My recommendation for Betty Mae's is based on dessert. I was in search of peach cobbler after family Sunday dinner. I ordered peach cobbler and red velvet cake. Both were good and the price was right, less than $4. The portion of cake was pretty generous. I'll like to go back and try the food. Service was good. The staff combined with the customers in the dining room made it seem like family. read more

It is a good place to go to for soul food if you don't feel like cooking it yourself.

Made a pit stop here for lunch based on reviews and glad we did. The homemade food was delicious and very reasonably priced. The owner was sitting in the dining area and asked us how everything was. We had the fried chicken and it's definitely fresh, tasty and has the best crunchy skin. read more

My chicken, dressing, greens, and Mac and cheese were very savory. Service was wonderful! Actually had Kool- Aid. Felt right at home. Felt right at home! read more

Turkey Leg Plate (TO GO) PROS: I loved the portion size. I didn't like the liquids running together from all compartments on the plate. CONS: The turkey leg did have good flavor but it was EXTREMELY salty. Wasn't able to enjoy it because of the heavy saltiness. I've heard from others that recommended the place as one with good soul food and they said the same thing about the turkey legs being way too salty. Suggest toning down the salt. Would love to give it another try to see if the salt has been toned down. I love the Southern sides and dessert options. Finally, Not sure if the online Menu has the correct/current prices. Thanks! read more

Sticky condiment containers, tables, floors. Plastic and styrofoam to go 'tableware' for every thing. We each ordered 4 veggies. We each did not get what we ordered. No coleslaw and over cooked green beans instead of pinto beans for me. No fried okra for other order. There are several other meat and threes around here that are much better. read more

I just tried Betty Maes on Sunday to try their country fried Steak. I had eaten their once before about 2 years ago, I had their fried pork chops yams and Mac n cheese with a piece of sweet potatoes pie. 1st time the pork chops were way too salty, the sweet potatoes pie was nothing special mac n cheese was okay. I have had some super sweet potatoes pie in the past from Ms Banks it was very good. Back to Sundays meal not sure how they call what they passed of as country fried steak with gravey on the side. What I got got was 3 small pieces of Grey colored meat soaked in gravel and no breading what so ever . If this was fried you'd have a very hard time proving it was pretty disgusting. The yams were like out of a can and just smashed a bit the Mac n cheese again was just solo. 2nd visit convinced me not to go back ever. Oh by the way I checked to see what their health inspection score was and could not see it any where , they did display business license and fire inspection occupancy certificate. No idea what their score was but since it wasn't displayed as required I would bet it was not good. read more

The food was not good chops soaking in grease . Floor sticky. Not sanitary many people not using good hygiene. High prices will not return. Found something in my beans not sure what it was. You have to be desperate to go here. read more

The atmosphere was absolutely great and staff absolutely friendly! The food had a good flavor and was dripping with grease. The fried pork chops were not crispy but were grease ridden as was the fish and EVERYTHING else that was cooked in crease as if the food was cooked in old grease. I will not return to eat there again because the over saturation with the grease works against my health. read more

Eating at Betty Mae's made me wish I could eat as much as I did as a larger person. They give you so much food and everything was delicious! All of the employees were so nice and welcoming. Wonderful place that I highly recommend! read more

The ratings and reviews had me anticipating an opportunity to get some good home cook soup good. However upon arriving we were made aware items were out. The restaurant its self was more of a concern there wasn't a proper setup for drinks nor eatery but also when it came time for food to be push from the kitchen the order wasn't in sync many times you were trying to figure out did miss it. This isn't a sit and eat place also if you order a combo ask to buy a drink. read more

Great food!! Banana pudding 5-stars!!! Staff was amazing!!! Will definitely come back.

