Food was OK. What really did it for me was the cleanliness of the place - specifically the lack of cleanliness of the staff. Most of the wait staff was wearing very tattered clothing and the worst offender was the bus boy. Although he was working his tail off, he looked like he hadn't showed in several days and hadn't washed his clothes in a week. His bus tub was disgusting. As he was cleaning the table beside us, he put the tub in the table top and as I turned my head to look over I lost my appetite seeing the condition of the tub. To know that he put it on top of the table made me even more disgusted. Not only was he bussing tables but he was also taking plates of food to tables. I, personally, would not have accepted food from him because it's very unlikely he washed his hands after cleaning tables off. Our waiter was nice but he looked very sloppy. I realize I'm not at a white table cloth restaurant but at least make sure the serve staff looks presentable. We won't be back. read more

There is nothing big except the price. Bad is the only thing that is correct. We had an omelet and a potato cake with a cup of coffee. The bill was over 40.00. My creole omelet was very greasy on the inside. My husband said his ham omelet was ok. We will not be returning. read more

Oh BBB, how far you have fallen. Now, I used to LOVE BBB--the Florence location was such a fabulous addition to downtown. Perfect food, great service, nice ambiance. The pandemic really hurt them...the fries were no longer freshly cut in house, things that would have never flown before were now regular occurrences (surly staff, sticky menus, dirty tables), food wasn't cooked properly, etc. So yeah, it went downhill. But it's still SERVICEABLE. Madison is so much worse. Granted, they can't do anything about the parking (awful) or the ambiance ("redone" fast food joint). But when I saw all of the vinyl signs bragging about their new drive through and "breakfast specials," I knew they were going downhill. Still, we were hungry and--unlike every other restaurant on 72, seemingly--they weren't busy (also not a good sign). So, service was still fine. Friendly, kept drinks refilled, etc. The atmosphere wasn't great--the joint wasn't even half full during prime time on a Sunday afternoon, yet we were stuck in a tiny corner with crumbs on the table, greasy/sticky menus, and uncomfortable chairs. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and was disturbed by the missing floor tiles, overall nastiness of the bathroom itself, and the sewage smell. Oh, and they've changed their menu and upped all the prices. Plus you don't get two sides with omelets anymore, amongst other changes that clearly indicate they're having issues. I didn't spy a single homemade jam in the entire joint, either...normally they have those on tables or at least on offer. My shrimp po'boy was...meh, to be kind. The serving was smaller than it used to be, one of the shrimp tasted VERY off, and the fries weren't even good straight from the freezer ones. Better half got a grits bowl and even his scrambled eggs weren't done properly. For the prices they're charging and the Chef whose reputation they're riding on, I'd expect better. A LOT better. I try to be fair and positive in my reviews, but this was just an all around failure. read more

A friend recommended Big Bad Breakfast so we stopped in. It's a popular spot. The dining area is a little small considering the crowd they had that day (which wasn't a weekend). The service was ok. Not bad, not great. I ordered the Big Bad Skillet with a biscuit. The biscuit was good, especially with their homemade strawberry and raspberry jam/preserves. The skillet was just so-so. It was definitely NOT Big and Bad. I left there thinking I got tricked into having a Small Southern Snack instead of a Big Bad Breakfast. read more

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Not your usual breakfast place. Ricki, my server, is a treasure! Her delightful personality and attitude, early in the morning is a welcome addition besides the coffee. I tried the Biscuit Crumble. Ricki answered my questions. I had never had tomato gravy, but she assured me it was good. I recommend this! The crumble of the biscuit, bacon, along with everything else paired well together. The food is good! My only criticism would be the hard chairs. Maybe I've gotten old, as my posterior isn't as welcoming to hard, flat surfaces. Also, the coffee tasted a bit burnt. Not bad enough not to drink, but noticeable. All in all, I do recommend! Moved here from Phoenix, and glad to hear a true Southern accent, and be around people who know how to fix grits! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Biscuit Crumble. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Looking for great coffee? Look no further than BBB. The service was decent.. we sat at the bar and as usual bar service can be a hit or miss. My husband ordered the chicken and Waffle. I ordered the Ham sandwich with fries and a side of grits. The chicken and waffle was amazing but the ham sandwich I could've made at home. We also ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee vanilla & caramel. Both were amazing. They do get busy so seating can be scarce, but they are great for groups. read more

