Classic dinner with booths and a breakfast bar to sit at. The kitchen staff are true professional short order cooks making really yummy breakfast like it's 1955 and the mayor is fixin to do a walk through. The kitchen is open and SUPER clean. So were the rest rooms. Service was excellent. Prices are amazing. I really enjoyed my breakfast and will be back again. read more

Fiancée and I came here for lunch today; since we were in Cullman running some errands to get our apartment ready for signing day. We usually drive by this restaurant on the way to our apartment, so we thought we would give it a try. We had to wait a few minutes to get our seat, since the restaurant was packed. I'm assuming it was because today was national burger day. Once we got our seats, we were greeted and got our drinks. We had to wait awhile for our food, which is not a problem. We both got the southwest burger....one with onion rings and one with loaded fries. The food was delicious and I will add this as one of our favorite restaurants so far in Cullman. read more

Great diner experience. Like a 1960s dinner and the Cheers bar. Staff knew people's names, service was fast but took time to share history of the place, food cooked fresh (don't miss the onion rings) and just overall great food not to mention the value. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Cullman, Alabama

Local Popular Cullman Casual Bkfst and Brgr Pad- Calm, relaxed, down to earth, accessible, & not overly fashionable. BBC specializes in V good omelets, with fresh brewed coffee and teas. Patronage appears regular and local. Gots two smaller TVs on, no one watching. Everybody sitting round eating discussing the news of the day. Coffee took all of 1 minute to get to me :0 The Garden Omelette and Grits came in Very nicely and v fresh, with plenty o vege's. Black coffee exceeded expectations. Food-ready speed appears to slow down after 9am. Would def come back for some more super quick eats and mo beguiling country goodness. Gonna ask em to add a cappuccino or espresso to menu ;) read more

Great country breakfast. Awesome biscuits, perfect eggs and extremely good fresh hot coffee. The servings were generous and the service was fast, friendly, and impeccable!! read more

I had stopped by the Mary Carter store; and upon being asked where a good country breakfast could be found, the cashier quickly replied, "The Busy Bee," directly behind us a block over." I quickly drove over and though I was almost too late for breakfast, my waitress took my order with a smile. The food was great, as was the service. The atmosphere is that of a typically small town diner. In other words, right up my alley. Definitely recommended. read more

The food and service were delicious we both had breakfast. This is a cute little local spot for breakfast or lunch we will definitely be back. read more

This is the Burger Man, with Best Burgers in America Association, and I was invited to Busy Bee Cafe to score their Bread Burger for them. WOW, it is my first "Bread Burger" that I have ever had. It's a Unique Burger in a class of its own. The bread in the burger takes on its own flavor that a regular beef patty. It's a great burger that offers a different take on a burger. If you have never had a bread burgnt in Cullman, AL. er, I recommend you put Busy Bee on your Bucket List. The same recipe since 1919. The oldest burger joint in Cullman, AL. read more

Friendly helpful wait staff! Diner like atmosphere but no issues since that was what I expected from this restaurant. Quiet enough for my lady friend and I to talk and get acquainted on our first date. Food was very tasty and fresh! My date said her coffee was good too. read more

In town for the holiday and settled on this spot for breakfast. A quant diner in the heart of Cullman in the old sears building. We were allowed to sit wherever and the server was over in minimal time to take our drink order. We placed the food order soon after and had our meal in less than 15 minutes. I have the two egg (over medium) breakfast with sausage and biscuit and gravy. The eggs were cooked as ordered, the biscuit and gravy were delicious. The sausage was a little overcooked, my only complaint. The server was nice and accommodating and the diner is nice. This is a spot I would frequent if I lived locally. Do yourself a favor and give it a try yourself. read more

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Nice place! Great service and the is really good. Very reasonably priced and they have a garden omelette that looked really good that my dad got. Chock full of . Can get busy but worth the wait! Grits are really good, will need but I prefer it that way where I season my own. You can't take salt out! read more

