Awful!!!!! Food was bad!!! Fish was COLD!!! I have never had cold cooked fish served for 16$!!!! The beer was flat, and overall this was a waste of time and money!!! The weather was nice on that day!!!! The people who like the food here have no taste buds!!!! read more

YUM! Met a friend for an early dinner here on Friday night. All of the panini choices on the menu sounded so good, so it took me a moment to decide. I ordered the bluebird salad, which is topped with fried chicken (perfectly flavored and crisp), avocado, cherry tomatoes and bacon. Loved the balance of a salad with some fried chicken - great in between option! The lighting inside this restaurant is amazing with the huge front windows. The decorations and interior is fantastic. You order at the counter whenever you walk in and then choose your own seat. A server brought us a carafe of water and our food later on. There are several large tables, which would make this a great place to go with a bigger group. We went to the mountain brook location, but I would like to try out the downtown location as well! Great spot to meet a friend or bring an out of town visitor for a fun dinner. read more

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We loved the fresh, farm to table food we found here on a day trip to Birmingham. Delicious, and leaves you feeling good!

food was good and staff was friendly. Stephan was attentive and courteous. would recommend and I will be back.

You know, the food is very good. Great for lunch. A shame the service is a bit haughty. Example? I met a long-standing client and his wife there today. The wife was in town to see a doctor about her severe back problems. So I arrived ten minutes early to make sure I could secure a table for the three of us inside. I find a table with a sign that reads, "Please reserve for parties of three or more." Sweet. I sit down with my newspaper and read for five minutes, waiting for the other two to arrive, only to be told by a server that I'd need to move. "Well, I'm sorry, but I'm expecting two others in my party any moment." The server pointed out that the party who was bumping me had a baby. However, as I looked around the room, I saw plenty of other empty tables. Why me? Why mine? Yet I oblige her and move, then finding another table that could accommodate us in a half-empty restaurant. Five short minutes later, my party arrives. I stand to greet them. Just to make sure my table doesn't get whisked out from under me, I leave my paper and mobile phone. Immediately behind my guests, another party comes in, including an elderly woman in a walker. The server proceeds to move my paper and phone to accommodate her. The server was indeed a professional about it, informing me of it. So far, so good Then, as we're in line ordering, yet another person proceeds to move my stuff again. I kindly inform him that we're about to be seated, only to get told in a rather snotty tone about the woman in the walker, as if I didn't have eyes and as if I'm the worst person in the world. I shoot back that I'm dealing with a guest who is coping with the same basic issue. With that, I get lectured that we shouldn't be taking up tables until after we've placed our order. So why is the other party getting accorded that privilege and not ours? Mind you, this is going on as I'm looking around the restaurant and there are several other larger tables available. Why my particular table? Was I wearing a Donald Trump for President button or something? It's not as if I was trying to be difficult. A staff member with basic customer service skills might have handled in a way that wasn't so annoying. Food was good. But my treatment, especially when all I was trying to do was accommodate someone with severe back pain, sure left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Brick & Tin is a great little cafe on Birmingham's restaurant scene. Hours for the Mountain Brook location go later than the Downtown location, so my friend and I enjoyed dinner here on a Thursday night. There is some nice seating outside, but it was pretty warm (fall definitely isn't here yet), so we sat indoors. You order at the register, take a number, and seat yourself. A server brought us glasses and water. I ordered the brisket white BBQ panini, because it is a classic. It's so good that I never want to try anything else. The brisket is tender and juicy, and well complimented by the tang of the white BBQ sauce. I got a side of mac and cheese. It was pretty good, but it was outshone by the sandwich, because the sauce was a little thin for my tastes. Still, Brick & Tin is a great fallback for a fresh, savory menu, and a restaurant with cozy vibes. read more

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We come here so often that I can't believe I haven't written a review yet. Brick & Tin offers high quality and fresh food - mostly salads and sandwiches! The menu is seasonal and on our most recent visit, I got the tomato salad which is a staple in the Summer months and it was so delicious. They let the seasonal ingredients stand for themselves versus adding a lot to it to make it taste better - good produce tastes good without a lot done to it and they know that here! The service is fast and friendly. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the meal to your table. This is especially nice when you have kids because you don't have to wait for the waiter to bring the bill and then bring back your credit card, etc. While I have visited the downtown location several times, I appreciate this location because of the ease in parking and getting in and out! read more

