26 Best Cafes near Irondale

“Food is awesome, cafeteria style service, very attentive and very good. Good old fashioned ethics that is hard to find. Very nice inside, period items everywhere, very clean. One of my favorite places. Best meat and three you will find. Been here for 96- years, fried green tomatoes are worth the drive.“

“The staff were extremely accommodating when half of our party was running late to our reservation due to traffic. Everyone was extremely friendly, and the meals came out promptly. The food was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone in the Birmingham area.Vegetarian options: Seven vegetable penne, manicotti, baked ziti, several of the pizza and calzone options“

“Absolutely Brilliant, Friendly helpful people. Gorgeous fresh yummy food and really clean, efficient place with welcoming relaxed atmosphere. Love it. Broccoli salad and Ultimate Club sandwich was Lush! Peach tea was fresh cold and sweet. Perfect. Will be coming back.“

“I have been eating here for over thirty years and having the all you can eat lasagna that is phenomenal on Thursdays or the Richman sub that has olive salad on it that just makes the sandwich if you like olives, it is great! I do enjoy eating here on the patio. They have had an older patio but just renovated the patio and it has a roof and it’s larger. It makes a very nice spot to eat lunch and enjoy the afternoon.“

“first time there today and I'm sad that I'm just now discovering this place. Liz and Jodi were so sweet and helpful. my drink and breakfast burrito were amazing. and the whole atmosphere of the place is very cool. i work from home a lot but will definitely bring my laptop up here soon.“

“Alpha Charlie is amazing if you haven’t came out and tried it you’re missing out you can takeoff with breakfast or you can land with lunch but come in and try our burgers and wings. They’re amazing and the people are amazing as well. Come take off with us. Can’t wait to see y’all have Alpha Charlie crew“

“I had such a great time lounging with the adorable kitties! You pay to get a certain amount of time in the kitty lounge + it comes with a free drink! The place is clean and well maintained for the kitties to roam around and enjoy. The staff was very kind and the overall vibe was super nice! Highly recommend coming here just to chill and help support an awesome business that helps cats in need! Please consider adopting, fostering and donating/helping your local shelters! “

“This place is a gem. I've been twice now - to meet friends for coffee / tea. I've had the quiche (delicious!). Quite a collection of to-go foods - from delicious-looking desserts to full meals. I have tried the white bean chicken chili. Delicious! I'll definitely be back for more. And have Sorelle's on my mind for the next time I'm entertaining and don't feel like cooking.“

“I love the atmosphere in General, it is wonderful! I love the maximalism going on, and the cool products for sale all around the store. They serve coffee from June coffee, and they have really good cakes and pastries. This is a really fun hangout spot during the day.“

“Authentic ruebens and many other delicious sammiches and eats! The best (and only) real deal, fresh made limeades in the city. One of the few remaining true soda fountains / sandwich shops around. Bustling and hustling during the lunchtime feedings. Fun and busy atmosphere for sure. Great folks at Gilchrests too - always the same dedicated, and super friendly staff at the helm. Must be how they have maintained such consistency and earned their loyal patrons!It's been a regular stop for me and my family for at least the past 40 years. We've all been raised together on Gilchrests limeades for multiple generations!! Yumsville indeed.“

“This delightful coffee shop is a hub for folks in Crestwood and surrounding areas — a true sense of community is palpable and it makes me want to linger there for hours. The staff is delightful and the coffee is great. Two thumbs up for flavor and caffeine level ⚡️. The atmosphere is sweet: a cozy space with art from a nearby arts nonprofit and cute bike-themed features. I also bought a bag of beans to brew at home and they are superb.“

“This bakery is amazing! Love the rolls here. My mom brings them home as a treat for my dad and me sometimes. They're so yummy!! I also love that they helped to support the 2024 Faith Igniting Young Adults Conference at Dayspring Church in Pelham. They're a HUGE blessing. The conference would not have been the same without those delicious rolls.“

“I went here to study the other weekend and was not disappointed! The spinach and feta quiche and the vanilla latte were outstanding. Also there is plenty of seating for studying upstairs and downstairs. I also loved that they were displaying art from a local high school in the upstairs space. I will definitely be back to the other latte and pastry options!“

“Very nice experience at the Scenic View Cafe. The breakfast was good, and the Coffee was excellent. The hospitality was hands down first class. Here I am, pictured with the owner. Thank you, Ms. SHIRLEY for a wonderful start to my birthday weekend.“

“For someone who has always loved tea, I can say this hands down is the best more freshest tea I’ve tasted to date! The Herbs, are blended so well, the smell is to die for and for the price, I’m completely sold! I got it super fast and it came with much more than I expected! I don’t think I really want tea from anywhere else! I 10/10 recommend!“

