Purple Onion
737 29th St S, Birmingham
(205) 777-3226
Customers' Favorites
Combination BBQ Potato
Bacon Cheeseburger
Combination Kabob
Chicken Wings
Turkey Burger
Chicken Kabob
Cheese Fries
Ranch Fries
Onion Rings
Gyro Plate
VEGGIES
XT PIECE FALAFEL
XT OLIVES (20Z)
XT VEGGIE SKEWER
XT MUSHROOMS (2OZ)
XT TOMATO
XT ONIONS
XT BELL PEPPER
XT VEGGIE PATTY
XT JALAPENO (2OZ)
XT PEPPERONCINI (3)
XT CHIVES (2OZ)
MISC
XT PITA BREAD
SIDE OF FRUIT
20Z FETA CHEESE
PITA CHIPS
20Z CHEDDAR CHEESE
2OZ BABA GANOUJ
2OZ GUACAMOLE
2OZ HUMMUS
2OZ NACHO CHEESE
TAZIKI SAUCE
2OZ SOUR CREAM
20Z BUTTER
SLICE SWISS CHEESE
SLICE AMERICAN CHEESE
EXTRAS
Ranch
HoneyMustard
Taziki Sauce
Mango Habanero Sauce
BBQ
Lava Sauce
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
House Dressing
Hot Sauce
Greek Feta Dressing
Sweet Sour Sauce
Mild Sauce
Extra Cheese
Teriyaki Sauce
1000 Island
Jalapeno Ranch
Garlic" Sauce
Small Hommos
Tahini
Sour Cream
Featured items
CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES
Breaded Chicken Tenders, Fries & honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch
No. 4 - Gyro Combo
Traditional Gyro Wrap, Fries & Drink
No. 8- FLAVORED WINGS COMBO BONE IN - 8 Bone In Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink Served with ranch and celery sticks
8 Bone In Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink Served with ranch and celery sticks.
HUMMUS DIP
Ground Chick Peas mixed with Sesame Paste, lemon juice & garlic. Served with Pita Bread
No. 2 - Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
Bacon Cheeseburger, Fries & Drink
Combos
No. 4 - Gyro Combo
Traditional Gyro Wrap, Fries & Drink
No. 8- FLAVORED WINGS COMBO BONE IN - 8 Bone In Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink Served with ranch and celery sticks
8 Bone In Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink Served with ranch and celery sticks.
No. 7 - Chicken Finger Combo
Breaded Chicken Tenders, Fries & Drink
No. 2 - Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
Bacon Cheeseburger, Fries & Drink
No. 3 - Philly Sub Combo
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Fries & Drink
No. 6 - 10 Boneless Wings Combo - 10 Boneless Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink
10 Boneless Wings any Flavor, Fries & Drink
No. 5 - Crispy Chicken Burger Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fries & Drink
No. 1 - Garden Burger Combo
Veggie Burger, Fries & Drink
Appetizers
CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES
Breaded Chicken Tenders, Fries & honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch
HUMMUS DIP
Ground Chick Peas mixed with Sesame Paste, lemon juice & garlic. Served with Pita Bread
BONELESS WINGS W/ FRIES
Boneless Wings any Flavor with Fries
LG TABOULI SALAD
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onion, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil and lemon juice, topped with feta cheese. Served with pita bread.
BABA GANOUJ
Baked eggplant dip mixed with sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic. Served with pita bread.
SAMPLER
Our famous selection of appetizers (Baba Ghanouj, Hommos Dip, Falafel, Kafta, Meatballs, and Tabouli) served with rice and pita bread.
