The Wooden Spoon @ 103 North Main Street, Pontotoc, MS. Open Mon-Friday 11-2, Sunday 11-2, (Wed Night 5-8, Breakfast Buffet only) #eowjj2023

👇 Menu at the bottom of photos 👇

When you’re in the town of Ponotoc and need good food or good food fast, The Wooden Spoon has you covered! They offer a lunch buffet with a variety of all you can eat veggies, entrees, and desserts to choose from. Plus, menu and serve yourself salad bar.

My visit was around noon on a weekday, but they are also open on Wednesday nights and for Sunday lunch. Be sure to check their page for updated menu, specials, and hours.

Menu showcase:
🔥The K Burger – Although you may not know from the name, this is one of their most popular menu items. It’s a dough burger prepared thick and tasty, dressed anyway you wan’t!

🔥Onion Rings – Hand battered house onion rings with crunchy crust made with panko breading. Looking for the perfect pairing for your burger or a tasty snack to share? These crispy, crunchy bites are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a delicate onion flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Buffet Showcase:
🔥Fried Catfish Filets
🔥Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
🔥Hamburger Steak with gravy & onions
🔥Hand cut house fries
🔥Baked Beans with hamburger meat
🔥Collard Greens
🔥Corn on the Cob
🔥Hushpuppies
🔥Chocolate Cobbler

Whenever I hit a buffet that has both catfish and spaghetti, I have to indulge in this iconic combination! Fried catfish and spaghetti with meat sauce are two delicious dishes that have remained a popular pairing in the Southern United States for decades. Although their origins are very different, they share a common history in the American South.

While fried catfish and spaghetti with meat sauce may seem like an odd combination, they have become a popular duo in the American South. Some believe that the dish originated in Louisiana, where it was first served in Italian-owned restaurants. Others believe that it was simply a dish that was created by home cooks looking to combine two of their favorite dishes.

Regardless of its origin, fried catfish and spaghetti with meat sauce has become a staple in Southern cuisine.

Practically every item on the buffet was a favorite. From the smothered hamburger steaks, collards, chocolate cobbler, to the baked beans with hamburger meat. It’s hard to choose just one favorite from the buffet, but since it’s “all you can eat,” you don’t have to choose just one!

At the Wooden Spoon, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grab a quick lunch from the buffet with selections that rotate daily, or order off the menu for a leisurely lunch solo, with friends, family, or coworkers. Happy Trails!

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