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    Urban Cookhouse

    4.2 (285 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Down Home with pasta and rice pilaf
    Rikesha F.

    This location recently catered a luncheon for me for my school. I wanted a healthier option since we were celebrating American Heart Month. Urban Cookhouse was one of the 1st businesses I thought about. It's local (this location is where it all started), and it's delicious, so it was a great choice. My coworkers raved about how good the food was, especially the smoked turkey. The food was delivered on time and everything was flawless. Thanks for another great meal, Urban Cookhouse!

    Drive thru pick up avail
    Gabe P.

    It's crazy that I haven't been to Urban Cookhouse in FIVE years! Boy , am I glad I popped in recently for dinner. I appreciated the dedicated customer parking in the rear of the restaurant. Street parking is also an option. This location is really clean and decorated nicely. They highlight local farmers, etc. it's great!! The staff presented themselves in a helpful and friendly manner. For my meal, I ordered lime marinated steak with rice; it comes with a garden salad and a delicious orange roll. I always enjoyed this healthier option meal in the past. I did have to add a little salt to liven up that beef a bit but otherwise this was a tasty meal with generous portions. I have to visit UC more because they are serving up DELICIOUS farm to fire to table food. Tip: they have a drive thru at this location

    half Turkey Crunch sandwich with the half Berry Good salad
    Emily C.

    A perfect spot for a quick, affordable lunch or dinner in downtown Homewood! Urban Cookhouse locally sources lots of its produce- way to support local farmers! Their menu features sandwiches, wraps, plates, salads, and soups. There's something on the menu for everyone here. Several of the menu items have a Southern flair, containing items like chicken salad, broccoli salad, orange rolls, mac and cheese, and a variety of smoked meats. I ordered the half Turkey Crunch sandwich with the half Berry Good salad. I love it when restaurants have a "pick two" option, allowing me to try more items off of the menu! The Turkey Crunch was delicious and the salad was very fresh. It was the perfect portion for lunch. There's plenty of seating inside, it's always clean, the workers are friendly, prices are reasonable, and the food comes out fairly quickly. I've eaten at Urban Cookhouse a few times before and I will gladly keep returning.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap Pepper Patch Salad
    Jamie J.

    Go to lunch spot! Perfect for a drive through healthy option or easy sit down meal. My go to is half/half with pepper patch and buffalo chicken wrap. The only negative is an orange roll doesn't come with my meal!! The staff is always so nice.

    Lime Marinated Steak & Rice
    Angela B.

    I always enjoy Urban Cookhouse. I recently met up with some friends for lunch and it did not disappoint. The parking lot can get a little crowded. So my lunch group met around 11:30 and I was able to find parking in the parking lot on the backside of the building by the drive thru. Service was great and it took less than 10 minutes for my food to come out after ordering, even though it started to get a bit crowded. I had the line marinated steak plate with salad, rice and orange roll. It was delicious and the steak was tender. I also like that they are really careful about my shellfish allergy, since they do have some seafood items. Urban Cookhouse is a regular place that is in rotation for lunch.

    Berry Good Salad  Chicken Salad Orange roll
    Xhané P.

    Every single visit is wonderful and the food maintains great quality. The flavors really contribute to enjoying the food and atmosphere. From cashiers to waitresses, all are helpful and attentive. Love their salads!

    The order counter
    Owen C.

    Super great food options and the servers are all great here. They are kind when you're deciding your order at the counter and they're helpful too. Then they serve your order quickly and the food is super yummy too. The layout of this place is really nice too and the seats are comfortable too. It is nice and clean in here too.

    Orange rolls..get more than 1..
    Uriia H.

    I tried this chain when visiting Tuscaloosa. Since then this is where I like to eat when visiting Alabama for work. I kept seeing reviews about these orange rolls..I bought one and ate it on my drive back to the hotel like a savage. I was so close to turning around and getting 4 more..when I visited this location, I made sure to get a basket of them...I know...I will never lose my Lil gut eating these things. That berry Salad is a must! Ingredients are always so fresh and the dressing is amazing! The grilled chicken sandwich is simple goodness at its best. Great go to for a fresh, fulfilling meal.

    The Down Home
    Adam S.

    Urban Cookhouse is connected to the Farm Fresh juice bar in downtown Homewood. There's plenty of free street parking in front of the restaurant, with a private lot behind the restaurant. I dined there with my family for an early dinner and we explored the menu at the counter and ordered at the counter with a friendly employee. My partner and I both ordered the Down Home Plate ($10), including ham and chicken, and two sides and a roll. We also ordered a glass of house wine for $6/each. The plate portions are pretty small, so I would recommend ordering an extra plate so you have enough food and can always take home leftovers if needed. Everything tasted very fresh and I highly recommend giving it a shot if you're in the area!

    Front line
    Teryl R.

    Was in town visiting friend and she said this is her go to spot in Homewood. Came on a Saturday right before the "rush" so our meal were made quickly. Our salads were really fresh and fulfilling. And the roll on the side was delicious. I'm glad I didn't get the protein on mines because it was a pretty big portion size for me. We sat outside which was nice because the seats weren't directly in the way on pedestrians and also had some umbrellas. Over all I enjoyed my time there.

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    Great customer service and the food is always on-point! Always a pleasant atmosphere each and every visit. Highly recommend!

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    We love the food and the service. What great food options and the restaurant is clean and presentable!!

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    The food is always fantastic and fresh, even pickup. I always get the local salad and I'm going to figure out that dressing recipe!

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    I recommend the Cuban, it's great & so is the 1/2 baked cookie. Strawberry lemonade is awesome

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    Love this place! We get lunch from there at least once a week. Only once was there an issue and they apologized and threw in dessert!

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