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The Busy Bee Cafe

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Historic Soul Food Southern Takeout Only

About

The Busy Bee Cafe has served Southern soul food from its Martin Luther King Jr. Drive location since 1947, earning a James Beard America’s Classics Award and recognition from the Michelin Guide. Signature plates include fried chicken, oxtails, and mac and cheese. The restaurant currently operates takeout-only, with no dine-in service.

Menu highlights

Fried Chicken (Half)
$22
Oxtails
$36.50
Peach Cobbler
$12

Good to know

Takeout only
James Beard recognized