I've been passing this restaurant for over a decade and always think to myself. I'd like to try it…read more So on a Sunday afternoon , my son and I decided to give it a whirl. Because this is in the same parking lot as first watch, which is a breakfast/lunch restaurant the parking lot was pretty packed. We got there around 12 and luckily he was able to find a parking spot. As soon as we walked in, we could tell it was pretty busy in there. I saw a couple getting up from a table and immediately went over and sat at the table. It is table service, but you do have to order at the counter. They have a pretty good variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Unfortunately, due to an outbreak for lettuce that is getting people sick I decided against getting a salad. I just got a regular cheeseburger and it was delicious. My son also got a buffalo chicken sandwich which I must say was a very good size sandwich and a burger with tater tots. I got the french fries and they were very good. I will definitely be back here. The prices were great, and the food was delicious.

Baja Burger may want to gather the staff together and have a difficult conversation about the word…read more"burger" being in the restaurant name. Because when I walked in and asked the very nice guy at the register what their best item was, he didn't hesitate for even half a second. "Fried chicken club sandwich. Hands down." Not "one of our burgers." Not "depends what you like." Nope. Immediate confidence. The kind of confidence that makes you trust a stranger with your financial future. So naturally I ordered exactly that. He even doubled down and told me it was the best sandwich he's ever had. Ever. That's a dangerous level of hype to put on a chicken sandwich. At that point I wasn't ordering lunch anymore. I was preparing for a spiritual experience. I got the sweet potato fries on the side and sat there waiting like a kid staring at the oven on Christmas morning. Then the sandwich arrived. And honestly? Visually, this thing deserved its own entrance music. Beautiful sandwich. Crispy golden chicken, stacked perfectly, looked like it had been assembled by a food stylist with relationship issues. I took the first bite and immediately realized what was wrong. Flavor had called in sick. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly. Great crunch. Juicy inside. Beautiful breading. But somehow nobody introduced it to salt, pepper, seasoning, spices, or joy. It tasted like the kitchen spent all their energy making it look incredible and forgot the whole "taste" portion of the assignment. My colleague ordered the exact same thing and had the exact same reaction, which honestly made me feel better because for a second I thought COVID had made a surprise comeback. The sandwich was one shake of Cajun seasoning away from greatness. The sweet potato fries were solid flavor-wise, but a little limp. Not tragic. Just lacking that crispness that makes you keep stealing fries after you're already full. This place feels like a really good concept that just needs somebody in the kitchen to become emotionally invested in seasoning. Three stars feels fair. Nothing was bad. Nothing offended me. It was just aggressively average after being introduced with Super Bowl-level hype. I'd come back, but next time I'm ordering an actual burger at the place called Baja Burger. Feels like that's probably the safer bet.

This my first time here and I can say it was horrible! To start off I was asking the guy about the…read moremenu he got smart, the fries were too hard to chew. I love wings but these are not it They have a bland taste will not come back EVER ! The best thing is the drink sprite of course .

Best wings in town!!! This is always my go to place when I want wings. We also love their Philly…read morecheese steak and Chicken Philly.

Absolutely delicious and vibrant! We stopped in on a beautiful spring Sunday afternoon to grab a…read morebite before we got our day going. We had been saying we were gonna try it, but wasn't sure about it. I'm angry at myself for not going for this SOONER. I had the Joyland burger with fries, wifey had the egg, cheese, and bacon syrup infused biscuit with the chicken on a stick (Dipstick) with hot honey sauce. Everything was absolutely amazing. There was no "dragging, greasy" feeling afterwards which is important to us -- everything was fresh. The dipstick was as tender and delicious as could be. The burger is one of the best in Birmingham, if not THE best I've had. And the ECB biscuit was a 5/5 as well. We will be back. Service was fantastic as well as the colorful theme inside.

The burgers and chicken nuggets were very good. We had 2 children and 5 adults in our party. Both…read morethe curly fries and crinkle cut fries were also very good. This is a very casual place good for both families and all others who enjoy a good burger place. The prices are reasonable and there is also a full bar! The crew that work there are excellent and very friendly. You can tell it's truly a team effort by the way they work together!! It's worth trying out and we come whenever we are in that part of town!!

The food was incredible. My wife and I love the beef tips and the fried chicken…read more Service was also phenomenal. The staff are so kind.

My friend and I ordered food to go from here a few weeks ago. I ordered the grilled chicken…read more Besides my chicken being extremely salty, the salad was great and pleasing to the eye. After mixing the ranch dressing and chicken with the other ingredients, this helped to calm the saltiness of the chicken down quite a bit. Everything was fresh and plentiful as a salad should be. Service was pleasant which would make me return. There was ample seating inside so next time we will eat in. I will return to try other menu choices.

I had a lovely lunch there. Despite being busy, the staff greeted me warmly and served promptly…read more The weather was beautiful, so I enjoyed my meal outside. I ordered a blackened shrimp salad with strawberries, apple, and a tangy poppyseed dressing. It was exceptionally fresh and delicious!

