Page 144 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2019

BREAKFAST ON THE BAY
story by Jeff Clark photos by Mockingbird Cafe, The Buttercup on Second Street, Lulu’s on Main, Sunrise Cafe and Grammy’s Donuts & More
Bay St. Louis has made a name for itself for its Old Town district and
its dedication to the arts, as well as for hosting fabulous events such as Frida Fest and Dolly Should Fest, both of which fall under the Second Saturday umbrella. It’s the home of St. Stanislaus College, the Bay Ratz Marching Battery, ‘Sippiana Soul and a thriving nightlife in the bars on stilts along the Bay.
But “The Bay,” as it is known by those in the know, is also home to some of the finest breakfast spots in South Mississippi, many of which are located within walking distance of one another. And who doesn’t love a good breakfast? While some say it’s the most important meal of the day, it’s certainly one of the tastiest meals of the day. It’s such a great meal that it is sometimes eaten at lunch under the moniker “brunch” and even at
ADDRESS:
110 S. 2nd St., Bay St. Louis
PHONE:
228.467.8383
WEBSITE:
www.mockingbirdcafe.com
dinner time – breakfast for dinner is delicious, but there’s a reason no one is serving dinner for breakfast.
Mockingbird Cafe has an extensive breakfast menu. Of course, there
are plenty of egg dishes such as
the Mockingbird Scramble and the Frittata of The Bay, but there is also fare such as Pulled Pork and Grits, Chicken and Waffles and Avocado Toast. Plus, one of “The Bird’s” Coffee Goddesses will be happy to serve you a hot beverage, such as a latte, Americano or something cold like a cold brew or mango iced tea. And if that’s not enough, eating at Mockingbird for breakfast gets you one step closer to getting one of the coveted lemon feta cookies, which usually sell out quickly.
The Buttercup on Second Street is just a short walk from Mockingbird Cafe. It serves pancakes and
scrambles, but people keep coming back for the crawfish omelet. It’s a fluffy omelet filled with crawfish étouffée and cheese. Or, you could try the omelet filled with Gulf shrimp, peppers, onions and cheese.
Also in the Bay’s downtown area
is Lulu’s on Main, which offers a “brunchfast” on Sundays. If you’re wanting some traditional creole brunch options, try the shrimp and grits or grillades and grits at Lulu’s. Or, check out the Pain Perdu with chicken tenders, which is the Lulu’s equivalent of chicken and waffles. Plus, locals swear they have the best drip coffee in town.
Sunrise Café is a short drive from Old Town. Breakfast is a serious business at Sunrise where it is served all day, or at least until it closes at 1 p.m. While Sunrise offers many options, the Ultimate Philly
ADDRESS:
126 Main St., Bay St. Louis
PHONE:
228.463.1670
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ADDRESS:
112 N. 2nd St., Bay St. Louis
PHONE:
228.466.4930