Cook Out - Homewood, Alabama Visit Date: Thursday, July 23,…read more2026 (approximately 8:20 p.m.) I finally gave Cook Out a try while visiting the Birmingham/Homewood area. The service was relatively friendly, and our total for four meals and drinks came to $31.56, which is certainly inexpensive by today's standards. Here's what we ordered: * Big Double Burger - $4.39 (plus $1.00 for bacon, $0.55 for cheese, and $0.10 for tomato) * Small Burger - $3.39 * Three Strip Snack - $4.99 * 2 Dog Tray - $7.99 * Large drinks - $2.49 each The burgers were definitely the highlight. The patties had a nice chargrilled flavor that set them apart from a typical fast-food burger. My only complaint is that they're on the small side, even the double burger. The hot dogs were average at best. Nothing really stood out, and I wouldn't order them again. The biggest disappointment was the sides. The tray includes sides, but they are VERY small. My order of onion rings consisted of only five small onion rings, which was pretty underwhelming. The coleslaw actually tasted good, but again, the serving was tiny. To be fair, the prices do reflect what you get, so I wasn't expecting huge portions. If you're looking for an inexpensive meal, Cook Out delivers decent value. Overall, I'd probably come back for one of the chargrilled burgers, but I would definitely skip the hot dogs and keep my expectations in check when it comes to the sides. Three stars feels about right.

I visited around 9:30 pm on a Sunday night & the drive thru line took f o r e v e r. Only 3 cars…read morewere in front of me once I ordered yet the line was at a near standstill for 15-20 minutes. I received my order at 10 pm and all of the food items were wrong I also received a cup of tap water despite the order board displaying "bottled water" as the water drink option. I parked and walked inside to get things sorted. The cashier at the counter was very attentive, apologetic and quickly righted things. She informed me that they had a lot of new employees and were still working things out. I appreciate her honesty and efficiency! Had it not been for her this would have easily been a 1-star review. It seems Cookout is the place for high schoolers to hang out on summer nights. Upon exiting the building there were several large groups of kids standing about & sitting at the outdoor tables. And the drive thru lines were both packed out by the time I got back to my car. Overall, I wished I had stopped somewhere else.

Food here has always been solid. Called in our order about 15 minutes before arriving and it was…read moreready to go saving so much time. I've always loved their kabob plates with their delicious rice but this time went with the Philly cheesesteak roll up. Usually a late night spot for us but always great for lunch takeout. Although the building definitely needs some renovations.

I eat at this restaurant several times a month and am usually satisfied. However, today is ordered…read morea Philly Cheesesteak wrap and it was awful. I guess I will stick with their greek inspired menu from now on.​

Everything went well during my lunchtime visit to Yo'Mama's restaurant. The Hot wings and French…read morefries was delicious. The waitress was cordial to make sure I enjoyed my "first" visit. The ambiance of the restaurant was calm and pleasant. There are several dining tables to choose and enjoy the scenery.

The menu had a good variety of options including fish, hamburgers, chicken, and more, though I…read moredidn't notice any salad options available. Parking is primarily street parking in the area, but there is also a public parking deck nearby. I'm unsure what the current cost is for the deck, but it's worth knowing if you're visiting during a busier time. I ordered the fish tacos with black beans and chose the cheese grits as my second side. Everything tasted fresh and had lots of flavor. The real star of the meal, though, was the sweet potato cake. It was incredibly moist and delicious. Honestly, I could've eaten four of them without shame or hesitation. My colleagues ordered burgers and fries. They both really enjoyed their burgers, but neither cared much for the fries. They had also requested a couple additional items after the food arrived, but those items never made it to the table. The decor is bright and fun, though it didn't quite seem to match the style of food being served. Just my personal observation. They also have a robot that helps deliver the food alongside the servers, which felt a little unexpected for the casual atmosphere and southern comfort food vibe. They were fairly busy since it was lunchtime on a Friday, but the wait really wasn't bad at all. Would I go back? Yes. Was it my absolute favorite? No. But there were definitely things I enjoyed, especially that sweet potato cake that nearly made me consider ordering dessert first next time.

We stopped in on a Saturday evening for dinner after a long drive. The service there was great!…read more You could tell the team worked well together, lots of smiles and laughter. Food was good for what it was, fast food and it was also super clean inside. Definitely not disappointed in our decision to stop there for dinner.

The food is top notch for my kids!!!!! The service is just like any fast food chain!!!!! And the…read morevibe makes my kids smile!!!!!

Food first, thoughts after... My go to order is the black…read morebean burger add fried egg with a side of fries. With the 5% tip that puts me a little over $15. Made fresh to order. For fast food a little pricey but overall worth it to me. Located at the edge, a very nice hang out spot especially when the weather is allowing. The fries remain crispy and fresh even after cooled down. Located on green springs with spacious parking. A good recommendation!

Great customer service! The cashier was well familiar with the menu & answered all of our…read morequestions! Very neat outdoor eating set up! Great vibes for brunch dates or nice night out with the family! The food was nothing less than amazing! Bologna Sandwich 10/10 Cooked Perfectly Tatter Tots 10/10 Seasoned Perfectly

I got the combination chicken and beef potatoe it was huge I ate it for lunch and I ate it dinner…read morejust good !! Still have left overs !!

