Phillips Grocery
Oxford
Restaurant in Oxford, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Hand-patted burgers, hand-cut fries, BYOB flexibility are the reason to choose Phillips Grocery in Oxford. It is a casual, low-pressure pick for a burger meal with locals and students in the mix, but not the right call if the night needs cocktails, a broad menu, or polished service.
About Phillips Grocery
In Oxford, Phillips Grocery is best understood as a casual classic American burger joint. The grounded reasons to choose it are direct: hand-patted burgers, hand-cut fries, fried pickle spears, a casual dress code, an approachable $15-per-person price point. It is a focused stop for a burger meal rather than a place to evaluate through extras.
The move is a focused burger meal
The food decision is clear: come for classic American burger-joint cooking rather than a broad or highly detailed menu. The confirmed core is hand-patted burgers, hand-cut fries, fried pickle spears, which makes Phillips Grocery a strong fit when the group wants a simple, familiar order in Oxford.
Do not plan around unconfirmed service features, drink programs, dietary accommodations, or a wide menu unless you have checked directly with the venue. The reliable read is the simplest one: casual food, casual dress, confirmed signature items.
That focus is part of the appeal. Phillips Grocery works when the goal is a low-pressure burger stop at a clear price point.
A casual Oxford burger stop
The setting should be approached through the confirmed information: Phillips Grocery is in Oxford, the dress code is casual, the cuisine is classic American burger-joint fare. That makes it an easy fit for a relaxed meal rather than a formal night out.
The hours also shape how to use it. Phillips Grocery is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. On Friday and Saturday, it is open from 11:00am to 2:00pm and again from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with Friday and Saturday nights now part of the schedule.
How to use it on an Oxford food day
For visitors building a short Oxford itinerary, this is the unfussy burger stop to place around other plans. Use our full Oxford restaurants guide for the broader dining map, then treat Phillips Grocery as the casual option when hand-patted burgers, hand-cut fries, fried pickle spears, a clear price point matter most. If the trip needs lodging, drinking, or non-restaurant planning around town, pair it with our full Oxford hotels guide, our full Oxford bars guide, our full Oxford wineries guide, our full Oxford experiences guide.
The verdict: go when the group wants a casual Oxford burger meal at about $15 per person.
Planning details
- Location
- 2406 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
- Website
- phillipsgroceryoxford.com
- Phone
- (662) 236-5951
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, nostalgic roadside spot with a classic burger-joint feel, simple interiors, and relaxed porch and patio seating popular with college students and locals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- hand-patted burgers
- hand-cut fries
- fried pickle spears
Planning details
Location
Explore Oxford
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Phillips Grocery?
Treat it as a casual burger-joint stop in Oxford. The key anchors are the classic American burger-joint format, the $15 per person price point, signature dishes including hand-patted burgers, hand-cut fries, fried pickle spears.
How far ahead should I book Phillips Grocery?
The confirmed hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Check the venue directly for any reservation or planning details.






