I came to Lorraine's to satiate an afternoon sweet tooth while visiting Montgomery. It's a quaint…read morelittle bakery in the heart of downtown Montgomery. They have lots of sweets beyond baked goods -- including ice cream! I believe they also have coffee. I ordered a milkshake and it was divine and filled to the brim. Perfectly made with an excellent consistency and flavor profile. They also put whipped cream and a cherry in if you'd like it!

Was in town and stopped by for a few quick sweet treats and coffee. The coffee was delicious. Those…read morein our group who got sweets enjoyed them.

Prevail Union is such a warm and cozy cafe deep in the heart of downtown. It is a great place to…read morerelax during the day or even to get some work done. Their menu has great coffee and tea options. They have plenty of homemade flavors that really take the drinks to the next level. I had a matcha latte, and it was fantastic! Very fresh and tasty. I had a great experience at this spot. The baristas were very nice and pleasant. If you are ever in the downtown area, you should definitely make a stop!

Probably one of the best coffees I've ever had - and I've had a lot. Literally…read more The vibe of the building is SO charming and the indoor/outdoor areas are so cool. The staff was friendly and accommodating - even when our group of 16 randomly showed up! If this place isn't on your list - add it! Oh, and the pastries are to die for...and made in house!

On a recent visit to the city, we stopped at Jozettie's Cupcakes. We were warmly welcomed upon…read moreentering and were 3rd in line. It was a few days before Christmas and patrons were picking up their holiday orders. The shop is small and got crowded fast, which we took to mean that they were good. We opted for half a dozen cupcakes. I tried the strawberry and red velvet cheesecake flavors. They were both moist and sweet and you could tell they were homemade and not boxed. The icing was yummy without being super sweet. While both cupcakes were delicious, of the two my favorite was the red velvet cheesecake. It was unique and melt in your mouth delicious. My guy said that they were hands down the best cupcakes he's had, and he's had many, lol. We will definitely return when in the area again. Heck, we may just make a special trip here just for the cupcakes!

I consider myself to be a cupcake connoisseur... I've traveled around the world and have sampled…read morecupcakes in multiple states, countries and continents and I have NEVER found a better cupcake than I've had at Jozettie's. It's not even close! In the beginning there was a time to two where service wasn't the best, but they definitely improved in that area. Every time I go, it's a wonderful experience and I look forward to getting my Jozettie's cupcakes a few times a year when we go back home to visit family!!!

These were the best roasted pecans ever! I wish I had bought more while I was there. My absolute…read morefavorite flavor was the Sweet Bama Burn. It's not as spicy hot as it sounds. It's actually a very well-balanced sweet & spicy flavor. My husband couldn't stop eating them when I got back to Tampa. He makes roasted pecans at home. He's been trying to figure out the recipe. The praline roasted pecans were just as wonderful. We've been using them as a topping with vanilla ice cream. The praline gets another big shiny star. There were other pecan treats, candies, and pecan meal (for all your baking needs). They even had whole pecan pies at the register, and I'm not talking about their mini pies. I'm glad I don't live nearby, because it's just too tempting and addicting for me. They also have a gift shop full of gift items like jams, BBQ sauces, crafts, t-shirts, and souvenirs. They have ice cream. It's a family owned business, and local to Montgomery. It's across the street from Farmers Market Café. It's within walking distance of The Legacy Museum, and near Old Alabama Town. The service was great! I just wish I could get more of the Sweet Bama Burn. I don't see it on the website. It must be a limited time flavor. I didn't see any of their products on Amazon either, which makes me sad. Hopefully they will add this flavor to their website one day. Until then, I'll just have to settle for the praline pecans. Try it if you happen to be in downtown Montgomery.

I've ordered Tucker pecans online for many years, and love them. They always ship quickly and never…read morehad a problem.

