Hidden gem alert. I don't know how I never knew about this place but I found it recently and I'm glad I did. Old school lunch counter vibes with a limited menu of a few things that they do really well, the burger being the main attraction. Pro tip on that burger: don't order a double. It's too big. The single burger is a substantial portion and will do the job of filling you up no matter how hungry you are. Plenty of indoor seating, private parking lot, near the airport, and the place is run by an older couple who have apparently been in business here for decades, perfecting the art of burger making. If you're doing a tour of local burger joints or you're near the airport looking for some real food, this place needs to be on your radar. Don't be hungry in this area and pass it by. read more

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This place take you back to no frills , nothing fancy , just delicious comfort food and friendly family service.

Was in town for work and was here four times for lunch. Great tasting burgers. Simple but delicious. Service was excellent!!

Literally some of the best burger I've ever had. Everytime I've been. Food is cooked to order so the service is slow. Food is worth the wait and they have additional seasonings and sauces you can add for your own preferences. The owners are comical and fun to interact with. It feels like a good, greasy, hole in the wall sandwich shop that has some of the best food. It has a nostalgic feel if you grew up in Birmingham, AL. read more

Really tasty sandwiches. Wish we had something like this in Morris. Worth the drive but kind of off our normal path. Grandkid loved the kid meal too. read more

Okay - trusted Yelp on this one, step of faith. Was AMAZING! Simple and fantastic hamburger. Fast service, with a no nonsense flair. 60 years same location, explains allot. Quick must experience off BHM. Highly recommended! read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Storefront - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This truly is a hidden gem. Food is wonderful and the family type atmosphere is amazing. I go there every time I'm in Birmingham.

Service is awesome and the hamburger's is the best any where in B'ham,Al . I have been going there for over 50 years dang that makes me feel so old lol. When we are in town we always go to Sammy's sandwich shop. Everyone is always so nice and friendly. read more

Family run at it shows. Mom and Dad behind the counter cooking, while the son handles the tables and register. Food and service the way it should be. The menu is somewhat small. A quick Yelp search located this gem of a restaurant. Just a 3 minute drive after leaving the BHM airport, straight ahead on the left. Not to appealing from the outside, or the inside, but the food was very good. I sat at the counter and watched everything being cooked. From what I read, they are known for their burgers, and I watched about 20 be served while I was there. I had the steak rider and fries. It was a steak sandwich served with onions, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce in a pita and topped with a sauce that is delicious. My first stop when traveling to Birmingham. read more

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They do burgers right. Mom and Pop shop worth the stop. Burger is a good size. Actually have crispy fries.

Just the best hamburger on the planet! Love this place and love the family that own/operates it!

The food grill food is cooked to order and you get plenty of it. Be prepared to sit back and enjoy the ambiance and chitchat between patrons and family. They recently stopped serving breakfast but their lunch (10-3) is worth a visit. Somewhat small with Dad, Momma and son working but no more are needed. I love their Greek ancestry and found out that Sammy's name was Dad's father's name. What a rich history. All the food is great. Momma and Dad are slowing down so you need to visit sooner rather than later. As I understand, the son will not continue in the restaurant. The restroom is small but functional. May God bless the days they have left. read more

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When you Google best burgers in Alabama this place normally comes up on all the list. After trying it out I can definitely see why. This is an old school cafe with an old school greasy spoon hamburger. Got mine all the way and it was delicious. Burger came with everything except Mayo, mustard, or ketchup. Once taking a bite I could see why they didn't want to mess up the taste with additional condiments. It was absolutely delicious and very tasty as served. If you are in the mood for a great burger give this place a try. read more

Solid beef rider sandwich in a pita wrap. Anything is better covered with ranch! But the sandwich itself would have been good even if it had not been covered with ranch. The beef, peppers, and onions were all freshly grilled. The southern style green beans were decent too. As I ate my meal, I was eyeing the burger on Texas toast that was currently on the grill. This is on the list to try next time! Definitely glad I skipped lunch at the Atlanta airport to grab a late lunch here in Bham. read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Beef rider and green beans - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

So I'm on my way to the airport, and I wanted to stop off and get something to eat before I took off. I went to Sammy's. But my card wouldn't work! So they gave me my meal no charge. I was overwhelmed with gratitude. Then I ate my hamburger and I forgot to put ketchup and mustard on it. But it didn't need it. It was delicious! Five stars all the way if I could give them 10 I would. read more

Have gone off and on for a number of years for breakfast and lunch. Great food every time I went

This place is always awesome! Great family place and the family works there as well! Known for there burgers, however everything on the menu looks great and is great! They only do lunch now! Come by and enjoy a Birmingham voted best burger joint burger! If a burger isn't for you they do have specials and a great BLT and club sandwich! read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Bacon cheese burger! - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Love it . Working in and around the east side of town for the past 27 years, I never knew about Sammy's until the past 2 years. Sorry to have missed the years of great food and service . Definitely going to try and make up for lost time . read more

Even though it took awhile to get my order in and for it to get to my table, absolutely loved the food. Good classic burger.

