A living piece of Jackson's immigrant history, blending Mexican and Southern influences in its story and menu.
Sonny Boy Williamson II lived upstairs, Little Harlem. Medgar Evers rented a space upstairs.
The bologna was very good, I think the best balance of textures and flavors between the slaw and the grill. The Smokeys very close to a chorizo sandwich with forward heat. The pig ear is the journey for most, I see reviews calling it crunchy and I don't think that's the word. Very tender, flavored with garlic. I'm glad I had it but it's rooted in a far away expectation, i dont have the right refer3nce experience with ears.
Prices seem locked in forever cheap in a neighborhood frozen in time.
Evans Mcbride
This establishment has been in operation for 80 years. The culinary offerings are exceptional. The proprietors have consistently delivered outstanding service to the community. We highly recommend a visit if you are in Jackson, Mississippi, as it offers a rich historical experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Evans
Workers don't speak or acknowledge you when you walk in. Food was good though
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jon Jon Da Phenomenon
Da best food n da world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynneitta Douglas
I usually love big apple Inn, but off of meadowbrook. The attitude From the older one is despicable, and someone really need to either talk to her or remove her. My order was incorrect after I repeated it 3 times which is ridiculous and then she had an attitude about it.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jack Batty (Voracious_Vagabond)
No matter the outcome, I have no regrets about coming and trying this pig ear sandwich I’ve been hearing about. Either it was Food Network, or maybe TikTok, but as soon as I heard about it, I needed to try it. I marked Big Apple Inn on my map to make sure I went. I spent the night in Vicksburg and headed for my next overnight in Meridian. I planned my lunch at Big Apple Inn. As the map steered me towards the joint, the area got sketchier and sketchier. Down deserted, rundown streets in rundown neighborhoods. I started debating with myself whether I would even stop or not. I was feeling uneasy. I pulled up in front of the place and at first it looked like it was closed. As I slowly rolled by I saw the “open” sign and saw a lady sitting behind the counter. There was no one around and no customers inside. I pulled over quickly and ran inside. The lady looked up and asked me what I wanted. I wanted to try just one before I committed to any more. I asked for one pig ear sandwich, mild heat. She quickly put it together with a big slathering of mustard. The pig ears were all stacked in a steamer tray full of juices. She wrapped the sandwich up, threw it in a bag with some napkins and took my $2.40. I hurried back to my car and opened it up. In the short time it took me to get back to my car the whole thing was a gloppy mess. It was as small as a White Castle slider. I tasted nothing but a little bit of bread, a whole lot of mustard, and felt the glutinous pig ears. No flavor really. This place is a narrow, dark and dingy room. No ambiance at all. No character at all. Suffice to say, I didn’t go back in for any more sandwiches. My curiosity satisfied, but my hunger not satiated; i headed down the street and got some Taco Bell before heading back on the freeway for Meridian.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Anitra T
A complete disrespect of people's time. I was there on a one hour lunch and with 5 minutes to spare, my order of 3 sandwiches were still not ready. They were busy fixing large to go orders, all while a line front to back of customers waited. I told them to cancel my order and there was still no regard. Just pitiful
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lacretia Catchings
The lady behind the counter has the ugliest attitude to her customers!! Hangs up in your face because you don’t understand her over the phone!! Big Johns any day for me!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
June Olomo
This place is an important part of history!!! Medgar Evers and MLK met here! The pig ears sandwich was delicious. It had a crunchy and gelatinous texture that was amazing. The smoked sausage sandwiches were also very good. Just simply on historical fact, it’s worth the trip. I will bring my parents back to experience this part of history.
The first time I went to the big apple was in 2003, I had never tried a pig sandwich and it was awesome. It’s down 2025 and I’m looking forward to going back there in the year of 2026 just to get that old flavor again. In my opinion, everything about that sandwich was delicious. I suggest everybody tries that eat pork.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Leverett
feel like you stepped into the past, food was amazing.
one love
I didn't get all my smokes
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Pig Ear Sandwich
Moises Gutierrez Jr.
I was in Vicksburg, MS and realized that Jackson wasn’t too far away. I had seen this place on TV years ago. I Googled “pig ear sandwich” and The Big Apple Inn came up. I had the Pig Ear Slider and it had a similar taste as the skin of your holiday ham. It was good and an experience that I will never forget, I’m glad I went to Jackson. I live 426 miles to the west in the DFW, TX area and next time I go I’ll have one of each of the sandwiches and a tamale too. (they sell those too)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pig Ear Slider
Mikee B
This is a dive in a good way. Ordered a pig ear slider it was creamy but not much flavor but is the local favorite. The chopped sausage slider was good & spicey. The joint is inexpensive & staff was very friendly.
