I've been passing this restaurant for over a decade and always think to myself. I'd like to try it…read more So on a Sunday afternoon , my son and I decided to give it a whirl. Because this is in the same parking lot as first watch, which is a breakfast/lunch restaurant the parking lot was pretty packed. We got there around 12 and luckily he was able to find a parking spot. As soon as we walked in, we could tell it was pretty busy in there. I saw a couple getting up from a table and immediately went over and sat at the table. It is table service, but you do have to order at the counter. They have a pretty good variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Unfortunately, due to an outbreak for lettuce that is getting people sick I decided against getting a salad. I just got a regular cheeseburger and it was delicious. My son also got a buffalo chicken sandwich which I must say was a very good size sandwich and a burger with tater tots. I got the french fries and they were very good. I will definitely be back here. The prices were great, and the food was delicious.

Baja Burger may want to gather the staff together and have a difficult conversation about the word…read more"burger" being in the restaurant name. Because when I walked in and asked the very nice guy at the register what their best item was, he didn't hesitate for even half a second. "Fried chicken club sandwich. Hands down." Not "one of our burgers." Not "depends what you like." Nope. Immediate confidence. The kind of confidence that makes you trust a stranger with your financial future. So naturally I ordered exactly that. He even doubled down and told me it was the best sandwich he's ever had. Ever. That's a dangerous level of hype to put on a chicken sandwich. At that point I wasn't ordering lunch anymore. I was preparing for a spiritual experience. I got the sweet potato fries on the side and sat there waiting like a kid staring at the oven on Christmas morning. Then the sandwich arrived. And honestly? Visually, this thing deserved its own entrance music. Beautiful sandwich. Crispy golden chicken, stacked perfectly, looked like it had been assembled by a food stylist with relationship issues. I took the first bite and immediately realized what was wrong. Flavor had called in sick. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly. Great crunch. Juicy inside. Beautiful breading. But somehow nobody introduced it to salt, pepper, seasoning, spices, or joy. It tasted like the kitchen spent all their energy making it look incredible and forgot the whole "taste" portion of the assignment. My colleague ordered the exact same thing and had the exact same reaction, which honestly made me feel better because for a second I thought COVID had made a surprise comeback. The sandwich was one shake of Cajun seasoning away from greatness. The sweet potato fries were solid flavor-wise, but a little limp. Not tragic. Just lacking that crispness that makes you keep stealing fries after you're already full. This place feels like a really good concept that just needs somebody in the kitchen to become emotionally invested in seasoning. Three stars feels fair. Nothing was bad. Nothing offended me. It was just aggressively average after being introduced with Super Bowl-level hype. I'd come back, but next time I'm ordering an actual burger at the place called Baja Burger. Feels like that's probably the safer bet.

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.

So impressed with this restaurant. Clean, friendly, great food and great leadership. Our first…read moretime in and will be back. Sat at the bar and had a great meal! The ownership team is beyond amazing! They do have a little bar area and it's a fun spot to watch food come and go. Food service safety is phenomenal, 10/10 would recommend and will be back.

My family and me came here for Saturday lunch. It's been a number of years since we came here so I…read morewas looking forward to the visit. We ordered at the counter and our food didn't take long to arrive at our table for a party of 6. I had the old Smokey / no mayo and it was a well made sandwich. Nice flavor. I was looking forward to trying this sandwich , since I didn't get to try it during the Birmingham Restaurant Week preview party. I really enjoyed the beer battered fries as well. Others in my party had chicken finger plate, Cuban melt, chicken Parmesan melt and chicken salad melt. Everyone enjoyed their selections and had leftovers! I chatted with I'm assuming the manager and he was very nice. We enjoyed our recent experience here at Melt. The service , food and environment all made me want to come back soon.

We went to Uncle G's today in recommendation of a friend. Restaurant was clean and we were greeted…read morepromptly. They specialize in New York style pie and Detroit Pan style! Their varied specialties pizzas were available in both styles. Since it was our first time, we wanted to try a variety, so we chose the two slice and a drink special for lunch. I grabbed a New York cheese slice and a Detroit pepperoni. My wife chose a Figgie and a Margherita New York Slice. Nice thin and crispy New York crust, great undercarriage! Detroit was light and thick with excellent frico edge. Sauce was slightly sweet with nice flavor. Cheese was melted nicely with slight caramelization. The Figgie had fig jam, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula and a balsamic drizzle! It was out of this world! I use figs and prosciutto on my pizza at home but never seen in at a restaurant. Highly recommend! Staff was attentive and answered questions about their Detroit style hydration. Apparently all dough is made daily in house each morning. Restaurant was large, but they had several areas blocked off. Only two available tables for dine in. Not sure if they had an event later that day or not. Daily specials are listed on the menu and all you can eat buffet is on Thursdays. Would highly recommend! Will definitely be back!!

I have been hearing so much about this place for the longest so we finally got the chance to try it…read moreout! They do pizza by the slice every day until 4 pm but we made it a little after. So we ordered a supreme pizza and we're recommended the deep dish cheesbread. We found out the buffet was discontinued as well so we were a little sad about that. They were extremely kind the entire time and explained it all to us. We waited about 15 minutes and it was absolutely delicious to eat! I loved the supreme pizza and the cheesebread was fantastic. The ambiance of the place was nice and had chill music going in the background. They also have food trucks out hear Hop City as well and we were recommended to try that sometime too! We loved it and will come back again. If you are in town, this place and must try!