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Hands down, I just tasted the absolute worst burger I've ever had in my life. We stopped by this small, diner type local restaurant because their menu online featured German food, but after we sat down we were told they "can't get anyone to work nights," so they took the German food off the menu. We didn't have time to go somewhere else so we just stayed. When we walked in, I stood at the counter and wasn't acknowledged at all. A worker saw me come in, continued talking to a patron, then rang up a couple customers who approached the counter after me. Finally asked her if we were supposed to sit or order at the counter and she said "oops you can sit down, sorry," and gestures to some booths. The waitress was friendly and when I attempted to order the burger she explained it was a dough burger, which apparently had dough and flour added to the meat. "You'll either like it, or you won't!" I was apprehensive but said I'd try it. Upon receiving the square bread patty on a bun with traditional burger condiments, a single bland, flavorless bite told me the meat to flour ratio was pretty off balance. I broke the "patty" open and looked at it, and if it was more than 5% meat, I'll eat my hat. (And my hat would probably taste better.) We also ordered fried green tomatoes and fried pickles, and they tasted basically the same as the "burger." Very little flavor. My husband had a salad and enjoyed it. When the waitress saw I didn't eat the burger, she removed it from the bill, no questions asked. Almost like she had done it many times before. Drive a little further, friends, and get some real food. read more

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I truly appreciate how kind and friendly everyone is here. It really creates a welcoming atmosphere. The chicken dressing is simply amazing, and I love how you can customize your meal at the vegetable hot bar--choosing one meat, two vegetables, and a drink makes it feel special. Plus, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are generous. It's nice to find a place that values quality and customer satisfaction. read more

Food and service is amazing when in Alabama it's a must go to place family friendly

We were over nighting and were looking for a DDD breakfast experience. We found it at the Busy Bee cafe. Founded in 1919 you get an old style cafe experience for breakfast. We had an omelette and fried eggs. Both came with toast. Eggs came with bacon and biscuits w/ gravy. Omelette toast only. Order 2 sides of hash browns too. Good food and reasonable prices. Would definitely go back. TV's had Fox News on for everyone's enjoyment. read more

Nice atmosphere, nice people, and good food. Also very convenient location if you have any business at the courthouse. read more

Was just passing through town. Great food and Service! Eggs and grits. Thank you! read more

Always love going to busy bee when time permits me to whenever I'm in town. Good food.

If you're in Cullman, AL or on Interstate 65 between Huntsville and Birmingham I strongly suggest you check out the Busy Bee if you hankering for a quick delicious breakfast. I had an egg and cheese biscuit and my youngin' had pancakes and they were delicious and well prepared. The service is the southern charm you would expect from such a nice little safe town. The bathrooms were clean and so was the open kitchen. It's a "not greasy" greasy spoon cafe . Great job guys! read more

Really sad that they didn't do the German food anymore. However love the place being local and reasonable prices. Anytime I'm in town definitely will be back. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Lunch menu - Cafes Near Me - Cullman, Alabama

Food was delicious. Service was so friendly and helpful. Ambiance was adorable, quaint and lovely.

Everything was great. Food was delicious. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable. I will go back and highly recommend

Excellent burgers! If you have not tried them you need to, you will not regret it. Great for breakfast too! Delicious, sweet tea! Used to come eat with my grandparents years ago. Love it! Has been here since 1919 and is one the gems of Cullman. read more

We stopped here for breakfast while traveling. It was busy at 8 am on a Saturday morning. We had to wait for a short time and weren't really greeted when we walked in but other than that had a really good experience. I had the fiesta omelet and biscuit and it was all really yummy. Kids and husband thought the pancakes were excellent t. Very cute little cafe read more

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Eggs were best I've ever eaten. Fluffiest ever. Atmosphere was really casual and friendly.

Cute local dinner serving breakfast & lunch. Can be busy, but worth the wait. Outdoor dining available on pretty days

Came here to see the Ave Maria Grotto and stopped in town for a bite. This is a throwback burger joint except this one serves craft draft beer. Nice selection of brew too. I had a southwest burger with o-rings and it was ginormous. Thick tasty applewood bacon on the burger. Others had a cheeseburger and a BLT. All good. The prices are throwback too. Three people ate for $15! This is the only place where I've seen advertisements on the drink glasses. Artwork behind the men's room toilet was funny too. Busy Bee is the Bomb. read more

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I love the idea of this place. It has a cute diner atmosphere with small town charm, but I was terribly disappointed with the food and partly the service. I ordered the breakfast BLT. The toast came out burnt. Shame on the cook for sending it out that way and shame on the waitress for thinking that this was acceptable and bringing it to my table. I didn't complain to the waitress or manager, the moment was lost and I was no longer hungry. The only reason I gave three stars is because my son had the pancakes and said they were great - otherwise it probably would have been a two star review. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Cullman, Alabama