BREADED HOT WINGS & FRIES
8 breaded HOT wings, Fries and honey mustard
8 WINGS W/ FRIES
8 Bone-In Wings and Flavor, Fries, Ranch and celery sticks
Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed green salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - topped with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and shredded cheese. Served with pita bread
Greek Chicken Salad
Tossed salad with Grilled Chicken - topped with feta cheese, black olives, pepperoncinis, and a side of hummus dip. Served with pita bread
Chef Salad
A large green salad topped with turkey, ham, American and Swiss cheese
Gyro Salad
Large Greek salad topped with tomatoes, feta cheese, our special lamb and beef Gyro meat, side of tzatziki sauce. Served with pita bread
Greek Salad
Tossed salad topped with feta cheese, black olives, pepperoncinis, and a side of hummus dip. Served with pita bread
Side Garden Salad
Fresh Spring Mix Garden Salad with Choice of Dressing
Tilapia Salad
Large Greek salad with Tilapia Filet - topped with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and pepperoncinis. Served with pita bread
Crispy Chicken Salad
Mixed green salad with Fried Chicken - topped with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and shredded cheese
Chicken Salad Plate
Fresh Chicken Salad served on a bed of lettuce, garnished with tomato and pickles. Served with pita bread
Tuna Salad Plate
Fresh Tuna Salad served on a bed of lettuce, garnished with tomato and pickles. Served with pita bread
Turkey Salad
A large mixed green salad topped with turkey, American and Swiss cheese.
Wings
10 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
5 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
15 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
20 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
30 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
25 Flavored Wings
Any Flavor Wings served with Ranch & Celery Sticks.
Burgers
Bacon Cheeseburger
Beef Burger with Bacon, Cheese, grilled onions, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
Cheeseburger
Beef Burger with Cheese, grilled onions, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Turkey Burger
Juicy Turkey Burger patty served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and sauteed onions
Garden Burger
Veggie Burger with mayo, mustard, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
Shroom Burger
Beef Burger with mayo, sauteed mushrooms and onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Hawaiian Burger
Beef Burger served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, smoked ham, topped with Swiss cheese and grilled pineapple.
Crispy Chicken Burger
Fried Chicken with honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese
Mexicali Burger
Beef Burger topped with a fresh fried egg, sauteed onions, American Cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, and mayo
Guacamole Burger
Beef Burger topped with Homemade Guacamole, chopped tomatoes, lettuce & melted Swiss cheese
Bacon Swiss Chicken Burger
Tender Chicken Breast served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, topped with bacon and Swiss cheese
Hawaiian Chicken Burger
Tender Chicken Breast served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, smoked ham, topped with Swiss cheese and grilled pineapple
Hamburger
Beef Burger with mayo, mustard, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
Kafta Burger
Fresh Kafta served with mayo, onion, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese
Grilled Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Breast served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato
Chili Cheeseburger
Beef Burger topped with American cheese, raw chopped onion, and homemade Chili
California Chicken Burger
Tender Chicken Breast served with Homemade Guacamole, chopped tomatoes, lettuce & melted Swiss cheese
Wraps
Traditional "Gyro" Wrap
Our famous Gyro meat thinly sliced hot from the rotisserie, served with our Homemade (tzatziki) Gyro Sauce & lettuce
Shwarma Chicken
Special Marinated & Seasoned Chicken served with Zesty "Garlic" Sauce and pickles.
Falafel Wrap
Vegetarian wrap made of ground chick peas, parsley and garlic, served with hummus, tahini, lettuce and tomato.
Philly Steak Wrap
Grilled Sirloin "Philly Cheesesteak" served with mayo, mustard, and lettuce, topped with sauteed onions, bell peppers, Swiss & American cheese.
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Fried Chicken served with honey mustard, lettuce and American cheese.
Ribeye Steak Wrap
Our famous Ribeye Steak strips served with mayo, mustard and lettuce, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms.
Chicken Philly Wrap
Grilled Chicken Philly served with mayo, mustard, and lettuce, topped with sautéed onions, bell pepper, and Swiss cheese.
Chicken Gyro Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast with our Homemade Gyro (tzatziki) Sauce & lettuce
Sirloin Steak Fajita Wrap
Grilled slices of Sirloin Steak served with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, topped with sauteed onions and peppers.
Zesty Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast served with lettuce and our special Zesty Garlic Sauce.
Chick in a Sack
Marinated Curry Chicken served with mayo, mustard and lettuce with American & Swiss cheese.
Chicken Salad Wrap
Our freshly prepared chicken salad served with lettuce and tomato.
Turkey Melt Wrap
Smoked Turkey served with mayo, mustard, lettuce and topped with Swiss cheese.
Shwarma Steak
Special Marinated & Seasoned Steak served with onions, tomato, parsley & tahini sauce.
Santa Fe Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast with Homemade Guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese.
Tuna Salad Wrap
Our freshly prepared tuna salad served with lettuce and tomato.
