So yummy great southern food and pies. Make sure you call and ask what's on the buffet if you're picky

Was worth driving scenic back roads to get there! Really enjoyed the staff and the delicious country comfort food! read more

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This building has significance to my family and so it was on my list as I was driving through. It's an old school house and when you walk in there is a Buffett like table. You seat yourself, waitress comes to you and sends you in your way. I asked for all "southern suggestions" and her suggestions were spot on! I had squash casserole, collard greens, fried chicken, cheesy grits and pecan pie. Such kind folks and an overall amazing food with a taste of my southern roots. read more

Red's Little School House - New American Near Me - Grady, Alabama

Found on Yelp and so glad we did. All food wonderful. Purchased their cookbook. Loved their pie shelf. All homemade. Coconut cream and lemon divine. Have photos but don't know how to share. Will drive out of our way to eat there again. Off the Troy highway north. read more

Been going there for 40 years. Love that place. Had steaks. Perfectly flavored. Baked potatoes were tender.

Visited Red's one Sunday afternoon. The fried chicken is famous! All the fixings are so good for the soul. Topped it all off with some delicious pecan pie. I tried some pickled cucumbers, which I've never had before, and they were a new and exciting treat for my palate. Our waitress even found the recipe and shared it with me! It's cool to eat and hang out in the old schoolhouse; it's a step back in time. read more

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Awesome.. Great Food and friendly folks Food is fresh, great vegetables, homemade pies. Worth the drive without a doubt read more

Red's has been on my punch list of places to try and eat in Alabama for a long time. I finally was able to be in the area around lunch time on a day they were open, so I stopped by. Red's has consistently appeared on lists for best fried chicken in Alabama, and now I can say that they deserve to be at the top of that list. Their fried chicken is hot, perfectly brined, perfectly spiced, and blows the shirt, pants, and socks off anything a Kentucky colonel, a Louisiana sailor, or any other restaurant that claims to make fried chicken claims is the best. Now, they had a mess of other southern vegetable delicacies to choose from, including greens, beans, collards, mac-n-cheese (yes that is a vegetable in Alabama), and some of the most unique corn bread I've ever had. So if you find yourself driving down 231 from Montgomery to Troy around lunch time, do yourself a favor and take a detour to Red's. I hear they have wonderful pie. But a drum stick called me back for seconds. So maybe next time. read more

Good. If you are ready to adventure out a great place to try. We even had fruit covered in cheese it was an interesting experience.

They greet you from the moment you walk in. The food was exceptional. We truly enjoyed the experience. We definitely will be back. It's worth the drive. read more

Red's Little School House - New American Near Me - Grady, Alabama

Whoa! Best REAL Country Cooking I've had in a long time. I've been meaning to stop here for a long time but always thought I was in too big a hurry ... it's a few minutes off the highway. Next time I will leave early or get where I'm going late. So worth the stop. If you haven't tried Southern Cooking here's the perfect place to start!. If you're from the South and miss your Grandmother and Mom's cooking this is your place. The food is Great, the old school house is the real thing. I forgot about a time when our Presidents pictures were all around the top of the walls around the room. Nice piece of Americana and Awesome Southern Food. I'll be back! read more

Awesome food and wonderful people! BBQ pork and fried chicken on one delicious buffet.

Hands down the best home cooked restaurant I have ever been to! Everything is delicious! The wait staff are all so sweet and the building is clean and kept up. It really is like your Grandmothers cooking. read more

Absolutely amazing! Full buffet with all of the most delicious comfort food you could imagine. It was like stepping back in time. From the old school atmosphere, to the locals dining, it is a hidden treasure that is a must visit. The food was flawless. Imagine the best home cooked meal you have ever had and just know this will be better. read more

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It is the best and most wonderful food and atmosphere. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly!!