I feel horrible leaving the low stars but I have to be honest. Customer service 6 stars ' staff amazing, hard working and pleasant! However the food wasn't good. The food lacked flavor, greens were plain , fried foods had seasoning but something was missing. The lemonade was amazing as was the kool aide. Banana pudding was plain and had no flavor as was the peach cobbler. However my son loved it! He's 13. I would love to give this restaurant another chance and maybe try something other than what I ordered. I pray the business continues to thrive and remain successful. Don't base your review just on my taste buds , try for yourself ! read more

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The food was very bland. The macaroni and cheese were watery and not cheesy. The yams tasted like they were out of a can and not sweet. The greens tasted like spinach. The bananas pudding taste like it was frozen and thawed out with a grits consistency. read more

Betty Mae's - Soul Food Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

The hamburger steak was very small patties and overcooked. The Cole slaw was old and wilted. The sweet tea had an odd taste to it. The place overall seemed very dirty. Ketchup bottles looked like they've never been wiped off (they were sticky and covered with old dried ketchup). read more

I saw an article in Alabama News Center talking about the Five Must-Try Fried Chicken Plates in Alabama, and Betty Mae's was on the list. I book marked it since I was visiting Huntsville a few days later. This meat and three offers you a meat, 2 sides, bread, drink and desert for $11. They have a good selection and the portions are generous, so I would say this is a must try place. Of course I ordered the fried chicken, with mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, corn bread muffin, and lemon cake. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside; overall pretty good. I thought the mac and cheese was a bit bland, but the fried green tomatoes were good. Corn bread wasn't too dry, and the lemon cake was moist and lemony sweet. The meal is an excellent value, so Betty Mae's has rightfully earned a spot on the must try list. read more

Great food and service! The staff was great! I would recommend this place gladly. Why do I need 85 characters? read more

Can't believe I've never left Betty Mae's a review. I've been visiting since before they moved from their old location on Grace. The food is very, very good. Their new spot is on Memorial Parkway and definitely has more of a restaurant vibe than their old one. It's a clean and comfortable place where you order at the counter and pour your own drink (there are only four drink options, by the way: diabetes inducing sweet tea, lemonade, and Kool-Aid, along with unsweetened tea). To my knowledge, all food comes out in styrofoam containers. They offer changing meats from day to day, and a fairly diverse number of them, at that. Fried chicken is a mainstay, though, and Betty Mae's competes with G's for my pick of "best fried chicken in Huntsville." I would say that G's is generally juicier, but Betty Mae's tends to have more flavorful breading. Both are delicious; I think it just depends on what kind of experience you want and whatever your preference is on a given day. At any rate, I always go for white meat fried chicken. I tend to be given a breast and a whole wing with my meal. Plates run for about 11 bucks and you get a meat, two sides, a dessert, a roll or cornbread, and a small drink. Considering how loaded these plates are, it's a good deal. Yesterday, I selected yams and macaroni and cheese as my sides. For my boyfriend's plate, macaroni and cheese and fried okra. We both selected rolls, banana pudding, and sweet tea to complete our meals. Service was a touch surly on this visit, but the food came out quickly and kept extremely well on the drive home. Overall, the food lived up to how I remembered it. Delicious soul food that'll keep you full the whole day, no problem. Betty Mae's is not afraid of salt, sugar, or pepper: this food is seasoned. One of the bigger pieces of yam was slightly overcooked, but the rest was perfectly soft and sweet. A word of warning: their sweet tea is a touch too sweet for me, and I love very sweet tea. It'll hurt your teeth! The banana pudding comes with an abundance of Nilla wafers, as it should. Definitely check out Betty Mae's for some of the best soul food in the city. Don't be shy! read more

I've yet to have a dish I didn't like. The food speaks for itself. The staff is always welcoming and the service is quick. I can't seem to catch them when they have the honeybun cake though. Gotta try it to know why. It's a chill spot to enjoy lunch ( I always regret not ordering double -- it's that good). Be sure to check the hours or you'll be disappointed. The sides are pork free. Stop by and enjoy! read more

