I can't justify returning to Freddy's after three consistently bad experiences. The pricing is outrageous! A bottle of wine that costs around $19 at Target runs $60-70 here. Sure, some call it "the experience," but that falls flat when the service is completely lacking. One rainy night, my friends and I walked from farther away in pouring rain, shook off our coats and umbrellas outside, and stepped in dripping, only to be met with stares and zero help. We felt judged from the moment we entered. (WARNING: make sure you dress like you have money or whatever, not that we were in slacks or anything). The waiter that evening was also so snobby, inattentive, and provided terrible customer service. Ambiance is meh. So dark and crowded, no privacy. The food is equally disappointing: wildly overpriced with no real flavor balance. Dishes come out either bland and plain or excessively salty. Not once across three visits did anything impress me, and I've never left having enjoyed myself. So, I'm really not sure what the hype is about this place. Birmingham people always hype up the wrong places Save your money. there are far better options in Birmingham for the price. read more

Service was incredible. Everything was fast and fresh. Food seems better than I remember. It's nice to find a place that serves brussel sprouts without bacon. You honestly don't need bacon to make everything palatable. Hummus was really good. The za'atar vinaigrette was a unique touch. I am taking more of the vinaigrette to go with my leftovers. It's a quiet, cloudy Saturday afternoon but I heard some other folks commenting on how busy they were for New Year's. Best experience I've had here. I'll be back. read more

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PATIO, PATIO, PATIO! Who doesn't love a patio?!?! Not to mention, a perfect patio. Shaded, dog friendly (everyone go ogle at my cutie schnauzer), and an ideal spot for drinking wine. We went on a Tuesday evening and bottles of wine were $10 off. They also have trivia on Tuesdays!!! We ordered the brussels sprouts and meatballs to start, along with a delicious New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Shoutout to my kiwi cousins. The brussels sprouts had a distinct pickle flavor to them, and a deliciously spicy aioli situation on top. Great starters. The meatballs were simple, yet scrumptious. Ideally moist, good red sauce, great flavor. I am in no way Italian so my options on red sauce are moot. Seemed good to me, though. We ended off with the pepperoni pizza, which had the CUPPED ronis. If they're not cupping, I'm not calling. Great pizza, crust not too thin or thick, good flavor. Service is a bit slower on the patio than the rest of the restaurant, I'm guessing. We're harder to see. That being said, if you're on the patio (how many times can I say patio?), you're there to be leisurely. Service went at the exact pace I wanted it to. There is also seating indoors, and on a covered porch, for those patio averse. read more

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We came here for dinner one night on a work trip to Birmingham. We weren't expecting much but Java our sever was super kind and gave us all the top recommendations. We got a few sides and mains. The deviled eggs were just ok but our mains were absolutely delicious. My favourite picks were the Brie and onion burger and my colleague's stuffed peppers. Java went out of his way and provided amazing service. Thank you! read more

Freddy's - Stuffed peppers - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great spot for some drinks and light food. The Freddy's transfusion drink was my favorite. Great cocktail and wine list. Nice outdoor and indoor seating. Waitress was very knowledgeable read more

The drinks were great! The food was great! The place itself had a cozy vibe and Alec is the best waiter! Will definitely be back! read more

Freddy's - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Sit on the patio!! Great service! For me it's the little things like clearing tables accordingly, being available but not pushy and being honest about flavors and taste in lieu of "everything is fabulous"....and that's exactly what we got here at Freddys. The charcuterie board and meatballs were very good and the wines we tried were terrific. It's a great location for people watching and I love a wine bar that is not pretentious. Yall have a gem in Freddys in Birmingham!! read more

Service? Incredible! Food? Incredible! Drinks? Out of a couple of the ingredients in drinks I wanted to try, but the ones I ordered were, you guessed it, incredible. I love the whole vibe of the place. It feels very upscale without being pretentious. read more

We have been to Freddy's frequently for dinner or drinks. We always had a great experience so we decided to have them host an event, for over a hundred people. I couldn't have been more pleased with the service, food, professionalism of the entire staff. The hospitality was as though we were at our home. I would do this again tomorrow if I could. The ownership, food and staff were top drawer! read more