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Wasn't sure when I drove by. Don't let the small older looking place fool you. Food was scrumptious. Service was fantastic as well. Omelette was great pairs with the small salad. Fresh orange juice. Bacon fabulous. Needs more starts read more

The atmosphere was lively and the food was great. The employees were nice and the service was good. Overall five stars. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Biscuit sandwich I ate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

The french fries were so good the Ham, poboy was really good. The service is always excellent and the place is cold. bring a jacket. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Ham Poboy, and some of the best french fries I've ever had - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

I ate here on 2/21 and glad I stopped in. You may pass it by on the road so be sure to look out for the non noticeable sign. I ordered the shrimp/grits, with hash cakes , and Vietnamese iced coffee. It was yummy ! Price was $29.35 have to treat yourself every now & then .... read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Shrimp & grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Visited here for a late breakfast/early lunch while trying to kill time before a doctor's appointment. I had pretty high expectations for this place, having heard it raved about for many years in both Mississippi and Alabama. I remember the buzz of excitement when it was announced BBB was expanding to the area and I was excited too. This restaurant occupies a former bbq joint and you can sort of tell -- there's a non-functional drive through window and it's clear the restaurant has seen some wear and tear over the years, as has the parking lot. It's been spruced up, for sure, but I just don't know if the vibe is quite as bougie as the menu, drinks, and pricing. There's a large bar in the center of the restaurant but most of the rest of the seating is kind of uncomfortable tables and chairs. The bathroom was clean, though the wallpaper was...certainly a choice. See photo. Not a big deal, but wow, some of those images are kind of terrifying, lol. It took a couple of minutes to be seated despite the hostess booth being right next to where employees can cash out orders and several waitstaff walking/congregating next to me and it not being terribly busy. However, once I was seated, my waitress was prompt and friendly enough, and my food came out quite quickly. I wouldn't say service was stellar, but it was certainly fine, no major complaints. The sweet tea to drink was yummy. For my entree, I ordered the "Yard Work" skillet, which is two eggs, a variety of different veggies, potatoes, and cheese pretty much all scrambled together in a skillet. It came with my choice of bread; of course I had to have a biscuit. Overall, the food was...okay? Really nothing special but not bad either. The eggs were cooked nicely. The avocado / closer to guac spooned on top was brownish and unappealing but I didn't want avocado anyway, so I just pushed it off. I enjoyed the slight funkiness from Swiss cheese. But I wish the potatoes had been cubed or crispy; I guess the ultimate problem was it was all a similar texture of...kind of slimy. Eggs, spinach, mushrooms, all kind of slimy. I really liked my first couple of bites but the texture really started to wear on me quickly. I ate maybe half of it before I couldn't do it anymore. The biscuit was very disappointing -- simultaneously dry and gluey, not flakey at all. I did enjoy the strawberry jelly. They had a lot of jelly flavors to choose from, which is fun. I dunno, I think this place has potential, but I definitely ordered the wrong thing for me on that day, I guess. I'd consider returning to try something different, but that being said, there are a lot of breakfast/brunch options in the area and I'd also like to try my luck there, too. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Yard Work Skillet and a biscuit with strawberry jelly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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Everything was good and the service was great. It's solid breakfast food. No frills experience. Great craft cocktails! I wish they had a non pork breakfast meat options (sausage or bacon) but other than that it was good! read more

