Ms. Stella’s is simply soul food done right. Owner Lucious Trawick brings classic Southern comfort foods to life at Ms. Stella’s - a restaurant named in honor of his grandmother, a neighborhood icon. The restaurant has been serving home-cooked meals to the Milledgeville community for over 12 years. 

Namesake of Ms. Stella's restaurant in Milledgeville

The down-home cooking fare rotates daily and includes delicious staples like smothered pork chops, fried chicken, sweet potato dumplings, and cube steak. The meat choices and ample offerings of vegetables are all family and friend recipes, and you'd better get there early as favorite dishes sell out daily. According to Trawick’s cousin, the longtime cook, customer favorites include catfish fillets, turkey wings, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Be sure to leave room for a slice of caramel cake!

Ms Stellas

Ms. Stella’s has been a beloved staple for over a decade, and in 2025, the local favorite has found a new home. The new location boasts a spacious dining room and a private event space, providing plenty of room to enjoy its classic cafeteria-style service. A line to the door is a common sight, but don’t worry—it moves quickly, and the wait is well worth it.

MS Stellas

Ms. Stella’s is located at 1850 North Columbia Street. To find out what will be served prior to arriving, customers may call the menu line at (478) 454-4802. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.