I wanted to be a fan so bad! But maybe my expectations were a little too high. A friend and I stopped in for lunch on a Monday. There was no line so we were able to quickly order. My friend ordered the chicken kabob entree but the man quickly told us it would be a 20 minute wait. I appreciated that he let us know since we were on a hour lunch break. He did recommend the lunch special alternative which she went with. I got the mushroom and Swiss burger. I absolutely loved the patio area. It's actually the only seated dining option since the inside is only big enough for ordering. Our food came out pipping hot which was nice! The burger and fries are a great portion for the price. I was a little disappointed that there was mustard on my burger. However that's my fault! It's clearly on the menu I just didn't pay close enough attention. I'm a huge mustard hater so that threw me off. The fries looked delicious but they were just a tad undercooked for my liking. Definitely not raw, just not cooked long enough. My friend enjoyed her food for the most part but it was nothing to rave about. read more

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On my quest to try all the city's Mediterranean restaurants, Sam's Deli and Grille was on my radar this particular weekend. I used to frequent a bakery that was on this strip but I never saw this quaint little deli. The staff was pleasant as we looked over the menu. I ordered the chicken kebabs and my friend ordered the Philly with fries. Later he added a plain cheeseburger just to try it. He said his Philly didn't have much meat and he didn't care for the wrap. He thought it was going to be a traditional sandwich. However, my chicken kebab meal was flavorful and delicious. I didn't like the salad dressing that came on the salad, but that's just my particular preference. Everything was very fresh and was enough for two meals. I particularly enjoyed the outdoor seating on this nice Fall afternoon. We had differences of opinion on the burger. I thought it had a great taste-seasoned well, and fresh. My friend wasn't impressed and mentioned that it came out too fast to have been made fresh. I would love to go back and order one with all the trimmings to get a more accurate account as to how to rate it. I will definitely return to try more menu items. read more

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The staff were friendly and service was quick. My friend and I both had bacon cheeseburgers with fries, which were delicious. The portions are large for the price ($10 for a combo with fries and drink!). Seating outside was comfortable. Would definitely recommend. read more

Located on the busiest street in Homewood where parking can be a chore at times. You walk inside and the menu is on the wall and you order. The only place to dine "in" is outside in the back which was fine because it's a good weather day but in winter time I'd suggest getting to go. I got the Philly steak combo which I liked. The baked pita was different for a Philly cheese steak but it worked. The fries have a spice seasoning on them which I liked but wife didn't. She'll stick with a bag of chips next time. She did love her BLT though. Many items on the menu id like to try so we'll be back soon to try more. read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Philly steak combo - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Our family loves Sams! It's a great neighborhood grill with cheeseburgers, gyros, chicken fingers, and so. Always a happy staff and good, fast food. read more

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I have passed by this place more times than I can even fathom to count. I always have thought of this place as a sandwich place, with a Caribbean feel because of the facade. So I wasn't sure what to think when my wife suggested we go for lunch since she is on summer. Once she started reading the menu, we quickly realized it was Mediterranean food. Definitely not uncommon for Birmingham. But we love it and decided to go for it. The area where you order is small. You might could fit 15 people in there standing. But it would start to feel tight. Their menu is up on the wall and is pretty straight forward. I ordered the Greek salad with gyro meat on top. My wife got the gyro plate. I noticed while we were still deciding that they had mint tea. So instead of what I would normally do with access to a soda machine, I went with that. And I'm sure glad I did. Tasty and refreshing. As for the food, I took one look at the Gyro and thought "this is going to be dry" based on the cooked texture on the outside. Boy was I wrong! The outside was kind of a thin tasty bark and the inside was so tender and moist. Their hummus was also really good. I had no idea they had seating in the back! But that is where we sat. And with it being a nice weather day, no complaints there. We will definitely be back. read more

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Updated review. *** I came back to try the Bacon Cheeseburger. While I will agree with other reviews it is really good it did not seem cooked to order. It appears to have been pre-cooked and just assembled like many fast food restaurants. I still will come back but probably stick with the Gyro. **** As with all restaurants in this area, parking can be a challenge. I had the Gyro Sandwich and order of fresh Pita Chips. The gyro was better than average. The pita chips were warm only thing missing would have been a small side of hummus or taziki sauce for dipping. All but a small area of bar seating are located outdoors about half covered and the other tables with an umbrella. So plan your visit based on the weather. I will definitely be back. read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Mushroom Swiss is phenomenal. Sam working the counter and the grill is awesome such a cool dude. Dot outside to get full experience. Makes me feel like a kid again. read more

