Looking for a great hole in the wall/dive? Do yourself a favor and get off the exit and come here! Great home-cooked food! We loved it! read more

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I was on my way to the airport and I was hungry and I searched soul food. Several places came up. All I can say is the food and the service was amazing. I had the beef tips and rice with a side of collard greens yams and macaroni and cheese.. I don't care how hungry you are. You will not be able to eat in one sitting. They feed you like mama used to. read more

Best!!! Chitterlings was slamming Fantastic food and great service definitely was worth the wait! Won't be disappointed.. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Chitterings - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is HISTORICALLY FAMOUS. If you looking for good home cooked food, this place is amazing. Services excellent you are in and out unless you choose to dine in. If you are looking for great desserts like peach cobbler this is it. If you are an old head from Alabama then you know. This is a family own business and very consistent. The ambiance is a whole down south down home feel! AMAZING!! read more

We stopped by right off the plane. I bookmarked them around Thanksgiving, and of course they were closed then. But not this time around. It's a dive with the menu outside the door, small booth seats maybe about 4 or 5 of them. We ordered oxtails and fried porkchops. Our food was fresh and hot. Everything tasted delicious! I mean seasoned to death! The service was also nice and friendly. Appears to be mostly take out though. I'd go back! read more

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Since this is Mother's Day weekend and my sons are out of state, I decided to stop at Eagles restaurant today for a Pre Mother's Day dinner. I tried the baked chicken with cornbread dressing, collard greens, macaroni and cheese with cornbread. Delicious food enough for leftovers tomorrow. The customer service is great. Ambiance of the restaurant is calm. A few booths are available to dine in and watch television if you want to enjoy delicious soul food lunch and dinner. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Baked chicken and Baked Chicken & Dressing, collard greens, macaroni and cheese with cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food was super, I had neck ones, fried corn, turnip greens, and cornbread. I hope to return and enjoy other item on their great menu. Service was great and ambiance ok. It's a small place, a lot of to go orders with just a few booths. I liked it! Highly recommend! read more

The food is always amazing and the online ordering is easy and efficient. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Baked Chicken and Dressing, Fried Corn, and Green Beans with potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is the most flavorful southern food I've ever had, I normally do t even like pork chops try this and tell me your granny doesn't have competition read more

Eagles Restaurant - a meal in a styrofoam container - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I came here after reading about it in the book "Birmingham Food" by Emily Brown. Beef tips, rice with gravy, dressing, collards, and cheese biscuits. All hearty portions with great taste. My favorite was the beef tips mixed with gravy and rice. The beef tips were very tender and savory. The dressing was a little watery for my liking, but that wasn't too big of a deal since it still tasted good. Good bang for your buck at $11. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Beef tips with gravy over rice, collards, dressing, and cheese biscuits - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Eagle's eagle's eagle's!!! When I say this is the best soul food restaurant in Birmingham I MEAN IT!!! I first heard about eagle's in a news paper article back in 2006....guess what....I've been a loyal custom every since!!!! Sundays is my fav day to go as they have chittlins lol yes I love me some chittlins (don't judge me lol)!!! Make sure you make it there early on Sunday as the line starts 30mins yes 30mins before they open!!! Online ordering is available but you still have to stand in line to get inside. I PROMISE IT WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT!! P.s. BE READY FOR A NAP AFTER YOU EAT!! read more

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Been enjoying the food from Eagles for many years when going through B'ham. I just miss being able to enjoy their wares seated in the restaurant. Keep up the good work! Love this place. read more

Overall i rate this a 10/10. i went maybe like a week ago, and the inside was closed. we had to stand in line outside and order to go. the wait was a tad bit longer than what i expected, but nothing too bad. the food was great, everything tasted amazing. also, i was amazed at how much food i was given. i was able to eat off my plate for 2 days, and still could not finish it all. you will definitely get your money's worth. read more