As a Texas implant new to BHam I was blown away by the vibes and food here. Everything we had was tasty and fresh. But the show is the couple that own it. I'm shocked Triple D has not filmed here. read more

This place is always clean. Customer.service is awesome!!! The bacon cheeseburger is delish!!! You will not be disappointed

Great breakfast sandwiches, great hotdogs and hamburgers. Service is very quick and the prices are very reasonable.

Fantastic food and wonderful people! Always a smile and a great meal. Best Club Sandwich around!

This place is a great dive with some really good burgers. The patty melt is one of the best I have had. The owner is very friendly as well.

So I'm familiar with this area but never knew this sandwich shop existed. Wow! I officially found out about this jewel via Yelp! Yelp is amazing for discovering these types of unique places! I arrived and didn't know how to order but the owners were very helpful and guided me throughout the process. The time I was there wasn't crowded so I was able to take my time ordering and sat wherever I wanted to! I ordered the hamburger with bacon and no mayo- lettuce, tomato, grilled onions where the toppings available. I really loved how the ground beef was fresh and clearly a hand made patty . Grilled on the flat top to perfection! A well crafted burger!! The fries were average but nothing special. Personally, they were slightly overcooked to me but I did love the season salt they topped them off with! Next visit , I hope to try the roasted potatoes. On pictures , they look delish! Unfortunately,on this visit they were already out of the roasted potatoes. The lady who assisted was really nice and made me feel so welcomed. It seemed like most people were regulars , so it was a really warm environment; can't wait to go back again! read more

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Unbelievable. I've been here a hand full of times. Always stick the the same. cheeseburger on Texas toast with bacon and fries, they put lettuce tomato and cheese with a combo of fried onions and peppers. Never disappoints! Always the same. Absolutely love this place. Family owned and operated. The daddy is always on the grill. I've had the rider's too, which is basically, steak, ground beef or chicken stuffed in a pita pouch with lettuce and tomato with a delicious house thousand island. Will continue to come back every few months or whenever I'm in the area. read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Regular Cheese Burger on Texas toast with bacon! - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came in from Texas and found this gem. Food and service was just like the reviews read, EXCELLENT! Even though my husband was sporting his Longhorns gear, we still received excellent service :). read more

I've lived over here near Sammy's for about 25 years. Sad to admit this but this is my first time eating here. I've been missing quite a treat, if I must say so myself. I was in the mood for a great cheeseburger and had heard this was one of the places to get one. Everything was quite fresh, and the burger was hand patted and seasoned as it was cooked. For an extra $2.25, I decided to get my bacon fix on. That brought my sandwich total up to about $7.50. The fries and the drink, (though I opted for water ) are an additional charge. This is definitely a splurge if you're on a budget, but it's well worth it. The burger was juicy, and the lettuce crisp. The onions were lightly grilled and the bun toasted just right. The burger could've been seasoned a tad bit more in my opinion, but it was still pretty tasty. The only downside, if I had to pick one, is that they close at 3:30. Which means during the regular school year, since I'm an educator, I won't be able to stop by until breaks such as in the summer or Christmas. Bummer. If you're looking for a great, home-made, old fashioned cheeseburger, this is definitely a spot to check out. Be prepared to pay a little extra for it. But, quality is everything and you get what you pay for. read more

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We bypassed downtown and found this amazing little burger joint on the edge of town on our way to Knoxville from Texas and let me tell you it is well worth the try! One of the most amazing filling cheeseburgers I've ever had and a price you can't find anywhere else. It will definately be a staple stopping spot on our roadtrips. The service was great, the sweet tea was spot on, and once again, AMAZING burger. read more

This spot is offering dine-in. The food here is simple, delicious, and amazing. I enjoyed their club sandwiches and they are just a hop from the airport. Very convenient and friendly. read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Sandwich being created. - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have been coming here for about a year now; I found about about it late. I wish I had known sooner! BEST burgers around, awesome Hamburger Steak and sandwiches. Even the Potatoes and salad are always homemade and great. I love it! I just called and they are open and taking orders. They are seating people as well as take out. read more

