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    Simply Southern Cafe

    3.9 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoul Food, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    SIMPLY SOUTHERN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Good for groups

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    Saturday menu
    Edmond C.

    Simply Southern Cafe is a good place to get your Soulfood fix. Their menu changes by the day of the week. So you will see the Saturday menu offerings I pictured, but things change by the day. Check in often to see what varies in the daily menu displayed just inside the entrance. You will order at the buffet line where two people dish everything out into Styrofoam boxes or trays. I ordered the seafood sampler, which is is a piece of catfish, some shrimp and oysters, all fried crisply. I rank the catfish first, followed by the shrimp and then the oysters. The catfish was well seasoned and fried to a nice crisp. Personally, I like my shrimp boiled or grilled if large enough and I like my oysters raw in the half shell with the brine retained. So fried, they will always take a backseat to the catfish. When your seafood sampler order is placed, you will have to pay for it first before they actually begin cooking it. This is the only item in the menu where you pay before the order is started. It's a generous preparation and reasonably priced at $16.25. I ordered the seafood sampler with two sides, string beans and cabbage, which comes with a choice of cornbread or biscuit or roll. The cabbage and green beans were on the salty side, but not overcooked. The sodium level is a reminder this is not the way one should eat regularly, but the veggies were very good. They make their cornbread the non sweet variety, which may not match certain palates, unless you grew up with and are accustomed to the non-sweet variety. There are a few signs stating refunds will not be paid and one must take up complaints with the management. That is not confidence inspiring, but perhaps is the result of too much customer created drama. The food is good enough this should not present and issue. You must ask for everything, such as hot sauce and plastic utensils, which they gladly provide, but still you have to ask for them. I ordered another two catfish platters for my aunt and cousin and they liked the catfish. In contrast to the seafood sampler, I did not have to pay before they started the catfish order. They have catfish already fried up, whereas the shrimp and oysters are fried fresh by the order. Simply Southern offers high value in a non pretentious setting. There are six tables in the main area and another two or three booth seats along another set of windows. Most people are ordering to pick up, but there is room to eat there. The saltiness of the veggies is noteworthy for me, but some may not notice if it matches their own cooking or preferences. The overall impression is quite positive and I would recommend it to others. 3.7 stars!

    The good stuff
    Kelli H.

    Simply Southern Cafe is simply scrumptious! Very unpretentious, casual atmosphere. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm, and the line moved quickly. Took about 10 mins to order and get our food. Most people seem to take out. They were out of ribs by the time we came through, but the food did not disappoint. Service was very friendly and helpful. Can't beat $10.50 for the mixed white & dark fried chicken meal with 2 sides. Got the fried okra, Mac and cheeeeeeese, and went with the cornbread. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy (the dark meat seemed to be more moist) and the Mac and cheese took me to heaven and back!

    Cheryl T.

    Montgomery Alabama Great start of the day with a great Southern meal with Simply Southern Cafe. A simple cafe run by people who loved to feed people with their good Southern food. It is cafeteria style run with set meals & prices attached. It appears that they have different meals each day. As you enter, the menu board reflects the daily specials of the day. We had oxtail stew with 3 sides. The stew was served on rice, for sides we had the green beans ( yummy), corn pudding (it was packed with corn & delicious), yam (it was cooked in brown sugar, quite sweet but oh soo.. yummy) served with corn bread or roll. We opted for the corn bread. We had the pork chop & fried chicken meal. The pork chop was coated with a dry rub & a light coating, you can taste garlic & onion taste to the fried pork chops. Their fried chicken was outstanding, crispy in the outside & so moist on the inside even chicken breast which is challenging to deep fry while keeping the inside moist. We also had Mac & Cheese as one of the sides, one of the best we had.. real cheddar cheese on the Mac. A most enjoyable Southern meal! Plus the people are real friendly!

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    Juliett D.

    Check their everyday menu. I have heard so many good things about this place, so I tried it and was not disappointed. The food is fresh, authentic soul food, and delicious. I fell in love with the pig feet and corn casserole

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    This is by far one of the best restaurants in the city of Montgomery. I can literally eat here every day. A great home-cooked meal

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    Dreamland BBQ

    3.8
    (665 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    when we first arrived, the ambience inside of the establishment is very unique. I love the…read morememorabilia all over the walls and the look of the taps added to that. The price of everything was extremely reasonable. The food itself was fairly good. The chicken and sausage were tasty. Truthfully the ribs didn't taste as good as they were hyped up. The staff made the experience worth it. I don't recall the waitresses name unfortunately but she was amazing. I was in for a business trip and asked for recommendations. She was extremely funny and personable. We were some of the last people to leave and by the end of the night she ended up chatting with us for a while.

    Waiting for Family Day at Maxwell Air Force Base we had some down time and what better way to kill…read moretime than to have some authentic southern comforting BBQ from one of Bama's best known spots Everyone went with something different so we had a good samples across the board and it did not miss! The ribs were larger than expected with a tangy vinegar based sauce that made them delicious flavorful. The smoked sausage was just as good without being too dry. The chicken was juicy and we'll shredded, and the spicy rib wrap was well balanced with the portions that had some heat to the coleslaw due to jalapenos on it The sides were very good with the beans being the best option. The mac and cheese should have been the hero and while they were cheesy they lacked that favor you'd expected from a BBQ joint. The potato salad was decent, but nothing to write home about. Honestly the fried okra was surprisingly the second best as the sweet coleslaw underperformed Overall, the meats made the trip worth it, the vibe was amazing as it had that laid back feel and the service was great! They don't sell hard liquor so went with beer, but the selections we limited. I'd still recommend trying them out if you are ever in town. Cool spot that makes you feel like you're in the South!

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    Fatman's Smokehouse BBQ

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    This place is a well oiled machine! The ordering is done chick-fil-a style, with a guy in line…read moretaking your order, passing it to the counter lady and cook. By the time you get up there to pay and get your drink cup, the food is already coming up. I ordered the pull pork plate with 2 sides and a drink for $11! Can't beat that price. The fries came out hot, the pork was juicy, and the greens flavorful. Doesn't come with sauce on it but there's plenty of options on the dressing table to pick from. The only downside is the parking situation... it's insanity, with folks here in work trucks, cars, motorcycles, you name it. The line just to get in the door can be long, but the staff does a great job of getting people in & out within the time of their lunch break. Pack your patience & give them a try!

    Pulling up here to a full parking lot before noon on a Monday was an early sign that I was in for a…read morereal treat. I know people throw out places like Texas, the Carolinas and Tennessee as barbecue meccas, but I stand by my claim that some of the best barbecue comes from the great state of Alabama and Fatman's is great proof of my claim. I walked in and there was a line, but it moved fast and the helpless taking our our orders were friendly. The inside is pretty much low on ambiance, but the food is the real star here. Since it was packed inside, I got my food to-go and ate at a nearby park. I had the pulled pork plate with camp stew and potato salad. Everything was absolutely wonderful. I would definitely recommend here and I give it five stars.

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    Simply Southern Cafe - soulfood - Updated July 2026

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