Great ambiance, good drink selection, delicious made to order sandwiches. Seat yourself, order at the counter. read more

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I've always gone here for after work gatherings and this place doesn't disappoint. Cold beer, good drinks but the outside seating is what makes this place a hideaway. The order station is small but they are always happy to fast with the service. read more

The garage is one of my all time favorites places to go. Love the sandwiches. It's a great place to grab a drink, and the atmosphere is right up my alley. read more

You can run to the store, buy all of the ingredients, return home and make the sandwich in less time than it takes for them to bring your food out. The side of pretzels is hard pretzels out a bag read more

Lived in downtown for 10+ years and can't believe I waited so long to come to the garage/let alone write a review for them. Partially, I think I used to never carry cash on me, but that is no longer a problem. Come to The Garage for a casual drink and amazing sandwhiches. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming and I think the outdoor space is great in the summer. My favorite snack is their pretzels with their signature mustard. All of their drinks are chilled so you always have a cool beverage to sip on. Stop by and support The Garage! read more

Came here for lunch as a small group mostly because of the compliments it got for the thrifty patio. It was a lovely space, but otherwise, very disappointing. Random thing to comment on, as far as the design, but it smelled like stink bugs the whole time. I ordered the Lilly (which supposedly had everything vegan), but only had picked stuff on it. Like, olives, pickles, and banana peppers. It came with chips, and was a pretty average sandwich meal. This would have been fine, but we waited about an HOUR for our meal. Like, a whole hour for a middle of the road sandwich I could have gotten from home. read more

Eclectic little spot with super cool ambiance, indoor and outdoor seating, and super unique decor. Food arrived in a relatively short amount of time considering the volume of people and there was a well labeled section of non alcoholic offerings. read more

hands down one of the best sandwiches i've ever had. 21+ after 6pm so it's nice and peaceful when you're eating dinner. went on super bowl sunday and could hear everyone at the table while watching the game it was amazing. $12 and some change for a delicious cold (or hot) sandwich, the place itself is so warm and welcoming too. cannot recommend it enough. we spoke with the owner briefly and he was so nice! can't recommend this place more. i'll be back for sure! read more

Ok. How do you give a five star rating to a sandwich place...? I dunno. But let me tell you that this is a pretty cool place. Have been there before for a to go order. This time was still light out and we dined in. We went out back and it is pretty eclectic. (At time of this review there are more pictures of the outside than of the food). Let me say that if I'm there just having a beer outside it's getting a five star. The sandwiches are just a plus. We had the BLT and a roast beef. Plenty of choices for many combinations on the menu. Was very pleased to find out they took credit cards. Previous reviews says cash only. read more

The Garage - Roast beef on hoagie roll with mayo, horseradish, onions, mushrooms, cucumber, topped with oil and vinegar. BLT on white bread toasted. - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Nice atmosphere. We went after work and it wasn't crowded yet. Food an drinks served quickly.

Best there is for drinks,vibe and food. Will always be one of the best places to have great conversations.

You are evergreen, Garage. I love you so much. Employees always SO KIND, and service is always quick. I came in last week and sat inside because it was raining, parked by the window looking out back and thought to myself, maybe...I should never leave. The lull of the rain and the noise from inside was very peaceful. And of course serving the best sandwiches ever helps. I think this is my favorite place. Ever... thank you for your consistency. I have a lot of vegetarian/vegan friends so I started testing out options around bham and a plain ole veggie sandwich from the garage is my #1 option for that read more

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Great sandwiches, wonderful staff, talkative regulars, and plenty of beer! Great atmosphere! It doesn't take long to feel like you're one of the regulars at The Garage! read more

I love this place for lunch or just to hang out-- the courtyard is MAGICAL. If it's not open when you stop by, definitely come again. A really perfect place to eat lunch outside in nice weather, but it also features a cozy and welcoming bar. This feels like the kind of places that only locals know about, and it's definitely worth a visit. read more

