Coney Island Cafe

12/24/2025

Some of Hattiesburg’s very own cultural touchstones cultivated in one piece of beautiful art, and were honored to have made it!!

The Hattiesburg Stack, a newly commissioned painting by Mississippi artist Charlie Buckley, was unveiled on December 11, 2025, during a one-night-only event at Prospect on Main Gallery in downtown Hattiesburg. Commissioned by Abb and Jennifer Payne as a gift to the city they call home, the work is a Hattiesburg-specific edition of Buckley’s acclaimed Stacked Series, which explores the layered histories of Mississippi towns and cities.
Measuring 60 by 60 inches and created in oil on panel, The Hattiesburg Stack features dozens of recognizable local landmarks—each thoughtfully selected with the Paynes to reflect the city’s architectural, cultural, and civic identity. These include the Saenger Theater, The University of Southern Mississippi’s scoreboard and Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building, William Carey University’s Tatum Hall, Hattiesburg City Hall, Forrest County Courthouse, Coney Island Cafe, Longleaf Trace, Camp Shelby, the Hattiesburg Depot, Hattiesburg Water Tower, and the Evelyn Gandy House Historical Marker.
Prints can be ordered through Charlie Buckley’s website https://www.buckleystudio.com/annualprint

11/08/2025

Would you like to own a beloved piece of Hattiesburg history? Our 102-year-old family business, a cornerstone of the community for generations, is looking for its next venture. We’re ready to pass the torch—but only to someone who will honor its legacy and continue to make it something truly special for Hattiesburg. This isn’t just a business—it’s an anchor connecting past to future, full of stories, memories, and heart. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a business rooted in tradition, community, and purpose, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. We’re taking our time and being selective to ensure it goes to the right hands so that Downtown Hattiesburg can continue to ✨thrive✨

Contact Kaylee Bradshaw if you’re interested in a private viewing of the property.

✨ Own a piece of Hattiesburg history! ✨
The iconic Coney Island Café building in the heart of Downtown Hattiesburg is now available!

For more than 100 years, this storied spot has been steeped in the spirit of the Hub City. What began as Arthur Fokakis’s fruit stand in 1923 quickly became a beloved lunch counter, a place where memories were served daily and regulars always had “the usual.” 🍽️

Now, it’s your turn to carry the legacy forward.

📍 Prime Main Street location surrounded by:
🎶 Live at Five concerts
🎭 Performances at the Historic Saenger Theater
🎨 Gallery openings & art walks
🍻 Festivals, parades, and HUBfest — right outside your door

This isn’t just a building. It’s a story — and it’s waiting for its next chapter.

Contact Kaylee Bradshaw, Realtor: 601.467.9580

02/28/2025

It’s officially official! We have run out of food on this last day…

02/24/2025

Our final week

It’s our last week everyone… we are looking forward to seeing everybody one last time!!! Last week it was packed everyday and we are so thankful for each and every one of you!! Let’s send Coney Island out with a blast!! Drop in today!!

02/17/2025

The end of an era

After long consideration, Coney Island Cafe will close it’s doors for the last time on February 28th… It has been my family’s absolute pleasure to have been privileged enough to serve Hattiesburg and the Pinebelt for 102 years. The rise in food prices among other variables have hurt us over time and has led us to this point… With that being said, you have two weeks to come back in and say goodbye and enjoy a Hattiesburg tradition one more time... We are gonna miss every one of you! We love you Hattiesburg!

01/22/2025

Coney Island will be closed tomorrow!

01/20/2025

We are not gonna post lunches this week due to the uncertainty of the weather.. Everyone stay safe and warm!!

01/06/2025

Hey guys! We are gonna try something new for the new year! On Sunday nights we will post our entrees that we are gonna have for that particular week! With that being said this weeks entrees will look like this:

Monday- beef tips over rice

Tuesday- fried chicken

Wednesday- spaghetti

Thursday- fried pork chops

Friday- chicken and dumplings

** if you have a lunch that you’ve been craving, drop it in the comments and we may add it on a following week! Thanks guys!!!