One word: YUMMY!!…read more Had the oysters sampler, hush puppy's and the crab claw 50/50 basket. Everything was so tasty and perfectly seasoned!! The service was nice, we had jasmine and she was on top of things. The restaurant stayed busy but the turnover was quick. It was a very chill vibe inside the restaurant.

So disappointed - had great expectations after having visited the Wintzell's down on the coast…read more Had 5:30pm reservations. Got there at 5:25pm and there were at least 15 people at the hostess stand. Hostess seemed lost....would struggle to get the ext person seated and didn't ask if anyone had reservations until about 5:40pm. When she did about 12 people raised their hands....we all had 5:30pm ones. Got seated around 5:45pm; waitress was prompt and friendly - she was the only highlight. Got our appetizer with our dinner that came out at three different moments about 10min apart. We didn't get our food until about 6:45pm....horribly long wait. Good was not very good; certainly not worth what we paid. My chicken bienville was tasteless and the chicken tough and chewy. The side of fried okra and sweet potato fries were good though! His and had a shrimp poboy with rock hard bread and what looked like frozen shrimp heated up. Definitely will not be back; there are too many other places in downtown Montgomery to try!

This was our regular date night location for the last 3 years. We've always recommended this…read morerestaurant to everyone. But last night was not worth the money we paid. Our first date night in months, we get sat at a half table with a view outside of a small and dirty window next to a large table, it felt very crowded. We tried so hard to enjoy ourselves. My filet mignon was over cooked, our server was amazing and he noticed and took it back for me. But my husband's pasta was way too 'lemony' and not reminiscent of the delicious meals we've had before here. We can cook delicious food at home, but we were looking forward to a dining experience. From the 'ambience' of our table (uncomfortable chairs as well) to the over cooked meals, I wish it had gone better.

The hostess was super friendly and welcoming, which set a great tone right away. I was seated…read moreupstairs in the back--kind of tucked away, not sure if that was intentional, but it made for a cozy spot. My waiter, Alejandro, was fantastic. Even though he's young, he was really attentive and on top of everything. Plus, he's very easy on the eyes, which didn't hurt! I ordered a glass of red wine, the Brussel sprouts, and the short rib rigatoni. The Brussel sprouts came out cold at first, but Alejandro handled it quickly. When they came back, it seemed like fresh ones had been added on top of the old batch--first bite was still cold, but the rest were hot and honestly delicious. The short rib rigatoni was the star of the night. Perfectly cooked pasta, tender short rib, and the fried garlic on top was my favorite part, it added so much flavor. Overall, everything was phenomenal. Great service, great food, and a really nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

I came to Plant Bae while visiting Montgomery. I'm vegetarian, and it can be tough to find veggie…read morefriendly stuff while in the South. I was really excited to see a vegan restaurant! I actually stopped by the day before but they had to close early. The staff were friendly and asked me to come back the next day, and I am so glad I did. The restaurant itself is small and has a community focused vibe, with signs for events and people chatting over their meals. I went in the middle of the afternoon so it was not busy. I ordered a vegan Philly cheesesteak with the pickle fries. They were both AMAZING. Some of the best vegan food I've ever had, including vegan Philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia! I ordered mine with jalapeños as I like some heat. It was so flavorful and well seasoned. The vegan cheese had a great texture too. The pickle fries were great as well. I really liked that it was mostly pickle and not just breading. If I'm back in Montgomery, I will DEFINITELY be back!!

Delicious creative vegan food! We really enjoyed this little spot as we passed through Montgomery…read more We both had the Philly Bowl and it was fire. It's a small place but they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend!

