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    Big Bad Breakfast - Madison

    4.1 (116 reviews)
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    BIG BAD BREAKFAST - MADISON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Los H.

    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.

    Biscuit Crumble.
    James H.

    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!

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    Steph B.

    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.

    Biscuit sandwich I ate.
    Kerry H.

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

    Ham Poboy, and some of the best french fries I've ever had
    Gena A.

    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.

    Shrimp & grits
    Carla D.

    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 ....

    Yard Work Skillet and a biscuit with strawberry jelly.
    Bailey B.

    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.

    Breakfast plate with crispy hash cake
    Briann R.

    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!

    Bill B.

    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.

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    Bailey C.

    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!

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    Dina E.

    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.

    Big Bad Skillet
    Olga M.

    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.

    Dawn S.

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

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

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

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    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

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

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

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