Kafta Wrap
Fresh Kafta with parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and garlic - served with hummus & tahini sauce.
Ham & Swiss Wrap
Smoked Ham served with mayo, mustard, lettuce and topped with Swiss and American cheese.
Pita Club
Smoked Ham, Turkey and Bacon served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, topped with melted American cheese.
Pita Garden
Served with hummus, tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato, topped with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Chicken Club Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast with ranch, lettuce, bacon, Swiss & American cheese.
Sides
French Fries
Fries with House Seasoning
Cajun Ranch Fries
Steak Fries with Ranch Sauce & Cajun Seasoning
Fried Okra
Hand Breaded Crispy Okra slices
Chili Cheese Fries
Steak Fries, Homemade Chili and Cheese
Onion Rings
Hand Breaded Onion Slices
Broccoli
Fresh Grilled Broccoli Crowns
Hashbrowns
Cheese Fries
Steak Fries with Cheese Sauce
Small Tabouli Salad
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, cracked wheat, olive oil & lemon juice, topped w/ feta cheese.
Ranch & Cheese Fries
Steak Fries with Ranch & Cheese Sauce
Wild Rice
Blended Mix of Seasoned Rice
Ranch Fries
8 WINGS W/ FRIES
8 Bone-In Wings and Flavor, Fries, Ranch and celery sticks
Side Garden Salad
Fresh Spring Mix Garden Salad with Choice of Dressing
Banana
Mushrooms
Fresh Grilled Wild Mushrooms
Sandwiches
Philly Sub
Grilled Sirloin "Philly Cheesesteak" served with mayo, mustard, topped with sauteed onions, bell peppers & Swiss American cheese.
Grilled Cheese
Buttered Texas Toast with American cheese.
Club Sub
Smoked Ham & Turkey Sub with mayo, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and our Special House Dressing.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo, served on Texas Toast.
Grilled Tilapia Sub
Grilled Tilapia Filet with Zesty sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & House Dressing.
Grilled Chicken Sub
Tender Chicken Breast with mayo, mustard, sauteed onions, peppers & Swiss American cheese.
Turkey Sub
Smoke Turkey with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato & Swiss American cheese.
Ham & Cheese Sub
Smoked Ham & Turkey with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato & Swiss American cheese.
Entrees
Gyro Plate
Gyro meat slices with house salad, wild rice, tzatziki sauce. Served with pita bread.
Combination Kabob
1 Beef skewer, 1 Chicken skewer & 1 Veggie skewer. Served with house salad, rice, hummus dip and pita bread.
Tilapia Plate
2 tilapia filets, sauteed mushrooms and onions, house salad, wild rice, hummus dip and pita bread.
Shrimp Kabob
1 Shrimp Skewer and 1 Veggie Skewer. Served with house salad, rice, hummus dip and pita bread.
Chicken Kabob
1 Chicken Skewer and 1 Veggie Skewer. Served with house salad, rice, hummus dip and pita bread.
Beef Kabob
1 Beef Skewer and 1 Veggie Skewer. Served with house salad, wild rice, hummus dip and pita bread.
Falafel Plate
5 pieces of vegetarian falafel, house salad, wild rice, and hummus dip. Served with pita bread.
Kafta Kabob
5 pieces of kafta (seasoned beef), 1 skewer of vegetables, house salad, wild rice & hummus. Served with pita bread.
Ribeye Plate
Veggie Kabab
2 skewers of Veggies with purple onions, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms & bell peppers.
Bakers
Bar-B-Q Chicken Baker
Grilled Chicken Breast Baked Potato with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives. Served with BBQ sauce.
Bar-B-Q Combination Baker
Ribeye Steak & Grilled Chicken Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives. Served with BBQ sauce.
Crispy Chicken Baker
Fried Chicken Baked Potato served with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives, and crispy chicken.
Broccoli Baker
Grilled Broccoli Crowns on Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives.
Vegetarian Baker
Large Baked Potato served with butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, grilled broccoli crowns, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.
Bar-B-Q Beef Baker
Ribeye Steak Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives. Served with BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Baker
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and shrimp. Served with a side of BBQ sauce.
