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Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe

808 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ - (602) 262-9256
Mrs. White's is a small cafe that has become a southwestern legend for its exemplary soul food, especially the fried chicken and fried pork chops.
100% Approval Rating (4 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Fried Chicken
Macaroni & Cheese
Black Eyed Peas
Yams
Peach Cobbler
Corn Bread
Fried Pork Chops
Banana Pudding
Mixed Greens
Pineapple Cake
Vegetarian Platter

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (10)
Roadfood.com Editor
"A destination lunch for citizens from all social strata, Mrs. White's is a concrete bunker that usually gets mobbed shortly after opening at 11am. But don't worry if you have to wait. Just sniffing the food from this kitchen makes the time joyful. This is one of the ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

808 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ
(602) 262-9256

http://www.mrswhitesgoldenrulecafe.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Larry White explained, 'If you've got flour, egg batter and my seasoning, all you need is a deep fryer and you are all set to make fried chicken.' It's the seasoning we don't have ... and what makes this chicken so vividly good.
"Larry White explained, 'If you've got flour, egg batter and my seasoning, all you need is a deep fryer and you are all set to make fried chicken.' It's the seasoning we don't have ... and what makes this chicken so vividly good."
Michael Stern





If you like your mac 'n' cheese soft and gentle, this is the stuff for you. There was narry a chewy or crusty piece in the whole, cream-rich bowl.
"If you like your mac 'n' cheese soft and gentle, this is the stuff for you. There was narry a chewy or crusty piece in the whole, cream-rich bowl."
Michael Stern


The menu is written in several places on the walls of Mrs. White's. In addition to what's posted, there are always a few daily specials.
"The menu is written in several places on the walls of Mrs. White's. In addition to what's posted, there are always a few daily specials."
Michael Stern


Mrs. White's may have been pummeled by the arrival of the light rail, but even if it's hard to get to, even by car, it is well worth the effort.
"Mrs. White's may have been pummeled by the arrival of the light rail, but even if it's hard to get to, even by car, it is well worth the effort."
Michael Stern


Platter consists of five sides, cabbage, rice, red beans, greens, and green beans
"Platter consists of five sides, cabbage, rice, red beans, greens, and green beans"
Marvin Nakashima


Fried Chicken platter
"Fried Chicken platter"
Marvin Nakashima


Peach cobbler is the go-to dessert after lunch of fried chicken or pork chops. (photo from Mrs. White's website)
"Peach cobbler is the go-to dessert after lunch of fried chicken or pork chops. (photo from Mrs. White's website)"
Michael Stern


Like the chicken, pork chops come with a brightly spiced crust, shoring in all the meats' juices. Here they are pictured with yams and rice 'n' gravy.
"Like the chicken, pork chops come with a brightly spiced crust, shoring in all the meats' juices. Here they are pictured with yams and rice 'n' gravy."
Michael Stern


Business was light enough for Larry White to sit down and chat with us about food, current events, and the drama of his family life.
"Business was light enough for Larry White to sit down and chat with us about food, current events, and the drama of his family life. "
Michael Stern


One of the Saturday specials when we visited was barbecue: a heap of meaty ribs and a sliced-up hot link.
"One of the Saturday specials when we visited was barbecue: a heap of meaty ribs and a sliced-up hot link."
Michael Stern


Part of the menu, written with a 'Sharpie' on the walls. Testimonials from famous people who have eaten here are also written on the walls and ceilings.
"Part of the menu, written with a 'Sharpie' on the walls. Testimonials from famous people who have eaten here are also written on the walls and ceilings."
Marvin Nakashima


Located at 808 E. Jefferson St. which on a being built light rail east Phoenix suburbs of Mesa, Tempe to the Arizona Diamondback's Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
"Located at 808 E. Jefferson St. which on a being built light rail east Phoenix suburbs of Mesa, Tempe to the Arizona Diamondback's Chase Field in downtown Phoenix."
Marvin Nakashima


Made without pork, Mrs. White's mixed greens are vividly vegetably, sweet and potent. A little cornbread crumbled on top (visible at the very top of the photo) makes a nice garnish.
"Made without pork, Mrs. White's mixed greens are vividly vegetably, sweet and potent. A little cornbread crumbled on top (visible at the very top of the photo) makes a nice garnish."
Michael Stern


After dining, step up to the register and pay what you owe. Cash only, please.
"After dining, step up to the register and pay what you owe. Cash only, please."
Michael Stern



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