Paris, Tennessee’s Favorite Table
Southern Comfort Food
Done Right
Breakfast, lunch & dinner made from scratch, served with heart.
Mon – Sat 6am – 9pm • Sun 8am – 3pm
The Best Catfish
in Tennessee
Every plate tells you why people come from all over Kentucky Lake for it. Hand-breaded, golden-fried, and served the way it’s always been done — because some things don’t need changing.
“Best catfish I’ve ever had — and I’ve had a lot of catfish.” — TripAdvisor ReviewOrder Now
Why Southside
The Hottest Place
in Paris, TN
Southern hospitality, served daily.
Southside Cafe has been feeding this community for over a decade — through thick and thin, early mornings and long dinner rushes. This is home cooking from people who mean it.
Now in a brand new home at 849 Volunteer Drive, the same heart, the same recipes, and the same welcome are waiting for you.
Behind the Counter,
On the Plate
Straight from the kitchen — catch our specials, our story, and what’s hot off the grill this week.
Follow on TikTok @southsidecafeparisCome Find Us
Paris, TN 38242
Sunday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Daily Meat & Three — Mon–Fri Lunch
Come work with us.