I quaint little 'backroads' diner, a great place for breakfast. We haven't tried their lunch yet and that is only available on Monday - Friday. The breakfast was very good and the service was also :) They had something that I think may be common in the south but I'd never heard of it; chocolate gravy! I didn't want to have it for breakfast but they brought some for us to taste and it was good. Give this place a try! read more

Backroads Diner - Bacon and 2 eggs breakfast plate with biscuit, gravy, and hashbrowns with cheese and onions. - Diners Near Me - Arab, Alabama

Today was the first time my son and I tried the place, but my wife had ate here once before. I want to say we were pleasantly surprised! The food was terrific! I had the Philly steak omelette, my wife got the breakfast special, and my son got the biscuit and gravy with bacon. Every single bit of food was cooked to perfection and came out hot. The service was tremendous with the waitresses staying on top of of drinks and making sure we got our food in a timely manner. We also love the small town feel of the diner. It's very warm and inviting. We will definitely be back! read more

Backroads Diner - Philly steak omelette, loaded hash browns, and a biscuit with homemade gravy. - Diners Near Me - Arab, Alabama

I was honestly hoping to update my rating from a 3, but alas, the ONLY upside was my waitress was cute and eager to please, and the fact they managed to get my eggs perfect. The latter means someone knows how to cook which makes the hash browns which came from a bag (likely Walmart, they are boiled then bagged), and the biscuit which was cold and WAY over baked, are even more unforgivable. There is always a crowd here on Saturday morning, and I have yet to figure out why. read more

Backroads Diner - It looks better than it tastes... - Diners Near Me - Arab, Alabama

We've come here several times and usually only complain about the temperature of the food. A lot of locals come here and the food is usually ok. Today we went in later than we usually do, seated ourselves and ordered before 2 other couples seated themselves and ordered about 10 mins after us. We watched as both the other tables were served their breakfast. We continued to wait and just as we started to leave, our breakfast arrived so we sat back down. When I asked why ours took so much longer they said it was because Omelets take longer...BUT our order should have been in the kitchen at least 10 mins before the other orders. No apologies, no other explanation, bill was not reduced. Besides the order taking 25 mins; - Toast was cold, no butter on table - Eggs (not omelet) were barely cooked & my husband like over easy. - Hash browns were cold We probably won't be back read more

The owner and server were rude when I went in there to eat. Both ignored me and when I finally ordered the food was Porky Pig omelet was good. Next time I ordered a togo plate the same omelet. You have the option of hash browns and grits with biscuit. Hash browns were under cooked, grits cold and the biscuit was also cold. Too bad since there are not a lot of breakfast places in our city. read more

Only open for breakfast and lunch. Country eating. I really liked the Ranch slaw and the pinto beans were great. Since I came in late and left at 2 pm, as they were closing, I was offered some free cobbler. It was excellent! read more

Backroads Diner - Backroads Diner - Diners Near Me - Arab, Alabama

Visiting the area so came back again today (truthfully, not many breakfast Restaurants available). Food is pretty good and reasonably priced. Tried the oatmeal side... made with water (I asked how they made it) but was served with nothing else... no butter, cream or milk, cinnamon, brown sugar or raisins! Just kind of pasty and no flavor. But, I'd blow $1.75 somewheres today if it wasnt here? Coffee refills are slow in coming, would be my biggest complaint though. read more

Just left backroads diner in arab ,order eggs,grits,ham,toast,my grits were raw like crunching on sand and my fried eggs were cold I can eat Luke warm egg but these where cold so told my Waiter ,she took my grits and said she would get me some more eggs ,when she bought them back the grits were hot and thick but still to grainy to eat my eggs I can't belive they brought me 2 raw egg the White was barely white and when I cut in nothing but clear liquid ran out ,I just got up to go and they still charged me for the food this doesn't even deserve a 1 star pluse we had to Wait 30 minutes for our food read more

My husband and I tried this restaurant on her last day in Alabama. I would say that the food was great. The restaurant has a homey feeling and we felt at home in this restaurant and we did not know anybody. It is a really small restaurant and does get packed very quickly. I had the French toast with grits and it was pretty good. Even though it felt like the French toast needed a little bit more taste to it. My husband Have the loaded hashbrowns and oh my gosh It was absolutely delicious. It had green peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheese they added a few green onions which made it spice up and a few spices but I think that was my favorite dish. read more

Nice folks and great food! Have never been served anything I didn't like. The chicken and dressing is my absolute favorite!! Their dumplings are a close second. My tea glass is always kept full. If you like a good selection for breakfast, country cooking and comfort food, along with good service, give them a try! They also make a mean burger and Philly cheesesteak. The only downside is they close around 2pm, so get there early for lunch. read more

I love coming to crossroads. The food is always great and the service is top notch. I truly enjoy their. Country cooking and atmosphere. My children love their breakfast I am more of a lunch guy. Best meat and three in Arab. read more

Have had a couple of great experiences at this diner , today, however, we had a rude server . When the food is just good diner food , nothing you couldn't make at home, service usually separates the good from bad . In the pass we've had very hospitable , warm , and courteous service today Lisa was especially inconsiderate , snippy , and rude. read more