For those unfamiliar, the salmon croquette made its way into Southern cooking during the…read moreDepression, when poverty and pellagra were common. The latter, a horrible disease brought on by lack of protein, ran rampant among African Americans whose diets lacked it. In the 1920s, canned salmon could be had for pennies. Add an egg and you'd have enough protein to stave off the disease for a week. The inventive cooks in the Black community found ways to make it delicious, by adding chopped onion and binding it with the salmon liquor from the can and breadcrumbs. Like so many Southern dishes that arose from need, the salmon croquette has kept the spot it earned on the soul food roster. The salmon patty was a reputed favorite of author William Faulkner who was said to enjoy them quite a lot with liquor. (Or with quite a lot of liquor, I'm unsure which.) An excellent salmon patty can be had at Greg's Breakfast Bar. According to the sign on the front door, it's the best in Alabama, and I'll not dispute it. It's what I ordered on this most recent visit and although I've not personally sampled its rivals, it would be hard to imagine a better one. When I was a kid, my own mother--who grew up during the Depression--made them every Tuesday. (Greg's may be better. Sorry, Mom.) There's no liquor served at Greg's, so I had to eat my salmon croquette with coffee. For $10 at Greg's, you too can sample the best salmon croquette in Alabama. Other local faves like Conecuh sausage line the GBB menu. Eggs and grits accompany the breakfast plates, which make up the left half of the menu. Breakfast sandwiches occupy the other half. Greg's is open early (5:30 a.m. if memory serves), and stays open until lunchtime. When my travels take me through Montgomery--as they did last week on a drive from Pensacola to Atlanta--Greg's is a quick detour off of 65 or 85. I timed my drive accordingly. The interior is classic diner, vinyl and stainless . SEC memorabilia and signed player photos decorate the place. Everybody seems to know Greg. The crowd is local. Parking limited. Makes no difference. Park on the street.

Let me tell you something, the way the people waited patiently at the bar I KNEW this place was…read moregonna be EVERYTHING!! I had some Alabama sausage that I can't pronounce that was AMAZING!! Food good, atmosphere authentic and customer service A*

The food was amazing…read more The service was good. I think they need a little bit more training, but they were kind and professional. There's still a little rough around the edges. The ambience was nice. It was a small seating area comfortable I enjoyed the food. I most definitely will be back to try the items on the menu.

The first and only time I've been to this restaurant was a horrible experience. The whole night was…read moreoff. They were constantly out of things that you were asking for that were on the menu. The chef was having a bad night. The food was not worth the price. I ordered overpriced truffle fries and literally received crinkle cut fries with some type of truffle oil on them, which were totally different from another table, not far from mine who ordered the same thing and got a totally different style of fry. I don't understand how you serve two different types of fries for the same item on the menu. It was way overpriced for the experience received. They were using staff from upstairs at the bar and the night just was not great at all. Unfortunately, it did not impress the guests that were from out of town as well. I will say the interior design is very nice but for such a new restaurant I was very surprised at the experience. I think this restaurant may be going through a lot of launch and staffing challenges.

Love this little cafe. It's cozy and welcoming. The owner is so sweet and friendly. But the food?…read moreMade with love! and soooo good. I love that she serves you the food, she takes great pride in her food and it shows. It's fast, and so good. My husband and I go often!

Quick lunch here-amazing food that hit the spot. Homemade Venezuelan cuisine! Our group loved…read moreeverything we had.

The Food is amazing! They have a daily menu so some items change depending on the day. The fried…read moreChicken was so moist and flavorful with a nice crispy skin. The greens were amazing! The service was amazing and friendly. The ambiance is nice and friendly.

The food is always on point. The cornbread is real cornbread muffins. The food is always piping…read morehot. The sweet tea is delicious and the service is amazing. This place never disappoints me. The food is always on point. The cornbread is real cornbread muffins. The food is always piping hot. The sweet tea is delicious and the service is amazing.

The reviews are absolutely accurate! This is such a special place. It's so intricately designed…read more.. the energy is quietly luxurious, encapsulating... the ambiance makes you want to melt. You can see that the owner put her heart into creating a warm and inviting space. It's her artform! The service was personable ~ DeAnn (the owner) personally served us and was kind, attentive, and engaging! What a joy... The food was absolutely delectable! Every bite was fresh, crisp, flavorful! I'm often reluctant to eat out because so many restaurants lack good quality ingredients, but you can absolutely taste the authenticity and quality ingredients! My only recommendation would be to offer a bit more on the plate. I was still a little hungry afterwards.

My oh my my Gump peeps. This place is a rare exception to…read moreRestaurants in De Gump. Farm to Table and they actually let You know the farms. Even the craft cocktails are made from local Alabama Distilled booze. What a fabulous concept. I can't believe you are missing it. Great service and the ambiance is outstanding. Don't miss out folks on this fabulous spot!!

Absolutely my favorite place to eat in Montgomery Alabama. Comfort food at it's best.read more

Delicious lunch in positive welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant space is clean, well lit, and very…read morewelcoming from the moment you open the door and the staff greet you. It has a small retail shop like a hallmark gift shop with books and cards. The fruit salad was exceptionally fresh and perfectly ripe. Even the grapes were sliced for ease of forking (i don't know if that's the right word but I'm sticking with it). The broccoli salad was truly deliciously flavorful with meat and peppers. Finally, my wrap was most remarkable because it didn't sacrifice anything to be a wrap, no wrap regret here. It was flavorful, fresh and tasty, and somehow avoided the classic wrap dryness without getting soggy. Finally, the pickle wedge was individually wrapped to enjoy separately.

The service was really nice, everybody welcomed us and was very polite. The place was clean and…read morethey had already started decorating for Christmas. The food for me could've been better, the only thing I'd say I enjoyed was the fried chicken, I would rate the fried chicken a 6/10 and so everything else was below that.

Food is good. Along the same quality of Martins, Martha's or Sommers for meat and two/three plates…read more A little pricey Service was ok for a cafeteria setting. Not a great selection on the buffet but adequate. Probably not worth the drive to downtown but it was a nice change from east Montgomery.