Hero has always been catered and I'm so glad I was able to stop in person to a location! Everything…read moreon the menu was so good!!! The staff were so kind and they were so attentive. If you dine in the food will be brought out to whatever table you choose. I love that it's self serve drinks because I sometimes have no clue what I want up until the last moment. The food also tastes super fresh! It's a comfort meal and makes me feel like everything is made from scratch! The avocado especially was ripe enough and it didn't come out brown. It's like they timed it just perfectly to open one for me. The bathrooms are so clean as well! And they keep this place so tidy overall! The patio on this specific location overlooks the traffic and they have made it so peaceful. This is a spot I can frequent!

I tried Hero for the first time. It was pretty good. Wish there are a few healthier options…read more The lady at the counter was very nice. The restaurant is very clean. Cute there is a TV with cartoons to watch during breakfast time.

My son and I came here on a Sunday morning and it was quite busy. I highly suggest getting on their…read morewaitlist before showing up on a weekend. They are only open till 2 PM. It's mostly a breakfast place but they do have some lunch options as well. I decided to get the strawberry Tres Leche French toast, which was very delicious. It looked like it was a new item on their menu. My son always gets the same thing he got the Monterey club. Summer was our server and she was very good but you could tell that they needed more staff. He used to pay your bill at the cash register but now you just pay it directly to the server. Parking can be a little difficult, especially on the weekends. Our server was very attentive. I did visit the bathrooms and they were very clean. This is definitely a place. I have on rotation for breakfast.

Food first, thoughts after... I went here for brunch with…read morefriends on a supposed "snow day". It was so busy! From the moment I arrived, to my friends trickling in, to us leaving the front door was packed. I got the frittata rustica. This is a solid choice. Delicious and one of my go tos when I go to first watch.

Went with a big group and was very pleased with the service and food. Will be coming back and…read morerecommend!

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

A great place to work, study or simply enjoy a coffee, latte or frozen creation. Their Honey…read moreCinnamon Latte was yummy, lightly sweet and hit the spot. Service was quick and efficient. The Cinnamon Scone was tender, moist and full of cinnamon flavor, but I wish I'd had her warm it a bit - as she offered. It was cool from being in a refrigerated case. The atmosphere here is high ceiling industrial, but exposed brick and a lovely walnut paneled wall give it a warmth and a stately library touch. I'll return.

I finally visited this Stadium Trace location and was pleasantly surprised. It's sandwiched right…read morebetween Super Chix and 5 Guys, there's not much street parking so you may have to just park in Aldi's large lot just across the street. The interior decorating was surprisingly "cozy" with a fake fireplace and mood lighting. See the pictures. The staff was very friendly and their choice of drinks and food would be a welcome to most. They serve sandwiches, soup and even salad. On this my first visit, I only got a small cup of their "frozen". That's what they're labeled on the menu, but they're essentially a frappuccino. I picked the "Frosted Turtle". Loaded with chocolate, caramel and hazelnut, this was one of the best frappucinos I've had. Yom Yom Yom Yom. I may have to return to try their chicken salad sandwich and just enjoy the decor.

I'm so glad we have multiple BBB locations in Birmingham and let me tell you, having another option…read moreclose to my house has been delightful! All of the food here is good, but especially the fresh squeezed orange juice, the bacon, the biscuits, and the jellies, jams, and sauces. You can't go wrong with anything at this place. It is just consistent and trustworthy every single time I go there. The last three times I have been to this location, the service and the staff, from the hostess to the bartender to the server at my table to the manager coming by to check on us, were all incredible. Pro tip...I can't remember the name of it, but that homemade jalapeño hot sauce is divine. It goes good on almost anything savory, especially egg dishes and biscuits. I'm sure I will be back soon!

ProTip -- if possible, join the waitlist (via Yelp!) before you get there! I didn't realize that…read morewas even an option so I landed an estimated 45 minute wait upon arrival. Hostess was very pleasant. Line to get on the wait-list moved efficiently. Our waitress, Caitlin, was wonderful! She was patient as I needed more time to decide on my order & as my two-year very s l o w l y placed his order request for pancakes. I ordered the avocado toast & enjoyed it! The restaurant is bright and has modern light fixtures. I really enjoyed the music! I'm an 80s baby & heard many of the songs that were popular when I was in grade school.

