Coming from NY, its hard to find a burger joint that hits the spot…read more The service at this joint is impeccable, the owner is extremely nice i wish he had a Birmingham location. However i will drive constantly from Birmingham to Alabaster just to eat their burgers! Highkey recommend if you want a filling, sloppy, and amazing burger served with a side of... "you will be back"

The service was great, but the food could have used some improvement. My husband ordered the…read morehamburger steak and gravy and I ordered the fish fillet. He was satisfied with his meal, but I was not.

This past Friday, I was dropping off donations at The Foundry, and noticed that Hit Different was…read moreright across the highway. I jumped at the chance to try this place out because of the reviews of other Yelpers. The restaurant is sitting on the corner of Pelham Parkway and County Road 68 East, across from The Foundry Superthrift Outlet and Dollar General, and next door to TherapySouth. It is a nice sized place and the atmosphere is welcoming. I was helped by Dyron, who seemed like he never knew a stranger. He was so kind to everyone, including those on the phone. I even heard him say, "So we got your dad covered - what can I get started for YOU?" He was excited when he found out I was a "newbie". I love the menu. Each item has some form of "hit" in the name - slappin', crackin', slammin', and more. I ended up with the "Bussin' Burger" and a side of fries to go (since I was heading back to work). The food is cooked upon ordering, so my meal was nice and hot when I left. And I am here to tell you, the name of the burger was totally accurate! It was delicious - seasoned very well, and the perfect amount of toppings. The fries were good, but that burger - so good! No wonder Hit Different is a 2026 Shelby County Small Business of the Year Nominee! They deserve it and then some! Do yourself a favor, listen to the other Yelpers, and head down Highway 31 for an amazing meal at Hit Different! I am going back!

We went to Hit Different the other day for lunch and it was so good! My pulled pork sandwich was…read moreperfectly seasoned and had tasty barbecue sauce on a nice warm not soggy bun! The okra was ok, it could have used more seasoning. The Mac and cheese...man that was tasty. Thick and hot with long strings of cheese. One of the managers came by and checked on us and was telling us about the menu for the next time we come. I can't wait to go back! Check em out!

Amazing greens Snoutstanding Brunswick stew…read more A nice crowd for a Tuesday A great spot

I absolutely loved my first time coming to Brother Paul's BBQ! I literally found out about this…read moreplace so randomly. It was a pleasant surprise! The staff is great here. The food is outstanding!!! Easily some of the best smoked meat I've had in a really long time! I had the large rib plate with potato salad & collard greens. My mom had the large pork plate with bbq beans & Mac & cheese. And lastly , I had some banana pudding to go. It was freshly made & yummy! Brother Paul's bbq is a cozy, casual spot in Alabaster , Al. There's street parking and a private lot available. I highly recommend checking out this spot with all the daily specials and their robust menu ... you'll find something delicious to enjoy!!!!

Yelp! I FINALLY had a chance to try Bham wings and waffles. First of all, we DoorDash for lunch…read more Everybody was real excited, especially me. Everybody got the 6 wing special customized. Not combo, cause that drink was 3 more dollars. I got mine breaded with dry seasoning salt and Cajun. They taste so good. They were hot, fresh, and yummy, but the drummies were big and distorted. I had 3 of them, they were so big and weirdo, they weren't cooked all the way. Darn. I just counted my losses. On the side, I had the waffles. They were good, but I taste lemon. I got the drizzle to the side, extra 2.80, and it's what I hate, lemony. I'm still hopeful, though. My coworkers complained about the 22.00 price before DoorDash fees. I agree! You pricey, but when quality is involved, I don't remember the price. I got food nuances, but Imma try y'all one more time.

The more I think about it, the more this place deserves 5 stars! Great tasting food, excellent…read moreservice and competitive prices makes this an easy choice for a 5 star review. Keep up the great work guys!

