We hadn't had breakfast so we decided to try the garden cafe for an early lunch when we visited the botanical gardens. Boy, am I glad we did. There were already plenty of tables in use when we sat down at 11::30. The cafe space is incredibly handsome, with soaring ceilings, and huge windows looking out on the adjacent patio. There were a couple of private parties being held that morning, so the people watching was fun while their guests arrived. I started my lunch with an order of lobster bisque. Constant companion was a happy camper with the arrival of the warm bread, and declared it some of the best bread ever. My sandwich was a grilled vegetable sandwich on a house-made roll. The flavors were wonderful. All in all, this place is a great value, as the lunch options are generally around $10. My soup was $5. The wait staff are great.
Donna King Chambliss
Our party of 9 enjoyed our luncheon so very much. Brittany and the entire staff were amazing and welcoming. The food was all delicious!! Will definitely be back !!
Bess Wills
if you're at the Botanical Gardens the cafe is an absolute must. The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. The wait staff is attentive but not bothersome. Overall an awesome experience.
Susan Winslow DeLisle
It was delicious!! Great food in a wonderful venue.
Tina S.
Hosted a bridesmaids luncheon for my niece here. Everything was wonderful! Adam was so easy to work with and supportive the day of the luncheon. We had 15 up on the mezzanine comfortably. Service and food was wonderful!
Virginia H.
I should have reviewed Kathy G long before this, my bad! I have only been here a few times over the course of years, but it's 5 stars every time. I don't know why we don't come more often, honestly the price is very reasonable for what you get! I guess with it being tucked away inside the Birmingham Botanical Garden, it just doesn't cross my mind as often as it should. The Birmingham Restaurant Week reminded me of this restaurant again this week, and so glad it did! We got two orders of their restaurant week menu of rainbow trout as well as their chicken salad and their soup and salad. Their soup and salad combo is only $6 and enough for a light lunch! Love it. Their rainbow trout was DELICIOUS. It's not on their regular menu....but I wish it is. I would definitely get it again. After you fill up on their delicious food, take a stroll through the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Garden. Two birds, one stone...hard to beat!
Mary Byram
Impromptu lunch on a Thursday and the Shrimp and Grits were wonderful! My husband had the Turkey/Swiss sandwich and the creamed squash soup. Both entrees were perfect
Allengirl5
This was the second time I have visited and it was absolutely scrumptious. The food is divine, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the service is extraordinary southern. I can’t wait to return. The tomato salad is mouth watering delicious.
staledale
Maybe my third time to attend an event here. The food is always excellent and the service is very good. If you're going to be speaking to a group or giving a presentation, the acoustics can make it a little difficult to hear sometimes. There were times that I could here the kitchen staff talking while I was listening to a presentation. Located at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Lovely.
We hadn't had breakfast so we decided to try the garden cafe for an early lunch when we visited the botanical gardens. Boy, am I glad we did. There were already plenty of tables in use when we sat down at 11::30. The cafe space is incredibly handsome, with soaring ceilings, and huge windows looking out on the adjacent patio. There were a couple of private parties being held that morning, so the people watching was fun while their guests arrived. I started my lunch with an order of lobster bisque. Constant companion was a happy camper with the arrival of the warm bread, and declared it some of the best bread ever. My sandwich was a grilled vegetable sandwich on a house-made roll. The flavors were wonderful. All in all, this place is a great value, as the lunch options are generally around $10. My soup was $5. The wait staff are great.
Our party of 9 enjoyed our luncheon so very much. Brittany and the entire staff were amazing and welcoming. The food was all delicious!! Will definitely be back !!
if you're at the Botanical Gardens the cafe is an absolute must. The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. The wait staff is attentive but not bothersome. Overall an awesome experience.
It was delicious!! Great food in a wonderful venue.
Hosted a bridesmaids luncheon for my niece here. Everything was wonderful! Adam was so easy to work with and supportive the day of the luncheon. We had 15 up on the mezzanine comfortably. Service and food was wonderful!
I should have reviewed Kathy G long before this, my bad! I have only been here a few times over the course of years, but it's 5 stars every time. I don't know why we don't come more often, honestly the price is very reasonable for what you get! I guess with it being tucked away inside the Birmingham Botanical Garden, it just doesn't cross my mind as often as it should. The Birmingham Restaurant Week reminded me of this restaurant again this week, and so glad it did! We got two orders of their restaurant week menu of rainbow trout as well as their chicken salad and their soup and salad. Their soup and salad combo is only $6 and enough for a light lunch! Love it. Their rainbow trout was DELICIOUS. It's not on their regular menu....but I wish it is. I would definitely get it again. After you fill up on their delicious food, take a stroll through the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Garden. Two birds, one stone...hard to beat!
Impromptu lunch on a Thursday and the Shrimp and Grits were wonderful! My husband had the Turkey/Swiss sandwich and the creamed squash soup. Both entrees were perfect
This was the second time I have visited and it was absolutely scrumptious. The food is divine, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the service is extraordinary southern. I can’t wait to return. The tomato salad is mouth watering delicious.
Maybe my third time to attend an event here. The food is always excellent and the service is very good. If you're going to be speaking to a group or giving a presentation, the acoustics can make it a little difficult to hear sometimes. There were times that I could here the kitchen staff talking while I was listening to a presentation. Located at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Lovely.
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