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Passing thru Birmingham on my way to New Orleans. A real down south Mom and Pop shop with all of the must haves - mac and cheese, collard greens, bbq chicken and sweet tea. And I believe we payed $10 per hot plate. If ever back in Birmingham, we'll be back. read more

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In my humble opinion, most African-Americans who still have great cooks alive in their family don't visit soul food restaurants often. Why you ask? Because many of us have tasted better and don't want to pay for a meal that isn't as good as we can get at home. If you want a great meal, you don't go yelping soul food restaurants, you crash a relatives or good friends dinner on a Sunday! It is my experience that Black women who are amazing cooks love extra company! Always seems to be room at the table for one more. However, as these matriarchs pass on and scoring a free meal isn't an option, places like Eagles can hit the spot. THE SCENE My family and I came here on our way home from our Thanksgiving trip to Dallas, Texas. I've known about Eagles for nearly a decade, but have not managed to find time to pay them a visit. If ever I was going to do it, today was the day! So as to not be exhausted from the 13 hour drive home, we stopped to spend the night in Meridian, MS. We checked out of our hotel just after 8am to tackle the final leg to Atlanta. Our bellies began to growl about 30 minutes before we were to enter the borders of Birmingham and decided to stop. Eagles immediately came to mind, however, we were about 1 hour too early. So I decided to check out a covered bridge and grotto just north of the city to kill some time. That took longer than I thought it would, but worked in our favor because by then we were nice and hungry. THE EXPERIENCE DATE: Sunday, November 28th, 2017 @ 12:15pm MUST TRY: Baked Chicken, Oxtails, candied yams DIDN'T LIKE: Cornbread muffins, dressing The restaurant is tiny and the area seems to be part residential/part industrial. Several abandon lots with uncut grass and trash were nearby. Inside there are a hand full of booths and a small order counter near the entrance. This created an ingress/egress traffic jam as people entering the restaurant are immediately confronted with people waiting to place an order. Locals seem to know the rhythm and routine, so everyone is polite about stepping aside to let newcomers reach the end of the line at the back of the restaurant. Staff is nice, but kinda that 'matter-of-fact' sort of polite. They are by no means rude, but there is no time to be super-friendly when the line is growing by the minute. Fun to see the rainbow of races coming here for a meal. THE FOOD While the meats were indeed good and service fairly quick, one item was just a little too salty for me and took my experience down a notch or two. OXTAILS w/dressing & fried corn | $16.85 The oxtails (4 stars) were fantastic and very meaty! The fried corn (3 stars) was decent, but the dressing was way too salty (2 stars). I'm going to assume it's not like that regularly, because I don't think very many people would find that appealing. SIDE NOTE - I should mention I watched them add a broth to the dressing while waiting in line. Maybe this contributed to the saltiness or MAYBE they knew it was too salty and tried to tone it down. NECKBONES w/au gratin potatoes & yams | $10 The neckbones (3.5 stars) weren't as good as the oxtails, but still acceptable. They actually could have used a little more salt/seasoning, but were delightfully meaty. The au gratin potatoes were average, however the yams were 5-star candy sweet (the way I like them). BAKED CHICKEN w/macaroni n' cheese and greens | $10 The chicken (4 stars) was delicious and well seasoned. The mac n' cheese (3 stars) wasn't my favorite, but acceptable. The greens were above average by restaurant standards (3.5 stars). We also received two cornbread muffins (2 stars) per order, but didn't eat any of them. I prefer my cornbread sweet and moist. These were the non-sweet muffins and a tad bit dry. FINAL THOUGHT I'm perplexed as to what an accurate rating of my experience should be. On the one hand there were a few items I really, really enjoyed. On the other, several items were just okay. Then there is the dressing, which I disliked on this visit but possibly could have loved if it were less salty. Overall I would give them 3 stars for a first time visit. I hope to try them again someday since they have been a local institution for over 50 years. 2017/143 read more

