Where’s your favorite burger in Mississippi? For me, it’s found at Phillips Grocery. These award-winning burgers in Mississippi check off all the boxes: they’re full of flavor, served on a fresh bun, seasoned with a special seasoning blend, and paired with your favorite side. These old-school-style burgers have a loyal fan base, and I can promise you you’ll be a member of the fan club after one bite. Let’s check it out:

If you find yourself in Oxford, you have to swing by and grab a burger from Phillips Grocery.
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It may not look like much from the outside, but don’t ever judge a book by its cover. This rustic eatery is home to some insanely good, award-winning burgers in Mississippi.
Phillips Grocery has been around since 1892.
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The original Philips Grocery is in Holly Springs, Mississippi and was built in 1892 and served as a saloon until prohibition put a screeching halt on alcohol sales.
In 1919, it transformed into a grocery store when it swapped ownership in 1948 when Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Phillips bought it and started making what would be their famous hamburgers.
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The Oxford location may look like it’s from 1892, which just adds to the incredible history of this iconic Mississippi restaurant.
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These burgers have won numerous awards over the years.
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USA Today named Phillips Grocery one of the top three hamburger restaurants in the United Stated in 1989. Then, in 1995, Gourmet Magazine praised these hand-crafted burgers as an American classic. Men’s Journal, the L.A. Times, Delta Airlines Sky Magazine, and Mississippi Magazine have all sung their burger praises over Phillips Grocery, and we’ve even covered the Holly Springs location in a previous article.
So what makes these burgers so special?
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We may never know! The secret recipe was developed by the Phillips in 1948 and continues to be under lock and key!
There are 10 different burgers on the menu to choose from, plus all your favorite sides to pair with your burger.
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The hand-cut fries are a home run, but I'm a sucker for onion rings and these onion rings are really good (slide one on top of your burger and thank me later).

Visit the Phillips Grocery website for more information. While you’re in the area, check out our previous article highlighting all of our favorite things to do in Oxford, Mississippi. Don’t forget to pack some snacks for the road!

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Phillips Grocery, 2406 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655, USA