If you don't know about Swirlee's in the square in Jefferson, you either live under a rock or don't visit Jefferson often! It's my kids' #1 favorite JaxCo small business! Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and frozen treats. Plus a party room for get-togethers, and the GAME …

The Fork and Spoon (located in the Jefferson square where That Spot used to be- a couple doors down from Diesel Donuts) comes to us from folks we already love at The Catered Kitchen! Using many of the same recipes we've come to know & love from TCK, now …

Is there anything better than a hot, fresh donut? NO WAY! That's why Diesel Donuts in the Jefferson square or Commerce is one of the best-of-the-best! Delicious, creative donut options (plus your traditional favorites) and some hot coffee- nothing better for a cold morning! My FAVORITE is the Key …

Sometimes, the BEST places are the most unsuspecting from the outside. And Linda's Kitchen fits that bill to a T! Attached to a gas station on the "rural" side of Jefferson, you wouldn't think much of it passing by... unless you saw the drive-thru line to the street …

Truth? I have lived in JaxCo for more than a decade, and I'm ashamed to admit it took me a solid 11 years to visit to Sugar & Spice Cafe! Seriously- this is Jefferson's best-kept secret, but you NEED to try it!!

My first visit: When I heard …

Located in Jefferson in the shopping center with the Jefferson Library and Jefferson Police Department, Momma Bell's Kitchen is serving up homemade southern cuisine! I stopped by for breakfast and enjoyed a sausage biscuit and hash browns, fresh from the grill. They also serve lunch and dinner with different …

Do you even live in Jackson County if you've never tried Cream & Shuga??? I say that, but I think it took me a solid 3-4 years of living here before I heard of it. Tucked away in downtown Jefferson, Cream & Shuga is a cafe destination. Coffees, sandwiches …

Need a sweet treat? Or a delicious pie for your Easter celebration? Look no further than Mady Cakes Bakery. Located in Jefferson in one of the white cottages at Madyson Square Gardens (next to Cream & Shuga), you'll find it all there! From single-servings of cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, and …

You may have noticed the cute little white cottages located just up the hill from Cream & Shuga in Jefferson. Ever wondered what's up there?? While there are a few service-based businesses up there, there are also a few boutique retail shops, and they are SO CUTE!

I stopped …

Have you had a chance to visit Jefferson's newest (and arguably most delicious) bistro? Bistro to Go (from the catering folks at Thyme to Cater) is a must-try!

I met a sweet friend for a breakfast chat, and we each raved about our selections- from their coffee to their …