Nice Pinot. Delicious Cuban. The ziti was light on sauce. Brussels sprouts above average. Autumn salad with sweet potato and pomegranate was the star of the table. We were surrounded by folks having an after-work glass outside. We were inside since it was our first visit and we had a reservation. Hunter did a fine job as our server. Everyone looked to be putting in a lot of effort. We will go back. read more

Freddy's on 15st St in Tuscaloosa, always has a clean dining room and a very friendly staff. Service is quick and the food every time I have been here has been made as ordered and hot and fresh. read more

The burgers are out of this world . Everything was hot. Love this place. It is cooked to order and it is fast!!! Love a Freddy's burger!!!

Freddy's has delivered again!! I hosted a group there last night. They have a nice private dining room with AV. Stellar service, food, and drinks made the meeting a success. These folks are doing a great job. read more

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Freddys was fun! A good atmosphere. We came to get drinks before our dinner. I got the lavender haze and it was very vodka forward. Not the best drink I've ever had. A friend got the espresso martini and sent it back. There was no kahlua, like the menu stated. Very disappointed in this. This was a Saturday night and they were out of a few drinks we requested. Would've thought they'd be fully stocked on a Saturday at 5pm. It was a good atmosphere but we're not dying to return. read more

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This was the perfect spot for apps and drinks before dinner on our anniversary. Our waitress was the MOST delightful human and we loved chatting with her and her service. They have a wide range of wine, cocktails and beer as well as appetizers and food. In a great spot with wonderful ambiance, parking can be a challenge but it's worth it! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Freddy's - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I stopped by here about a month or so ago with friends. It was late so it was close to when they would be shutting down. Some items on the menu weren't available but my husband and I found some things to eat and drink. The ambiance was nice. The decor is cool. My drink was decent and the charcuterie board was good, but I've had better. Ultimately, we had a good time with our friends. I'd come back and try them again when it's not so close to closing time. read more

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Came to Freddy's before our Bottega dinner reservation. Always a hard time to find a parking spots in this area so we did have to walk a few blocks. We sat ourselves outside per the sign and were quickly greeted by a waiter to get our drink orders. I ordered a Hugo Spritz off their cocktail list and my husband asked if he could order a Ranch Water (tequila, soda, lime) but the staff was told by the owner they could not make off menu drinks anymore. He ended up ordering a scotch neat from the menu. We enjoyed the patio and ambiance, but it got super windy and was about to rain so we snuck inside to finish our drinks. The vibe inside was just kinda of mediocre, the patio is definitely where you want to be! We did not get any food but we will definitely be back to try some soon. I wish I could remember the waitress's name because she was amazing! read more

Freddy's - Hugo spritz - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Loved this spot! Went to the Homewood location and it was the perfect date night. Great menu and everything looked great. The wine was an obvious 10/10 as well great selection and prices. read more

I came with a group of 10 for happy hour. Everything was lovely. Great wine selection and food! The people that preferred beer were pleased with the options. I'd definitely recommend read more

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Freddy's is one of my go-to wine bars in Birmingham. It's got such a great vibe to it! Amazing interior and an even more amazing outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Huge selection of wines and wine-paired foods. The staff have excellent knowledge and will be able to get you a wine that you will like! Cheers read more

I'm not too sure how this place has such high reviews or maybe it was just a bad night for Freddy's but mostly everything I had was not good at all. Maybe I just chose the wrong items?? The one thing that was slightly good was their take on the Caesar salad (which comes with ice burg lettuce and pecans.) Not to insult the chef but I literally could have vomited from the texture and flavor of the meat balls which consisted of veal, pork, and beef. The Gnocchi "Mac and cheese" was strangely seasoned and the truffle roasted tators were not crispy at all and lacked flavor. My fiancé ordered the McRoy chicken sandwich and said it was okay but wasn't pleased. I'm giving three stars for the service, the atmosphere, and the drink "Gin and Berries." Our server could tell we didn't like our dishes and offered to take both the meatballs and the chicken sandwich off. My fiancé decided to then order a burger and once again he said it was pretty decent. I tasted a bit of the goat cheese burger and it was cooked nicely and seasoned fairly well. Will not be back but I really do appreciate the kind and understanding service! read more