Delicious buffet. Salads were good fried chicken was great and the pies for dessert were top notch. Our server was so kind and attentive. Floor around the buffet is slippery so be careful but no complaints. read more

Look no further for the best southern cooking in this area!!!! And the sweet tea is more than perfection. Great customer service, everyone is so kind and friendly. Do not leave without getting some pie- it's out of this world!!! Can't wait to come back. read more

Someone had told my husband about this little gem and we decided to try it as we were on hwy 231 heading South. We called it "a wholesome adventure"! The food was truly southern and all seasoned just right!! My plate of fried chicken, bbq, squash casserole, butter beans, creamed corn and fried cornbread was so fresh and amazing!! We were both too full for the homemade pies but maybe next trip!! The ambiance was so sweet! We listened to the locals talking and laughing!! Some stopping at others tables to chat. We could tell most knew each other. A happy sounding Friday night gem!! I highly recommend!!! read more

This place is a hidden gem we have found on our way to Florida. It is very neat and local. Definitely has its own character! Mainly it is southern cuisine buffet (8$/9$) with several meat options, side items and salads. They also have a menu. Food is tasty. I was impressed by buffet's Apple&Cheese which I have never had before. Fresh homemade pies are also delicious and well priced. Waitress and other staff were extremely frendly. read more

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I came here with my husband's family one day for lunch. When I asked him beforehand what to expect from this restaurant, he replied, "It will probably kill you". I couldn't tell from the tone of his voice whether or not this was a good or bad thing. In my mind, being killed by food means that it is generally awesome. But then there's the medical side of being killed, which led me to think that this particular joint was probably unhealthy. I was right on both accounts. Excellent food. Redefined my idea of what "down home southern cooking" is. Taste buds were very happy. That being said, I could tell the majority of what I was eating was flour, butter, or sugar based. Since I don't eat like that every day I decided not to care and just enjoy my meal. Pros: food, service, quaint atmosphere. Cons: general cleanliness. (I'm kind of OCD about my restaurants being clean) read more

Red's Little School House - New American Near Me - Grady, Alabama

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First let me say I haven't been to Red's since Red was there (and his wonderful daughter) which was more than 20 years ago now. I'm now in my early 30's and live in LA as a film/TV producer. Recently I was asked by a fellow southerner what I missed the most. I said I would trade in my entire Hollywood existence for just one more meal with my family at Red's. The cornbread. The biscuit muffins. The chicken. The 1950's style 'salads' with marshmallows. I can still see the drawn map menu perfectly. I can still see those rope swings and feel the thud of smacking the tree. I still remember Red's daughter gifting me a cookie tin of her old nail polish when I was maybe 7 years old. Good people. Good food. Good memories. I'll be back do don't you guys go closing on me! read more

This is the best country cooking around. Nostalgia is its name and the food is the same. Amazing food, people, atmosphere. Holds a lot of memories for this family read more

Some of the best Southern home cooking I've had on a buffet. Everything was tasty, good ingredients and fresh. We tried the pecan pie, perfect! read more

As a city slicker, I was a little terrified when we pulled in. This is the most intensely Southern place I have ever seen. On the way, we drove past more churches than houses (lots of people made it clear they are voting for Jesus in 2020). Well, if this is the most Southern it gets, then I've found my happy place. The food was greasy and made me feel like throwing up, but the vibes were immaculate. It was worth every bite. You'd think pie did not belong in a closet, but you'd be wrong. Musta been da goshdarndedest best pie in ma life. I swear, the sweet tea gave me an accent. All jokes aside, I was shocked this place survived the pandemic and hope it continues to thrive. Love and lemon pies, xoxo Gossip Girl. read more

Reviews are so correct! Wonderful food! Well worth the beautiful drive from wherever. Great buffet filled with superb fried chicken and veggies, there was other meat but I didn't have it. Ate more chicken . Very well stocked salad bar. Eat dessert! You need a piece of coconut pie or whichever pie you get. Good variety of veggies Everything we ate we loved! We will go that way again! read more

A buffet-style place that also offers a menu. Their fried chicken is a little on the dry side, but the pulled pork BBQ, chicken livers, and fried catfish are excellent. Their vegetables are cooked in the traditional Southern manner and are very, very good. I always eat way too much because I must have some of everything. Although I haven't had their pies, everyone who has eaten them raves over them, so they must be pretty good. The service can be on the slow side, but it's ususally because they're so friendly that they stop and talk with everyone at every table. Even then, your glass will never go empty. read more

This is an awesome place. Prices are very low and the food is very tasty; mainly homestyle southern food, like bbq pork and fried chicken. They also have fresh homemade pies, which are delicious! The staff is very friendly. read more

Great home style food in an old style school house charm. They seem to be known for there buffet, but we ordered off the menu.

Every time we venture to this spot, we are always pleased. They have a salad bar that goes great with the country cookin' buffet options. I enjoy their cornbread cakes just as much as their pecan pie. From friend chicken to sautéed squash, you are sure to be satisfied with your choice to visit this little gem. read more

Had a great lunch today at Red's Buffet. The food was fresh and wonderful with home grown vegetables and crispy cornbread and fried chicken. Several options on homemade pies for desserts. read more

We found this restaurant while driving down the highway looking at Yelp reviews. We were driving from Chicago to Florida and wanted to find something local. It was a few minutes down a scenic Alabama road to find it, but this place was worth the drive! The food was delicious (we tried a variety of things and we loved everything) but the service sets this place over the top. Every single person we talked to was so friendly and helpful. We even chatted with other customers. If you are driving near here, it is worth the slight detour. If you live in the area and aren't already eating here you are missing out. Go now! read more

I had read about Reds Little Schoolhouse in a magazine and wanted to try it. We were on our way from Birmingham to the beach and pulled up Yelp. I was so excited to find out that the closest restaurant was Reds. The food was fantastic. There was a buffet featuring fried chicken, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, salads and the best sweet potato casserole, and fried cornbread. The staff were attentive and friendly. We will definitely make this a stop anytime we are in the area. We didn't try the desserts but next time, we will purchase a pie to go. read more

Found on Yelp and so glad we did. All food wonderful. Purchased their cookbook. Loved their pie shelf. All homemade. Coconut cream and lemon divine. Have photos but don't know how to share. Will drive out of our way to eat there again. Off the Troy highway north. read more

The food AND service WAS as good as it gets. The atmosphere was "homey" and the food, delicious. I had read a bad review on this place and thought to myself, well when someone tells me not to see a movie because they didn't like it, I usually wind up liking it so I took a chance and am so GLAD I did! Again, excellent food and excellent service. I would suggest this restaurant to anyone who wants to take a "small" country drive to a big red school-house on the hill. read more

What a fun little place. Not far off 231. Very down home cooking. Buffet: Sides were pretty good with the casseroles as the highlight. Fried chicken was great. Service was awesome, and the ambiance was quirky but not overdone. Might get a steak if I came again, as the couple I saw on other plates looked pretty great. read more

Wow, I would have driven farther for this meal. This place is out of the way, but worth the drive. The restaurant was extremely busy on Sunday afternoon at 12:30. I almost left when I got one of the last parking spots. ( A few church vans were in the parking lot) I thought we would have to wait 30 minutes or more. I had heard the food was great, so we checked in. In less than 5 minutes, we were seated. This place runs like a well oiled machine. It was well organized and well staffed. The food was delicious. I heard it was locally grown and high quality. I believe it. I'm not sure how, but even the chicken gizzards were tender. The broccoli slaw was great as well as the fried chicken, the cream corn, and the baby butter beans. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great southern cooked food. Best fried chicken and carrot salad ever. The buffet is excellent. Friendly and good service. Great value for your money. Can't find better food near Troy, AL. read more

A great Southern buffet, well worth the trip. The fried chicken is always good, as are the vegetables. The fried cornbread is wonderful. They typically have a variety of good salad items, fried chicken, chicken livers, pork BBQ, and a variety of vegetables, along with fried cornbread and pies. It's all good. The staff is very friendly and it is housed inside an old school house so it is kind of rustic. read more

This place is kind of in the middle of nowhere. But it is a great find. We went on 'steak night' --a Saturday night---but I did not know that. They still had fried chicken on the buffet. The steak was huge and my friend that at it liked it. The chicken did not look as great but it taste ok. I think I would prefer to come at a time other than steak night. Pies were very good. All in all I would highly recommend the place. read more

Amazing!!! The best country food I've ever had and the friendliest family owning the place. Would recommend x 100.