Yelp! Ragtime we back! This is always our go to spot. We were welcomed immediately to a seat,…read morealthough people are everywhere. This is truly a well oiled ship with everybody working together. Thanks to our server, Deverny! I know I'm not spelling your name right but, THANKS GIRL! Now on to this food!! Bae and I are here for date night! He got his usual, Chicken Alfredo ragtime style. Delicious! Of course, I love trying everything. Tonight, I'm torn between pizza and this club sandwich. I loves me a good club! So, I clubbed, with fries and a side of fruit! Excellent choice! This stuff here good! And, It's so much food, I have tons to take home. Y'all already know, I'll be back.

Their mushroom burger with Swiss cheese and carmelized onions is fantastic! It's on the smallish…read moresize but everything is nowadays! It's all about the food, baby and their fries AND their tater tots are some of the best ever! Casual booths and outdoor picnic tables with paper towel rolls handy on the table. Come here for a casual delicious hamburger and fries. It's really worth a drive and you should thank me if you get to try this combo here!! Really it's our favorite burger joint!

I forgot to mention that we went back last week and we really enjoyed it. I forgot to add that to…read moremy review! Great burgers and very good prices.

The standard is just what it sounds like, a standard burger. It's fresh and customizable and always…read morehits the spot!

Just opened in March, The Standard is a quaint little burger join in the heart of the Vestavia City…read moreCenter. Located across from Planet Fitness and beside Davenport's Pizza, they share a fun common area with Taco Mama and Paneras. There's plenty of tables outside with artificial tuff and kids toys for entertainment. There's also comfortable indoor seating if you want to keep away from the outside heat or cold. The tables are bare so you have to head to the cleanup kiosk by the entrance to get your napkins, cutlery, cups of ketchup and packets of mustard. In another corner is a large upright cooler that houses the bottled water and canned drinks. Finally there's a large counter to place and pick up your order with a large viewable kitchen directly behind. The Standard is owned by a Korean couple, Young Shin and Kookie Kim. This the second Standard with the first being in the Pizitz Food Hall downtown across from the McWane Center. They make their beef fresh from scratch every morning and want to be "honest" with their food. Being newly open, the dining room is immaculate. There are not many decorations on the walls as two walls of their dining room are clear glass which makes the dining room look much bigger and brighter. Their menu is the definition of simplicity. 3 categories: Under Burger & Sandwiches they have: Cheeseburger, Black Bean Veggie Burger, Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Patty Melt, Fried Bologna, Pilly Cheesesteak & Chicken sandwich. Under Hot Dogs: Birmingham Dog, Grilled Cheese & Plain Dog. Under Add-Ons: Fried Egg, Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Pickled Jalapenos, Grilled Onions, Sauerkraut, etc. Paul and Linh both got a Cheeseburger. It looks Yuge and must've been good because they both finished it. Matthew got the Patty melt. It was also big with 2 burger patties mashed together between 2 buttered slices of bread, pimento cheese and onions. Tammy tried the Philly cheesesteak. The slices of meat were smoothered with white american cheese, grilled onions and drizzled with garlic aoli. It was pretty good. I tried their Chicken sandwich. My piece of chicken was Yuge! It was nicely breaded and fried. It's nice when the chicken is larger than the buns which were buttered and lightly toasted. With the mayo and pickles, it was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've eaten. Finally we all shared a large order of their tater tots. I love tater tots and these were hot out of the fryer Yom Yom good! A prickly afterthought was the fact they add a 3.5% non-cash fee. So if you're paying with anything other than cash, you will be billed an additional 3.5%. So for my total of $34.50, my fee was $1.21. No big deal. So if you're planning a date night, stop by The Standard for a quick bite then walk ove to the AMC for a nice movie. Welcome to Vestavia, Standard.

I am Bessemer born & raised & have always heard of moms deli but never stopped by the restaurant a…read morefriend of mine ordered hot wings for an event and once I tasted them I had to come see for myself they were ridiculously good & the visit was long overdue they're not too far from the historic Snits Snider stadium small lot but parking is good no thrills ambiance wise we were in and out not many tables for dining but the service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious we only got hot wings but they offer whole wings burgers fish phillys crablegs and more great prices the wings were devoured so I apologize for no pics highly recommended if you're ok with visiting the hood

No frills local spot in Bessemer that offers a variety of items such as wings, Philly cheesesteaks,…read morefried fish and more. When I got here I groaned a little because there was a long line and I was hungry. However, the line moved quickly and I got my meal in record time. Ordering was easy and the people up front were super nice. Did I mention the food came out quick? It was just as delicious as it was quick. I went with an order of the Asian zing wings. They were sauced up the way I like it and the chicken itself was crispy and juicy. The sauce itself was unique and bold. I had a spoon to eat the leftover sauce on my to-go container. A coworker of mine had the Philly. While I didn't try it I can verify that based off their reaction that it was incredible. There's not many tables to eat here, as this seems more of the place to grab a lunch to go. I see more visits in my future!