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Modest, family-owned eatery serving homestyle Southern & soul food 7 days a week since the ’60s.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 808 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 262-9256
Website: http://mrswhitescafe.com/
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Mrs Whites Golden Rule cafe
Mrs. Whites Golden Rule Cafe has been serving our famous fried chicken and other classic soul food favorites in a cozy, home-style atmosphere since 1964.
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Open 7Days A Week: 11:00am-7:00pm. 808 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 …
Reviews
Va Nan
Food Service was fast Food arrived Hot.
Very Tasty. Decor: Will take you back.
Kool-Aid (Red) That should tell you everything ! If u know.. U know. Potato Salad: welcome change : No: Rasins, Carrots, pimento. Food not overly seasoned. I enjoyed it immensely. Now back to California and that Healthy Diet.
… moreVery Tasty. Decor: Will take you back.
Kool-Aid (Red) That should tell you everything ! If u know.. U know. Potato Salad: welcome change : No: Rasins, Carrots, pimento. Food not overly seasoned. I enjoyed it immensely. Now back to California and that Healthy Diet.
Anndrea Cruz
The Fried Catfish is so tender it melts in your mouth! The Mac & Cheese is the real deal, made with real sharp cheddar cheese and mildly seasoned. The yams are firm, yet tender and sweetened to perfection. It was SOO could eat here every day. The prices are reasonable too.
… moreQueenBey
Ordered off DoorDash and everything was flavorful. Nothing extra like this other fake soul food spots. Just good flavorful foood thats packaged perfectly. Just add condiments next time
… moreAnthony Lewis
I ordered the hamburger steak covered in onions and gravy along with their amazing mac and cheese. Every bite was packed with flavor! The cook truly knows what they’re doing such great food and care in every dish. I’ll definitely be back for more!
… moreJames Park, Realtor
Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe
808 E Jefferson St,
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Positive Aspects
I visited this restaurant after showing my listing at Crab n Spice.
Friendly Staff**: The staff members were exceptionally friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Delicious Fried Chicken**: The fried chicken was outstanding—crispy on the outside, moist and light on the inside. I absolutely loved it and will definitely return for more.
Negative Aspects
Slow Service**: The service was quite slow. I arrived right as the restaurant opened, and it took 30 minutes for my iced tea to arrive.
Tea Refills**: My tea was not refilled until I finished my meal, although the server remained friendly throughout.
From the restaurant website:
Mrs. Whites Cafe. A family-run business since its inception in 1964. We take great pride in serving up classic Southern soul food in a cozy, home-style atmosphere. Our recipes have been handed down through generations, allowing us to provide our customers with a truly unique and authentic experience. Come and enjoy a delicious meal at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe and take a step back in time.
… more808 E Jefferson St,
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Positive Aspects
I visited this restaurant after showing my listing at Crab n Spice.
Friendly Staff**: The staff members were exceptionally friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Delicious Fried Chicken**: The fried chicken was outstanding—crispy on the outside, moist and light on the inside. I absolutely loved it and will definitely return for more.
Negative Aspects
Slow Service**: The service was quite slow. I arrived right as the restaurant opened, and it took 30 minutes for my iced tea to arrive.
Tea Refills**: My tea was not refilled until I finished my meal, although the server remained friendly throughout.
From the restaurant website:
Mrs. Whites Cafe. A family-run business since its inception in 1964. We take great pride in serving up classic Southern soul food in a cozy, home-style atmosphere. Our recipes have been handed down through generations, allowing us to provide our customers with a truly unique and authentic experience. Come and enjoy a delicious meal at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe and take a step back in time.
Jason Burlingame
First time here, and it had to be on a game day Saturday, so parking was a little hairy, u have to park in back or they charge you 20 to park in front. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and seated. Took our drink order right away, drinks came out pretty quick but that was the last of it. Never saw them again for a refill. Food service was excellent, didn’t have to wait too long, and it was pretty busy in there around 2 in the afternoon. Cornbread came out before our meal. If I had one gripe, it would be, could have used a little more butter or honey, wasn’t that moist but was tasty. I had the fried catfish. Now I haven’t had catfish this tender and juicy since I lived in the midwest, off the Mississippi River! It was delicious. I took their recommendations for the sides and had the greens and macaroni salad, both excellent. My friend got the fried chicken with mac n cheese and rice with gravy. All and all was a great experience, will definitely be back.
… moreMichael Watkins Jr.
If you want some soul food, this is your place to go to. After visiting the art museum, I want some soul food and I’m happy that I stopped by. I would recommend the fried chicken, mac & cheese and cabbage.
… moreTonisha Carr
I’ve heard good things about this restaurant, so I finally tried it. The food was just ok, besides the chicken. The chicken was very good. The mac and cheese was very bland. The greens could’ve used more flavor. The cornbread was fine. The sides came out piping hot, too hot to eat at first.
… moreRebecca Hartley
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The food was excellent! The service was a little slow, because they were understandably busy, but their food is definitely worth the wait! You seat yourself, and then staff will give you the menu (I was under the impression that you order at the counter when we first walked in). You pay at the register (up front). I had the catfish, macaroni salad, and the mixed greens; the catfish was out of this world, it was the best catfish I ever had! We told our server that, and my husband wasn’t offended that Mrs. White’s catfish dish was a million times better (my husband doesn’t know Soul Food, however, he makes a more Midwestern-style type of Catfish at home, which isn’t Soul Food and he knows that his version isn’t Soul Food; we both never had Soul Food before until trying Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe). We then started talking to a wonderful man named Roger who was taking his 93 year-old mother for lunch who sat next to us (my husband said Hello to him first as he was sitting almost across or adjacent from him); Roger said he was born and raised in Phoenix, and grew up going to Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe; it was cool experience meeting him and his mother, talking with him. I don’t run into Phoenix-natives very often. We were visiting from Tucson. We took a tour of the Rosson House nearby, and walked to Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe. I really wanted to try their peach cobbler, but we ran out of time. I cleaned my plate. That doesn’t happen very often when we eat out. I usually have too much food, but this was the perfect portion, and I am tiny. The food was also exceptional! We will hopefully return again soon!
… moreDon G
Great retro diner. Humble and friendly staff. Food is fantastic. Must do if your downtown!
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