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    Hickory Chip

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Barbeque, Steakhouses
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    HICKORY CHIP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cole slaw side
    Ron V.

    I'm having trouble deciding where to rate this place. We stopped through on the way across the county. The building appears to be quite a bit old but still has been maintained. The service inside was very adequate and everyone was very friendly. They do have crab claws on the menu, and I asked the waitress about more information about them. She said she would go check and returned with two for me to try, which I found to be a nice gesture. She also kept our drinks filled and checked on us regularly. The claws were delicious and come to find out they were deep fried, which were delicious. I did not order them but instead ordered the smoked chicken dinner with cole slaw and tator tots. My wife ordered the rib plate. My chicken was cooked perfectly. It was moist inside, and the outside was perfectly crisp. However, it didn't taste like it had any seasoning at all on it. I could taste the smoke flavor some, but I felt it needed more than that. My wifes ribs were overcooked and a little rubbery at the ends and also lacked seasoning. I'm sure we could have sent them back to get fresher ones, but we didn't ask. I know our waitress would have happily switched them out. Like I said, I had a tough time reviewing this as I know you can just catch a place on a bad day. This was my review for this particular time we stopped through.

    Hot hamburger and sweet potato fries.
    Melisa G.

    The place feels cozy and like your favorite aunt and uncles place. We are new to this restaurant - but we certainly will be back soon. They have what they called "Hot Hamburger" which is a hamburger steak on 1/2 a bun with mushrooms, cheese, brown gravy and sautéed onions. It is shown attached. The brown gravy is very savory and the hamburger melts in your mouth. Served with a side, we chose sweet potato French fries that were large meaty French fries. They were also awesome. We also ordered the crab claws. Which are shown- as a half order. These were unique, they pull the small claw from the crab and deep fried the meet. You pick it up from the claw and oh my! These were amazing! These are sold alone, but you can pay extra for any side you may want. The steaks were super reasonable and we heard they were super tender, juicy and again really good! Make sure if you're driving down 65 that you stop at the First Clanton Exit coming from the north. You won't be sorry!!

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    We had a wonderful experience at Hickory Chip! Our party of 4 had onion straws and crab claws, catfish, BBQ, and the hamburger steak, all the way. My favorites were the fried okra, catfish, and the crab claws. OMG, the crab claws!! The pork BBQ and baked beans were also great. I will mention that the potato salad was "mustard-forward" and the hush puppies were just a smidge dark/overcooked. Overall, we were very happy with food and service. The place was full at 5:30 on a random Wednesday night so they are definitely doing something right! I didn't take any pictures of food but did get a shot of the menu. Take that drive to Clanton (the big peach exit) and check them out!

    The Hickory Chip
    Rachel S.

    Absolutely delicious catfish plates! These plates come with three huge fillets, slaw, and baked beans. Other menu offerings include bbq pork, chicken, ribs, steak, shrimp, crab claws, pork chops, burgers, BLTs, sausage, hot hamburgers, hamburger steaks, chicken fingers, salads, and home made desserts. Try the Georgia Surprise or the German Chocolate Cake. So good! Hickory Chip is a great place to stop for a good meal no matter if you are dining in or taking out. The restaurant is homey and the staff is friendly. They make you feel right at home. The entire restaurant is clean and tidy, including the restrooms.

    Rob S.

    So we are finding that the further off the beaten path the BBQ joint is the more legit they tend to be. Something that stood our really quickly - we arrived at about 3:00 or 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon and this place had a significant number of cars in the parking lot ---- that's always a good sign when they are busy at off peak times. No exception for Hickory Chip, in my opinion. They don't have an expansive menu, but they do have some unique items on it - such as the onion rings and fried jalapeno sticks (Texas Toothpicks) - this was a really great combination and went well with my order the Sassy Sausage. The sausage had good bold smoke flavor and was cooked perfectly. It is on the salty side, so if you don't like something overly salty, I would pass on this. My wife had the ribs, and they were fall of the bone goodness! Staff was friendly and checked on us frequently. They helped us with ordering and kept our drinks full. One other thing, this is the classic definition of a dive ..... this isn't a fancy joint, come as casual as you want ... Add this to your list of places to try, it's worth the trip!

    Scott M.

