Nelson Brother's Cafe

314 17th St N, Birmingham
(205) 254-9098

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Dayana Diaz

I absolutely love this place the grits are amazing highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dee Johnson

My 90 year old mother gave the liver rice and gravy a 9 1/2 out of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tena J

Definitely stuck in time. Restaurant needs an update but I love, love, love a hole on the wall but the food needs to be worth it. The cashier Ms Nelson was nice. No tap, but they accept cash, card & CashApp. Breakfast is my favorite meal so I may be harsher on my breakfast reviews.

I ordered Salmon & Eggs it comes with toast and grits or rice. I ordered grits ½ of it was undercooked with lumps. Eggs were decent. I ordered orange juice and ice water. The toast would taste better buttered. The salmon is dipped in a breading then cooked resulting in the outside cooking faster than the inside so you end up with an overly crispy outside and a mushy undercooked inside that was more bread than salmon and unseasoned.

I also ordered a side of bacon. It was decent. And I ordered a side of smoked sausage and it had a hotdog consistency. I didn't like it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 5

Vanraybern Thomas

Stopped by for breakfast when in town. The food was good. Pancakes with bacon and eggs. The staff had a great attitude and reminded me what southern hospitality is all about. There is a Jukebox for tunes. The rest of the place is unassuming.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Extra Pancake

Joel Fudge

Just had a wonderful meal at this establishment. Spent the first part of my day learning about the history of the area and felt the warmth and love as soon as I stepped into this black establishment. The owner was very welcoming and the staff were inviting, answering questions that I had. The food was exceptional, I had the fish sandwich with fries and it was so good. Definitely recommend hitting this spot if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed!

Etrowsey

Called in and order some breakfast sandwiches for my kids who were dancing at the Alabama theater, the lady was super nice, food was good and price was great. Would definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Veronica Scott

Been looking for salmon breakfast but it was not good…small portions hard fried tasted burnt rice was hard no condiments who serves salmon with toast? No biscuits

Food: 2

Vanessa Mitchell

This is by far my FAVORITE all around Family Restaurant....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg Howard

The owner Ms. Treece is the most nicest person in the world. Her food, complimented her personality. I mean this woman can COOK. Her cakes are just like your gma, or mama used to make. Man her grits are just like your mom used to make . I must admit every time I took a
Spoonful , it was like I got immersed back into that lil boy feeling of eating mama grits , just buttery and the texture y'all gotta definitely try Nelson's Cafe and make sure you get the grits 👌😁

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Grits, Grits Eggs Toast and Salmon Croquettes, 3 Wings with Fries

Isaiah B

Fish and grits was outstanding. Great size fish for the price. Salute to the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Grits, Grilled Cheese

Isaiah Brown

Fish and grits was outstanding. Great size fish for the price. Salute to the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Krzysztof Kunka

Came here to get breakfast on my day off, the lady was super sweet and welcoming. The breakfast was amazing and fresh, will be coming back again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anthony Stephens

Great service and excellent food, prepared fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Davis

My vehicle was getting serviced, so I walked down to Nelson Brother’s Cafe for breakfast. Everyone was friendly, the food was hot, fast and delicious! It was so good that I didn’t stop to take a pic for this post. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Asa

Incredible homemade

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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