This place is wild in so many ways. I would have never pictured a place like this existing in…read moresouthern Alabama, yet here it is, thriving and expanding. Allow me to explain. It defies all logic of concept. It's not a restaurant, but it is. It's not a grocery store, but is.... It's not a liquor store, but... It's such an interesting evolution of business man. You could never just start something like this. It's just been percolating for a good while and just evolving along the way. They now are in the whole building they lease as the concept has grown. I love to see a family business evolve and grow! It's call Derk's Filet and Vine. I was thinking steakhouse when I heard we were going here. It is a butcher shop (slash) wine and beer store (slash) grocery store (slash) caterer (slash) that happens to also sell a wildly popular Meat and Three Caferteria Style lunch that lines up people sometimes in the hundreds. Insanity. My reasons for being here are even more insane to be honest. Nonetheless, I am so glad to have had the opportunity to see this place while I am still alive. The folks working here are fantastic! Super helpful and friendly. I dig some AL hospitality! I had never been to Montgomery before. My lunch was too freaking notch!! Yum. Yum! I'll be back. It's in the stars. Written well before you or I were around or awake to realize. Can't wait to eat some fried chicken next time!! '26 - 33

First time here and is reminiscent of a bygone era. Can tell there's lots of regulars that come…read morehere, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Word to the wise - don't come after 1 and expect a full selection of food. At that point, you'll have to pick from whatever is left, but it will be affordable and tasty.

The employees here are super sweet. Heaven was patient as I placed my order, she brought out our…read morefood to us, and she picked up our trays when we were done eating. If there was one closer to me, my family and I would be here all the time. This is the best place to get chicken tenders!

Always have the Buffalo chicken salad. My cashier talked me into Buffalo bites instead of the…read moretenders and she added to my calorie count lol by giving me some shredded cheese instead of the blue cheese. Not as good as I remember it, but still a nice welcomed relief traveling on the road.

Wonderful service ~ the lady waiting our table was super! Every morsel of food on two plates was…read morethe best country cooking! Furnishings are kind of old, but no one seems to mind that. We will definitely be back !

When we went there in 2021, it was fairly good. The older waitresses oozed the old south charm. And…read morethe food? It was like a good Southern family home cooking place. Now, I don't know what has happened since then, but something did. To begin with, the place always looked "used". It had been there a long time and that's expected but this time the chairs looked badly worn and the carpet was in need of help. But it looked clean over all. The workers were friendly but very busy. They had a teenage boy who seated us who was in need of some grooming. But he was polite, so we let it slide. The waitress was very casual and nice as well. But it looked like this one poor lady was handling the entire side of the place by herself. I can overlook all of the above if the food is good but... To begin with, I ordered the same meal I ate in 2021 and yes, I remembered it! As a turkey lover, I recalled it as a Thanksgiving kind of meal that I enjoyed which was why I ordered it again. It was billed on the menu as: Sliced turkey, stuffing, three sides and cranberry sauce. I could eat Thanksgiving 365! And that first time was like reliving Thanksgiving at Moms. Not this time. Aside from being out of broccoli (which limited the green sides down to green beans and/or collard greens- which I do not like) there was an issue with things not being as presented in the menu. The "stuffing" or "dressing" was a small heap of mushy something. It was thin, watery and bland. Horrible! The "sliced turkey" was fractured white meat of turkey, fractured so much that it seemed to meld into the mushy dressing. The two were undiscernable. And it, too, was bland. There was something they called turkey gravy but it was definitely a canned or otherwise prepackaged gravy: bright yellow in color and gloppy in texture. The mashed potatoes were fine, a little salty but fine, though I am not sure if they were homemade or from mix or what. The "green beans" were not what I had before. Before I had what, at worst, had been frozen green beans, though well-seasoned and cooked through. This time I was given Italian beans from a can that had no flavor to them. And then there was the mac n cheese. The test of a good Mom and Pop place is the M&C and this batch failed. Over cooked elbow macaroni in a non-saucy glob of light orange gunk that tasted like flour and not cheesy at all. If that sounds bad, worse was the pie. They used to serve cake and some damn good cake, too! But we were told today they serve pies. I ordered the lemon meringue. I make lemon meringue pie so I know fully well what one should taste and look like and this was NOT it! The fill looked like leftover banana pudding with the bananas extracted. It wasn't set and the meringue slid off of it. The meringue itself had a wateriness that I couldn't quite figure out but it was lightly toasted on top. The corn muffins were good, though they could have gone without being dunked in butter. Over all, I cannot give this place the report I would have liked to have given a landmark in Montgomery. Its sad, too.

Had their food truck at a football game and it was good, despite a more limited menu than they…read morenormally have. Food was served quick and was hot & reasonably priced. Deducting 1 star because my order was incorrect - I had to go back and ask them to include the additional side that I paid for.