We were looking for some good Fried Chicken and the Trip Advisor reviews looked good so we tried it out. GPS got us in the area but we had to circle around to find it in the strip mall; better signage near Memorial Parkway would be good. The line was long so business was good. Long wait for chicken but that's expected. I only received 1 of 2 pieces so I had to ask for 2nd piece and more ice for my tea (should have ice near drink area). The sides were just okay. Some man burnt the cornbread and swore in the kitchen so everyone could hear. The bathroom was not clean and the toilet didn't flush. The place needs a decor update and deep cleaning. We can get better food elsewhere for the price so we won't be back. read more

Went here due to AL.com rating the fried chicken as some of the best in the state and it did not disappoint. Got fried chicken, fried corn, fried green tomatoes and Mac n cheese and it was all delicious. Want to try everything. read more

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First time here and I got the lunch special for $14.95. I ordered the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy along with collard greens, cornbread, banana pudding and a drink. The chicken was delicious however I only got a leg and a wing. Felt kind of disappointed in the pieces for the price I paid. The greens were mid and the mashed potatoes were more liked clumped potatoes. The pudding was excellent. I'll come back. read more

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The food is great. Good homemade country cooking. The pork chop took me two days to eat. Will definitely return.

Moved here and was looking for a good soul food restaurant and I'm glad I ran across this restaurant. We love the turkey wings, and fried chicken, and please don't get me started on the collard greens, yams, and cornbread! read more

Delicious home-cooked meals! True Southern comfort food. Enjoyed all of the food I've ever tried at Betty Mae's!

If you're looking for some delicious soulfood then look no more! Betty Mae's is so good. You feel like you're at your grandmas house on Sunday after church. They have daily specials that include a dessert and drink. The staff were nice and had great customer service. We will be back! read more

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I have been to Betty's Mae's a few times and I believe they have some of the best soul food in Huntsville. The prices are comparable. The service is great. Everyone is very polite. Ambiance is typical; not fancy. Their food draws a crowd all the time. However; the cleanliness of the restaurant is horrible. Everything is sticky: the tables, the floors and the condiments are sticky. Total turn off. read more

Omg the food is fabulous! You will love it if you love good ol southern cooking this is definitely the place to eat!! It's just amazing!! Lunch plate comes with drink and dessert which are both homemade!! I can't say enough about this place. You're gonna love it!! read more

The food is excellent! Delicious fried chicken and awesome sides. Would highly recommend for lunch.

The 'fried porkchop' was delicious and huge. that alone is a 5 star treat I was scared to try to the Fried Corn but braved it. I was more like canned corn in consistency and and I will skip it next time The counter service seems disorganized when you first walk in, but it is not too hard to figure out. The owners/staff were friendly but very busy with all the orders. We will be back read more

When visiting Tennessee I always make the trip to Betty Mae's. Everything I've had here from the savory dishes to desserts are great.

The best down home cooking one can ask for in Huntsville, AL. The service can be spotty at times (mainly on Sundays) there is not much of an ambiance. The oxtails, candied yams and cornbread is spot on! If you visit on Sundays be prepared to wait in a long line and also for your food to be prepared. read more

Oh my goodness. The pictures does not do this place justice! My brother in law's bday was yesterday and he was craving fried pork. We decided to try this place and was very surprised. Each plate had 2 sides, a bread choice, drink choice, and dessert. The price for everything is pretty reasonable to the amount we got. Sadly we were so hungry and just dug in and devour the food before I could take a pic. Fried pork 5/5 The batter is so good. The pork was tender and juicy. I was very surprised bc usually places always over cook pork. Very flavorful. Fried chicken 5/5 The batter for this was so good also! It was crispy and juicy as well. Wasn't overly cooked and was super flavorful. If I go back this was my favorite dish. Turkey leg smothered 3/5 This was the healthier dish of them all. It was tender but the flavor was on the lighter side. The gravy wasn't too flavorful either. It was still tasty just in comparison to the other entree it wasn't up there. Mash potatoes 3/5 Just mash potatoes. It was bad but wasn't super great either. It was light and with the flavorful dishes it helped balance everything out. Mac and cheese 4/5 I throughly enjoyed this. It was tasty, cheesy, and pasta was soft. Jesus eggs 3/5 There were two eggs. It was on the sweeter side and reminded me of potato salad. Roll 5/5 Hawaiian rolls. Yum. Cornbread 2/5 Was on the burnt and dry side. Pound cake 4/5 Very moist and a good size. Also a very good sweetness level. Peach cobbler 2/5 It has a strange after taste and was too sweet for us. Banana pudding 5/5 I typically don't like banana flavored desserts but this was not too sweet and has a really nice balance of banana. Sweet tea 4/5 It was a good sweet tea. Lemonade 3/5 It's the koolaid lemonade mix. We thought it was fresh lemonade. read more

