The Essential
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham
(205) 718-7612
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Ham Sandwich Onion Jam Gruyere Dijonaise Potato Chips
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
Avocado Toast with Salmon
Breakfast Sandwich
Peri Peri Chicken
Blueberry Pancakes
Butter Croissant
Mushroom Rigatoni
Essential Burger
Salmon Benedict
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Recent Reviews
Twice in one day. First ever visit was for lunch. Brought colleagues for dinner the same day. Both experiences were fantastic. Food is delicious. The five grain salad with chicken for lunch was luscious, the Chicken Piri Piri for dinner was food memory in the making - super flavorful and perfectly cooked. Excellent service both times.
This place is a tucked away cozy treat! From the moment you walk in the door, you feel welcome. The atmosphere and ambience is amazing as well. All of the staff were extremely friendly, and management visited our table to check on us as well. My wife and I had the burger and the chicken dish, both of which were amazing. My wife really enjoyed the sourdough bread appetizer. We finished with their in house made sorbets. The blackberry banana and the peach were both so refreshing.
Second time trying to eat here. The food is on point but they are always busy. Willing to wait for a table, especially when they tell you is it a 30-40 minute wait. 90 minutes later and watching parties that have waited far less time for a seat get seated. Treated like we are invisible/don’t exist. Phenomenally frustrating.
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