Pick your meat, pick your three sides, and let us do the rest. Scratch-made Southern cooking the way grandma intended — no shortcuts, no fuss.
Mama Lou started cooking in 1987 out of a simple belief: that a hot, home-cooked plate could fix most things. What began as a tiny counter with six stools has grown into one of the county's most beloved lunch spots — but the recipes haven't changed a bit.
Every morning we start from scratch. Collards slow-simmered since dawn. Cornbread baked on the hour. Meatloaf with grandma's glaze. Come hungry. Leave with a to-go box.
Beyond our regular menu, each day brings a special that rotates weekly. These are the plates regulars call ahead about — show up early before they run out.
Walk up to the counter, make your picks, find your seat. That's all there is to it.
Step up to the counter and choose one of our daily proteins — fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chop, and more.
Mix and match from twelve or more fresh-made sides — collards, mac & cheese, butter beans, and everything in between.
Find a table, your cornbread will be right out. Hot food, honest prices, family atmosphere. Come back soon.