On a road trip back to California and decided to stop here for lunch. We were looking for a soup & sandwich spot and found this restaurant here on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We decided to order To Go since it seemed the most practical for us. We stepped in on the To Go side and there wasn't a menu in sight anywhere. Not on the wall, not on a counter... so I made my way to the bar area and asked if they had a To Go menu. The gentleman standing behind the bar replied "yes, it's the same one" (meaning the same one as the regular restaurant menu???) Well, we're not locals nor had we ever dined here soooo I just felt it was a bit rude to assume we were familiar with the different menu options??? I was obviously asking for a menu for a reason? After ordering, the young woman behind the counter asked if we were parked outside and we explained we were parked down the street. She kindly offered to have us wait at a table by the bar so we did. The food was great! We ordered the brisket panini and the fried chicken panini, mac n cheese and butternut squash soup. This isn't your typical soup, sandwich and salad spot. However, definitely worth trying! read more

Perfect for a late morning to mid afternoon soup, salad, and cocktail. The atmosphere and menu is hip and creative. But dishes like the fried okra and squash, that is so very fresh, are just one of those classic, southern soul foods that reminds you of the traditional south. The service is top notch. The place is clean. The ingredients are fresh and homemade. I really couldn't find a complaint if I was looking for one. read more

I have been to the downtown location many MANY times. Today was my first trip to this location in Mountain Brook Village. The quality of their sandwiches and soups have always been top notch and this location was no different. I mean both are not "oh its a good sandwich and decent soup". I mean, they are literally both TOP NOTCH. Fresh, quality ingredients served to perfection. I got the brisket sandwich, which is some of the best brisket you will find in town. It is my go to sandwich. And once again, as good as I always remember. The soup today sounded weird, black bean and sweet potato. But there was nothing weird about the flavor. Everything was delicious. My only complaint about this location is the drink situation. I am a heavy drinker... not that kind of heavy drinker!! But with my meals, I drink my iced beverages on the quick side. Whether that be tea, water, or Coke. Places like this that are order at the counter and deliver your food to the table, should be serve your own drinks. The other location is, and this one is not. And as predicted, half a sandwich left and empty glass. They did offer a to-go tea at the end, so that helped make up for it. Overall a great experience with on slight change. If you haven't tried Brick & Tin yet, it is a must do if you are a sandwich and soup person. read more

The new Brick & Tin in Mountain Brook is an all around great spot. They make most everything from scratch, including their delicious breads for sandwiches and salad dressings. The new location is open for lunch and dinner and also has a bar with local beer on tap. The entrees are very tasty with a nice balance of textures and flavors, and the chocolate bread pudding is definitely worth the calories! Great atmosphere. Here's a link to an article with pictures from opening week: http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/03/brick_tin_restaurants_new_moun.html read more

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Came here in two different occasions over the same weekend. One instance was for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. You have to order up at the counter and then find a seat. Their menu is simple and with yummy options. I ordered the mushroom soup which was delicious. The only thing I didn't like is that they do a tea spoon of oil on top as decoration. Too much oil for my taste, however, I removed it and it tasted amazing. I also got the turkey Panini. I really liked it. Next time I would ask for wheat bread instead of white. The second time we went was for brunch on Mother's Day. Had the breakfast sandwich with a small salad and the three pasties sampler. The sandwich has brócoli in it. At first I was hesitant to eat brócoli for breakfast. However, it tasted amazing and I didn't even notice it. Highly recommended. The pastry platter came with Banana Mocha Muffin ( which was to die for), strawberry coffee cake (it tasted like cheesecake - amazing) and bacon cheddar and chive scone that should have not been with the platter. It is a salty item and did not go with the other flavors. Not my favorite. read more

Brick & Tin - Breakfast sandwich - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Do not eat here if you are gluten free! Very few things to offer that are gf and several items that are listed as gf are not actually gf (ie - salmon over farro marked with a ^ to designate gf). read more

Yummy, Yummy!! This place has the perfect location in downtown Mountain Brook. With seating around the bar and outside you rarely have to wait. The breads are baked right there and your mouth just waters when you walk in. This has been my second visit and I've tried a variety of the sandwiches (with a little help from my boyfriend who lets me share). The quality of food is apparent in every bite you take. The fresh soups and salads are heaven. Of course there is the bakery located in the back of the shop to entice you with a variety of homemade cookies and desserts (not that I had one or two or a half dozen.....). The atmosphere is what I would call an upscale casual and it is easy to carry on any conversation. Great place for business lunches. read more

