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
The host I guess didn’t know what they were doing as they told me the lunch menu was available and it wasn’t and also shared the strip would be served and it wasn’t. Was really disappointed by that. Also sad people don’t carry coke 0s. Waitress was nice and the steak and eggs I had ended up being good but really came for the strip. Disappointed by that mostly and the lack of knowledge of hosts.
I had a 5-star experience yesterday but, in less than 24 hours, my rating sadly dropped. I came for lunch here - the food (the eggs benedict) was good, and the server was very pleasant. The next morning, because of just how much I liked it here, I brought my husband back with me. I called 20 minutes ahead of time, asking if they could seat 2 and alerting that we were on the way. The host was vague, saying they definitely welcome walk-ins but can’t promise anything. That’s...
Food was incredible but the service is where this place shines! Hannah felt like hanging with an old friend and she was super knowledgeable! Will be back to see her! Try the pasta it’s handmade in house.
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