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Sadly the food is way prettier than it tastes. The espresso martini was also beautiful but not good. Cute place, go elsewhere for food. read more

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The ambiance is warm and inviting. Visited a few weeks ago when the weather was still warm; sat outside, which was nice. Great selection of wines, cocktails and craft beers. Ordered the brisket flatbread, delicious. Neat little spot off Highland Ave. Parking can be a challenge however, they do have complimentary valet parking. Will definitely be going back. read more

Freddy's - What's left of brisket flatbread. Delicious! - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Freddy's is such a wonderful addition to the Highland Park area.... a bummer since I no longer live there! As others have said, parking can be hit or miss (especially depending on day/time), but when I've been (usually after work), I haven't found a problem finding parking. You would miss Freddy's if you didn't know what you were looking for! It's a great place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, which is great depending on the weather. I've only had the charcuterie board, but both times it has been excellent and plenty of food to split between 2 people. They do have specials, but you may want to consider getting a carafe of wine - def. more bang for your buck (if that's your aim). I can't wait to bring my husband here one day. I'm sure he will enjoy it just as much as I do! read more

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Loved everything about it! Duck fat potatoes almost made me move into the place. The charcuterie board was also amazing! Will definitely visit again. read more

Freddy's - a platter of meats, cheeses, and breads - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Several places have come and gone in this space across the street from Bottega, and one of the big issues has been parking...there is none. Looks like Freddy's may have solved that with having valet...yea!!!! Cool little bar feel when you come in with tables and chairs, high tops, a couch or two, and some good outdoor seating. They have many wines to pick from and some house made "cocktails", which are generally beers, wines, champagnes mixed with aperol or Campari and other aperitifs to create spritzers. I had the blood orange which was filled with ice and so refreshing for this time of year. Wife had the beer based negroni which even I liked and I am not a Campari lover. Freddy's has a small plate kind of menu. We had the dip of the day which was rodele and chorizo with fresh chips and warm little bread bites. Great little snack. We also had the crab cakes which honestly need some work. They were so greasy and bready it was just not worth it. I will say the crowd tended to a younger milleneal crowd, but that's never stopped us..Ha.. But this is a great little place to hang out, have a beer or wine cocktail, and pass the time with your significant other or some friends. And now with the parking issue solved, these place is definitely on our list of returns. read more

Freddy's - Blood orange spitzer...nice going down. - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

*Covid Review* Despite Google telling us that they were closed, as of October 24, they are open! The patio area has a great atmosphere, and tables are really comfortably spaced out. It's covered, so even on a drizzly night it's lovely. Paper menus are single-use, and wait staff was masked. It's definitely a slow-style of dining. No one is in a rush here. We kind of were, but I think this spot is best enjoyed leisurely. If you're not a big wine-lover, beware that the creative cocktails aren't mind-blowingly good. My husband loved his Manhattan, but my friend and I were just okay with ours (the seasonal apple one and the strawberry basil shrub). Loved the food, though! I tried the Caesar salad (loved the nuts on it), the patty melt (very good rye, and amazing mustard), the truffle fries (not my favorite, they're home fry style), and the gnocchi "mac n cheese" (very good, loved the broiled finish to get the cheese golden). We would definitely return on future trips to Birmingham! Stop in and enjoy the patio during this incredible fall weather. read more