The Garage is a long time local favorite. Even through a recent ownership change, time seems to stand still here. Formed from an old 1930's era covered garage, the courtyard ambience is uniquely scattered with stone statues and creeping wisteria. It makes for a perfect place to enjoy lunch outside on a beautiful day. The sandwiches are custom made to your liking from a menu including different breads, cheeses, condiments and toppings, and meats. My go-to order is the pastrami on a hoagie with an ever evolving selection of toppings in an effort to create the perfect garage sandwich. Sometimes I ponder if I will ever find the perfect garage sandwich as they are all so delicious, but then I remember that it is about the journey and not the destination. The staff is friendly and the bartenders knowledge of beer is extensive. They only take cash, but there is an ATM in the back, and personally I feel like that adds to the nearly century old aesthetic. 5/5 in my book. read more

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Food was delicious, courtyard was precious. The wait time was long but they told us when we ordered that it would be long. It was worth the wait! read more

What a neat place, we came here for lunch as it was close to one of our offices. We got there right at 11 when they opened. When we walked in the bartender asked if we had been there before. We replied this is our first. The next words out of his mouth was "we only take cash" ... well I for one never carry cash, so he quickly said well we have an atm in the back. Which this is pretty smart on their side as they do not have to pay the credit/debit card charges the customer does. We ordered at the kitchen area and it is a custom sandwich. I got the smoked turkey hot. It came out about 10 minutes later. I have to admit it was a really good sandwich. They do serve these on top of regular chips. All in all this is a good little place for lunch, so if you are in the area this would be a good spot for lunch. read more

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Came here at the recommendation of someone who started several Birmingham area restaurants. I asked, "what's the best restaurant in Birmingham that no one has ever heard of?" This was his answer, and after coming here, it's my answer too. I ordered the Fritz, which had everything in it. This was a beautifully crafted sandwich that included turkey and corned beef amongst jalapenos, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Even though it had so many ingredients, the sandwich still had an identity. The soup was also very good. It was a white bean soup with Conecuh sausage and some greens. It had a great homemade character and taste, which is ideal at every restaurant. Unique atmosphere that really embodies its name - it doesn't get any more hole-in-the-wall than this. Seating is limited, and it's cash only. 5 stars because of the quality of food and unique atmosphere. read more

The Garage - White bean soup with greens and Conecuh sausage - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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These are the best handcrafted sandwiches in the metro area. Once you get past the cash-only part of the visit you'll be amazed at the awesome meal you're about to receive. The ambience is less garage oriented and more like a garage sale. Junk everywhere that makes the charm of this place that much more. BRING CASH WITH YOU. Other than that, enjoy! read more

We drove from Atlanta to Birmingham to attend a concert. We wanted to grab something light for lunch. We stumbled across this neighborhood GEM! The Garage. What can I say...The service, the food, the atmosphere, and the music was fantastic! If I'm ever back in Birmingham, I will definitely be back to the Garage read more

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Great little spot we discovered . Bring CASH, it's a cash only business. We came for the sandwiches and they did not disappointment. The soup that day was amazing , sausage and white bean. Sandwiches are $9 and come with chips. Overall great spot with friendly people , mainly locals . read more

This place was amazing. Some decor was very good. People were very friendly. The outside patio was nice. I liked that a lot. I'll go back there again. I didn't provide any pictures so this region will not have any photos but you can probably look them up online or somewhere on some type of social media to look at their establishment. read more

This is such a cool spot to grab a sandwich and a drink. The courtyard seating area is so beautiful and there is so much that catches the eye. read more

Cool place. It's cash only, so come prepared. They have an ATM inside. Medium good drinks! read more

The wait was unbelievable--45 minutes for a sandwich that couldn't have taken more than 5 to make. The sandwich itself wasn't bad but no better than something most folks could make at home. They say that they prefer cash but when I offered cash instead of a card the lady taking my order looked at me with so much confusion and disgust you'd think I was offering her a fistful of maggots. An upside is that the ambiance is excellent on a nice day, and the concept of a sandwich shop inside of a bar is neat. read more

