As a 75-year-oldy cowboy named Eugene, I spend most of my retirement touring America in my pickup truck with two goals: eat chicken and represent the Pepsi hat community with dignity. I have worn the same Pepsi hat to every restaurant, gas station, casino, gift shop, and livestock auction from Missouri to Montana. It's basically my formal wear. So naturally, when I saw a place called Eugene's, I nearly drove into the parking lot before I finished reading the sign. The young man taking my order immediately complimented my Pepsi hat. Folks, that bought more goodwill than any rewards program ever could. I told him I've worn this hat across 47 states and through three separate back injuries. He nodded like he understood the responsibility. I ordered the hot chicken. Now listen. I love chicken. I don't mean normal people love chicken. I mean if chicken ever ran for president, I'd volunteer for the campaign. This chicken was good. Real good. Crispy, juicy, enough heat to remind me I'm alive but not enough to make me start seeing old ex-boyfriends. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I built it up too much in my head. A restaurant named Eugene's serving chicken to a man named Eugene? That's a lot of pressure for one meal. Still, I cleaned my plate, adjusted my Pepsi hat, and rode off into the sunset like the gay cowboy God intended. Great job fellas. read more

Eugene's - me eating the chicken! 10/10 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was amazing. The I got the chicken sandwich combo, hot and blue cheese (comes with coleslaw, a sauce and pickles), but I took the pickles off. The establishment was well let, and chill. The service was fast and thr food was piping hot. I would reccomend this place if you are looking for a quick, filling, cheap place to eat. read more

Eugene's in Uptown gave me such a fun, feel‑good dining experience! The moment I walked in, it had that family‑run warmth, small space, cozy layout, and staff who greet you like they've known you forever. Even though the restaurant is on the smaller side, it never felt cramped or claustrophobic. Instead, it felt inviting, like everyone was sharing one big, lively meal together. I ordered the chicken tenders at the Hot level, and they were exactly what I hoped for, crispy, juicy, and carrying that perfect kick for people who enjoy a little spice without wanting to tap out. The heat builds just enough to keep things interesting, but the flavor stays front and center. Paired with their ranch, it was honestly addictive. The whole vibe made the meal even better. Friendly staff, quick service, and that unmistakable Birmingham charm. Eugene's is one of those spots you walk out of already planning your next visit. read more

We went to Eugene's for a late Saturday lunch. They have indoor and outdoor dining. The food was out in a timely manner and was hot. It was good enough without being great. Very affordable. BIG negative was the WHOLE place was dirty. Not lunch rush dirty but bring in a cleaning crew overnight dirty. Metal chairs were rusty and generally looked tired. It is not on my short list of restaurants in the area. read more

the food was so fresh because it's made to order. the catfish was SO good. Staff was friendly. Would definitely come back if i was in the area. read more

Eugene's - fried catfish with mac & cheese and fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I hadn't had Eugene's in a really long time. That being said, I was happy to see their food truck posted up outside the Alys Stephens Center on 10/15. I ordered my usual hot Jumbo tenders with fries. My food was fresh and didn't take long. Although the fries kind of needed a little salt. I requested bbq sauce and they were out. They gave me 4 ranch dipping sauces.... Yeah, a bit excessive for sure! Oh and they left off the pickles! Service was kind of all over the place. Not sure what was going on here but no biggie. This will always be one of my fav food trucks. Yum!!! read more

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Great chicken, fries, and slaw. Seating area is small and kind of funky, but it just adds to the vibe. Different levels of spice are nicely described, and accurate on the menu board. read more

Eugene's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Chicken was cooked perfectly and had a good level of spice to it. Fries and sauce were also solid. Place had a cozy sports bar kinda vibe to it. And to top it off, the staff was friendly, which is always a plus. When I'm back in the Birmingham area this will be a spot I'll want to come back to. read more