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I don't get a chance to eat here as often as I would like, best Soul Food in Birmingham, Al DON'T Debate me on this. But when I do like today the Food is still alwaysssssssss a 10/10 Every-time! The Customer Service is always great, did I mention the Food is always delicious? If you want some good Soul Food and your in Birmingham, Al and your not at Eagles, I need you to get there now you will not be disappointed! read more

I couldn't wait to fly in and go to this restaurant. It was small and so crowded, but we got in line early before opening, so that wasn't too bad. I had the ox tail and black eyed peas and greens. I couldn't believe how amazing they were. I hope to be able to go back before I get back in the plane. What I wouldn't do to learn to cook those ox tails!! read more

Eagles, Eagles, Eagles. What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's a Birmingham staple stationed in N. Birmingham right off of the interstate. It's a humble place with nothing but a counter top, hot buffet, a couple of booths and a tv. Although, you shouldn't let it's humble appearance deceive you because they're turning out some authentic southern cooking. It's your garden variety meat and three with hefty portions and lots of love. I tried the fried pork chop with mac & cheese, cornbread, greens and beans. I loved the veggies but found the pork chop to be a bit dry. However my boyfriend's chicken and dressing was PERFECT. So full of flavor and such a huge portion! Neither of us were able to finish our food so we took away a nice sized lunch for the next day. I know everyone rages about Nikki's West but Eagles is by far the best meat and three in the Greater Birmingham Area. read more

I just completed my third cross-country drive when I'm always searching for the best food in each city & state that I pass through. And by far, my favorite meal on the 11-day trip that I just completed was the lunch that I enjoyed at Eagles! I don't think I realized how incredible all soul food should taste until I broke a few speed limits driving that day from Charlotte, NC because I saw that Eagles was serving oxtails! And now I know the standard by which all collard greens should taste. And where has "fried corn" been my whole life!!! As I sat there enjoying the ambience (Divorce Court on the TV, while regulars passed in and out), I could not help notice how the whole staff just worked like they didn't have a care in the world...they laughed...they interacted with the customers (regulars and strangers alike). During the end of my meal, the staff came around and handed free t-shirts to the customers sitting there. I enthusiastically took off my sweater and put on my new t-shirt. (I had also considered using the plastic bag they gave us and using it as a hair net like the staff was all wearing, but then I worried they might misconstrue my humor as being offensive. I just wanted to show that I was so giddy with food delight that I was willing to get behind the counter and help serve other customers for the rest of the lunch shift. My only regret was not being hungry enough to also order a second lunch of the Baked Pork Chops; I seem to notice more regulars ordering the Baked Pork Chops than the Oxtails. If I somehow had to stay in Birmingham for a week, I would stop in everyday for lunch at Eagles for their rotating menu. On my eastward road trip, I'm coming back!!! read more

Eagles Restaurant - When you hear someone say "This meal was made with love", then I think they had Eagles in mind. - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I haven't been here in a long time. Ao hopefully this review still stands true. But this is some of the best soul food in Birmingham. The line wrapped around inside the building, leading outside should be an indicator. I haven't been since covide. I hope they're still open. The food is always consistent and you can tell made with love. read more

Great food and friendly people. The vegetables and meat are all amazing. Do yourself a favor and make the trip there.

Best soul food ever!!! Every time... from yams to oxtails even chitterlings ( don't judge me) everything is just like grandma's Sunday dinner... you can even get kool-aid! The restaurant closes at three and the lines are long but well worth it, have your phone to pass the time. If you have never tried it, you are missing out. This is bucket list food. Check it out! read more

It's a little tiny place in a place you would least expect it... But it's the stuff that Happy Meals are truly made of. Thank you and I will be back read more

