

Hours
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1831 28th Ave S Suite N101, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 582-0062
Website: https://www.ashleymacs.com/
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Reviews
I ordered the salad trio with chicken salad, pasta salad and Cahaba salad w/ranch. Pasta salad and Cahaba salad (which is just a regular house salad) were decent, chicken salad ruined my appetite. It’s disgustingly sweet, and that is not due to the grapes included in it, which add even more sweetness. It’s clearly loaded with sugar. I threw the whole plate away and would never come back.
For anyone who may not have heard, this place reminds me of similar smaller scale chains like Chicken Salad Chick or even a little bit like Urban Cookhouse. If I had to compare it to a larger chain, I’d say it’s kind of like Panera. The biggest difference I’d say is the presence of a very large cooler with grab and go/take and bake type of meals. Definitely seems like a nice service.
This location was larger than I expected it to be. Outdoor parking was a little crazy around noon on a Thursday, but I managed to find a spot inside a nearby underground parking garage and the walk over wasn’t bad. They were moderately busy but there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Two cashiers were waiting for me to order at the counter. There’s also a shelf where carryout orders are left for pickup. Oh, and I stopped in the bathroom before I left and found it tidy.
I was in a bit of a hurry, so I quickly scanned the menu and decided on the lemon rosemary chicken. It comes with rice, a sour cream biscuit, and your choice of a side. My stomach was feeling a little on the fritz so I chose a fruit cup to keep it extra light.
Service was polite and efficient, which is all you can really ask for. I thought the price was a touch high, especially when I saw what I wound up getting: almost $16, and that’s before tip (and yes, they use the tablets that automatically prompt you to tip — I don’t mind tipping for the sake of the worker but I wish we as a society would just pay workers living wages rather than relying on tips, especially when there’s not really much “table service” even going on!).
The food was okay. I was bummed to see they serve Red Diamond tea; it’s not a favorite of mine at all, although I suppose it’s local so it makes sense. The chicken was probably the best part, in the sense that it was actually cooked perfectly. Still tender and juicy! I didn’t get much rosemary, though; the lemon and feta overwhelmed it and some bites were quite salty and/or acidic. The rice was also cooked well, not too mushy nor undercooked. The fruit cup was…fine. About one strawberry cut in halves, two apple pieces, a very small handful of grapes, and the rest of it oranges, which are not my favorite. Probably on me for ordering it, as I don’t tend to think fruit cups are worth it when dining out, but I was trying to cater to my tummy. If I return, I’d get something different.
The sour cream biscuit made me sad, lol. When I hear biscuit I think of a bread item at least the size of my palm. This was smaller than even a miniature muffin like you’d get in a snack pack for kids. It was about the size of the half of a strawberry in my fruit cup. It was tasty! But very small. 🙁 Maybe “drop biscuit” would’ve given me slightly more realistic expectations, haha.
Overall, this restaurant chain may fit the bill if you’re looking for something fairly healthy, quick, fresh, and unobjectionable, or if you’re looking to find an easy dinner to take home! If I return I hope to come back feeling more robust and ready to try something new like the poppyseed chicken. 🙂