Today's review is Rusty's BBQ located at 7484 Parkway Drive in Leeds, Alabama. They are a family…read morerun business and have won several awards over the years since opening in 2009. Rusty's is hands down the best BBQ in Alabama, I drive over 50 miles at least three times a month or more to eat here. They offer up pork sandwiches, plates, ribs, brisket, cheeseburgers, a vegetarian BBQ, chicken, sausage, world famous collards, homemade pies and more along with a variety of sides. I don't eat vegetables so I double down on the fries, I cover them with their sweet BBQ sauce, which I also love on the meat. The serving size at first glance looks a little small but don't be fooled, it will fill you up along with the generous helping of whatever side you order. The last time Julie was with me she ordered the ribs with okra and mac & cheese, both were enough to feed a family of four. The ribs were fall off of the bone and cooked to perfection, not burned like some rib places around the area. As for me, like I said, I always order the pulled pork plate with double fries, sweet BBQ sauce all over both. I have tried the spicy BBQ sauce and at first taste it was a little hot for my taste buds, but over time I kept dipping my fries in it and once I got used to it, it was pretty good, I would not put it directly on the meat or fries. I also tried the house sauce, it was just a sauce, kinda like if you didn't want your BBQ plain, best I can describe it is like drinking water instead of anything with taste, it's something to wet your throat. They offer a white sauce but I did not try it. The sweet tea is also very good. The service is good as well, someone came out and checked on me as I was eating, they play the blues on the radio but not too loud, the decor is local with lots of hometown football and area sports decor. The only thing I did not see that makes a great BBQ joint a legendary BBQ joint is a picture of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, all of the legendary BBQ joints in Alabama have a picture of the Bear. Rusty's offers ample indoor and outdoor dining and plenty of parking with handicap parking available. Now to the only negative, when I order I always emphasize that I want NO pickles on my plate, I can't stand pickles or pickle juice. Several times they have put pickles on my plate, it's just a couple of small pickles and I remove them but it's the fact that I point it out plainly when ordering and they still get it wrong. I don't let little things like that slide when reviewing restaurants. If you are a local and eat here alot be sure to put your phone number in when paying to earn points for your reward, it's only 5% off, but every little bit counts. Overall Rusty's hits a home run when it comes to BBQ in the state of Alabama, it's worth the drive. 5/5

Terrible Potato Salad. Needs a new recipe. Onions, celery, mayo, sweet relish, Salt, pepper, dry…read moreHidden Valley Ranch Powder. Cole Slaw, add a little vinegar and white sugar, mayo. Your coleslaw has no flavor. Some places add sweet relish too. I bought the 1/2 Chicken, but I didn't have any BbQ sauce in the bag. Chicken was good. Very nice People! Great Service! Ambiance was nice and clean.

Awesome! Really, it's four star food, but when you bring lobster rolls to a smallish town far from…read morethe ocean with a food scene consisting of middle of the road chain American cuisine, then you're awesome. This Cousins food truck is from Birmingham and has been to the Fly Wheel craft brewery a few times in the last year. The staff seem like a nice crew, always friendly. The lines have been usually very long but on this cold Saturday (15 degrees) the line was short, but remained consistent. The menu is short but good. We got the Maine and Connecticut versions, lobster tots, clam chowder, shrimp taco, and some whoopie pies (I know, I know but my wife doesn't like lobster, before you start thinking "what a fat a..", our daughter was home for weekend, the other lobster roll was hers, though I'd happily eaten both rolls). Lot of comments about being pricey, but it's cheaper than at any restaurant, and the portions are the same, so prices are about right if not on the cheap side. The rolls were very good, my daughter and I preferred the warm buttery Connecticut version. The taco was also good but probably be better with lobster. The clam chowder was delicious, with large chunks of clam. The tots paired well with the rolls and the taco and contained a good amount of lobster. Most people get it to go and leave but some stay and dine in the brewery which has a few long tables. They also have a nice stone patio with a fire place to warm up. When they're in town you should really pick up some lobster rolls for a nice lunch or dinner.

When I saw this food truck was at a local brewery I just had to try again…read more First time I picked the lobster grilled cheese and enjoyed it but decided to try something different this time and chose the lobster quesadilla. I liked both equally. Both times I got the Whoopie Pie and it was excellent. My vegetarian daughter chose the kids grilled cheese which was really her only option. Fortunately she was pleased but it would be nice to have other options as well. I wish there was the option to order online without downloading the app. It would have saved us from standing out in the bitter cold while waiting for our order to get ready.

Good place to eat. You can go there sit down and eat in a decent amount of time. Service is…read moreterrific

I was doing biz in Sylacauga and the guys recommended this place. Glad they did…read more Had the barbecue turkey with white sauce with baked beans and maybe the end-all, be-all potato salad of all time. Cheerfully brought to the table, too. Next time I'm in Sylacauga, I'll be back.

You are going to think i am exaggerating but i had the best sandwich of my life today. It was a…read moresimple turkey and cheese but the thick bread was toasted and buttered, it was heavenly. I thought this was a catering only or large portion restaurant so i never tried it. But i am so glad i did. My order was taken quickly and the staff was pleasant. I did take my order to go but they have a small sitting area if you want to stay and enjoy your food there. Worth if if you are looking for something ordinary made extraordinarily well.

Every visit to Pepper Place's farmers market I stop by Homewood Gourmet's setup for their breakfast…read moreburrito. It's delicious, meatless and just what I need after a morning of outdoor shopping in the Alabama heat. Their strawberry lemonade quenches my thirst and can be refilled for free on same day visits. I have yet to visit their brick and mortar building, but it's definitely on my list!