This is a Cullman landmark and for a good reason. We where invited here by some friends while we where in town for breakfast. Old school diner restaurant that is over a 100 years old. They offer some very cheap breakfast items as well. We ordered a omelet and gravy with toast. The wife ordered a omelet as well. Everything was really good as we expected. They had some of the largest coffee cups I have ever seen at any restaurant as well. If your in Cullman you should stop here and give them a try. You will not regret it. read more

Really good omelet and a great price. I suggest anyone wanting breakfast in Cullman stop by this place. Quick service and like I said really good breakfast and it was a lot of food. read more

This place is Cullman. Their burgers are as unique as they are delicious! You will have a tough time finding a better omelette in Cullman. Their breakfast is top notch. Biscuits, bacon, sausage, ham, grits, eggs... They also celebrate Cullman's German heritage each Oktoberfest with a special menu. They also have a special menu on those special occasions as well. Valentine's, New Year's, St. Patrick's Day... If you're rolling through Cullman you owe it to yourself to give the Bee a try. read more

Went in thinking I was going to have German food for lunch but turns out it's only served at Dinner. I was a little bit disappointed and considered leaving but after further review of menu I decided to try the Ribeye steak sandwich and it was delicious, the steak had minimal amount of fat and it was served on grilled bread with lettuce and tomatoes. (Mayo or A One Steak Sauce) and fresh made potato chips on the side and Coca-Cola to drink and served out of a regular fountain not one of those cornucopia of flavors touch screen machines. Decided to have a coconut fried pie with scoop of Ice Cream. Delicious! Wish I had come here sooner. read more

Would not recommend this place to anyone who like customer service or basic decency. Came in and sat down at approximately 10:06 AM. Got up and left at 10:18. No one came over and acknowledged me whatsoever. No "we'll be right with you" No drink order taken No "how are you doing, you can have a seat anywhere" Worst customer service experience read more

Passing through town and stopped at the cafe to eat. Food was good and the prices were great.

Greta food, great service! Lovely little stop to eat! Decently cheap!! One of my favorites!

A cullman staple. Remember going in this place since i was a child and the only thing that has changed is for the better. The hamburger is a icon in itself, great breakfast and now the addition of craft beers and on certain days they have a authentic german menu. small town at its best. Service was fast and friendly food was great. Love Busy Bee. read more

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Affordable. Menu and food are basic. Best feature - meals are cheap. Second choice is Country Crock for twice the quality and twice the price. Best things I had were the coffee and the biscuits at breakfast. Service was a bit rushed and sporadic but friendly enough. Monday lunch - BLT - toasted hard, bacon extra cooked and low on flavor. No sides come with the sandwiches. Downtown Grill is better for lunch, still spartan but much better meal. Tuesday Breakfast - eggs cook well tho yolk was broken, grits were done but would not melt butter, ham steak was pre cooked slightly warmed and 1/8 inch thick. read more

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Eaten here Two (2) times, both times... Just okay. Once order was wrong, Ohh Sorry. Didnt fix it. Other time, Over Easy means... Over Easy. Not Hard.... Wont be going again... read more

Great beer selection on tap but lousy coffee unfortunately. Please, Spears family, upgrade your coffee! They also have Mello Yellow on tap and I can't even remember the last time I saw that in a restaurant. Ordered two country ham biscuits to go. The biscuits were light and about as well made as a biscuit can be. For people unfamiliar with country ham, it's thick and salty with huge flavor (best eaten with other things than by itself I find) and this breakfast sandwich had a nice smoky salty slab of it. A bite of ham and biscuit together was pretty yum, no condiments required. I give them 4 stars for ham biscuits and their excellent beer selection and 2 stars for bad coffee, that averages out to three stars. read more

Sorry to say, been a Busy Bee customer all my life and have always loved the burgers. We had the German dinner during the Oktoberfest. They were out of German potato salad and pot roast so I had the sausage platter with potatoes and red cabbage, she had the chicken schitzel. My food was below average, potatoes were greasy. Sticker shock when the bill was $47. plus "convenience fee". read more