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I finally visited this new resturant in Madison. I've heard good things about it, but I was not impressed. The menu has a wide variety of breakfast items and many items have a cajun flare (bonus points). I ordered a regular BBB breakfast of eggs, sausage (patty), hash cakes, biscuit, and coffee. The coffee was really bad. Maybe a bad pot? The bottom of the pot? Mixed wrong? Don't know, but it has a really bad taste. Although offered refills, I didn't accept nor finish the original mug. The plating of the food didn't look appealing. As can be seen from the picture the items were just placed on a large plate making the portion size look even smaller. The eggs were ok, nothing to brag or complain about. The sausage was hot and surprised me. I asked the waiter and he said it was their normal plain patty sausage. I like hot sausage so it was good for me, but I speculate may be disappointed. The hash cakes tasted like frozen hash browns cakes from the freezer. The biscuit was large but heavy and came with a small dab of butter. Also, I ordered a biscuit & gravy to take home for the wife who said the gravy was uneditable. The total before tip was $24.47, which is a little high, especially considering the food quality. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Wouldn't come back. First the good - servers were friendly. Seating was quick. Kids meals were HUGE and super tasty. Son ordered chicken fingers and fries. Incredibly tasty. The grits were good too (cheese with Tabasco). Now the bad. Prices. Outrageous for what you get. Ordered a grapefruit juice. $6! Ordered a creole omelette - paid $17 and literally got two shrimp and one sausage slice (quarter size) inside some egg. LUDICROUS. At $17, I expected FAR more ingredients inside my eggs. Service could've been a little better. It was a busy time tho. But never got a refill during my meal. :/ Main complaint was my omelette - ugh. Sad I didn't get a decent one. read more

Came here for breakfast on Black Friday! Busy, but we sat at the bar. I enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the restaurant. I ordered the breakfast plate: over easy eggs, chicken sausage, grits, and toast. Toast comes with homemade jam - peach, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, etc. Eggs were a bit watery for my liking & the grits were really tasty. My husband ordered the biscuit crumble, which he said was great! The bar server was busy, but very attentive and apologetic. Our food came out before our drinks literally waited maybe 10 minutes for food. Good Bloody Mary the pickled okra is always a lovely touch, but I still want my olives!! Manager was walking around greeting patrons and making sure things were running smoothly. This is a great addition to the area! read more

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Just love their food. Service is always good. Glad to find one in Huntsville - new go to spot.

Run, don't walk to this new breakfast hot spot in Madison, (near Huntsville) for sweet or savory breakfast offering something for everyone! Located off hwy 72, this new breakfast spot had a line out the door for a reason! Friendly service from the moment we arrived, hostess informed us walk up bar seating was available on first come first served basis in addition to getting on "waitlist". We only waited 20 minutes to be seated and our delicious breakfast was served shortly after! Standouts were the chicken and waffles, stone grits and the french toast. The vegetarian sausage patties were the best we've ever tasted! BBB, makes all of their tasty preserves in-house, as well as a tangy, medium spicy green hot sauce, which we were happy to discover was available for purchase. The Manager walked around checking on everyone and our server Damon was friendly and helpful as we navigated the menu. read more

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Good was delicious. Everything tasted very fresh. Biscuit was big and fluffy. Food was flavorful. Checked out this place for the first time while in town visiting my son and we really enjoyed it. Our server was Christine and she was sweet and attentive. We will definitely come back. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Big Bad Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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Excellent food excellent service! Biscuits were wonderful, smashed potatoes were awesome. Will definitely be back.!! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

We were in the area and wanted a good breakfast. Thank goodness we found this place! We went on a Sunday and there was about a 10 min wait and it was packed. The place is small but they make it work. The servers were all friendly and worked fast! I had their French toast, has brown cake, and spicy bacon and my partner had a simple dish of scrambled eggs, grits, sausage, and hash brown cake. It came out hot and fresh! The French toast is epic and did not taste as if it were deep fried! The star of the show was the --hash brown cake! It reminded me of a knish! Delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Puny, puny portions. Ordered the Big Bad Skillet and while the flavor was good, the portion was the size of my iPhone 11, and about an inch deep. I don't even know if the three eggs alone (ignoring the other ingredients) would have fit in the skillet. So, grossly overpriced at $15. The service was welcoming and warm, although a fail on the "water test" (if my water glass stays empty for an excessive amount of time, tip gets maxed at 15%...less if I have to ask, which I usually wait for 4-5 fly-bys from the server.) read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Big (actually really small portion!) Bad Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Let me tell you bout that BBB! The food is Outstanding if you haven't tried it- you should. It's a fav breakfast place in Madison. Friendly down home service. Only one negative rating- tables small and the chairs will slide on you so be careful when sitting. Otherwise a lovely place to have an excellent breakfast! read more

My wife had the low country skillet and I had big bad breakfast skillet. The food wasn't seasoned and eggs tasted metallic. Wait staff was wonderful and service was awesome. But not a reason to return. read more

