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Enduring eatery, made famous by the film ‘Fried Green Tomatoes,’ serving traditional Southern fare.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210
Phone: (205) 956-5258
Website: http://www.irondalecafe.com/
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Reviews
Dave Sears
If you want a true southern cooking cafe, you have found the spot! These guys have a great line up of souther foods, from fried chicken to fried okra. They also have amazing desserts and their service is fantastic! They get busy for lunch, but the line moves pretty quickly!
They do give a 5% discount for cash (meaning they uncharge for credit), but this is normal today as small businesses can’t afford to eat credit card fees. Just be aware that you can save if you pay with cash.
There is plenty of seating, but also come early! If you get stuck by the train, you might be late to meet your party. The seating area is huge and so is their passion for southern food.
Sorry health eaters, nothing here for you, but if you like down home southern cooking, it doesn’t get better!
… moreThey do give a 5% discount for cash (meaning they uncharge for credit), but this is normal today as small businesses can’t afford to eat credit card fees. Just be aware that you can save if you pay with cash.
There is plenty of seating, but also come early! If you get stuck by the train, you might be late to meet your party. The seating area is huge and so is their passion for southern food.
Sorry health eaters, nothing here for you, but if you like down home southern cooking, it doesn’t get better!
Toby Black
Perfect southern food dinner and done very professionally and right. Food is always light tasteful and filling. Always on our international when we travel past Irondale.
… moreNick Tyler
Fantastic food that is made with quality and love!! It is worth the wait!! Love that history written on the walls from the book, to Alabama historical figures, to the love that is all around!! Tons of food for the cost, every bit worth the money!! Took some friends for the first time and they fell in love with it!!!
… moreSa Su
Great southern cooking! Chicken livers are cooked just right and not dry. Turnip greens with their homemade vinegar are perfect and I love the stewed cabbages. Oh, forgot to mention the hush poppies are sweet and caking that ca be a dessert.
Delicious!
If you are in the neighborhood between Leeds and Birmingham, you should definitely give it a try for this lunch place.
… moreDelicious!
If you are in the neighborhood between Leeds and Birmingham, you should definitely give it a try for this lunch place.
JLordo Z
Quite the unexpected hidden gem that I happened upon while waiting for trains to clear track. Totally taken by surprise at the value and overall deliciousness of the food served here. Southern themed food with just the right amount of spice and flavor, I will totally be visiting here again! Generous portions and not too hard on your pocket, I highly recommend a trip here. The fried chicken and okra were amazing, both fried to perfection and not cooked too hard. And the macaroni and cheese was delectable as well, I give this establishment a certified 5 out of 5!
… moreC P
I’ve gone here more times than I can count and my God y’all NEVER miss. The best food. Yes, the fried green tomatoes, they’re a fan favorite because they have so much flavor and they’re crispy and not soggy. I refuse to get them anywhere else other than here because I’ve been spoiled. Beef tips and rice. Delicious. PIES. Delicious. The staff is so nice and sweet and from their hiring signs it seems that they’re paid generously. The best meat and 3 place you’ll go to. And the kids love watching the trains.
… moreNathan Saint
The food was more expensive than I’d like, so we won’t frequent this place, but it was delicious! Plenty of variety, everything was yummy, and it was ready as soon as you ordered it, which is a life saver for families with you children who have little patience. We probably waited in line for 5-10 minutes and then, 5 minutes later, we were seated and eating. $15 per person is more than I’d like to pay for a meat, three sides, and a drink (I’d like to not pay for the drink and just have water, but it is included automatically) but, like I said, it was delicious and worth it.
… moreJohn Burroughs
It is a meat and 3, but it is a really good one. Yes, get the fried green tomatoes and whatever else, you are interested in. Our last trip, my wife had the country fried steak and I had the chicken pot pie. Neither of us could finish our portion. Yes, I would recommend it to a friend.
… moreVickie Ferguson
My first time to eat here with my very best friend EVER! Best lunch with plenty of great southern food to choose from. Very clean, attentive staff with a wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back with family and friends!
… moreBridget
We went for lunch and it was extremely busy. The food was, for the most part, good but it wasn’t very warm which would have made it much better. I also think that for a meat and three it was a bit pricey, then again everything is these days.
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