Chocolate Derby

After visiting the Vicksburg National Military Park, I stopped at Chocolate Derby for some coffee and dessert. I was hoping for internet access and a webcam session, but I could only connect to the wifi for an instant inside the shop before it disappeared into the ozone.

I had an iced mocha and a slice of red velvet cake. Delectible!! The store is decorated with antiques and a toy train traverses a track overhead. And the young girl behind the counter has a beautiful southern accent.

After having my snack, I sat at a table outside thinking maybe I could connect to the wifi there. I did, but it was less than satisfactory. It was run by the Vicksburg Visitor Center, and I had to register to use it. It required me to validate my email address within 15 minutes or so, but it was so restrictive, I couldn’t get to my email account to validate it. In that 15 minutes, it also blocked me from several websites I wanted to visit. Huge thumbs down for the wifi.

But still. . . if you’re not looking for wifi and just looking for coffee and dessert, I recommend this little coffee shop on Washington Street downtown.