“It's been a year since the first time I dined at The Gardens Cafe. I've dined here a few times since, but thought I'd add my most recent review via my local food review Instagram account, @eatingwithamybham A $20 fine dining experience. Birmingham Restaurant Week begins today. Local participating restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus thru March 3. I kicked off the week with lunch at one of my favorite participating restaurants, The Gardens Cafe. The Gardens Cafe is located at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens & is owned by local restaurateur royalty Kathy G & Co.. Their menu features elevated seasonal Southern favorites in a fine dining setting. The Gardens Cafe's Restaurant Week menu features a choice of entree & dessert for $20. I went with the Pan Seared Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout served over fontina cheese grits, sautéed green beans & classic picatta sauce with lemon, butter & capers. What a stunning presentation. It absolutely tastes as amazing as it looks! I find that trout has a mild, nutty flavor which paired exquisitely with the almond crust & lemony picatta sauce. The fontina cheese grits are silky & flavorful. A bite of the trout with the grits, sauce & briny capers was heavenly. The green beans were cooked perfectly & still had a nice snap. Dessert was Dark Chocolate Mousse with fresh berries & whipped cream. The mousse is decadent, yet light. Just right after a rich entree. The Gardens Cafe's atmosphere is beautiful. It's elegant, but not stuffy. Service is impeccable. Luther always takes excellent care of us, as does the rest of the staff. James, the chef, even came to say hello & made sure we were enjoying ourselves...& we certainly did! I didn't partake in the drink special today, but they're offering a choice of cocktail for $7. I recommend the French 75 (which I always make a "French 76" by asking that vodka be used in place of gin). I highly recommend adding The Gardens to your Bham Restaurant Week "must dine" list.“

“Have been eating here for the past 7 years and have always enjoyed everything, wide range of food. Breakfast is really great, my personal favorite is the cheese omelette with hash browns and bacon. Can not beat the hamburger and that’s what I just ordered for today. Also love the fresh sandwiches especially the roast beef and cheese, ( Boar’s Head Meats ) A lot of co-workers like the Hot Wings also great selection of salads.“

“Everything Iz catered our fundraising dinner at the Vestavia Civic Center. The guests said it was the best food we have ever served and we have been serving dinners for over a decade. One guest liked the meal so much he threatened to lick his plate! My favorite is the Carmel cake. It is to die for!! I think we HAVE to use Everything Iz to cater our dinners from now on or we may have a revolt on our hands!“

“Nice, airy café with lite Southern comfort and homestyle fare and many products for sale separately a la carte. No line or trouble finding a table at lunchtime on a Saturday. Service was very friendly, and food was ready fairly quickly. Ordered the Andy Mac Burger and Apple Havarti, both with mac & cheese, and a slice of strawberry cake. All were good, and the Apple Havarti was a particular highlight.“

“So delighted to find this little taste of Paris!We got the Smoked Salmon Board, Tarragon Chicken Salad, Garlic soup, and a Madame Lulu cocktail to drink. Everything was outstanding.Quiet and cozy if you get there early, loud and lively if you get there late.Can't wait to tell my friends about this place.“

“Well to be honest, I haven't technically visit the new Parkside. I did in fact visited the old Parkside one time over 10 yrs ago. Let's just say it wasn't a pleasant visit. However, I am a different person now and by looking at the new version through pics, I wouldn't mind visiting there again!“

“Oh man where do I start??! The taste of this coffee is divine. The baristas are quick and kind, easily able to become your next besties. This place has not just coffee, but also REAL chai and REAL matcha from REAL ethical and sustainable sources. Need a snack? They’ve got everything from full breakfast meals to snacks before lunch to lunchtime sandwiches. All of this and it’s conveniently located in the downtown region center see you can pop by before doing your banking business! There anything more convenient or helpful??? You’ve got to try this place out I know you’ll fall in love with it <3“

“This place was amazing! One of the best burgers i have ever had!! The owner/chef and Angel were so so so nice. I can’t thank them enough. We were driving through from STL to FL and stopped in for a quick lunch with some family. I am so glad we did. We have a 1 year old and 3 year old. The 3 year old didn’t like the sauce on the burger (moms fault) so they got us a new bun and then we asked for some hot water to make a bottle and the owner went above and beyond and boiled water for us so it would stay hot for the rest of our car ride! Thank you so much for the amazing food and kind service.“

“The chicken salad is PERFECT! It's not dry, I love the flavor and it's always fresh. Picking up lunch and dinner at the same time is so useful - it really helps with the evening rush to be able to pick up fresh food to heat up later. Love this place!Wheelchair accessibility: Parking right out front and open enough to wheel comfortably up to the table.“

“Went for breakfast. The place is very airy and has a good vibe. We were seated promptly and presented with menus. Orrdered Huevos Rolandos and a cream cheese bagel with a side of smoked gouda grits. Everything was really good. Service was also great.“

“THEY ?? KILL ?? IT ?? EVERY ?? TIME ??I love this shop so much! As someone who is very health conscious, with a nutrition background, They have tons of options for any needs!! Their flavors are potent and delicious! It can get overwhelming but DON’T hesitate to ask questions, the staff are so happy to help guide you to the right beverage!!! You won’t regret going here, I hope they continue to flourish ?“