While searching for a vegetarian restaurant in the Birmingham area, Al's Deli & Grill popped up, so…read moreI gave it a try. Al's is right by UAB's campus and serves American and Mediterranean food. Their exterior is nice in theory, with a fountain and a pretty fence, but it needs some cleaning up. Their parking lot could also be better. It's a small lot hidden behind the building with some potholes and invisible parking lines. The interior is quite small, but they still have enough seating. I came in with the intention of trying a vegan menu item, but I was informed by a kind man working behind the desk that he wasn't sure what they had that was vegan. He asked another employee if they had falafel at the moment, but they didn't. He was very helpful, but I was still disappointed that they didn't have falafel since I've tried it before and enjoyed it. I continued to look at the menu and finally decided on the veggie burger. The price was nine dollars and some change, which was baffling to me as I only ordered the burger and nothing else. I only had to wait a couple of minutes for my order, and I took it to go. The burger was packaged with care, large in size, and had plenty of toppings. The burger tasted good and didn't have that weird taste that some vegetarian meat patties have. I really enjoyed the bun of the burger in particular since it was really soft, not soggy, and had lots of sesame seeds. The veggie burger is a pretty good vegetarian option on their menu!

I was here most recently on Free Slider Day along with a lot of others. My first visit there was a…read morelong line to order but this time it was even longer and several people left because of the wait time. My heat level tolerance is not what it used to be. I have tried a Mild & Medium. I think I could tolerate the Hot but that would still be a reach. Their mild is what many others would consider medium. I noticed the last visit that Lite Mild was an option in addition to the No Spice. Because of the wait, I ended up taking mine to go on the most recent visit even though I originally intended to dine in. Even to go the food was excellent! Despite how busy they were the staff remained pleasant and provided a great experience. I love the decor both inside and out. The music is a little on the loud side and could make conversation difficult if you have a larger group dining in. Maybe try the patio seating area instead. I wish it was closer to home, I would probably visit more often.

Everything was wrong waited for an hour just for our food was not even given a heads up on the…read moretime wait watched mobile orders go continuously out while the store was full of customers also sitting and waiting ridiculous to make your store in customers sit and wait for that long

My nephew brought me here to this nice little black owned black supported neighborhood diner. They…read moreserve breakfast and lunch for sure. The early breakfast hours are busy up until 11am. Every staff member that I came in contact with was very pleasant. We dine in and we both ordered the cowboy special (2eggs hash browns or grits and toast or biscuit)with a fried pork chop. Oh! The biscuit was large and fluffy and begged for butter and syrup. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Add your own salt if need be. As we prepared to leave I over heard that there was PEACH cobbler and bread pudding. I absolutely had to try the cobbler and it was phenomenal!!!! Homemade crust no shortcuts. Give them a try.

I found myself driving down 3rd Ave early one morning hungry and in pain. A rare time without my…read morepet so I could take time to sit inside and eat without concerns about my dog in a hot car. Ok I immediately decided to have breakfast here again. It was crowded as usual. Mostly for take out orders. I was told to select any table and someone would be with me soon. The owner came over to take my order before I found the salmon patties on the menu. I didn't want to hold him up so I ordered what I normally get at WH minus the waffle. My request for extra cream was taken seriously and I so appreciate it. My coffee cup was refilled often and so was the container of cream when it got low! Since there was a line of cars in the drive thru and many customers ahead of me, I wasn't expecting my order so quickly. However, 17 minutes after I placed my order I had a freshly cooked breakfast in front of me. Grits, bacon,over easy eggs, buttered toast and jelly packets. I poured the grits into the platter, eased the eggs onto the steaming hot grits, sprinkled black pepper over the yolks, spreading the jelly over the requested uncut toast and blessed the meal. The yolks oozing over the platter just right told me the eggs weren't overcooked. The bacon was crispy and cooked straight like I preferred. It's quicker to spread jelly over a whole slice of bread rather than 4 cut pieces. When I looked up from eating there was an entire new collection of customers in line to order. The only complaint I had was I forgot to put my Badia brand Chile & Lime seasoning in the car. It's perfect for times like this when the Grits lack salt and needs seasoning without adding sodium. I understand they can't season the pot like I do at home but dang those grits were bland! Even salted butter would have helped! Those little containers of pretend butter products isn't enough. I hate those things. Give me real butter or nothing at all! So even though I ate my breakfast like I hadn't eaten in a week, I still have two compliments. Bland, unsalted grits and the lack of real butter products upon request. Everything else was on point. My toast was actually "toasted" brown and uncut like I asked. My over easy eggs weren't overcooked cooked but the white part was cooked without any brown. The yolks were running like I like. The bacon was cooked on the grill as my eggs. (I see a guy online serving precooked cold bacon that I would send back). It was crispy and straight! The grits although lacking salt, was steaming hot and not lumpy so almost perfect. My coffee cup was refilled as soon as it was emptied as I waited for my breakfast. I didn't have to continue to wait for more cream, because my server heard me when I asked for extra cream before hand. It's small things like that I appreciate. All in all I enjoyed being able to sit and enjoy a meal without my dog in the car running with the AC on. Or me getting a to go order so I'm not concerned about a hot car. I just remembered I hadn't reviewed my previous experience. I'm in the mood for salmon, rice and biscuit so I'm leaving the dog at home and going to have another meal in their dining room!