The CooperTown Cafe

Mississippi blues and good ole’ comfort food just seem to go hand-in-hand. They certainly go well together at Coopertown Café, a restaurant located in Hattiesburg, run by native Brookhaven brothers, Cameron and Doyce Cleckler.  “We come from a culinary family,” said owner, Cameron Cleckler.  Their grandparents, Houston and Gladys Jordan, opened The 84 Dairy Twist in the 1960s. 

Not only are the food and music southern, but the décor is, as well. Each tabletop displays a theme, whether it be “Gone With the Wind” or “Southern Miss.” Camp Shelby is also represented.  “Every tabletop is an original that we made ourselves,” said C. Cleckler.  The café has a casual feel. The owner described the ambience as “very laid back” and “casual dining” – the perfect atmosphere for the smooth, velvety blues.   A quote in the colorful Coopertown Café menu reads, “Food done with love by people who love food.”