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I'm thrilled that Freddy's has reopened! There are very few places in Birmingham when you can have appetizers and wine, without feeling pressured to order a full meal or stay a while to have a full meal if you would like. First, their wine section is impressive. Each day of the week they feature a different Country for their happy hour special. I prefer to get the carafe of their house red, since I can be indecisive given their large selection. They also have a ton of awesome cocktails, including my favorite, the Aperol Spritz. I met some friends a few months ago and they had a limited menu, due to COVID. They have recently reopened and have a full menu with both indoor and outdoor seating. They will also seat up to 8 people at a table, if you have a larger party. My favorite menu item is by far the cheese board. It's hands down the best cheese board in Birmingham. There's three size options, so that's nice, depending on the size of your party. My friends and I always love ordering multiple items from their ever-changing menu and sharing them with everyone. We'll be back soon! Glad to have y'all back, Freddy's! read more

Freddy's - Medium Cheese Board - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A friend recommended we stop by on yesterday since we were in the mood for wine. I was immediately greeted upon walking in,and being that it was my first time the sweet hostess provided me with an overview of the ordering process. It is a bit unconventional than most places due to using a playing card (I was 3 of spades haha) and not providing your credit/debit card to keep track of your tab. I was in the mood for rosè so the bartender and hostess provided me with samples of their selection. I chose the sweeter rosè. After browsing the wine and food menu. Let me add that everything is reasonably priced!! I chose the small charcuterie board. It was pretty good ,but would have been better if it included two different types of cheese verses one type. This place has a lot of potential especially for the spring and summer seasons (they have a huge outdoor seating area) My only recommendation is that they either add an additional register or allow the servers to bring you your check in order to implement a faster way to close your tab. The line was extremely long upon closing out. :( read more

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Cool new spot across the street from Bottega! Try them out NOW before they start getting completely slammed! First things first: you have to order everything at the counter throughout your visit, and there's only one register. I could see this being a logistical challenge on busy nights. Luckily, we went last night when there was a nice crowd but not too many people. When we walked in, we were confused because there was a bar with no chairs. And then we realized that was where you ordered everything (huge sign stating this was somehow not immediately obvious to us, lol). Anyway, someone came over to us and explained the ordering and seating process and we were good to go. Again not a huge crowd there last night, so plenty of open seating. The decor is beautiful. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. For water, you simply grab a complimentary liter and glasses for your table from the counter, all other beverages are ordered from the bar. The food is tapas style. We tried the peanut hummus served with sweet potato chips and crudité (yum); garlic shrimp (the actual name of the dish is much fancier, but yum); cremini mushrooms served in a cheese whip (this item is served cold, it was okay); and my friend had the gnocchi which she said was delicious. Although there isn't technically table service other than food drop-off, the staff was very attentive to check-in with us throughout our visit. Again, I'm interested to see how this would go on a busy night when the place is crowded, the tables are full and all of the comfortable spaciousness is filled with standing people...which would be a great problem for a new business to have. So I hope they are planning for it because this place is going to get very popular, very soon! I definitely recommend that you try this place out. I will be back! p.s. Yesterday was Valentine's Day so the manager was giving out beautiful, long-stemmed single roses. Very nice touch! read more

My gf and I originally wanted to try Freddy's out a few months ago, but they were not open due to COVID. We were in the mood for wine and a charcuterie board and were super happy to see that they opened back up. We were greeted by a warm staff and seated. Our server Simone was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. We ordered a Rose tower with a standard charcuterie board. The charcuterie board had mustard, fennel salami, pickles, apricot jelly, honey, prosciutto, grapes, brie, (I forgot the second cheese ‍), bread and crackers. Our friend joined a little later so we grabbed some truffle fries (yummy). These are smothered in duck fat and had a delicious aioli. Closed the night off with a delicious old fashioned. We will most certainly be back to try out some wine from their extensive wine menu and try out some other food as well. ** They are doing a great job enforcing covid rules. Your masks can only be off at your table. They ensure guests put on their masks when going to the restroom and all staff members have masks. read more

Fabulous wine and professional staff! Sherman was fantastic and knowledgeable about the wine! Love it so much! I will definitely be back!

