You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Ajax Diner Southern comfort
Beloved plate-lunch spot on the Square
Big Bad Breakfast breakfast
Famous morning lines on North Lamar near the Square
Proud Larry's pizza & live music
Casual student hangout on the Square
Boure Cajun / Creole
John Currence spot on the Square
City Grocery Southern
Iconic Square restaurant with the famous balcony bar
Chicken on a Stick late-night
Legendary Four Corners Chevron tradition near campus
Walmart Supercenter big-box / grocery
Jackson Ave W, about a 5-minute drive from campus
Kroger grocery
University Ave, about a mile from campus
Walgreens pharmacy
University Ave, minutes from the dorms
Target big-box
None in Oxford — nearest is Southaven, about an hour north; plan accordingly
Oxford-University Transit bus
Free-to-cheap campus and town routes — easy car-free living
Baptist Memorial Hospital hospital / ER
Main Oxford hospital, a short drive from campus
Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford urgent care
Quick walk-in care on Jackson Ave
The UPS Store shipping
University Ave, handy for packages and printing
The Square
Historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and Square Books
The Grove on game day
Legendary Ole Miss football tailgating tradition
Rowan Oak
William Faulkner's home, a short walk from the Square
Sardis Lake
Beach and outdoor recreation about 30 minutes away
Double Decker Festival
Huge spring music and arts festival downtown
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.