Stuffed Baked Potato
Large Baked Potato served with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
Philly Steak Baker
Philly Steak Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and chives, bell peppers, onions. Served with BBQ sauce.
Bar-B-Q Gyro Baker
"Gyro" meat slices on Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives and Gyro. Served with BBQ sauce.
Tilapia Baker
Tilapia Filet on Baked Potato with butter, sour cream, cheese & chives.
Chili Baker
Large Baked Potato with Homemade Chili, butter, sour cream, cheese, & chives.
Large Baked Potato
Served with butter, sour cream and cheese.
Kids Menu
Kids Hamburger
Kid size burger w/ Meat and ketchup & small fries
Kids Chicken Fingers & Fries
2 chicken fingers & fries.
Kids Grilled Cheese & Fries
Texas Toast w/ American cheese served with fries
Breakfast Sandwiches
Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Sausage, Eggs and Cheddar cheese on Texas Toast.
Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Bacon, Eggs and American cheese on Texas Toast.
Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Fried Egg and American cheese on Texas Toast.
Egg Sandwich
2 eggs on Texas Toast
Breakfast Burritos
California Burrito
2 eggs, guacamole, hash browns and cheddar cheese.
Good Morning Burrito
2 eggs, Ribeye Steak, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese.
Easy Money Burrito
2 eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, scallions and cheddar cheese.
Hawaiian Burrito
2 eggs, ham, pineapple and cheddar cheese.
Light Breakfast Burrito
2 eggs and cheddar cheese.
Lucky Boy Burrito
2 eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and cheddar cheese.
Mediterranean Burrito
2 eggs, Gyro slice, sauteed onions, and feta cheese.
Southwestern Burrito
2 eggs, ham, onion, peppers and cheddar cheese.
Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Sausage, Eggs and cheddar cheese.
Veggie Purple Burrito
2 eggs, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato, and cheddar cheese
Breakfast Omelettes
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Filled with ham and American cheese.
Vegetable Omelette
Grilled purple onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato and Swiss cheese.
Cheese Omelette
3 eggs and cheddar cheese.
Purple Onion Omelette
Our kafta meat with purple onion, mushrooms and feta cheese.
Steak Omelette
Our famous fresh ribeye steak with grilled purple onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Western Omelette
Filled with ham, purple onion, bell pepper and American cheese.
Gyro Omelette
Thin sliced gyro with grilled purple onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Desserts
Chocolate Cake
Cookies
Cheesecake
NY Style Cheesecake Slice
Baklava
layered fillo dough, walnuts, syrup, and topped with pistachios.
Pecan Pie
Mamol
Chaklava
Burma
Muffins
Lunch Specials
Tilapia Plate
Gyro Plate
Beef Kabob
Chicken Kabob
Kafta Kabob
Falafel Plate
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sweet Tea
Minute Maid Pineapple
Cherry Coke Bottle
Sweet Mint Tea
Sweet Peach Tea
Unsweet Mint Tea
Yellow Fanta Bottle
Sprite Bottle
Coke Bottle
Diet Coke Bottle
Fountain Soft Drink
Water Cup
Coke Zero Bottle
Fanta Bottle
Pibb/Pepper Bottle
Minute Maid Orange
Minute Maid Apple
Gatorade
Dasani Water Bottle
Powerade
Coffee & Tea
Sweet Peach Tea
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Mint Tea
Sweet Mint Tea
Half and Half Tea
Coffee
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Recent Reviews
The Purple Onion is one of those Birmingham spots that never tries too hard—it just is good. It’s the kind of place where you can walk in wearing anything from gym clothes to business casual, and no one bats an eye. The menu is a glorious mashup of Mediterranean, American, and Southern comfort food, which basically means you can get a gyro and cheese fries at 2 a.m. and somehow it all makes sense.
October 2025
The food was delicious. The wait time wasn’t long at all. The food portions were plentiful. I had to take a to go plate for my burger and fries. It does cost extra for bbq sauce but refills on drinks are free. The entrees are a little pricey but for the amount of food you get it’s worth it.
July 2025
I love the presentation! I always order via uber eats and they put a little fruit and it’s so good! I had their salad and love the hummos! Only thing I took a star off for is the chicken kabob, maybe if it’s just me but the taste is a little off, it slightly smells like cleaning product. But other than that, good food!
July 2025
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