What a cool go to place. It's been a staple for me for decades. The atmosphere is beyond imagination and the sandwiches are delicious. It's worth the drive . A great restaurant! read more

Cool dive bar & kitchen in the back. This place is popular by locals & tourist as well as we found this place on Yelp. If you are judging this place by looks only you might think should I go in, but do. The food ordering system is line up and place/pay for your order and find a seat. They will bring the food to you. The menu is basically sandwiches and the soup of the day. Food was delicious! We had a veggie sandwich and was fresh & filling. They have tables inside and patio seating outside. Great lively bar too!! A must checkout. Street Parking is limited but someone is always leaving read more

delicious!! good food & service. Only sad thing was the club sandwich was not warm like I thought it would be

Fun dive bar with amazing sandwiches and a full bar. The outside is a super fun area with lots of historical objects behind the glass. Truly lives up to their name. Service is different from most dive bars. One line for drinks (full bar with a good beer selection) and one line for sandwiches. You can't go wrong with their steamed sandwiches. I always get the pastrami Reuben and it's delicious. They also have vegetarian options as well. So there is something for everyone here! read more

The delivery of my order was quick. The tuna melt sandwich was delicious! Will definitely order from them again.

I love the Garage! The sandwiches are amazing and the drink selection is large. There out door area is relaxing and inviting. The best way to get the best price is to bring cash. The staff is very friendly, welcoming and ready to help. read more

I have been here several times for what. Some in bag. Even the tuna play is large and very tasty. I always sit out in the courtyard when the weather is nice because the bar area is very dark and gloomy. The men's bathroom could use an upgrade. The way you order and then pay later is confusing in today's economy, but the meal and atmosphere are worth it. read more

Amazing sandos and vibe loved it. Second time in Birmingham love these hidden jewels! read more

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Love this place. Genuinely such a nice atmosphere and the sandwiches are awesome. Super chill spot in Birmingham to have some good food and some drinks (if you're into that) read more

Classic definition of a hole in the wall cafe / bar with an eclectic and expansive outside patio. The garage cafe is a bar in highlands that has replaced what appears to be an old-timely auto garage that had since fallen into disuse and overgrown with vegetation and antiques. The owners of the garage cafe have done an exceptional job turning this place into a working bar and small deli, using the outside patio and leftover antiques / decor to their advantage. A couple of things to note before going here: they only take cash, and they really only offer made-to-order sandwiches (ie pick your bread, cheese, meat, etc...). Cost is about $8-9 across the board. The beer selection is mostly, or entirely (?), canned and bottled beer, but they do have a pretty varied and decent selection of local, domestic and international beers. I recommend anyone check this place out, grab a beer and a sandwich and hang out on the patio. Very fun and very unique. read more

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Great staff, great seating chart, and cheap drinks :) Is one of my favorite bars in Birmingham just for how relax it is and their food is actually above average too! read more

OMG! This is a place you can just fall into and be one of the locals. It's not pretentious or over the top just a nice dive bar. Great bartenders and everyone is friendly. Great selection of beers and tge sandwiches are on point. I had The Fritz on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. Was planning to take half for lunch and ate the whole thing. It's a comfortable place to have a few and chill. No frills but full of magic. read more

Very rude! Not a family establishment and they let it be known! We were turned away because we had 2 kids with us. Although, kids are allowed until 6pm, the guy made it very known that we weren't welcomed, rolled his eyes and walked away! read more

I ordered the soup of the day(Conecuh sausage) and a pastrami on rye w/kraut, Russian dressing. Both were HORRIBLE! The soup was all grease and full of beans and lacked flavor. The sandwich was also mediocre and small. Chips and the pickle for the win though. read more

The best sandwich I've ever had. The one downside is that parking isn't easy. When we go, we usually take an early lunch. It's definitely worth it though. I'm really glad they're now taking debit cards. read more