Brick & Tin - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My food was delicious and the service was great. I had the magnolia salad with free range chicken and peach vinaigrette. The flavor and quantity of chicken was my favorite part of the salad. And the atmosphere was really nice. My only complaint at Brick and Tin was the price. Most entrees were upwards of $20. Being in Mountain Brook, I can understand the price jump. It would be better for a date night- not grabbing dinner with a friend (which is what I did). I know a lot of great places in B'ham that offer the same cuisine for a lower price. I'll probably opt for another place next time. read more

This place needs some serious customer service training. 2 days in a row our order was so delayed that I wanted to cancel. The first time was dine in, with a to go order at the end. The to go order was soup and salad, and it took them over half an hour to have this ready. The next day was a called in order for pick up. I was told 15-20 minutes. When I arrived after 25 minutes, they hadn't even started the order and then proceeded to say they were out of turkey for the turkey sandwich. Why didn't they say that on the phone! The order took 45 minutes. on the phone I was told to pick a side. I picked a salad which they charged extra for! Also, the staff was rude as we were waiting over half an hour for the order. I will not be going back. read more

Ordered curbside takeout today. Ordered a small tomato salad and small plate of okra. My moon and grandmother both ordered the bluebird salads. The small tomato salad was a great size. I had worked it would be small, but these portion was perfect. The small plate pokes was plentiful as well. Both delicious! The ladies enjoyed their salads and we are all so pleased brick and tin is accommodating curbside pickup! read more

Have always been a fan of Brick and Tin, so consider this review a "heads up" on a bad experience I just had that they need to be aware of. Mountain Brook location. First, they are out of several items (including what I wanted) but maybe no big deal. However, the Blue Bird salad (2 of them) I just had are two of the worst salads I have ever had, all the way from the chicken itself to the older overripe avocado (not a good taste to say the least). I understand you are low on food but just tell me that and don't sell me two salads for $40 that are so sub par. Plus I will also say that the two folks who checked me out were pretty impolite -- maybe they didn't want to be there I don't know. Let's go Brick and Tin -- you can do better than this, and I have seen it before. I'll be back soon to see if this was a one time event or not. Don't let it be a trend. read more

Food was not that good! Expecting better quality and taste for what we paid for 2 adults and 1 child for lunch. I don't mind paying for something that is good and worth the money. The only reason I gave it three stars was because the Mac and Cheese was good as well as the service, but you can get good Mac and Cheese at alot of places. read more

They have a very nice menu, and the prices are quite reasonable-especially given the amount of creativeness with each dish. My go to dish is their pork sandwich with a side salad. They also have an in house bakery that serves cookies, cakes, and pies. read more

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Mountain Brook, Al, just a stone's throw from Birmingham, is home to Brick & Tin. It is a wonderful restaurant, bar and bakery that places an emphasis on sourcing local, fresh ingredients. My husband ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of generously sliced heirloom tomatoes. Braised beef brisket, carmelized onions & white BBQ on the freshest, most lovely flat bread I've seen in a long time. I had a bite of his sandwich before I tried my own lunch and felt simultaneous surges of shock, joy, envy and regret. The sandwich was so good, I was certain I had made a big mistake not ordering the same...then I took a bite of the fried catfish I ordered. Holy smokes! Mississippi catfish served over summer succotash with okra, pink eyed peas, sweet corn, tomatoes and homemade tartar sauce. It was quite simply the best catfish I've ever had, anywhere. (I grew up on catfish in Mississippi...I'm pretty sure Mama is still miffed that I've labeled this the best ever, but man, oh man...it's the truth!) The sweet corn chowder is a delicacy...light, airy, sweet and creamy, truly dessert worthy! I can't wait to go back! Check it out if you are in Birmingham around meal time...you won't be sorry! www.brickandtin.com read more

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I stopped here for lunch & ordered the chicken salad panini paired with squash soup. Both were tasty and satisfying. I dipped the panini is the soup; try it! I sat at the bar and was waited on with a team effort. The staff were great; all friendly. I'll be back to try their bar and bakery. read more

