When you think of popular food in Mississippi, the slugburger undoubtedly comes to mind – and that’s how it should be! It was invented in Corinth, Mississippi, after all. The city isn’t going to let people forget where the famed burger hails from, either. In addition to an annual festival held in its honor, Corinth is home to several restaurants that are famous for their versions of the iconic burger, including the Slugburger Café.
Located in north Mississippi, Corinth is known for hospitality, graciousness, and…slugburgers!
Main Street Corinth/Facebook The burger’s most distinguishing feature is its fried patty, which is made of beef and some other starchy filler.
A long time favorite, the unique burgers were invented in Corinth back in 1917 by resident John Weeks.
Southern Foodways Alliance/Wikimedia To set his burgers apart from others, Weeks added an unusual ingredient to his patties, and no, it wasn’t slugs. It was potato flour.
Weeks originally dubbed his creation the Weeksburger. His creation was a hit, but the name wasn’t and was eventually changed to slugburger.
Main Street Corinth/Facebook The name change seems odd but makes sense when you learn “slug” used to be slang for a nickel, which was the price of the burgers around the time of the Great Depression, when the name change came about.
Today, the burgers are as popular as ever in Corinth. The city actually hosts an annual festival to celebrate the iconic culinary creation.
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What’s more, slugburgers are served in restaurants throughout northeast Mississippi, including the Slugburger Café in Corinth.
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Keeping with tradition, the café’s burgers come topped with mustard, pickles, and onions.
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A great place to fill up on the iconic dish, the cafe, more specifically its fare, is loved by patrons and critics alike.
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Before you visit, you should know that the café is rather small and fills up fast, so a wait is likely.
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Of course, you can always call in your order and pick it up.
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True to its name, the Slugburger Café is the place to go when craving one of the state’s most legendary dishes. Have any questions? Call the café at (662) 287-1311, or visit their Facebook page.
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The burger’s most distinguishing feature is its fried patty, which is made of beef and some other starchy filler.
Southern Foodways Alliance/Wikimedia
To set his burgers apart from others, Weeks added an unusual ingredient to his patties, and no, it wasn’t slugs. It was potato flour.
The name change seems odd but makes sense when you learn “slug” used to be slang for a nickel, which was the price of the burgers around the time of the Great Depression, when the name change came about.
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So, did you know the slugburger was invented in the Magnolia State? What other popular food in Mississippi do you consider iconic? Tell us!
There’s more to Corinth than burgers. It’s also home to one of the most unique parks in Mississippi.
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Address: 2608 hwy, 72, Corinth, MS 38834
