University, it is most often touted as Mississippi’s College Town, but that’s not its only claim to fame. In more recent years, it’s become a culinary destination, attracting foodies from near and far.

There’s so much more to Starkville than Mississippi State University. Despite being on the smaller side, Starkville offers the best in outdoor fun, heritage tourism, and dining.
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In fact, to the surprise of many, Starkville is one of the best foodie towns in Mississippi.
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Boasting an award-winning farmers market, some of the best chefs in the Southeast, and more restaurants per capita than any place in Mississippi, the culinary scene in Starkville is second to none.
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Starkville’s foodie reputation is no coincidence - it’s been a long time in the making.
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While farm-to-table dining became extremely popular in recent years, it’s been a hallmark in Starkville for quite some time. In fact, the town regularly hosts a farm-to-fork event.
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The town’s penchant for fresh produce makes sense when you learn the Starkville Community Market is a certified local farmers market, which has been named the state’s best farmers market.
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Local restaurateurs have come to rely on the farmers market, regularly stopping by to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies.
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And because fresh produce is so readily available, local chefs are able to push the envelope with unique menu items.
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The creative culinary creations produced in Starkville haven’t gone unnoticed, either.
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In 2015, Restaurant Business Magazine ranked Starkville one of the fifth “Best Places to Open a Restaurant” in the U.S. The honor is especially impressive when you learn Starkville was one of only two small towns included on the list.
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Ready to dine in one of the best foodie towns in Mississippi? For a full list of area eateries, check out this Starkville Restaurant Directory. To learn more about Starkville and all it has to offer, visit the Starkville website. Want to stay up to date on Starkville happenings? Make sure to like the Starkville: Mississippi’s College Town Facebook page.

So, did you know about Starkville’s reputation as one of the state’s best foodie towns? Ever dined in Starkville? If so, where and what’d you think? Know of another small town known for its culinary accomplishments? Whatever it is, tell us!

Being one of the best foodie towns in the state isn’t all Starkville has going for it. It also happens to be home to one of the most scenic hiking trails in Mississippi.

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