    Stopped in to this place to give it a shot because the parking lot was totally packed which is usually a good indicator that the food might be pretty good. And it was pretty good. Not great, but good enough for the price. The building seems really old and rustic, and decorated with so much stuff on the walls that it could be overwhelming to take it all in. It's as though they've taken a minimalist concept amd thrown it out the window in favor of filling the walls with all sort of memorabilia from who knows where. Anyway, I had a pork plate which was your standard fare. Not bad, but not great in and of itself. The place was very, very busy but they did a good job of keeping the glasses full and handling the volume with good, friendly service. Why 4 stars instead of 3? I'll tell you why. The cake. There's a lady here who's been baking these cakes for a very long time and she's gotten very good at it. It's not often that I bite into something that really makes me pause and think about how truly amazing it is. This cake blew my mind. I literally bought a slice of each kind to go and left with a huge bag of cake. Incredible stuff. So overall a decent place to stop and fill up, a little rustic, might be really busy. Burgers, steaks, bbq, and a lot of fried sides....and that cake. Seriously, if you pass this place at least go in and get the cake. I'll put this stuff up against anything I've ever had anywhere. It's so good.

    Cole slaw? More like cole slop.

    The smell outside the building is incredible, which is sadly just a ruse because the ribs seemed like they were boiled. *Everything* was bland and unseasoned. The cole slaw was pureed for some reason and had the texture of baby food. I could drink it through a straw, in fact. The okra was cold and mushy and didn't taste homemade. The bbq sauce and the texas toast were the best things i ate. It took us an hour to get our food, and the wifi network was down which meant the only thing to do was stare at the dusty, tacky decor. Seriously the worst BBQ experience of my life. I feel like I got hickory jipped.

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    Subway

    Subway

    4.3(3 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    No Problems at any of these stores in the Alabama area with exception to so stores are bagging…read moresandwiches in a single clear bag after wrapping the sandwich. I went to get a sandwich out of the bag of 3, and sandwich almost came apart and would have had it not been for quick reflexes. I generally spend $40 at any given visit, and Subway is the only food service company I eat at cause you see the sandwich prepped before you.

    We frequent Subway sandwich shops on many of our road trips. They are usually quick, convenient,…read moreand generally you have a good idea about what you are going to get (sans service issues). This was one of those stops along the way. Easy off-on location near I-65. Clean interior. Had ceiling fans running full-bore so it was chilly inside on a cool fall day. (Maybe to assist in aroma control...located adjacent to a gas station and convenience store.) Typical Subway layout except for restrooms which were available next door via a connecting door. Friendly staff gave us generous portions of veggie toppings. Normal/average selection of sandwiches and chips. The only design issue I find interesting and inconsistent in Subway shops is the layout of "Order Here" and "Pick Up Here." In this particular shop you walked all the way to the back of the store to order, then moved forward as your sandwich-making progressed. That makes sense to me in that, the line is not blocking or impeding impeding potential customers as they enter. I've found some shops have it reversed (including at least one in my hometown) where you order as soon as you enter the store. Makes for a confusing time if the place is full and people who have been served have to wend their way back through the waiting customers. Is this layout a local manager's or franchisee's prerogative?

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    Main Street Cafe - Cake and cornbread

    Main Street Cafe

    4.7(24 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    We visited the Main Street Café in Clanton Alabama (613 2nd Ave N) today for lunch…read more They are opened Sunday thru Friday mainly from 5:30 am to 2 PM. They serve breakfast up until 10:30 am. They offer many choices for breakfast and offer menu and Meat & 2/3 for lunch. They usually have a daily lunch special also. The prices are very reasonable especially for the portion size you get. It is a seat yourself place and if you are looking for modern style, you're in the wrong place. If you are looking for a mom and pop small town feel, you hit the jackpot! We chose the meat & three today along with the daily special of buffalo chicken wrap. For the meat & three, we had pot roast, turnip greens, pinto beans, and butter peas. The meat and three comes with dessert and bread. For the wrap, you have a choice of grilled or fried chicken. It comes with fries and a drink. For a dollar more you can add a make your own salad from the salad bar. The wrap and fries were awesome. I think I'll try the Nashville hot wrap on my next lunch visit. The pot roast was nice and tender and well-seasoned. The vegetables were good but the turnip greens were a little sweet for our taste. We arrived a little after 11 am and once seated, our server greeted us and took our drink order. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu items. Once we placed our order, it arrived at the table about 5 minutes later. Our server checked on us regularly. The Main Street Café seems to do a very large take-out amount. Dozens of customers entered the restaurant just for take-out while we were there. Parking is a first come first serve on the narrow two-way street in a business area. You might have to circle the block a couple of times to get a parking space close. You can check their Facebook page for the daily lunch specials. All in all, we were very happy with our experience, and we will be back for more.

    Sunday 11am looking for Brunch after Church but only the lunch meat 3 was available and what a…read moretreat! 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed the service and hospitality of this great family restaurant. Chicken n Dressing for all! Too good to pass up. MacnCheese, purple hull peas, green beans, fried okra, yeast rolls and Yes awesome cornbread. They even threw in peach cobbler. This Historic Building has tin ceilings and original floors to enjoy. Not to mention The Best Coffee. Everyone in town was eating there. Friendly folks Serving and Dining. Worth the Stop in Clanton, AL.

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