Brent's Drugs - Jackson

The food and the shake were very tasty, and the service was good. it was quite regrettable to find a bright red hair in the middle of my pommes. I could look right into the kitchen and see who it was probably also. our waitress went back to talk to a manager, but we couldn't talk to him, and while they took the riders away from my order, they didn't offer to make new fries that I would have been happy to pay for. it has completely devastated our visit; I went in with a smile and made extremely disappointed. I want to give them another try, but maybe after a few years?

Brent's Drugs is an important part of the culinary history of Jackson, Mississippi. Located at 655 Duling Avenue, in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center, it is a classic drug store and soda fountain dating to 1946 that serves ice cream favorites and diner comfort food. It was founded by pharmacist Alvin Brent, who left Patterson's Drugs in downtown Jackson to open his own pharmacy and soda fountain in the Fondren neighborhood. Brent sold his business in 1977. After some renovations and a few owners, today the soda fountain and classic bar stools remain in the original 1946 site. Open from 7 to 7:30 Tuesday through Friday, 8 to 7:30 on Saturday and 10 to 2 on Sunday, Brent's reminds of the old-time drug store that was a popular gathering place for kids and neighbors. After reading about Brent's in a travel magazine, my wife and I made a point of stopping en route from Memphis to St. Francisville, Louisiana. For lunch, we had a Brent's Burger with Angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles and a Patty Melt with Angus beef, grilled onions and cheddar cheese on Texas toast. With house fries, a bowl of chili and glasses of Barqs root beer and fresh squeezed lemonade. For dessert, how can you pass up a Banana Split with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, fresh bananas, hot fudge, strawberry syrup, caramel, pecans, whipped cream and a cherry? To reach Brent's, exit I-55 at Lakeland Drive, drive west to Old Canton Road, then north to Duling Avenue. lt's worth the trip.

Yummy breakfast in authentic, 1940s luncheonette and pharmacy. Delicious biscuits to go with omelettes, egg sandwiches, soups, burgers, anything in a biscuit as long as you add grape jelly first. Never thought about jelly-slathered sausage patties for breakfast but it's a great combo! Really nice staff, good service, fun atmosphere Ask to see Apothecary, the very hipster speakeasy in back that opens nights only to those in the know...

Great experience and food. Our service was excellent. Price was $18.00 for a float, apple pie ala mode, cookie monster sundae, and a milkshake. Pie was delicious (dutch apple). The diner itself was like walking back in time with a 50’s-60’s vibe. Would highly recommend.

What a treat! Like stepping back in time, in the relaxing, take time for family kinda way. Onion rings are very good, tuna melt and cheeseburger filling, sundaes are HUGE and shouldn't be missed! However, the service at Brent's Drugs was the absolute best part of this visit! If you're in Jackson,for a family vaca, sweet romantic date or just want something a little different than the usual, add Brent's to your day!