Great breakfast sandwiches!! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a yummy breakfast!read more

A hidden gem!!!!…read more Jennie's is a great place for breakfast and lunch. I have been going here for years now. A very welcoming atmosphere and you always get to meet Jennie and Lee. Plenty of options on the menu with a few twists from the normal menus. Could not decide on what I wanted so I ordered three different burgers. Glad I ordered them with fried eggs. I was definitely full after that. They also have a good selection of hot dog with an interesting selection for toppings. I recommend the bacon dog with pimento cheese. That's the stuff!!! Enjoy!!!!

Delicious lunch with fresh ingredients and unique menu items. I love coming here for a quick lunch,…read moreservice is always kind and quick. The restaurant is always clean and quiet. Their menu is very small but everything I have tried is done very well. I would recommend any of their seasonal sandwiches but right now their corn salad is delish

Hometown Fair is located within the Ross Bridge neighborhood. Seating is limited....probably can…read morehost no more than around 25 - 30 comfortably. We ordered off of their lunch menu and got the short rib sandwich with brussels and their cobb salad. While I personally can use a bigger portion, I was not starving at the end of the meal lol. I guess it is good policy to leave people wanting more, right? Food was tasty overall and they definitely have some unique items or ingredients in their entrees. You will run probably at least around 30 dollars for two at lunch. We obviously caught them at a busy time even though we were the only two there at the beginning as they were expecting a large party and they were prepping catering food, but our food still came out within a reasonable amount of time. I did notice one of the chef on his phone one minute and then touching cooked food that he's serving the next to package it for catering....without washing his hands. I can't help but find that a bit gross when I consider how very dirty a phone is since that's literally something you touch all day, all the time, regardless of what you're doing. I will leave it at that, ha.

The food was delicious and fresh. The service was top tier. The ambiance was well lit and the decor…read morewas nice.

Some of the best Cajun food I've had in a while. We had the frog legs(awesome), gator bites(sooo…read moretender), fried plantains(seasoned beautifully) for starters. For dinner I had the Gumbo and my girlfriend had the salad with shrimp, crab, and crawfish. The gumbo was seasoned excellently and tasted just how I make it at home in like 7 hours. My girlfriend's salad was amazing with the homemade ranch. We came in late and the service was still top notch. Finished off with banana pudding and my girlfriend said it was the best she's ever had. We were just in town for the weekend but to anyone looking for a place, do it!

Definitely a hidden Bessemer Gem, Boateng's is a quaint space with good food and adequate service…read more I've had a fried shrimp platter with fried green tomatoes and the ultimate gumbo and I've had a fried grouper platter before with same sides. Two weeks ago I had a salad with blackened grouper fish. My daughter has tried and I've sampled the seafood quesadillas and it too was good. Each meal is cooked fresh to order and worth the wait. Food, service and ambiance are all worth the visit so give them a try and you will go back!!

They have the best cakes I've ever had. The Red Velvet cake was absolutely incredible. If you get…read morethe chance, be sure to order the blackened chicken salad either for the table or to take home. It's just as amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely mouthwatering. I can't wait to go back.

My mom and I used to attend church in Bessemer, and Bre's was on our rotation of places to eat…read moreafter service. I haven't visited here in about 4 years before my mom passed. Mom would buy hundreds of dollars in gift certificates every Christmas for her church friends to enjoy a lunch or two on her. I remember the owner being super sweet and accommodating to my dear mother and her requests. Top notch customer service! As for the food, the rotation varied daily. Most of my visits were on Sundays, but I do remember a couple of trips during the week to try the lasagna, which was delicious. I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and Caribbean grilled pork chops. The desserts were great too, however I think I remember the owner partnering with another business to supply the cake slices, so the choices varies. The inside was always very clean and classy and pleasant to sit and enjoy your meal. I miss this place! I will visit soon to add some photos to my review.

We visited this great spot in the gorgeous Ross Bridge neighborhood to try something new for my…read moreson's birthday meal. Because of the intense Alabama heat, we chose to sit inside, though they have a really nice screened-in patio available. The restaurant is intimate but well laid out, featuring a couple of distinct dining areas and a bar. Since it was our first time, our server, Daniella, recommended the candied bacon bombs to start. They came with a side of cheese curds, and both were absolutely delicious. Even as small as the curds were, they had a perfect cheese pull! For our mains, I ordered the cowboy burger with an added egg and a side of sweet potato fries, while my son chose the shrimp and grits. My burger was incredible, a solid 9.5 out of 10. My son rated his shrimp and grits a 7, though he has a lot of experience with that dish to compare it to. Daniella provided fantastic service, checking in at just the right times without hovering. I later realized I forgot to ask if they do anything special for birthdays, but honestly, my son was probably glad I forgot! Overall, it was a great meal, excellent service, and a very cool environment.

This place was excellent!! Our waiter Cheyenne was awesome and gave us so many good…read morerecommendations. The star of the show were the appetizers. The low country dip was phenomenal! Cheese with turnip greens and smoked sausage. Yum! The candied bacon bombs were delicious too. The appetizers were enough to get me full but to go I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend ordered the blackened chicken pasta. She said it was tasty but it needed more sauce. Overall this place was a 10/10. Lively with great staff really makes this place a gem. I will definitely be back.

My father and i's first time, traveling from New Orleans. From the moment we walked in we were…read moregreeted and welcomed. Our server Chloe was nothing short of DELIGHTFUL. She was quirky, fun, and knew the menu! The food was great, it was exactly the way you want these classics to taste. It was fresh, flavorful, and the prices per portion were just right. The house Greek salad dressing was so good I would drink it if I could. I wish I could buy it or find a recipe, I would eat salad every meal. The restaurant is historic and has all the vibes of a classic eatery that make you feel good. We loved it, best meal I've had in a long while. In a sea full of Sysco restaurants, this place and its staff... stand out. Thank you!