Great food and I'm never disappointed when I go here. I always recommend my family and friends to try Betty Mae''s and everyone is always happy with the food read more

Great meat and 3 which Huntsville is famous for. Not fancy at all but great food. Free drink with your meal!

I don't even know where to start. Everything was SO good. The portion sizes are huge. All food and drinks come in to go containers which I'm assuming helps the kitchen from having to stop and wash dishes. Service was fast and everyone was friendly! read more

Betty Mae's - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans - Soul Food Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Great food, friendly staff, had a delightful conversation with the owner! I had the smothered Turkey legs, turnip greens and mashed potatoes. All were absolutely delicious. I'm only in town for the day, originally from Atlanta and Betty Mae's can compete with the best of them nationwide! It was truly a pleasure trying their fresh foods! Whenever I am in town I will definitely be back. Update: they also season their vegetables with Turkey meat and for someone like myself who does not eat pork that is definitely a plus. read more

Very good home cooking fried salmon patties were delicious I suggest going off different directions than Google map use Waze to find the right directions read more

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Betty Mae's has been on my bucket list for many months and I finally stopped by for lunch. I really love the "mom & pop" style and the home cooking. The restaurant in located in an old house and you walk into the kitchen and place your order at a simple counter. You actually feel the heat from the large multi-burner stove as you place your order. Nothing fancy here. The menu is a white marker board with the daily specials. You choose the meat and side dishes, pay, and sit down in an adjacent room. Nothing fancy here. The menu shows they have a wide variety of meats and sides dishes. For just $7.99 you get a meat, two sides, a choice of corn bread or roll, drink, and a dessert. Very reasonable. The dining room is just an open room with a mix-match of tables and chairs. Most don't match and many are unbalanced and need a wad of napkins to keep steady. Nothing fancy here. Every order is custom made and a group of 8 people were in front of me, so it took some time for my order to brought to my table. There are no dishes to clean at Betty Mae's; all food is served in styrofoam 3-compartment to-go food containers. Nothing fancy here. The food portions are large; a surprise given how cheap the food is. I chose meat loaf; yes I am an offical meat loaf connoisseur...I have a meat loaf badge!! The meat loaf was good, but fell apart and had too many onions. The onions were not sauteed prior to insertion into the meat loaf so I had to pick around the meat loaf to miss the large onion pieces. The mash potatoes were good and covered in a nice gravy, however they were a little lumpy. The candied yams were AWESOME!!!!! Maybe the best ever! The corn bread was good but a little dry and I didn't see any butter to add moisture to the corn bread. The chocolate cake, wrapped in cellophane, was very good! The drinks are self-serve and you have choice between sweet tea, unsweet tea, lemonade, and kool-aid...yes...kool-aid. Isn't that cool? Where can you get kool-aid these days? Made me feel like a kid again. So even though a few things could be improved, I had a wonderful lunch experience. I need to compliment the employees as they were super friendly and courteous. The is nothing fancy at Betty Mae's, but you will have a great affordable lunch experience. read more

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The wait time needs improvement. Food is fantastic once you get it. I have been there only a few times; however each time I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more