Amazing biscuits, sausage and eggs! Wow! We experienced a catered event and the food was hot and…read moredelish!

--First catering review May 2026--…read more The quality of the story matches the quality of the food. We had Jaguar's Spot cater a group of students and their presence, presentation, and taste left a lasting impression. This is a family owned business that's a collective collaboration across three generations. The care put into the service and the setup was top tier. The time they took to answers questions and present themselves really allowed us to connect with their history and their contribution to food in this city/region. And then the food was exceptional. We actually had two meals catered, one comprised of veggies, ribs, and sausages. The other was a burger bar + ice cream. Both nights the meals were incredible with great flavor and balanced seasoning, very filling, and left our group wondering "can we have them cater again?" Thank you to the team and the family behind this operation. You have cultivated something very special. -- Review updated June 2026 -- Finally made it into the restaurant. They don't just talk a big catering game, but they bring in when you bring yourself too. The restaurant is located in Millbrook in a plaza that is welcoming and has plenty of parking. The inside is setup fully themed and set. They have weekly activities that get folks bonding, a table of games for entertainment in between wait times. They have a stage and setup for karaoke and even a duet if you desire. We were graced with a performance from one of the grand-daughters of establishment--what a tranquil and powerful voice. She even insured one of our students to get on stage. I also appreciate the accessibility addons-a level entrance and a restroom with a handle bar for assisted mobility while using the restroom.

Excellent foods and courteous service. Family atmosphere. The best OX tails and nice portions…read more The food felt high end, the only fault found was such a great steak eaten with plastic knife and fork. But the meals were great. Meet the operators and they are down to earth and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be going back. Shout out to LeLe and staff.

Found this little gem while in town on a business trip and I must say I was pleasantly surprised…read more Old school cafe vibe with a bar top and booths, very friendly staff and amazing food. I had the bowl of chili and grilled ham & cheese sandwich and I was impressed. The chili was perfect, no beans, slight kick of heat and great balance of flavors. If you are in the area, you have to check this place out

Delicious and unique chili for this area. They also have great burgers, spaghetti on Fridays, and…read moreyummy onion rings.

We are breakfast people but unfortunately, our normal spot in Millbrook is only open on the…read moreweekends. We pass Waffle & Co everyday so decided to give it a shot. The restaurant is extremely clean and decorated nicely. The server was quick on her feet and got our orders to us while still hot. I had two eggs, sausage, cheese grits, and a waffle. Eggs were cooked right but I wasn't a fan of the sausage because it was much thinner than I've ever seen in a sausage patty but it did have a ton of flavor. I almost never eat cheese grits as I prefer them regular. Unfortunately, they only offered cheese grits. The waffle was the star. It was huge and perfectly cooked. Decent place but we'll stick to our regular breakfast spot.

Not sure about this place yet. First time today after hearing about it around town. UPS and down…read morereviews from the local area so I decided to try it out. I really try to give honest review on everything I do. This morning it was slow. We got there and were seated quickly in a crowded area of seating. Really strange how they have the tables and benches arranged. The server was fast to take our drinks and did a good job overall. He told us what was selling good after I asked his opinion on what to eat. The waffle came out first. Unfortunately it was cold and hard but it was tasty. Food kind of trickled out from then. Biscuits and gravy was really odd with the much parsley on it. The gravy wasn't good to me. Was not my cup of tea. The Monster meat bowl was good. The grits were outstanding! It was cooked really good so that's a plus. I think this place has a lot of potential to be a really good breakfast spot. Hope to give another review in a month to see.

Great burger and fries. My husband loved the shrimp Cesar…read moresalad. Friendly staff An unexpected gem.

Not exactly a hole in the wall, but rather a kind of "hidden gem". This unassuming restaurant, part…read moreof the Holiday Inn hotel, has limited menu, a favorable bar with quite a few canned beers and several draft brews (when the taps are working...they were frozen tonight) plus liquor & some mixed drinks. Wow "limited menu" may seem discouraging, what is on that limited menu is absolutely amazing. We've eaten here several times and, sad to say I'm in a rut, because I've had the burger each time. Half pound of lean ground beef, grilled to perfection - served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted brioche bun. Also comes with a side of really crispy fries. My dining companion had the "Chicken Chaser" ... a "lighter chicken dish of grilled chicken breasts sauteed with white wine, mushrooms, and tomatoes." Oh my! Nothing light about this dish in terms of quantity of the calorie might be low. Absolutely delightful sautéed chicken breast. This was served with two sides. Check my photo of the current menu for additional entrée items or sandwiches as well as a list of the canned beers they have on hand Prices are very reasonable and for us, - traveling this weekend... This turned out to be the perfect stopping point for the evening.