This is a hidden gem East of Birmingham proper. If you are headed to the airport it's a great little stop to or from. We stopped in and ordered 4 cheeseburgers for 4 people. These were fine cheeseburgers. My mouth is watering just thinking about them again while writing this. The staff was friendly and took our orders and quickly got to work. Within a short time our burgers and fries showed up to the table with the appropriate toppings for each person. The great thing about this place is the price. It's not too expensive. I was told they only take cash. Not sure if that's true or not but it was worth emptying my wallet. If you're not sure just go! You'll see what the hype is about!! read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Cheeseburger all the way, no lettuce with a side of fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great food, great service, neat atmosphere. In and out in 10 minutes. Gotta try the cheeseburger!

Best hamburger I have ever eaten. Dressed anyway you want them. They are huge. The double meat are a full pound of meat. They have hamburger steak plates as well. The French fries were fresh and crispy. They have chicken and steak pitas that do not cramp on the meat and are dressed any way you want them. read more

I knew I'd screwed up before I even finished saying "To go, please." The last time I had seen the expression now on the owner/cook/server/cashier/dishwasher/bookkeeper's face was when I had just told my grandmother "No thanks, I just ate a corn dog." "Sit down, Let me fix you something to eat.", she had said. I bet the look on her face would have been no different if I had slapped her with a corn dog. No doubt about it; he had that corn dog face. I had been warned. I knew going into what appears, to the casual observer, to be a run of the mill sandwich shop. I knew, that this really is one of the last family restaurants in a town that had one in every neighborhood just a few years--decades actually, a few decades ago. Family restaurant, not because they served food family style, or food for families, family as in "Sit down, let me fix you something to eat." Yes, THAT family. True hospitality had caught me unawares. It was so unfamiliar in a restaurant, that it was somewhat disorienting, and just a teeny bit uncomfortable. So don't say that you have'nt been warned. OK, OK --the review: Decor: Formica and florescent, sparkley clean as well. Food: of course, have the cheeseburger. You won't regret it. Do NOT miss the house made baklava. Buy an extra piece in case your cat decides to eat some while you're not looking, as mine did. (I know, WTF??) Service: see above gushing Location: Only 8 minutes from downtown, in historic Woodlawn. A Bohem--- no, that's not the word. Sketchy, I think that may be the word. Dress: Business Casual to Ghetto Fabulous read more

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Sometimes I forget about Sammy's as a) I'm rarely around that part of Messer Airport Hwy unless rushing to the airport and 2) in the far past they did not accept any plastic payment. I dropped off some boxes at the nice newish recycling center today and decided to drive a little further for a burger since it was apparently fate that I was in that area and had $10 in cash on me. Well, it turns out they take Visa/MC now (no Amex) but do charge the 4% cc fee back. No big deal for a very good burger and fries which I ended up ordering too as otherwise I would have had to skip the fries or tip. A cheeseburger prepared to order with grilled onions fries and a water set me back $10 plus tip on the old plastic payment option. I will upload a pic of my burger but this is a very fine burger cooked on a grill that has seen a lot of meat and love over the years. I still have yet to try their wraps (ie the "riders" as they call them). Great family operation that has been around for a long time and which deserves continued support. read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Delicious burger and ok fries. Nice family owned joint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I fell in love with this Mom and Pop (and son) place a couple years ago when a good friend of mine introduces me here. It's 70 year old married couple and their son running a high end sandwich shop with all high quality ingredients and a more than fair price. The beef or chicken "riders" are in pita pockets and to die for. Their cheeseburgers have won awards and are as good as they come. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND EAT HERE OFTEN!! The only drawback is the ghetto it's in but they're only open for breakfast and lunch so that time of day is not bad. read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Beef rider. Too damn good. - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Absolutely wonderful place. Food and Service is fantastic! Best burger and gyros in town. A must try for anyone who likes great food.

Don't judge a book by it's cover. The food and service are both great. I ordered the chicken rider and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and tasty. The server was really friendly and the drinks were always filled. The only downside is they charge 4% up charge on credit card use, so you're better off paying cash. I will definitely be going back! read more

Sammy's Sandwich Shop - Chicken Camel Rider - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Perfect burger, made to order hot and fast. Just passing through and so glad we stopped!