Brick & Tin - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

In town for an event during these unusual times and having never been to the area I wasn't familiar with where to eat and so on. Our hotel had put together a really nice list of local places to eat. Upon looking up Brick & Tin and seeing all the great reviews we decided to give this local establishment a try. We were able to order online and have it delivered and man were they fast. We were expecting it to take an hour and it came in 25 min! The food was packaged nicely and we had everything we needed to eat in our room. Wow! Wow! Wow! The food was sooooo fresh and good and perfectly prepared I had the Chick and Tin Sandwich YUM with a simple side salad. I had both the champagne vinegarette and also had their buttermilk dill ranch. Both were fantastic! My husband had the Bluebird Salad and he inhaled it too We even treated ourselves to the chocolate bread pudding and fresh cream topping which arrived hot and stayed warm until we were ready to eat. I'm so very happy that we took the chance and tried this place. It surpasses all expectations and did so under the challenges of current times. Kudos to their staff and team and best wishes as you do your best to keep moving forward! read more

This place is hands down a waste of money and time. Their food is not only mediocre but their prices are ridiculous. They do not inform you of the drink prices and end up charging $20 per drink. The food prices range from 12-20 dollars so it's surprising to me their drinks cost exponentially more than the food itself. Not only was the drink terrible but the food itself was bland and tasteless. I would avoid this place at all costs if you want to actually enjoy your meal. read more

I was disappointed. I wanted to like this place more than I did. It isn't terrible by any means; I would absolutely not go back, though. I love the idea of local, sustainable menu items and understand it comes at a price, but I still found this place to be quite pricey. I eat at this type of establishment often, but around $20 for a salad and tea seems a bit outrageous. That being said, the food was good. I had a Magnolia salad with brisket. My salad came out without the cotija, which is what sold me on that dish, but I was supplied with a generous portion upon informing my server of the mistake. The brisket is top notch. If you're eating here, definitely get it. Any time my tea was half empty, my server would take it to refill. I fully appreciate being on top of refills, but a pitcher or bringing out a new glass would be better. If still have half a glass of tea and suddenly have no drink for a few minutes while it was being refilled. That got a little frustrating. All in all, I'm sure there are people who love this place, and I can understand why you do. I just didn't love it enough to come back for reasons listed above. I would've preferred to lunch somewhere else. read more

An interesting restaurant and set of menu choices -- albeit a bit limited. The food was good. If there are just two of you eating, sitting at the bar is my recommendation. If there are more than two, you'll want to sit at a table which means ordering at the counter and getting a table tent. If you want another round of drinks, back to the counter. Not sure why they do this as it has to kill the tips the servers receive and there aren't that many tables. read more

If you are black, they will lie about their schedule when Yelp actually say differently. I'm here right now. Watching them serve everyone but me. 50 min before the actual closing hour. read more

Brick & Tin is a great little spot in Mountain Brook Village that we frequent. I was torn between 4 & 5 stars because we really do love this place and it needs a 4.5, I just reserve 5's for perfect! Ok so down to details. You pop in and you stand at the register to order at the counter for tables (this is not my favorite thing in a restaurant) or sit at the bar. I prefer the bar here personally, the bartenders are pretty great and you get full service quickly. I don't know about the new thing of ordering at counters at nice restaurants maybe I'm old school, but I hate seeing a line of people trying to pick their food when they could be sitting down. It seems beneath the food grade for this place. I guess it's hip. This is why they do not get a 5 from me. The environment is upscale but comfy casual at the same time. I'm not wearing work out clothes in this place, but I can wear a nice jeans outfit up to a bit dressy and be just fine. Wood, mirrors and clear & metal chairs round out the decor with a center bar as the focal point. Moving on, let's talk booze. You can check the chalk board for the rotating local beer selection and they make a great Moscow mule. Mixed drinks are meticulous - and creative. Bravo. On to food, the menu changes regularly. The food is definitely upper end palette, good flavors, unusual pairings that you haven't seen everywhere which I love. I'm all for a short rib, goat cheese, caramelized onion something or another sandwich. The have some staple concepts, sandwiches and such as they have a in house bakery on the side which is AMAZING - seriously - buy a loaf to take home. We really enjoy the appetizers. They always have different options and just ask what's best this week. They will not steer you wrong. It's all good. A pro or a con depending on how you look at it is that the menu is not deep. Maybe 5 apps, 5 entrees, a few salads, sandwiches you get the idea. Minimalist. Sometimes my 16 year old struggles to find something she wants as it's "fru-fru" food to her, but my husband and I are just fine. I'll take fru-fru any day. I do enjoy this place. Hope you will too. We will see ya at the bar on Friday! read more