Freddy's really is a special place. The whole Freddy's team were incredible in helping me surprise my fiancée with a post-engagement party with our friends and family at our favorite place. But even if you're not planning a once-in-lifetime gathering, Freddy's manager, Kyle, and staff always go above and beyond to serve customers, and you can't beat the food, drinks, and ambiance. read more

Freddy's - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place was so cute and fun. Vibrant and lively atmosphere. Welcoming, kind, knowledgeable staff. The food was good. The wine was excellent. I was very happy with the wines! The only issue was parking. read more

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Really great little place in downtown Birmingham. We were worried it might be too fancy to take the kids, but they could not have been more welcoming. Super cool tshirts too! read more

Freddy's - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Freddy's is the perfect spot to catch up with friends in a casual environment with high quality food and drinks. The outside seating is my favorite-- there is always a good time happening out in the courtyard. The charcuterie is my go-to to order for the table if we're just in a mood for a light app that everyone can pick at as they like. I know it's a wine bar, but a trip to Freddy's isn't complete without an espresso martini in my opinion, they do it so well! read more

Freddy's - standard board - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came here for the first time on a Tuesday night, the ambience is lovely, pretty little lights and an absolutely gorgeous patio! Very upscale but still seems like a great place to come after work and sit for hours. You order at the bar inside, get a number, and they'll bring food to you. My group shared a couple bottles of a Brut rosé and the large charcuterie board. Everything on the board was delicious, amazing mustard and well toasted bread. A diverse array of cheese and meats, it was an experience! I also ordered the Brussel sprouts, roasted and served with the most delicious and light lemony aioli, best I've ever had. Seriously everything was so yummy! Come check this place out for a romantic date night or a fancy happy hour with the girls. A great addition to the Highland area. read more

Freddy's - Large charcuterie board. Everything was out of this world! YUM - Desserts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great patio area! A large variety of wines and a well constructed charcuterie board! We had a group of 20 and new server was assigned to us...room for management improvement here. We had to go to the bar ourselves a few times. read more

A great spot for a cozy date night or a catch up session with a friend over a light dinner. The space: Many comfy spots to sit, eat and drink while listening to live music. We sat inside, but I imagine outside would be nice on a warm day. They have cute string lights outside in the evening. Drink: They have a huge wine selection but I want to highlight their great cocktails as well. The Gin&Berry's and Paloma were the ones I think we tried(the former at the recommendation of our server!). Food: We tried the arugula flatbread, which reminded me of a pizza. It was a delicious balance of sweet and savory. Their food is amazing and they change the menu all the time. We were also intrigued by their dessert offering that night (I believe it was a peach cobbler) but unfortunately they ran out of ice cream so we couldn't get it :( but this will not prevent me from coming back, however! read more

I've been to Freddy's maybe three times. This most recent visit was during Bham Restaurant Week 2019! I mean, guess everyone wanted to take full advantage of the food and wine specials. That's exactly what brought me out ! Prior to getting to Freddy's, I already knew what I was going to order. I ordered the medium charcuterie board which came with 2 glasses of wine (house red , white or rosé). As we all know , house wines can be very unpredictable. The house red wine was satisfying to my palate as was the charcuterie board - $20 bucks! Definitely worth fighting the lively crowd present at the time of my Thursday night visit after work. I've read some complaints on the contents of the charcuterie board but I was pleased for the most part. Now, I will say that there was indeed something missing . Hmmm , maybe some type of candied nut or another sweet tasting option . Of course , all of these boards are unique depending on where you are. There were two different types of cheeses , two different meat selections, wafer looking crackers , bread , as well of nuts , pitted olives/ pickles. I really enjoyed the grainy mustard that accompanied the board. I would certainly order this again- I really liked the presentation as well. There was one drawback with this visit. I was overcharged! Like , overcharged by $8 . I quickly realized the bill of $33 didn't make sense for what I ordered - my bill should have been $20 plus applicable taxes. After mentioning this error with my bill, the staff very willingly got my bill corrected. However, I am very curious of just how many other people were overcharged?????? This mishap is why this review is 4 stars and not 5 stars. Overall , I feel like Freddy's is a top place in town to hang out . They offer a rotating menu which keeps things fun and fresh! read more

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