Downtown:

                 

The Porter: Pub atmosphere with board games, drink specials, and food including apps, entrees, and desserts like the cookie dough eggrolls.

                 

SouthBound Bagel & Coffee Shop: Laid-back breakfast spot with house-made bagels. Though they're known for their bagels, SouthBound also has the best pancakes in the 'Burg.

                 

Bianchi’s Pizzeria: A wood-fired pizza oven takes center stage at this Italian eatery. After lunch or dinner, pop into the connected gelato shop for a sweet treat.

                 

Depot Coffee House and Cafe: Breakfast and lunch offerings of baked goods, sandwiches, soups, salads.

                 

Town Square Café and Bakery: Newly open, this café and bakery has plenty of pastries and great sandwiches.

                 

Jutama’s Thai Restaurant: Authentic Thai cuisine- curry, noodles, and vegetarian dishes are some top options. (There are two Jutama's locations--one downtown and one in West Hattiesburg.)

                 

Thirsty Hippo: Eclectic restaurant and bar with live music. They have delicious burgers, salads, and great vegetarian options. An English Dept hangout!

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Compadres Taqueria & Mexican Grill: The BEST tacos in Hattiesburg. Compadres has a casual atmosphere and, more importantly, delicious chorizo tacos. While you're there, make sure to grab a cool horchata!

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Jazmo’s Bodega: An easy spot to grab a burger to-go, or stick around and have a drink.

                 

Keg & Barrel: Just off Hardy St., Keg & Barrel has a large drink menu and great pub food. Bacon cheddar fries, fish tacos, homemade veggie burgers, and pizza are all favorites.

 

 

Midtown:

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Glory Bound Gyro Co.: Greek food with an American twist. Top seller: Pepperjack Gyro.

                 

La Fiesta Brava: Hot spot for Mexican food located near campus off Hwy 49.

                 

Mugshots: Burgers and more burgers (and also pasta and salads). This chain got its start in Hattiesburg.

                 

Leo’s Cuban Kitchen: Authentic Cuban dishes in an lively environment with friendly staff.

                 

Tabella Italian Restaurant: Munch on warm, homemade focaccia bread while waiting for your scratch Italian dish. There are daily specials and something for everyone to love.

                 

Ed’s Burger Joint: Relaxed atmosphere with lawn games and tasty milkshakes. Ed's has locally sourced ingredients and a great black bean burger for vegetarians.

                 

Crescent City Grill: Cajun food including seafood, pasta, gumbo, and jambalaya.

                 

T-Bone’s Records and Café: This record store + café is popular with students and locals for good music, Sunday Jazz Brunch, and delectable chess squares. You're always sure to see a few English grad students there! 

                 

Patio 44: Covered outdoor patio restaurant with primarily serving updated American dishes.

                 

Petra Café: Mediterranean offerings located close to Southern Miss

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West Hattiesburg:

                 

Asiago Cheese Cafe: A cheese-lover’s haven. Soups and sandwiches (plus plenty of cheeses).

                 

Okra: Hattiesburg’s newest Japanese restaurant with all-you-can-eat, cooked-to- order menu.

                 

Cotton Blues: Refined Southern offerings like shrimp grits, steaks, and etouffee. They also have a wonderful Sunday brunch (with unlimited free mimosas after 12). 

                 

Indian Delight: Hattiesburg’s only Indian restaurant is located near Turtle Creek Mall.