First timer very good experience thanks!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A living piece of Jackson's immigrant history, blending Mexican and Southern influences in its story and menu.
Sonny Boy Williamson II lived upstairs, Little Harlem. Medgar Evers rented a space upstairs.
The bologna was very good, I think the best balance of textures and flavors between the slaw and the grill. The Smokeys very close to a chorizo sandwich with forward heat. The pig ear is the journey for most, I see reviews calling it crunchy and I don't think that's the word. Very tender, flavored with garlic. I'm glad I had it but it's rooted in a far away expectation, i dont have the right refer3nce experience with ears.
Prices seem locked in forever cheap in a neighborhood frozen in time.
This establishment has been in operation for 80 years. The culinary offerings are exceptional. The proprietors have consistently delivered outstanding service to the community. We highly recommend a visit if you are in Jackson, Mississippi, as it offers a rich historical experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Workers don't speak or acknowledge you when you walk in. Food was good though
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Da best food n da world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually love big apple Inn, but off of meadowbrook. The attitude
From the older one is despicable, and someone really need to either talk to her or remove her. My order was incorrect after I repeated it 3 times which is ridiculous and then she had an attitude about it.
Food: 1
Service: 1
No matter the outcome, I have no regrets about coming and trying this pig ear sandwich I’ve been hearing about. Either it was Food Network, or maybe TikTok, but as soon as I heard about it, I needed to try it. I marked Big Apple Inn on my map to make sure I went.
I spent the night in Vicksburg and headed for my next overnight in Meridian. I planned my lunch at Big Apple Inn.
As the map steered me towards the joint, the area got sketchier and sketchier. Down deserted, rundown streets in rundown neighborhoods. I started debating with myself whether I would even stop or not. I was feeling uneasy.
I pulled up in front of the place and at first it looked like it was closed. As I slowly rolled by I saw the “open” sign and saw a lady sitting behind the counter. There was no one around and no customers inside. I pulled over quickly and ran inside.
The lady looked up and asked me what I wanted. I wanted to try just one before I committed to any more. I asked for one pig ear sandwich, mild heat. She quickly put it together with a big slathering of mustard. The pig ears were all stacked in a steamer tray full of juices.
She wrapped the sandwich up, threw it in a bag with some napkins and took my $2.40. I hurried back to my car and opened it up. In the short time it took me to get back to my car the whole thing was a gloppy mess. It was as small as a White Castle slider. I tasted nothing but a little bit of bread, a whole lot of mustard, and felt the glutinous pig ears. No flavor really.
This place is a narrow, dark and dingy room. No ambiance at all. No character at all. Suffice to say, I didn’t go back in for any more sandwiches. My curiosity satisfied, but my hunger not satiated; i headed down the street and got some Taco Bell before heading back on the freeway for Meridian.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
A complete disrespect of people's time. I was there on a one hour lunch and with 5 minutes to spare, my order of 3 sandwiches were still not ready. They were busy fixing large to go orders, all while a line front to back of customers waited. I told them to cancel my order and there was still no regard. Just pitiful
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The lady behind the counter has the ugliest attitude to her customers!! Hangs up in your face because you don’t understand her over the phone!! Big Johns any day for me!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
This place is an important part of history!!! Medgar Evers and MLK met here! The pig ears sandwich was delicious. It had a crunchy and gelatinous texture that was amazing. The smoked sausage sandwiches were also very good. Just simply on historical fact, it’s worth the trip. I will bring my parents back to experience this part of history.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The first time I went to the big apple was in 2003, I had never tried a pig sandwich and it was awesome. It’s down 2025 and I’m looking forward to going back there in the year of 2026 just to get that old flavor again. In my opinion, everything about that sandwich was delicious. I suggest everybody tries that eat pork.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
feel like you stepped into the past, food was amazing.
I didn't get all my smokes
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Pig Ear Sandwich
I was in Vicksburg, MS and realized that Jackson wasn’t too far away. I had seen this place on TV years ago. I Googled “pig ear sandwich” and The Big Apple Inn came up. I had the Pig Ear Slider and it had a similar taste as the skin of your holiday ham. It was good and an experience that I will never forget, I’m glad I went to Jackson. I live 426 miles to the west in the DFW, TX area and next time I go I’ll have one of each of the sandwiches and a tamale too. (they sell those too)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pig Ear Slider
This is a dive in a good way. Ordered a pig ear slider it was creamy but not much flavor but is the local favorite. The chopped sausage slider was good & spicey. The joint is inexpensive & staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Sausage Slider
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