Eagles Restaurant - New Years day meal of Ox tails with black eyed peas and greens! - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Tucked away near Nikki's and Finnley Blvd, Eagle's is a rare find. If you happen to be nearby, don't hesitate to drop in and get lunch. You'll be glad you did. They've got everything you'd expect from a soul food place, and the quality was superb. The chicken and dressing, corn bread, candied yams, and fried corn were all excellent! They also have ox tail and chitterlings on somedays as well. My only suggestion is try to arrive before 12. It can and will get very busy around lunch. It's about $10 a plate, but it's worth it cause they load it up. And get it to go so you can take the rest home with you, cause I doubt you'll be able to eat it all at once. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Would you look at that Southern goodness. - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food is good but not worth the wait. They allow you to pre-pay on Saturday for Sunday meals but that means nothing. I have been in the pre-paid line over 30 minutes. This is ridiculous. If I could get a refund I would leave but I have not even gotten to window where the staff only takes 1-2 names at a time. I can find good food someplace else. I will never return to Eagles and will inform everyone I know what their service is like. read more

Let's make this short and sweet: it's a hole-in-the-wall that sells great soul food. If you're looking for a classy setup, this is not your spot. However, if you want delicious food at a reasonable price, from a restaurant that's been in business since the 1950's, check this place out. They serve your traditional soul food choices- ox tails, fried/baked chicken, meatloaf, chitterlings, Mac and cheese, greens, fried corn, peach cobbler, Kool-Aid and more. You may want to check their website because not all selections are available everyday. On Sundays there's always a crowd, but the line moves fairly quick. The staff is very friendly, which is always a plus. read more

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Had the beef tips and rice with Mac n cheese, candied yams, and cornbread... SOOOO GOOD!!! Everything was cooked perfectly. Beef tender. Rice perfectly soft and soaked up the sauce. Candied yams were like a dessert. Mac n cheese was definitely homemade like grandma made it! We just moved to the Birmingham area and saw this place on food network with Andrew Zimmerman so we decided to try it and see how Alabama soul food is. We weren't disappointed at all! We will be coming back very soon. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Beef tips and rice, candied yams, Mac n cheese, cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I was extremely impressed with the friendly atmosphere and superb customer service I received from this establishment. This was my first time and the food was amazing. I had to get some of that peach cobbler when they said it was homemade. I usually just eat the crust and not the peaches because they are usually to sweet but this blend was scrumptious. I ate all the peaches even without the crust. Now, for the most important!! Everyone knows "soul food" ain't complete without the sweet tea :). This tea was smooth and perfectly sweetened without being diabetic. I even tried the "grape koolaid" . It was awesome as well. This place was well worth the $28 I spent there. I will definitely return but not on a lunch break!! This food is to savored with a pillow close by.. Kudos to the cooks and staff! It's nice to know that "Southern hospitality" still exist. read more

Okay, I was leaving Atlanta with my family and decided to find some soul food in the next larger city. I looked up Eagle's Restaurant an 2hours away and decided to go there. They are open until 330 on Friday, so I put the pedal to the metal. We got there around 100 but they were almost cleared out. We got oxtails, baked chicken, dressing, collard greens, yams, and corn bread.....it was very delicious. My family enjoyed it quite a bit. As a heads up it's not fancy and rather small so expect to be close to people. Overall, I'll visit again when I drive through Birmingham read more

I don't know where to start , the food is amazing and everyone at eagles is so nice and welcoming . There is always a short line outside waiting before they open and that's because the food is so good. Everything on the menu is amazing , this is the best home cooked soul food around . Eagles is a must stop if your in Birmingham , they are open everyday of the week expect Saturday . The baked chicken and dressing is just as good as grandmas , you would think grandma was back there in the kitchen cooking everything because it's all so good . read more

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I am so thankful for Eagles. My grandma & other matriarchs of my family are getting up there in age & physically can't do what they used to.....& sadly we millennials just don't have the time or patience to carry on the torch.. We just don't ...(At least I dont :) Eagles is the epitome of what I grew up on..& what I miss. Neck bones? Ox Tails? Fried Corn? Where else would I find these country delicacies?! Not to mention the traditional standard collards, Mac n cheese, fried chicken...etc. The list goes on. You can tell this is locally owned & REAL southern/country cooking. They don't skimp on the flavors at all! This is for sure my top pick for Soul Food in Birmingham. I'm officially a loyal customer! read more