We just happened upon this place as we were in the joint parking lot of Can a Brotha Get a Slice…read more As I was paying for our pizza, a lady approached me asking whether we wanted cheesecake. I was a little confused but I quickly learned that The Cheesecake Empori-yum is a distinct business. The woman was a friend of the owner and she kindly walked me through the cheesecake options that were available. I was debating between the white chocolate triple berry and the pineapple upside down cake for my husband and the snickers and red velvet for me. I went with the daily special - pineapple upside down cake - and red velvet. The cheesecake slices were $5.15 each, which was perhaps a little hefty for the size of the slice but still reasonable I thought. The pineapple upside down cake cheesecake came out hot. I was told that the cake portion had just been baked. I must admit that it looked very different than what I was imagining it to look like (i.e. Cheesecake Factory) as the cake was falling apart. We refrigerated it for a few hours before trying it so that the cheesecake portion would be cold. While good, this dessert very much looked and tasted like cake and not cheesecake. There was also a texture issue for me as it was all very soft versus having distinct cake and cheesecake textures. We thought that the red velvet cheesecake was more successful. It was rich and creamy and the red velvet flavor came through nicely. The slice held up well and had a nice Oreo crust. It was perfectly baked. We were rushing some so I didn't see the full menu. Next time, I'd love to try the soul food egg rolls!

I'm not sure why, but I've been thinking a lot about my time as a student in Alabama. As a lonely…read moreCalifornia transplant years ago, I remember feeling a little uneasy about the prospect of being in such a new place without any of my normal comforts -- including my favorite places to get comfort food. Naturally, one of the first things I did was seek out some new local places to fill the role of my favorite spots back home. This search led me right to The Cheesecake Empori-Yum; after all, what could possibly be more comforting than a cheesecake? I can definitely say that I found what I was looking for. I may have had better cheesecake experiences in the past, but certainly not by much -- it's hard to exaggerate how good the cheesecakes are here. I might recommend trying the original in addition to any specialty slices you order, just to give yourself a benchmark. The last time I visited, I went with the Reese's cheesecake -- peanut butter fiend that I am, I ordered a peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate crust, crushed Reese's Cups, and chocolate drizzle was only right. It was wonderfully dense and beautifully creamy, just as always. I did wish that the peanut butter flavor of the cheesecake itself came through more, though; the peanut butter notes were overshadowed a bit by the stronger chocolate flavor from the crust/drizzle. Although the cheesecakes are fantastic, I think the best part of all is the amazingly friendly service. You often here the phrase "service with a smile," but here you will find that to the tenth degree. The owner is so very friendly, and it's evident she puts her heart and soul into everything she makes. A little shop with a big heart... you can tell each item is made with love. Come by for a slice... or three. I won't judge.

The atmosphere here is nice, dimmed lights and romantic vibes. Wait staff is very attentive…read more I got the Braised Short Rib Ragu. - for the price of what I paid, ($38) I would say it was worth that. The sauce was great but there wasn't a lot of protein in the dish, just mostly noodles. My friends loved their crab cake and loaded baked potato!

The House has a nice atmosphere. It's somewhere between upscale casual and elegant. The tables are…read morenicely spaced out. The service was good to include the hostess and server. I was a little disappointed with the menu. I forgot to take a picture but the menu was kind of limited and they were out of my first choice of entree. I went with the a Chicken Piccata, which was good. The entrée salads were huge.

I booked a private graduation dinner at Central in the Cellar room. I contacted the restaurant only…read morea couple of days in advance and they were able to put together a great event for me. Everyone loved the gorgeous space and food. I especially loved the private bathrooms and seating areas. The staff was very kind. They printed and set up name cards for me before arrival. Communication prior was great. Everything went well and we had a great time. With the added bartender and outside dessert fee, the total was roughly $105/person for 18 people. This included the pimento cheese board, wedge salad, entree, and small dessert. It is a tiny bit pricey for the size of the entrees, but was worth it for the private space, service, and quality.

Central is a nicer restaurant in downtown Montgomery. I came here with colleagues. It is a nicer…read moreplace, but it's fairly chatty and loud inside. The service was great and the food came out without too much of a wait given the size of our group. Our waiter was also very thorough and helpful. I got the Cauliflower Steak and an espresso martini. The martini was excellent, but the cauliflower steak was just fine. I am vegetarian and they didn't have a ton of veggie options, but it's also not exactly what they are trying to cater to.