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Went here last week for lunch, and had really high hopes based off of what my coworkers had told me about the restaurant. Long story made short, I was unconventionally disappointed in the staff and the food. My "mushroom soup" I was told would be a broth base with mushrooms and onions (sounded great). The soup came out and it was a thick grey paste. I also asked the young female employee taking orders if their bread contained any seeds or nuts - she confidently told me no. I am allergic to nuts and she was not even aware of any possible allergies on the menu. Poor service. Poor management. The employees stated at my friends and listened in on our conversations the entire meal. Don't plan on returning any time soon. Two stars because after asking for management twice, the manager brought me a bowl of mac n cheese to replace my meal which tasted great. read more

The rudest staff I've ever encountered! It was utterly embarrassing on their part to be yelling as a new customer walks in and isn't allowed to sit down. What a joke of a place. read more

This is a fun lunch spot in Mountain Brook Village and a great meeting spot for a girls lunch. They have wonderful salads, soups as well as paninis. Prices are a little high but we'll worth it. When you are in the area, give it a try. read more

Really enjoyed my dinner at Brick and Tin. Got the brisket sandwich and had the Alphine salad as the side. The brisket sandwich was a good size with plenty of meat on it. The bread was a great pairing with the meat and the white sauce really complimented the flavor of the brisket well. The side salad was very large for a side and all the ingredients were very fresh. The service was fast and they were very conscious to make sure we always had what we needed. I went with 4 people so we completed a bottle of water quickly but they replenished it frequently and made sure to take our plates right when we finished eating. The atmosphere of this restaurant is also excellent. The decorations are very modern and its a fun environment to have a delicious meal! You definitely should check it out read more

Why did I not already come here??!! This place is so good. Very fresh and delicious. The service was pretty friendly. I had a coupon I got online, but I will definitely come back even without a coupon in the future. I like this spot a lot, and I hear the downtown option is also very neat; maybe even better. read more

WOULD I TAKE MY MOTHER HERE? Yes. In fact, I did today. Unfortunately, my mother ordered steak tacos, and they brought out chicken tacos instead. When we inquired about the switch, they said they were out out of steak, did not offer her the opportunity to change dishes, and placed the chicken tacos on the table. This is obviously not a monumental mishap, but certainly not negligible either. The red snapper and grits was amazing, and I like their purposefully limited menu. The staff was friendly, and I would certainly come back. As the NFL Sunday anchors would say regarding the mishap, however, "C'mon man!" read more

I just had their mushroom soup for lunch. It is delicious and easy to order online. I'm addicted to it.

Had a great meal tonight. This was our first time to visit the restaurant. Generally I don't like having to order at the register at a restaurant that is totally new to me but they made this go very smoothly. I chose the burger and my wife chose the salad. While we were enjoying our drinks the waiter came out to explain they were out of burgers so I switched to the brisket. It was a good choice. Very tender but lacking any spicey taste. read more

One of the few places I've been to where I do not even come close to sharing in the majority vote. I was really expecting a wow factor here. There were several aspects of the experience that I disliked and will probably keep me from going back. I'm all about second chances, but overall simply did not enjoy Brick & Tin. First, the food. The salad had heirloom tomatoes, a heaping pile of beans and a few pieces of chicken. The tomatoes were tasty and the beans were beans, and the tiny amount of chicken that was on there was average. The dressing on the salad was great. As a whole, just not the best salad I've had. Second, the atmosphere. Apparently in the West the restaurants all share the same format of dining: You walk in and order at the front, pick a seat and then someone brings you water and your food. It is almost half self-serve, half waiter/waitress-service. Everyone has their own opinion, but I say pick one or the other. You run out of water and don't have the option of getting more until someone who is sort of your waiter comes to re-fill. Apparently another new spot in town is doing the same thing- maybe I just haven't caught on yet. I strongly dislike how close the tables are to each other. You are basically sitting right next to someone else and can hear other conversations. Just too close for comfort. Service was three-stars worthy as well. Maybe I am being a tough critic as I know many people who really enjoy eating here - Maybe my second time around will prove better! read more

The food was fantastic! We had the sesame chicken bowl, house salad, and honey mustard chicken panini. Can't wait to go back. However, the staff was not super friendly which is why I gave them four stars instead of five. read more

We have never been disappointed. Always an excellent meal, that is perfectly cooked. I love that the menu is seasonal, and frequently changes. If available, the mushroom soup is a must! Also, their fish (salmon) is one of the best in town! It has a beautiful, crisp, sear. read more

Love that this place uses local produce and farms to create their entrees. Not to mention it's delicious. It's a great change from a Panera bread. Still get soup, sandwich, and salad options... Just fresher and better ambiance. Check it out! read more

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