A great local place! That does soup and sandwiches along with a full bar. Has great outdoor space…read moreas well! Staff are nice and attentive.

I really didn't know what to expect, going to a place called the Garage. But it really is a garage,…read morelocated on a side street or alley. This is such a unique place. The sandwiches looked great. My grilled cheese sandwich was perfect!! 2 types of cheese with enough butter to make the cheese ooey and gooey. We didn't really understand how/where to order or how/where to sit, but following the directions of the folks in front of us helped. The menu consisted of sandwiches, soup and chips. There were a selection of different types of beer, wines and liquor. Cool ambiance; hanging out in the garage eating a sandwich while having a drink. The seats were a little uncomfortable, church pews, but you're in a garage. I would go back for the grilled cheese sandwich, for sure. The people with me thought their meat sandwiches were delicious!

I love this truck! Before anyone asks, no I'm not vegan, but I've considered it. This truck sells…read morevegan comfort food (think plant-based burgers, wyngs, Philly cheeze steak eggrolls, etc.) Everything I've tried is delicious and it's hard to believe it's not the real deal! Koko, the owner, and her mom are super sweet and courteous. My favorite things to order come from her soul-food menu which include vegan ribs and lasagna. I don't even eat real ribs but I devour her vegan ones! You don't have to be vegan to enjoy this truck- You just have to appreciate great food! Give them a try!

I love this food truck! I am not vegan and the food is so good. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak…read moreegg rolls one day and the Peach Cobbler egg rolls on the next day! I could not get enough! I think KoKo, the owner was the person taking my order. She was so sweet and thoroughly explained all my questions! The food truck was very clean and the workers made the food truck feel like home!!

Thanks to a recommendation we tried Eugene's Hot Chicken in Hoover. YALL!!!!! It was absolutely…read moreamazing and the prices were reasonable for the quality. Service was top notch, also. 10/10

Eugene's Hot Chicken definitely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is casual and was pretty busy…read morewhen I went, but it still felt welcoming and organized even during the rush.The workers were also very nice and answered all of my questions. My food came out quickly and tasted very fresh! The food was great. I got the mild chicken tenders with mac and cheese and collard greens. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and had just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. The sides tasted fresh and homemade, which made the whole meal even better. I also liked that the restaurant was clean and seemed well-maintained, including the dining area and drink station, which made the experience more comfortable for me as a customer. Overall, I think it's a great spot if you're craving Southern-style comfort food with bold flavor. I will definitely be going again!

I had the pleasure of trying Solcial Veg at a Vegan Festival last year. My food was so good that I…read moreate there again at an event the very next day! I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and the Philly and both were simply delicious! I'm not vegan (yet) but I truly enjoyed my food and wouldn't have been able to tell that I was eating plant-based meat and cheeses! I also visited their location for their Sunday Brunch with my bae. We ordered the lasagna rolls, and the chik'n & waffles. For dessert, we shared a slice of the sweet potato cheesecake. All were a 10/10! I'm looking forward to brunching there at least once a month. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy great food, and that's exactly what you get here, along with great customer service with a smile. Try them out!

Am I the first customer to review?? Shameful. This place in central Bessemer is TOP NOTCH. Fresh…read morevegan dishes with well seasoned accents. Me and mama came in for the Jackfruit Quesadillas and the Beyond Burger and fries, with cold Hibiscus Tea and Ginger Lemonade drinks. The flavor is outta here . The proprietor even through in a free Stuffed French Toast with fresh fruit! I love it all. Definitely returning.

Delicious authentic Mediterranean food! I've been her so many times and they never disappoint. They…read morehave the best hummus and homemade pita. When you get there you order and then take a seat. They serve you your drinks and your food and they are very attentive to making sure your drinks stay filled. The people who eat here are locals that come regularly which makes it clear that it's somewhere you are going to want to come back to. Definitely give this place a try if you want something authentic to what they have in Israel.

Daughter and I decided to do a progressive dinner... And we let ChatGPT create our stops and our…read moremenu. This was stop number two... Soup. We had the matzoh ball soup and the lentil soup, with a side of hummus and pita. First... That pita was the most amazing Pita I've ever had! However, I will say that the soups and the hummus were a little on the bland side. You definitely have to take advantage of the hot sauce that they bring to the table made from Serrano peppers. I also never add salt to anything... However, I had to add salt to both of the soups. Still... Definitely would recommend and definitely will be back!

I met my son here for breakfast. We didn't have to wait very long for a table, but I have been here…read morewhen it was quite crowded and the wait was longer. We had Jackie as our server. She was efficient, checked up on us, kept our drinks full and even showed how considerate she is. I was having a hard time hearing her and as I apologized and told her I'm deaf in my left ear, she started approaching the table from the other side. I truly appreciated that kind and thoughtful gesture. The food was delicious as always.

This bright, light filled industrial feel breakfast/brunch spot is a branch of the original Atlanta…read morelocation founded in 1993. You'll find breakfast cocktails, homemade biscuits, breakfast comfort food as well as flat screen T.V.s and friendly service rounding out your experience. Today I opted for the server recommended Freebird Benedict, $15, and I enjoyed their creative take on the classic Eggs Benedict. This creative breakfast entree features their biscuit- split with fried chicken, poached egg and topped with their chicken sausage gravy. Definitely a big breakfast and shareable! Loved the tender biscuit, the crunch of the fried chicken and the savory flavorful chicken sausage gravy! The side of seasoned Moon Dust potatoes were great, too. I look forward to returning and trying their French Toast, Pancakes or a plain, yummy biscuit!