Well, we did it. Bright Star had to wait over 100 years for us to get here but we finally did! Got…read morehere right when they opened at 4:30. The lobby was already full. Fortunately, this is a big restaurant and I had reservations! The decor in here is very old chic. It reminded me of my dad's favorite Italian restaurant in South Philly. He would love it here. We were seated fairly quick and provided with menus including a summer cocktail menu. I got a peach martini which was fabulous. Hubby ordered a banana breeze cocktail but they were out of banana liquor. He was bummed. Instead he got the strawberry Long Island iced tea. I tasted it and it was really good. We ordered our entrees which came with a salad or gumbo. I got the gumbo. It was sooo good. I enjoyed every bite. For my entree I got the Texas special which has the Greek steak, chicken and the seafood au gratin. All of it was delicious. I loved everything. Highly recommend especially if you want to try a little of everything. Of course, we had to get dessert. I had to try the baklava cheesecake since that seemed to be popular. Hubby got the chocolate almond pie. Hubby's was really really good. Mine was interesting for sure. Hubby tried it and said it tasted like pumpkin and he was right! Normally I love pumpkin but I didn't love this. It was okay. I just wouldn't get it again. Service was great. Lots of people coming around refilling drinks, bringing food, taking away plates, etc. we will be back for sure!

I would have to say that Bob Sykes is easily among the top five best barbecue places that I've ever…read moreeaten at. Everything is outstanding.

Service- visit through the drive-thru. Cannot comment on table service. Drive-thru service was…read morefriendly and expedient. Ambiance- Drive-thru only this visit. Food- I ordered the pulled pork sandwich sauce on side, and onion rings. The pork was rather dry and plain in flavor. The barbecue sauce lacked viscosity and tasted like warm ketchup and vinegar. The onion rings were bland , and saturated with grease; but did come with a sauce that complimented them. Price- considering that onions are a cheap vegetable and pork is less than $2.00 per pound wholesale. I cannot justify almost $16.00 for this lunch. Breakdown a pound of onion rings cost $1.00 6-8 ounces of pork maybe $1.00 Bread .50. No mystery here why folks are tired of overpriced food in 2026. It is not inflation. It is the overhead that a business owner must absorb.

Run, run, run!!! Get to some GOOD healthy food! Good health begins with what goes in your mouth…read more Food is medicine. Let me start out saying, I am NOT vegan. This food by far, filled all of my nutritional needs...savory, sweet and filling while being healthy. The mushroom steak...oh my...I couldn't tell the difference between beef or mushroom. The same texture and spice. What?! A mushroom tasting like beef is Bananas!! I don't have the vocabulary to explain the flavor of this food. Ok ok, let me start with our arrival. We arrived at this small quaint building with street parking. There's a small sign on the window. Upon entering you hear the smooth jazz playing and you're met with a colorful decor with a Caribbean vibe. You then hear a sweet soulful voice, "can I help you. Great customer service. So many menu options, wraps, burgers, sides, smoothies and even an option for meal plans. Looking for holistic wellness consultations? This place has that available to you. It's time for us to get healthy and this is the place to get started! I'm going back!

Bessemer isn't known for a large vegan population, so imagine my shock when I found this place on…read moreGoogle while searching "vegan restaurants" in the area. As a near life-long vegetarian, I'm always excited to try out new spots, especially small/local vegan restaurants. This place is so adorable, I loved the atmosphere walking in; very small and quaint, yet charming. All of areas are clean and tidy. I got the Kaleicious Wrap (gluten free wrap, kale, and other complimentary veggies) with sweet potato fries and a Happy Feelings Tropical Good smoothie (pineapple, papaya, mango, banana, and strawberries). Everything was delicious! The workers and owners were kind and were able to describe everything in detail about the holistic health of their foods.

Okay the wings were good but I didn't order 40 wings and that's what I got!…read more I ordered 10 wings and 2 orders of chicken fried rice. Instead of them letting me know they ran out, they just sent me 40 wings. You can't just send people the wrong food without an explanation. I'm south Asian and needed some rice yesterday. But if you want to eat whatever they want to give you, this is the place for you lol. The lemon pepper wings were really good though. These wings are mini sized. Each wing has two bites in them. I liked it because it was easy to finish 10 of them. If that's not your thing, skip this place.

This place seriously impressed me from start to finish. The wings are the real star. They're loaded…read morewith flavor in every bite, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. You can tell they don't just toss on sauce and call it a day. Every wing is juicy, well-seasoned, and completely satisfying. The burgers are also excellent. Big, flavorful, and done right. Unlike a burger I had here before (a long time ago lol), the ones I've had since aren't messy or falling apart halfway through eating. They're cooked well, hold together nicely, and actually let you enjoy the flavors without wearing half of it home. The sides and drinks take things to another level. The peach tea is smooth, refreshing, and sweet, sweet, sweeeeeeet. It pairs perfectly with the food. And the Cajun ranch cheese fries are incredible. Delicious fries, bold seasoning, creamy ranch, and just the right amount of cheese. They're SO addictive in the best way. On top of the great food, the people here truly make the experience better. Everyone is kind, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. You don't feel rushed or ignored. They take the time to make sure your order is right and that you're enjoying everything. Overall, this spot checks every box. Amazing wings, solid burgers, standout sides, great drinks, and friendly service. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit