We had our first ever experience at Ruby Sunshine and it was fantastic. Food portions were great and very delicious! We had the sweetest bartender, Lauren, and she took great care of us and was very helpful guiding us. She made great drinks, too! We noticed a sign that says they use 2 oz of liquor in their drinks and if you want something different you should ask. This makes a difference because so many chains and businesses try to save money and give you skimpy amounts of alcohol and that's where they go wrong. The more alcohol, duh, the more you want! This is where Ruby Sunshine does it absolutely right!! Also the manager, Craig, was very attentive as well! It makes a difference when the staff genuinely cares! The other thing I liked was the staff was able to be their selves. No corporate mandates on the look. And I think this is pretty awesome. Good job to the team at this location. read more

The food is very good at Ruby Sunshine! I have always enjoyed everything. There biscuits are the only thing I would consider spectacular. Make sure to get some butter and jelly with it. The service has been good each time. The ambiance isn't the best, but it is not bad either. We will be back. A very solid breakfast spot. Me: 4.25/5 Wife: 4/5 read more

My guy and I visited here recently and I must say, it's been awhile since I've had such a poor experience at a restaurant. It's been a few years since I've been here (since they first opened), and I am in no hurry to return. What went wrong shouldn't be the question. What actually went right should be asked. Let's start at the beginning. We visited on a beautiful Saturday mid morning but were quickly seated after arriving. The server asked us if he could start us off with drinks. I shared I was there for the Yelp event, and he ignored that and repeated his question about drinks. He also stated he was busy, which I didn't know how to take. I felt rushed to make my drink decision, which ended up in me not enjoying the iced vanilla coffee I settled upon. For our order, we ordered the original beignets, the breakfast sandwich with potatoes and the 3 Little Piggy Omelette with cheese grits. After waiting for 20-30 minutes, our server returned to say that he just realized that our order was not in the queue. He said that that had never happened to him before, and said that maybe the weather was making the computers mess up. He said he would put in a rush for our food. I can say he seemed apologetic but I think it was an error on his part, not the computer. After all, he had already mentioned how "busy" he was. And I've never known a sunny, cloudless day to mess with computers. He typed our order in again and this time, the food was out within 15 minutes. The beignets were the best part of the meal. The breakfast sandwich (on sourdough) was hard and dry. The potatoes looked unappealing and lacked salt. My guy remarked his food was ok but commented on how "used" the butter looked. See included picture. The server checked on us periodically. We are not complainers so no we didn't mention any of this to the server. After requesting a box for the leftovers and the check, it was another 15-20 minutes before we saw either, even though he came around twice more and repeated what we had asked him for. We did leave a tip although this was one of the poorest experiences we've had in ages. We will not return anytime soon to this location. read more

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Amazing decor and ambience, very good service, my breakfast was amazing. Got the Costa Rican breakfast with over medium eggs, beignets, and French toast bites. The only thing I didn't care for was the French toast bites. Really enjoyed this place! read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Costa Rican Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My first time here. Don't know why I haven't come before. It was very good. I had the King Cake beignets. They were outstanding. I also had the Trifecta Eggs Benedict. It was really good. Had to take some of it to go. It's a lot of food. Coffee was very good. Food came out quickly. Caelyn was my server. She was great. Very personable and had great recommendations. Restaurant is pretty large. Outside tables as well. It's an upbeat environment. I loved it. read more

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I went to Ruby Sunshine for brunch with a friend this weekend. Surprisingly, it wasn't jam packed when we arrived but I'd still gotten on the waitlist ahead of time just in case. I chose an omelet with bacon, sausage, and ham. Paired with the grits, it made a great meal and I had a lavendar paloma as well. Yum! read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - B.Y.O. Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Accommodations and order accuracy for our group were handled appropriately. The food was delicious and upheld my reputation since I sang praises for Ruby Sunshine!! Parking was a challenge but worth it for this preferred location. read more

The food is still remarkable here. They are known best for its breakfast Benedict's (aka Bennie's) For starters we did the French Toast Bites, actually this could be a meal. My favorite is still the Chicken St.Charles (that Tasso gravy is to die for). We also had the cinnamon swirl pancakes, which my husband enjoyed. Don't let appearances fool you--the decor may be divey, but the brunch is fantastic. Our server Brittany was awesome as well. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - A closer look at Chicken St. Charles Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Came here for a late breakfast. It was busy for a Saturday but not when you sit at the bar. I came in and immediately got a seat at the bar. Got my vanilla iced coffee and fruity pebble beignets. The beignets were good. The sweetness wasn't too much. My vanilla iced coffee was good as well. The waiter was fantastic. Great way to start this beautiful Saturday! read more

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One of the best brunches in Birmingham. Attentive service and casual vibe. The brisket Benedict was by far the best in the Benedict trio. Don't miss out, as I believe this is a March special! Would recommend making it permanent over the fried chicken and Cajun shrimp Benedict's easily. The beignets were fabulous as someone who doesn't usually order dessert. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Benedict The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I visited this restaurant for the first time recently. I walked up and was greeted and sat promptly. The vibe is "brunch casual" with a clean and welcoming atmosphere. My waiter was fairly busy but he was able to manage very efficiently. He had a great sense of humor and was able to suggest things when I couldn't make my mind up. Everything I ordered was delicious! I'll definitely come back and put this spot in my "brunch rotation" of restaurants. read more

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I was surprised at how good the fish flavor was. I was not much a fan of the biscuits which I saw was a staple. Nonetheless service was speedy and friendly . The restaurant was clean and severs did a great job of cleaning along the way. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Fried Catfish & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We wanted to find a great breakfast spot while in town. We were quickly greeted and seated and proceeded to look over the menu. Everything was delicious from the omelets to the stone grits and the fried green tomatoes. The ambiance is chill and good for groups. I will definitely return whenever I'm back in town. read more

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I really like Ruby Sunshine. It's a sister restaurant of Ruby Slipper in Louisiana. The eggs Benedict are always tasty and very filling. I went with the migas with shrimp. Definitely one I'll get again. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant is similar to the ones in New Orleans. There are cool things on the walls that make you feel like you're down in the quarter along with great music from Louisiana. So it was nice to listen to Dr. John on the speakers while eating a Louisiana style brunch. To top it off, they are offering a free entree, up to $20 value, to Federal employees furloughed due to the government shutdown. It really meant a lot to know a local restaurant in Birmingham is supporting the federal employees who will not receive another paycheck until the government opens back up again. Definitely will continue to go here. read more

I wanted a new place that I could go to while my tires were being replaced. I found this gem in my search and after seeing the menu, I had to try it! To learn a bit of the story that started the business (or at least the name), made me appreciate this spot even more. (See photo) We went on a Saturday late morning (about 10:30). The restaurant was quite full, with lots of people out on the patio. There isn't much parking available so it can be tricky to get a spot. There is some street parking available as well. I loved the vibe of the restaurant. There is a bar area for those wishing to sit there and enjoy brunch mimosas. I also love the tall booths that provide a more private dining area from the tables in front of you and behind you. Our server was Trey. He gave us some helpful information about the menu items and gladly shared his favorite dishes upon asking. He was prompt, polite and professional. He did get a large party outside so my coffee cup sat empty but he came in and apologized for that. Now the food.... My son got the Costa Rican Breakfast and really enjoyed it. He said it would be even better with a starch, perhaps potatoes. I had the Eggs Cochon and let me tell you.. it was a solid 10/10!!!! The flavor in the meat alone was outstanding. Two poached eggs. A biscuit for that comfort element, along with spinach for the healthy element. Then add the incredible creaminess and burst of flavor in the hollandaise sauce... perfection! I savored every bite and left NO CRUMBS! I will absolutely be back to this location. I will just have a hard time getting something different from the dish that was perfect and throughly enjoyed. read more

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Great brunch, but as everyone agrees, can be a little wait. The friendly and quick service helps, but as it's walking distance to Dawson, better get there before the sermon is over. read more

Yes I know I'm late smh...I finally made it to Ruby Sunshine!!! Omg omg omgggggg....everything from the customer to the food was amazing we sat at the table by the bar so the bartender was our server and he was fun and hilarious we started off with a bacon bloody mary and let's just say I was a little tipsy at 9am lol (it's 5 O'clock somewhere ‍) We started off with their delicious candy bacon(you gotta try it) I ordered the Sweet Heat Chicken & French Toast Bites....omgggggg, it was absolutely amazing...I literally had to do a happy dance! The Mr. got Three Little Pigs Omelet with a side of grits and toast...we both cleaned our plate in 0.5secs lol I will 10000% be back read more

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I was really pretty disappointed by my visit to Ruby Sunshine-Homewood. A friend was visiting from out of town and I have been to the Ruby sunshine on 280 multiple times and have always had a good experience, but this location definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. When we walked in, The girl at the hostess stand was texting away, and the second girl standing up there asked us how many. There were just two of us and we didn't mind sitting at the bar so we waited only a moment before we were sat, which was actually really fast for Sunday brunch! I will say that where we were sad was dirty, and we were not offered a place at the bar until we specifically asked for it, but instead told there was a 40 minute wait. They did clean up the area before we sat down, of course. We had blueberry lavender mimosas, and they were pretty good. My friend got the Costa Rican breakfast, and I got the bananas Foster French toast. As you can see in the picture, I only got a few tiny tiny pieces of banana and those were very overcooked. The French toast had not had the egg mixture mixed up properly, and as a result several spots on my French toast were just big gooey pieces of egg. I asked for bacon, which was two dollars extra. The pieces were pretty small and had been unceremoniously dumped in my syrup, so what I was hoping would be a salty reprieve from the sweetness of French toast, ended up in messy gooey bacon. Our waitress was really sweet, but she definitely looked like she was overwhelmed. I'm not sure if this was a Staffing issue or what. All in all, I'm more than a little embarrassed that out of all the great restaurants in Birmingham, I brought my out-of-town friend to this one and got a subpar experience. I won't be back to this location. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Bananas Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food was exceptional. Our service was even better. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion. Also recommend putting your name on the online wait list for getting sat quicker on a weekend day. read more

I met a friend to grab breakfast and catch up before she got on the road. Normally Ruby Sunshine is a great option, however, they fell very short today. Our server, Tina, was okay. She did have a gentleman that she was training, but it appeared she mainly had him assisting with carrying plates instead of allowing him to get hands on experience while being available to coach him if needed. This did not affect my review because I am unfamiliar with their training practices. It could have been his very first shift. We ordered the following: Water Boozy Coffee - This was good and not overly sweet. Lavendar Paloma - Very sweet. My friend sent back and ordered the blueberry lavendar mimosa which she much preferred. Beignets - My friend didn't seem to be to thrilled with them. I did not eat any. Fried green tomatoes - Over cooked. Should have sent back. Shrimp and grits - My friend was happy and stated she would order them again. Side of potatoes - Horrible. They appeared very dark, hard, dry. We sent them back. Tina commented "I don't know. They've looked like that all morning." My issue was you delivered food you knew wasn't on par with the establishment you work for nor would you have eaten them personally. Migas - Typically very good. Was far from enjoyable this go around. Lacked flavor, barely any eggs or chorizo. The meal was mainly a bed of tortilla strips. Not happy with our experience. Would have sent my entire order with an exception of my boozy coffee and water back if I knew my friend wouldn't have been uncomfortable from the moment I did so until we left. I was extremely happy to see her and catch up so I suppose me not messing up the vibe was a little worth it... would have rather went somewhere else and been happy with my service, food, experience. Especially with the amount that was spent. Time didn't afford us that option with her having to hit the road. read more

Today, Saturday June 27th, I took 2 of my girlfriend to brunch. Everyone on staff was great! I asked for the manager on my way out, so I could brag about a couple of them in particulier. They are Lauren and Micael .....sorry Micaela. They were extreamly helpful, kind and professionnel, in each of their respective jobs. Craig Everett, please do something nice for them. I'll be back because I like the place. It looks as friendly a place as it really is. The prices aren't that bad either. PLEASE don't forget about Lauren and Micaela. ​Thank you read more

My food order was delicious. It was not, however aesthetically pleasing but the manager, Marsha Davis made a huge difference! I will be back to dine again because it's ALWAYS the service for me. read more

Seating was efficient. Everyone was welcoming. Food was delicious and everyone's order was right. Great meal!!!

Everything is consistently great with each visit, from food to service to vibes. Staff energy and music is always great, like when the sun is out and it shines through the building. Service consistently great, regardless of who waits our table and the hostesses are top notch. Food is great, regardless of what pancakes or French toast that I have. Always look forward to visiting Ruby Sunshine, also use the waitlist option via Yelp app, to avoid an extended wait, it's clutch. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Pineapple Upside Down Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Everything was amazing best bday brunch. Service was amazing, I the ambiance was to die for good. Will be returning very soon. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Catfish breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place has indoor and outdoor seating. The customer service was excellent. The beignets were hot when they arrived at the table. I also tried the catfish and grits. I'll post pics for your review! read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Beignets Starter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My daughter and I absolutely love the satisfying brunch at Ruby Sunshine, and their generously sized drinks, not only look fantastic but also taste amazing. Although it's always a lengthy wait time our service is always excellent. read more

Went to Ruby Sunshine for breakfast and had a great overall experience. We were seated quickly and our server took our order right away, which I appreciated. I ordered the Build Your Own Omelet and was excited to try it, but noticed the mushrooms I requested were missing. Thankfully, the staff was understanding and corrected it without issue. Once it came back, everything was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Our waiter was great--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance inside was chill and made the perfect setting for me and my friends to catch up without feeling rushed. There's parking in front of the restaurant, and since we went early in the morning, it wasn't an issue at all. Despite the small mix-up with my order, I'd definitely come back! read more

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The migas bowl was very good! If you like a little spice, this is right up your alley! Large portion! All fresh! read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Migas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Ruby sunshine is an easy and quick brunch place, and this location is near other fun spots in Edgewood. Because it is a chain restaurant, you get chain quality food. Our server was very attentive during our meal today. I typically order an eggs Benedict entree, and today I tried the croque madame Benedict. It was yummy but didn't blow me away. The eggs Cochon has been good in the past. I think ruby sunshine is great if you're in a pinch and need an easy spot for brunch. But I do think we have other places in town that are better for the price. read more

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We brought our puppy and sat on the patio at this restaurant, the service was so friendly and helpful! They even have a special menu with snacks for dogs! Human food was also delicious and fairly priced. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've been to Ruby Sunshine a couple times in the past and when I'm down south really look forward to having brunch there. I had made up my mind on what I was going to order on Tuesday about a week in advance since I am a sucker for their grit dishes. We both went with the catfish and grits and a couple accompanying red beers and everything was excellent. Really like the contrast between the perfectly fried catfish (or really anything fried....) and their rich and creamy grits. Service was friendly and fast with a side of southern charm. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - Two catfish and grits, excellent! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Alright, listen, run by and see the friendly staff at this location. Ask for Cookie she was very helpful and had a wonderful smile. This location has plenty of sitting inside and a patio. Now lets jump on these dishes that omelette was so great. It had goat cheese very light and fluffy. Definitely will be getting again the shrimp and grits. They were about a seven out of 10 the French toast. I felt like something was missing. Maybe a little bit more cinnamon could've been sprinkle but they were just average. read more

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I went to visit family in Alabama and decided to go to Ruby Sunshine for brunch. This is the sister restaurant of Ruby Slipper in New Orleans. Me and my son ordered the gulf shrimp omelette. We were both disappointed. The shrimp was overcooked and the grits tasted odd. The biscuit was amazing though. We also had an awesome server. She was very attentive. My mom had catfish. She did feel the catfish tasted like catfish. My daughter enjoyed her French toast bites. The restaurants had a great vibe. read more

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I have visited other Ruby Sunshine's and was excited I was close to another one. My friends and family loaded the car and headed out. We did have a big group so we made 2 reservations via Yelp to help with seating. When I first made my reservations we only had about 30-40 minutes wait. That's reasonable for brunch time on a Sunday; however we waited over a hour. I had to confirm my reservation twice! Once seated, I ordered the mimosa flight and sweet heat chicken and French toast bites. My food was delicious. The mimosas had a good variety of options and were tasty (for the most part). Oh let's not forget parking is absurd. The lot in front is very small, one way in/out so just take that into consideration when planning your trip! My waitress was very nice! Loved her vibe and energy, even though she was a little forgetful at times! Overall we had a good experience. read more

Our server named Trey (i think i could be wrong) was wonderful! Very quick and efficient. We started off with the pig candy bacon bits, DELISH! I got the hot honey chicken biscuit with the creamy vanilla coffee and my boyfriend got the biscuits and gravy with a morning marg. We were both so impressed!!! My boyfriend works out of town in Bham so will definitely visit again! read more

The food was amazing. The staff very friendly and helpful It was so pretty we sat outside which was very nice the only negative would be parking. Also one stale bathrooms but it's not horrible read more

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The sun is definitely shining here! My friends and I chose to dine here this morning for our girl's trip brunch. Who would have thought grits and Brussels sprouts go together? And did!!! The crispy chicken was perfectly seasoned, and the grits didn't need anything added. Cooked to perfection. The service was cool. Our server, Tyler W., was attentive. This is a casual spot so come as you are. There is an option for outside dining as well. If you come on the weekend, come early or you will wait!!! I will definitely visit again next time I'm in the area. read more

Ruby Sunshine is always good for a fulfilling meal. The customer service is always great. Luckily, we didn't have to wait and was able to walk in and be seated. Outside seating was available, which is always great. Yes, the pollen is terrible right now but our waitress wiped our table and chairs clean. Nice breeze and great coffee, perfect brunch. We started with the French toast bites, excellent! I ordered a cheese omelette meal, the omelette was great but could have been seasoned a little more. The biscuit with the cinnamon butter was delicious. The grits were good but could have been a little thicker. Overall, the meal was good, customer service was great and the vibe was family friendly. read more

Ruby Sunshine Homewood - French toast bites with cinnamon and cream cheese icing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The atmosphere was awesome and the host was welcoming and transparent about the wait. I got to bring my dog and spend quality time with my sister! So it wasn't terrible. It was a interesting experience.. I haaaaate to mention but I was made aware I wasn't the only person tht felt a weird vibe but,,, we where met with lots of micro aggressions from our server, I had like a fried chicken Benedict tht had a really weird paper taste, I think it was the sauce I subbed for the pork free opt so that's that,, cooler then lukewarm coffee I sent bk. The fried green tomatoes were so good we ordered another order tht came out right before we asked for the check. So meh read more