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
Our brunch was OK , but not what we hoped from reading the reviews. Excellent pancakes, Hollandaise was not flavorful and came in large quantities and the Bloody Mary fine but has nothing to it.
We didn’t have the best experience here. We went for brunch due to several online reviews. We were severely disappointed. It started off with our coffee order being incorrect and was downhill from there. The food was very bland and overpriced. I’d recommend anywhere else for brunch honestly.
The atmosphere and service were beyond 5 star great. It feels like you're eating at a super fancy wealthy people restaurant in many ways. The charcuterie appetizer was also great & had a really amazing blend of strong flavors, but our entrees were just sorta.. eh. I had rigatoni bolognese & my wife had the pork shank. Neither of those dishes really impressed either of us. Took a good bit home & doubt we'll finish eating them. It's possible other dinner...
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