Ajax Diner
Known For
Southern plate lunches served with outdoor seating and zero pretension
Ajax Diner has been a local favorite long enough that it doesn't need to explain itself — outdoor seating, floral touches, and plates of Southern comfort food that arrive like they were cooked by someone's grandmother who happens to run a very busy kitchen. Order the turnip greens.
🕐Best time to visit: Sunday brunch when the biscuits are still coming out hot
Our Take
Ajax Diner's legendary weekend brunch has been pulling crowds to the Square for decades, and the people-watching from its well-positioned spot is half the entertainment on a Saturday morning. Over 1,500 ratings at 4.5 makes this one of Oxford's most proven and beloved institutions, a genuine local classic rather than a trendy newcomer.
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
118 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
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