Okay, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was! The two gentlemen at the counter were very helpful and looked like they truly enjoy serving their customers. Eat it while it's hot, but otherwise you won't be disappointed. read more

Love this place! I have always enjoyed the fast casual greek places that serve gyros,burgers, and falafel. I really like how you can see them make everything to order right in front of you. Not to mention the price of a huge and I mean huge bacon cheeseburger is $5 and some cheese fries to boot was only $7.75 which is more than enough food for someone. The food: The burger was really good and honestly reminded me of a better Big Mac if im honest! The cheese fries are always super good with that classic nacho cheese-like sauce tossed all on top. I also got to try a gyro and was really impressed with the lamb meat in it. Overall, if your in the mood for some fast and actually pretty good quality greek food, this is the place to go in town! read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger and Cheese Fries (so much food and really good!) - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Small restaurant in Homewood with limited outside seatings (part covered, part not). We are a fan of their burgers, freshly grilled when ordered from what we have seen....and we have been there 5+ times. Employees are efficient and okay friendly (don't come here looking for a chat, haha). Note this place sometimes seems to be a hang out for younger kids (middle school to early high school) with NO adult supervision and can get pretty loud. In fact, the group there today got so loud even my very young kids remarked that their behavior was inappropriate for a restaurant.‍ So definitely don't come here looking for atmosphere lol. read more

Great food,service, outside sitting area is nice. My kids love this place. Food always cooked fresh to order.

The sandwich was simply good. The service was great. But the sandwich was good. My fries were fresh & hot. But the sandwich was so good. It was the kinda of sandwich that made you lick your fingers in between bites. I truly enjoyed it. read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Grilled chicken Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Small hole in the wall with limited parking. I had the chicken kabob wrap. Not bad, but nothing great. There is a pleasant place to sit in the back and the team is friendly. Everyone raves about the burgers, but I am trying to eat healthier. Maybe next time... read more

Sam's might be known for their Greek food, but they also have the best burger that I've ever eaten! Burgers are not my go to when I'm hungry, but I'll take a cheeseburger from Sam's anytime!! The grilled onions add an amazing flavor to the burger! read more

I was a little disappointed after reading all the great reviews. I ordered the gyro plate for lunch. The meat was burned and the sauce was watery. Maybe it was just an off day. read more

This low key neighborhood spot puts out some of the best burgers in town. Friendly service, great food in a casual setting.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I searched for this joint on Yelp and couldn't find Sam's Deli & Grill, especially considering its prime spot near popular staples Dreamcakes & Saw's. Because I've been to Saw's a billion times, I'd never given this place much thought until me and D wanted breakfast sandwiches around 3 PM and struck out at Sam's Super Samwiches since they ran out of bacon (!?!?!?), didn't serve breakfast sandwiches past 11, and were indifferent to our potential business. This Sam's came to the rescue, as they served breakfast sandwiches all day, did have bacon in stock, and were quite welcoming and all smiles. My bacon, egg, and cheese was oozing hot on toasty bread and just what I needed. D got the sausage, egg, and cheese and was content. Reasonable prices too. The ordering area can get cramped, but there's a lot of seating outside and in what looked to be a side room. We want to come back another time to try the other menu offerings! Gyro's going on the list! Looks like closed Sundays. read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A perfect cozy hole in the wall with a surprising amount of space! I decided to grab some dinner by myself and was warmly welcomed! There were two men working and they were very nice! I ordered a gyro, fries and an unsweetened mint tea, delicious! I love their back area and it's heated in the winter! read more

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Sam and his staff always friendly and fast with whatever you order. Grear lunch time favorite during exam week! read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Hamburger and Fries - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food is really good. However, you can't call in an order without being admonished. The latest was ordering a hamburger "all the way but no cheese" and being lectured that "hamburgers never have cheese." I'm losing my patience quickly. read more

Excellent food. I was confused when I called for a sampler plate and said combo. The gentleman on the li be was patient and got me straightened out and then greeted me by name as I walked in. This sampler platter was absolutely delicious and provided 2 meals. So yummy and the mint tea was delicious. Highly recommend this quality food and the service. Check it out!! read more

The food is really good. However, you can't call in an order without being admonished. The latest was ordering a hamburger "all the way but no cheese" and being lectured that "hamburgers never have cheese." I'm losing my patience. read more

There is never anything left on my plate here!! Best burger I've had to this day--from Montana to Alabama I haven't found a better burger. It's been a staple in my circulation since I was old enough to walk to Sam's. Great prices and you can't beat the service. I didn't see Sam for years when I moved and he recognized me immediately. He truly cares about his customers and the food is delicious--what more could you ask for... read more

