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Bovina Cafe

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A beloved local cafe serving up generous portions of delicious Southern comfort food at unbeatable prices. Experience true home cooking with a smile.

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Bovina Cafe

Bovina Cafe

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A beloved local cafe serving up generous portions of delicious Southern comfort food at unbeatable prices. Experience true home cooking with a smile.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"This is my first time but definitely not my last. I'd absolutely drive here again to eat."

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Lunch Plate Deal

The lunch plate is a fantastic value, including meat, 3 sides, drink, and dessert for around $13.

Consider Lunch Over Breakfast

Reviews suggest lunch might offer a better experience than breakfast.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens Monday 5:30AM

Cuisine

Southern

Price

$

Phone

(601) 636-6802

Address

191 Tiffintown Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA

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Value-Packed Lunch Plates

Value-Packed Lunch Plates

Enjoy a hearty meat, three sides, cornbread/roll, salad, drink & dessert for only $9-$13!

Homemade Southern Comfort

Homemade Southern Comfort

Hearty, home-cooked Southern dishes with a welcoming, cozy atmosphere.

Delicious Cheesesteak Hoagies

Delicious Cheesesteak Hoagies

Savor their popular cheesesteak hoagies and homemade desserts like cheesecake.

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Lunch Plate Deal

The lunch plate is a fantastic value, including meat, 3 sides, drink, and dessert for around $13.

Consider Lunch Over Breakfast

Reviews suggest lunch might offer a better experience than breakfast.

Ask About Cooking Options

If health-conscious, inquire about lighter cooking methods for certain dishes.

Check Daily Specials

Thursdays feature fried catfish; other days have different meat and three specials.

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Lunch Plate Deal

The lunch plate is a fantastic value, including meat, 3 sides, drink, and dessert for around $13.

Consider Lunch Over Breakfast

Reviews suggest lunch might offer a better experience than breakfast.

Ask About Cooking Options

If health-conscious, inquire about lighter cooking methods for certain dishes.

Check Daily Specials

Thursdays feature fried catfish; other days have different meat and three specials.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Bovina Cafe is celebrated for its hearty, affordable Southern comfort food and welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about the incredible value of the lunch plates and the delicious homemade desserts. However, some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and inconsistent food quality, with occasional complaints about greasiness or overcooked/undercooked items.

"I came for lunch and immediately was greeted and waited on. The vibe in this cafe is great! It’s very welcoming and the food is fresh cooked, hot and made to order. My mom got the chicken and dumplings, and my Dad got the vegetable plate. We all cleaned our plates!! I got the BLT on wheat bread toasted and it was so tasty. They are generous with the bacon. The lettuce and tomato was fresh. I absolutely recommend having breakfast or lunch here. This was my first time but definitely not my last. I’d absolutely drive here again to eat. It has that safe haven feeling that home has. It’s really nice."

Melody Ballard

"Good southern food with friendly local peeps! They have daily specials and it happens to be a fried catfish day on Thursdays when we are there. The fried catfish is well-seasoned with cajun spices, and it comes with 3 sides of your choice, drinks, and dessert for only $13. Almost all customers ordered the same thing except for the father with 2 young kids in another table. They ordered cheese burgers and it looks good, greasy-looking buns with melted cheese. The only thing I noticed that needs to improve is the cleanliness of the place and the outdated fridge for desserts."

KT D

"The people are nice, the atmosphere is home town. This makes you think the food will be great... well here's where the disappointment begins... (Lunch) at 12:30pm the main entree is out... it was catfish that I'll never get to talk about. The string beans taste as if poured straight from the can. The Mac & cheese had very little cheese to mention. The turnip greens, out! Creamed corn, nah... Lima beans, ok...
I'm a big guy that loves food and really hard to disappoint, but this place was a disappointment for lunch. To be fair, a couple local individuals came and ordered from the hot order menu and their food looked appealing."

Julius Laird

What People Like

Exceptional value lunch plates
Hearty Southern comfort food
Friendly, homey atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inconsistent cleanliness
Occasional greasiness
Some dishes under/overcooked

Frequently Asked Questions

The lunch plate is considered the best deal, offering a main dish, three sides, bread, salad, drink, and dessert for an excellent price.

The cafe is typically open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. They may also start serving supper on Friday evenings.

While breakfast is served, some reviews suggest that the lunch experience might be more consistently praised.

The cafe offers a variety of vegetable sides which can be combined to create a vegetarian meal.

Yes, dine-in, pick-up, or curbside are available. Please allow 10-15 minutes for all call-in orders.

Homemade desserts are available, with cheesecake being frequently mentioned and enjoyed.

The atmosphere is described as welcoming, homey, and friendly, with a small-town diner feel.