Rushed over before noon to beat the rush and thankful I did as they were hit and it was a madhouse by 12. I loved it. I couldn't hear it was so loins in there and as it turns out neither could the waitress as my order was all wrong. They were sweet and as quickly as possible was served my chicken wings with collard greens. The place was nice and inviting for either a quick pick-up order or to sit inside or out. I chose outside and it was nice, not too noisy although busy roads close by. read more

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Good chicken and cold beer. Taylor waited onus and was so good I wanted to let everyone know. Not the fastest food in town, but definitely worth the extra time. read more

Wonderful service! Food is prepared as ordered..takes a few minutes longer but is fresh and hot! Happy hours beers buy one get one. Super establishment! read more

The food was amazing! Service was great! I had hot chicken wings with waffles! Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu.

My family and I had a terrible experience. My brother was threatened by an employee because he asked for a plate. She got NASTY OVER A MISUNDERSTANDING WITH THE ORDER, we throughly tried to explain the situation but that went left quickly with the nasty attitude and eye rolling. Oh and the using profanity. Reached out to owner he seemingly doesn't believe us but per usual it be your OWN PEOPLE! I would not recommend this establishment and I've ate here several times for years and never had this experience. this what we get for cheating on Hattie B's LOL!!!!!!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AND IT IS CRAZY HOW WE TREAT US SMDH‼‼‼‼‼People should train more efficiently in Customer Service. read more

Tasty food in the heart of downtown. We found this place on a whim and it did not disappoint! Lemon pepper wings were seasoned and crispy and hot! And the waffle was soft and delicious. Yum read more

Excellent fried chicken. Takes a few minutes but worth the wait. We stopped in during a big sports event and the staff never blinked.

The staff was very nice. They made sure I had everything I needed before I left the store. I ordered the catfish with double greens. The fish was hot and seasoned just right. The greens were a little spicy but that is the way I like them. Overall a good experience. read more

I ordered the 6 wing meal and added an extra side. I paid the extra $1 to have all flats which I'm glad they had this as an option. The chicken: I ordered mild and it was seasoned and fried perfectly. They make their own in house dressings for you to dip the wings in and I had the blue cheese. The coating on the chicken is crisp and the meat was juicy. The Collard Greens: seasoned just right with a little kick of hotness. I wish there weren't as many stems in them, but I could look past that because of the flavor. The sautéed corn: HOLY HOLY this was the best part of my meal. You can tell that the corn was cut fresh off of the cob. It was sweet, buttery, seasoned and sautéed to perfection. I only wished they had this in a large portion, or that I would've ordered 2 servings of it. I highly suggest this as your side if you love corn. Small spot for dine in, so don't bring a large party in to sit down. The staff was very friendly and greets you with a smile. Definitely will be eating here again when I return to Birmingham read more

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The pick up process at this buzzy spot that serves Nashville-style hot chicken was super smooth. We literally parked, walked over, grabbed our labeled food pack, and were back in our car within a minute. While I've been told that some of the entrees come glossy and sauced, my Quarter Dark fried bird was equipped with a dry spice rub. It was super tasty, with juicy, soft meat inside a thin battered crust. I got the second spiciest option, but it was more lip-numbing than actually fiery -- if you have a respectable spice tolerance, you can easily go for the highest setting. The flavor of the chicken was pleasantly sweet, with lots of brown sugar to go with the pepper and chili. The white bread underneath absorbs some of that lovely spicy oil and seasoning. Only downsides were that the crust was a tad bit soggy and didn't stay adhered to the chicken, though this may have been our fault for letting it sit for about 15 mins before eating. The fried okra was decent, but we weren't a huge fan of the fries. The Mac n cheese was slightly sweet, but I enjoyed the savory, creamy side. Eugene's gets a thumbs up from this out-of-towner. Next time, I plan to get the spiciest sauce and also probably do the half bird since I found myself craving more when I had finished. read more