It's tucked in the corner of the street and looks like it hasn't had any renovations done in 20+ years. Food service is amazing and everyone is so sweet. Chef literally came out and let us try their tomato gravy with fresh goat cheese. 10/10 will be coming back again and again. I'd get robbed in the parking lot for this food read more

Great food, amazing service, tremendous menu. Definitely the go to place for breakfast or brunch in Madison. Great atmosphere and super friendly and knowledgeable staff. You really need to try them. I've been five times and they have not disappointed once. Hard thing to do this day and age. Do check them out. read more

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Everything was awesome we came and visited from Chattanooga just wanted to get out the house. Didn't know it was going to have a bad tornado watch till we got here so hint look at the weather before going anywhere lol. Even through the storm tho we found this amazing breakfast spot and it was the bomb.com the service was awesome amazing indescribable. One last thing OMG I CANT TELL YOU MRS CHRISTINA THHE WAITRESS ASK FOR HER OMG U WONT MISS THE GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOOD. The ambience was a whole vibe. It's just awesome amazing read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Meal we had Shrimp N Grits bacon extra n eggs with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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Well that was disappointing. We had a skillet dish that was crazy bland and had an inch of water in the bottom. The basic breakfast was exactly that. Asked for crispy bacon, it was not. Asked for hollandaise, theirs has chicken base in it and was like paste. The biscuits are ok, a little dense. The pancake was literally the ONLY thing we ate. Service was friendly but when we sent every single thing except the pancake back...she didn't care at all. I just paid $37 for a pancake. I will not recommend or return. read more

Great little breakfast spot. Good coffee and good eggs and bacon. Service was fast and attentive. Would definitely come back read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Basic breakfast scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuit and hash cakes with coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Gabe and his mother are wonderful with my son. The food and service is amazing. Love this place read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Big Bad Breakfast with my buddy Gabe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Most people are going to love the food here. We didn't dislike anything we had and I appreciated the variety on the menu. The spicy bacon is really scrumptious! Service was attentive and speedy. read more

I got the eggs Benedict, which I stuffed too with vegetable sausage. It was so delicious, I'm not exaggerating. There are only two places to me that make really good hollandaise sauce and this is one of them! The other is in Puerto Rico. I had some sort of margarita with my food and it was very tasty and strong. Server was extremely nice and sweet and I like her make up. you will experience a week because they are a popular establishment so please bring your patience with you read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Benedict's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

I love coming to Big Bad Breakfast. The service is always great. Take the manager's recommendations seriously, today he recommended I try the tomato gravy with my Cathead Chicken Biscuit. It was really good and beyond my hopes. That being said, I don't like ketchup and that's what I feared the tomato gravy would be, it wasn't. 5/5! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Cathead Chicken Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

The Food and service is always so amazing. The grits are my all time favorite. Consistently been a great experience.

Best OJ around, if they put sage in their gravy I'd have given them a fifth star. The biscuits are huge so ask for extra gravy up front

We love big bad breakfast. Everything always tastes amazing and the service is wonderful.

It's okay.... They recommended this dish and it took a while. Not sure if our order was put in late but we got our food after larger groups that sat down after our party of 2. They were busy and we watched the servers take orders, deliver food, and bus their tables. I hate seeing places suffer for lack of employees. Wonder what will happen when the Costco across the street opens.... Unfortunately I dislike going out to eat in Huntsville or Madison. Service was good but the food was meh. Hardly any gravy on the food too. Kind of dry. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Madison - Cat head chicken biscuit-chicken strips with a very small splash of gravy with cheese over a biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Came on a busy Saturday morning roughly 10AM. Waited 10 minutes, but worth the wait. I ended up ordering the shrimp poboy (dont judge me). I was very surprised at how good it was. Crisp sour pickles and nice fried shrimp on a warm french roll with mayonnaise. 10/10 would order again. read more

I was hesitant to make this review because I didn't want them to get too busy and there won't be room for me! But I can't be stingy, you all need this experience! The bartender was great and even let me sample the grits which were a hit! I got the dirty bird and a breakfast dude cocktail with a side of grits and hash cakes! Please go try it! read more

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Best grits in Madison! I love their food. Always fresh and fast. Their Steak and eggs are so good with the tomato gravy and a biscuit on the side. Just trust me on the tomato gravy! read more

The service and food were both excellent. Will definitely be coming back. Classic southern cooking.