It was fine. As with most coffee shops no unsweet nondairy creamer. People were nice. Very…read morecomfortable shop.

Why do most coffee shops in Alabama have to face a parking lot? Why the heck is everything another…read moreugly strip mall? What makes it even sadder in the case of Santos, is they tried to make the exterior a little more enjoyable by putting some nice tables and even a swing outside. Sadly, without any plants separating the area from the parking lot, the entire vibe of this coffee shop, both looking out from inside and sitting outside is not that great. But, vibe aside, let's talk about how it got here. Santos is a family owned small chain. The main owner, Wendy Madden, opened the first coffee shop in 1993 in Tuscaloosa and since expanded into Santos Coffee we know today. The establishment pays homage to Guatemalan saints and ancestral lands where coffee is sourced from, from family's original plantations. The beans are roasted in Birmingham after being imported from Guatemala. The coffee is absolutely excellent here. Seriously, a very tasty latte. Oddly, they do not have an option to get it in a mug, so there is no way to avoid the plastic coating and the flimsy paper cups. Also there wasn't even a design on top of the latte...but ok, maybe that's slightly picky to highlight. Thus, Santos as a whole is a good coffee shop for to go orders. With excellent coffee quality, this is where they really shine. With that said, the vibe and serving methods need work.

First time experience at BW for me and was looking forward to dinner with a longtime friend. The…read morewaiter was so nice and very attentive. The food was average (wings and fries) it was around 5:30/6:00 on a Thursday so the restaurant was pretty empty. After our meal, we sat there and chatted for 20 minutes (maybe) when our sweet waiter asked that we should basically take our conversation elsewhere. I could tell he was very uncomfortable asking us to leave but I was MORTIFIED. If there was a crowd waiting to be seated - ok fine, but there was not. If we were loud - ok fine, but we were not. We are two older ladies catching up on life. I don't care if the food was wrapped in gold and danced around the table...I will not be going back. Our waiter was told to ask us to leave by management (convinced of it)

I visited Big Whiskey's for dinner and made a point to arrive approximately an hour and a half…read morebefore their posted closing time, expecting full menu service. After being seated in the bar area, we were informed by our server that only appetizers were available. This was both confusing and disappointing, as it does not align with reasonable expectations for a restaurant still open for regular business. If the kitchen is no longer able or willing to prepare full menu items well before closing, that policy should be clearly communicated--either through adjusted hours or by informing guests upon arrival. Otherwise, it creates the impression of inconsistent operations or a lack of coordination between management and staff. Situations like this suggest a need for clearer operational standards, better communication, and stronger staff alignment with customer service expectations. Guests should not feel discouraged from dining simply because they arrive within what should be standard service hours. Overall, the experience reflects an opportunity for improvement in both management practices and customer hospitality.

My dinner was absolutely delicious and the ambience was amazing. I ordered the wedge salad with…read moresteak. The steak was cooked to my satisfaction. Tender and favorably. 10 out 10 for me. I ordered the Paloma drink .. again to my satisfaction. Everyone was so nice from the wait staff, to owner. And almost forgot to mention the DJ spinning the tones we all knew. If you're ever looking for a new spot recommend you check them out.

First time visiting here with a group of friends. Very classy and elegant upscale cocktail bar. It…read moreis dimly lit, but there are windows all around that allow natural sunlight in. Service was good and we did get a chance to meet the owner, Trice. Everyone was pleasant. Our cocktails were fabulous. Trice had explained that the syrups he uses are made in house with the freshest ingredients. We ordered a few apps to go with our drinks. Again, very fresh and light. We absolutely loved the baked pita that came with the warm pimento cheese dip. We didn't taste much of the pimento, but still delicious... I mean who doesn't love melted cheese dip Very pleasant first time experience. Not a huge menu for food, but perfect for apps and cocktails with friends.