Sam's is a not so typical greasy spoon. Less burgers, more wraps. That said, they have awesome burgers. Come around lunch and sit outside in the back (there's seating back there, not readily obvious). Been there for decades, it's survived for a reason. read more

Sam's deli is a Mediterranean fusion grill and deli. You can get more traditional food like gyros or American food like a roast beef sandwich and French fries. I tried the gyro sandwich and though the food wasn't anything super special, the value is awesome. You can't find many places to get a sandwich for $7 any more. There was a ton of meat layered with plenty of tzaziki sauce, lettuce and tomatoes. The flat bread was a little dry but again for the amount of food and price I can't complain too much. This place is great for a quick and affordable lunch but I wouldn't take out of town guests here since there is no seating. read more

Always a go to pickup for us in Edgewood. Good consistent food and love the owner and staff.

I met the owner's wife at work and when she told me that her and her husband owned Sam's I knew I had to try it! I got the falafel and onion rings. I kid you not, the best onion rings I've ever had. The falafel was great too! Lots of added veggies changed up the texture. I also opted for taziki sauce. I wanted to meet Sam and he is apparently at the restaurant frequently. He is one of the nicest people. I will be back for sure. read more

Locally owned, hole in the wall, that has some of the best falafel!! Sams is a very casual place to get a bite to eat. There is plenty of room to sit in the back and on the side of the restaurant. In the winter months when it is cold there are heaters on. The fries are good but the onion rings are better! The food is wonderful - the falafel is prepared very well. I typically order the falafel sandwich (gyro) and it is never overstuffed and has the perfect proportions of sauce, pickle, tomato. It usually does not take long to order, get your food, and be out of there so it could be a good place to grab lunch on break. read more

The burgers are immense and full of flavor. The service is both swift and friendly; the staff are always very welcoming. Exceptional value and great taste! read more

Standard Mediterranean fare. Get some gyros, pitas, kafta, falafel, baklava, etc. You can also get some American grub. Just check out my photos for all the food options. I had the kafta pita, and it was pretty good. I'd get it again. I wouldn't say I would go out of my way to eat here, but it is very affordable and tasty if you're in the mood for this style of food. It's certainly worth a try for anybody. The dining situation is pretty interesting. Basically, come here when the weather is nice. Almost all seating is practically outside, some under an awning and patio space, whatever. There are a couple bar seats inside where you order. read more

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Some of the best fast casual food you can get in Edgewood! The chicken special and gyro special are my favorites, but their burger and fries has a following as well. The prices are great and everyone there is kind and attentive to their guests. Definitely recommend Sam's! read more

Randomly happened to find this place. Ordering area is kinda small but there's a ton of outside seating(with shaded areas). The people are really nice! The cheeseburger had a slight spice to it that I appreciated. Will definitely be back to try the gyros. read more

Sam's Deli & Grill - Cheeseburger-- yes I'm one of the weirdos that uses a fork and knife to eat a burger. - Delis Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We love Sam and we love Sams! This is our go to when we want a delicious bacon cheese burger and fries!

I stopped in here for a quick lunch one day while out shopping. The ordering area is tiny but out back there are many tables-make sure you go on a nice day! When I was there the weather was pleasant and my food was excellent-cannot beat the price. I had a chicken gyro which was very good and the tabbouleh was one of the best I have had. Highly recommend for good food for an unbeatable price. read more

I love Sam's for so many reasons. It's a wonderful neighborhood place to get everything from burgers and cheese fries to tilapia with rice pilaf, hummus, marinated mushrooms and so much more. Hands down, Sam's has the best cheeseburgers I've ever had. The mint tea is also a wonder addition to any order! The owner and staff are always friendly and fast! read more

I was having a really bad day and came in here for lunch. I'm from out of town so I don't know anybody or anything in Alabama. I'm very, very happy I walked into Sam's deli. The owner Sam was there, and he was very very kind. I ordered a tuna melt and it wasn't what I expected. I started crying like a baby because it was one of those "last straw" kind of moments. The staff was so nice and let me reorder anything I wanted. I would recommend this place to anybody who likes good food and nice people! Also, they have lots of outdoor seating that is covered!! read more

such a great locally owned gem! best burger & hummus was yummy too. cute courtyard outside in the back.

Great place in a great place. We were out riding bikes and headed to Saw's who closed early on Thanksgiving Eve so we went to Sam's. These guys are the nicest people in the world. Great food. Our Cheeseburger was huge.. We were able to sit outside by our bikes so we weren't worried about them either. Next time I'm riding in that area I'll be stopping at Sam's. read more

Great bacon cheeseburgers, omelets and the grilled chicken lunch special is the best deal in town.