If you want a REAL home cooked Soul Sunday meal this is the place to go. Yams are always sweet. The meat of the cocktails are always falling off the bone. Greens and cornbread just make you want to lick yo fingers. The people there are very nice and keep the line moving. I have been going there for years and the food is always good. read more

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A true "soul food" restaurant--tasty traditional southern food! We arrived about 2:00PM on Sunday, and the street was parked up with people going to Eagles. We arrived to find the waiting line going out of the door. Even at this hour, it took 30-45 minutes of standing for us to get our food. There is seating inside this tiny place, but it would be very uncomfortable to be in a booth with people crowded standing in the room, standing above you eating. Clearly a popular place. We ordered one of every main meal (pork chops, chicken, ox tail) and every side (mac & cheese, candied yams, greens, green beans, creamed corn), with corn bread. All tasted great but was very greasy. I could not eat like this regularly. I felt the price was high, but one did get quite a bit of food. Eagles is certainly a place worth visiting. read more

Best oxtail and greens I've had. The oxtail isn't cheap, but one plate has got to contain at least two pounds of food. On Sundays, the line wraps all the way around the interior of the restaurant, but it moves pretty fast. You may want to opt for takeout on Sunday. You'll want to go easy on breakfast and dinner if you head here for lunch - it's worth it. There are some really nice folks working here and they sure know how to cook. It's a no frills place, but the food is SOLID. read more

Eagles Restaurant - Clockwise starting from the top: oxtail, collard greens, butter beans, & (really good) cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Okay so if you are visiting from out of town (or even if you live here)and you're looking for some great soul food then Eagles is hands down one of Birmingham's top soul food restaurant joints. Getting in Eagles on Sundays is almost impossible(and seating down in the restaurant on Sunday for get about it especially when they f. The people start lining up around 9:45 am yes I said a quarter till 10:00 am and the door doesn't until 10:30 am get there bye 10:00 am and you'll have a 30 wait time on average to order your food and that's because most people tend to order more than just one plate of food to go and that's a testament to just how much folks love there food. The typical Sunday menu includes chicken and dressing, fried corn,ox tails, collard greens,fried pork chops,sweet yams,cornbread, chitterlings (while they last, which depending on the time of year. They go really fast) Give them a try and you will not be disappointed You can thank me later read more

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Really great lunch. I had chicken wings, Mac n cheese, rice n gravy, cornbread. My buddies had the cube steak and really enjoyed it. Good hole in the wall type atmosphere and very friendly staff. Not many restaurants around here, but you can count on a good fresh, hot lunch here. read more

This place has wonderful soul food. The long line speaks to that. The food is homemade and tastes just like grandma's cooking. read more

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Eagles Restaurant 2610 16th St North Birmingham al. Amazing comfort food on the north side of town. It's located in a bit of a rough section of town so go during the lunch hours. Get there early because they run out of the good stuff. Everything's great, if you're in the mood go for meat and three veggies. Try the oxtails too, they're not available everyday but simply AWESOME! Urban Cowgill read more

Good food. Not many clean or healthy options but very good comfort food. The facility is very small (you will pass it if you're not looking and the surrounding neighborhood is very "sketchy" (lock your doors). Overall the food is amazing and worth every single penny spent. read more

This place is a hidden gem, PLEASE DONT LET THE LOCATION OR BUILDING STEER YOU AWAY! You'll fall in love with this soul quenchin food. I'm from Cali, boyfriends from Ohio and we both got our belly full and recommend it to all passing by. I got the oxtail neckbone/potatoes (so yummy I was sucking the bones), collard greens and okra corn tomato (never had anything like that), boyfriend got rice and beef tips/meat ends, and 2 sides of Mac. They aren't stingy on the servings, and it's decently priced for the amount and deliciousness you get! read more