M & J Home Cooking Carrollton
About This Spot
Stepping into M & J Home Cooking Carrollton feels like coming home for a midday meal—familiar, unpretentious, and filled with the hum of community. The pace is easygoing but lively, especially as neighbors and regulars gather, drawn by the warmth of Southern-style hospitality and a buffet that invites you to linger. The space is welcoming, with friendly faces behind the counter and servers who know many of the guests by name, making newcomers feel like part of the fold from the moment they arrive.
Here, the buffet offers more than just food—it’s a comforting rhythm of classic American and Southern favorites served up day after day with a steady hand. You’ll find the simple pleasures of homemade fried fish, hearty mashed potatoes with gravy, and fresh, vibrant sides that speak to a sense of tradition and care. The salad bar offers a crisp contrast and the occasional surprise of a thoughtfully prepared dessert rounds out the experience, making it a place where you can balance familiarity with discovery.
The dining room fills quickly, the gentle buzz of conversation mingling with the clink of plates and the occasional laughter shared over a favorite dish. It’s a spot where the food encourages conversation and moments of comfort, whether you're sampling catfish on a Friday or settling in with a generous helping of chicken and green beans. M & J gently reminds you that the heart of a meal lies as much in the company as in the flavors on your plate.
Backed by attentive service and an ongoing effort to keep the buffet fresh and inviting, M & J is less about formality and more about the joy of sharing wholesome, familiar food in a setting that feels heartfelt and true. It’s that kind of place where you find yourself returning—not just to fill your plate, but to soak up the warmth of a community gathered around the simple pleasure of down-home cooking.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
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Serves local specialty
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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All you can eat
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Salad bar
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Quiet
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Family friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
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| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
M CS 11 Dec 2025
Got there at 10:55 and folks were already lining up at the door before they opened at 11:00, so you know it’s good. $13.00 even for lunch buffet and drink included. I went today for the Salisbury steak and meatloaf that’s advertised in other Google reviews, but idk if I just somehow missed it but there was no meatloaf, so slightly distraught over that. But the Salisbury steak and gravy did make up for it. And they even had rutabagas! No one does, and that is hands downs my favorite side anytime. Everything was delicious, hot, and filling. There was also someone up there cleaning up the stations and checking each dish virtually the whole time I was there. I went alone and didn’t feel out of place, as there were also several other solo diners. For what you get, 10/10 recommend, and 100% worth more than what you pay.
Sam 09 Dec 2025
This place is always packed, so we decided to check it out. They offer a daily menu in their buffet style restaurant. Fairly priced and the food is good (only item I didn't like was the baked chicken because it was a little dry). Definitely a good spot to check out if you're craving some southern "home style" food. They also have a salad bar and dessert buffet portion. Plenty of parking available, no outdoor seating.
Robert Morrison 23 Nov 2025
It's cheap, it's a buffet, lower your expectations... For what it is, they do it well. They are nice folks and are attentive at replenishing the food and utensils, removing your used dishes, and refilling your drink. Vegetables are from a can, and all the food has so much sodium you'd better find a restroom 30-45mins after you leave... and stay there for a while! Most of the patrons here were coughing, hacking, snorting, and blowing their noses. Great place to boost the old immune system!
Dwain Snow 16 Oct 2025
Awesome AYCE restaurant great food hot and good flavor plus awesome service.
Melanie Lambert Stapler 22 Sep 2025
Down home country cooking is here! We frequent M & J quite often. My mom loves the fish on Friday. The salad bar and buffet are always kept immaculate and are restocked continually. The waitresses are friendly and welcome regulars with smiles and laughs. M & J is where you want to go if you're looking for a good salad and/or meat and veggies. Yum!