Eugene's - Quarter Dark Bird w/ Fried Okra and Mac - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food truck came to my apartment complex and the service was legit awesome. I ordered just about one of everything from their menu and everyone in our family was satisfied. The Alabama White BBQ Sauce is scrumptious. Super delicious food. Get you some! read more

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I had Eugene's from their food truck at one of the night markets at Pepper Place! The smell was divine and the food tasted great! I don't think it was my best experience eating chicken, which was expected from other reviews and recommendations, but it still was a great value for my money. Again, the food was good, I just have personal preferences when it comes to chicken. The chicken breading could have been a little crispier and the fries could have used more salt. If you really like sauces when eating fried chicken, I think you would love Eugene's! Since we were at the night market, the line and wait was slightly more lengthy than desired. It was busy and that is too be expected when you produce consistently good quality food! read more

Local gem. The restaurant is not very big but they have the Best fried chicken. Must try if you're in the area!

What can I say about the Nashville Native doing it Big in Birmingham?? This place is amazing, simple, no need for frills, just hot chicken done right. When I have to stand in line, to me that means it's worth the wait. To be honest; I loovvedd my chicken and waffles, the waffles were light, buttery, with the perfect texture! When it comes to hot stuff I am a baby, so the mild was perfect for me. The fact that I can enjoy a date night on a patio, eating chicken and waffles, and drinking a cold beer was great. The beer selection is good, the service was friendly, and the kitchen staff was eager to please! We definitely enjoyed our evening; and will be back! read more

With all the time between the hot outdoors and well air conditioned interiors, I have the conference cold, which calls for Mass quantities of good, hot food. Eugene's was just what the doctor ordered. While standing in line, I met a sort-of local (lives about 20 miles away). He told me that they come to Birmingham at least a couple times a month--just for the chicken. He gave me some tips on ordering, which were supplemented by recommendations from the staff at the counter. I had the southern chicken tenders with corn and banana pudding. Everything tasted wonderful, and my friends commented on how much they liked their meals. If you find yourself near the Birmingham Jefferson Conference Center, do your taste buds a favor and get some hot chicken. read more

Eugene's - Chicken tenders with corn and homemade banana pudding. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

WOW...what a wonderful experience for a first time. If you want some great chicken, stop in. I loved the ability to sit outside and enjoy the meal. It was a little busy, but I received the most genuine service with a smile---my meals delivered to my table as the chicken was ready. You will not leave with an empty stomach----fresh, hot, and tasty. read more

It's a small corner joint gives a down south soul food vibe . That day was extremely busy , so I ordered the chicken wings mild and it's a nice size portion that was given however not enough seasoning to the plain wings . A family member of mine's ordered wings with a heat to them can't remember the degree but I tried them and that actually had a better taste the beans taste more like chili than bbq and the collards were tasty I will go back because they were extremely busy . I give second chances to food especially if I was told to try it . The staff was friendly however professionalism can be given an upgrade . read more

Spicy, hot, juicy, chicken. I typically get their tenders and I haven't been disappointed. Their food is consistently good and is worth a try if you are on the fence about trying hot chicken. If you can't handle too much spice, I would strategically get the slaw, potato salad, and/or fries to counter the spice. read more

The deliciousness you will find here is nothing to skip out on. Even if you're not a chicken eater the catfish or sides are still worth it for your tastebuds and just like that you'll be hooked. read more

Eugene's - Fried catfish, deviled eggs, Mac n cheese - Chicken Wings Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've never had hot chicken before so I was really excited to try Eugene's. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly. I had the jumbo chicken wings (mild), mac n' cheese, corn and collards. The spiciness of the mild was just right for me with the Alabama sauce. The wings were crunchy and juicy. The corn is fresh and cut from the cob and had great flavor. The mac n' cheese is creamy, not grainy at all. I could eat a bucket of it. Collards had a lot of flavor. Definitely a place to eat at when in Birmingham. read more

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I was surprised to find Eugene's built into the first floor of a parking building. But Oh Hot Chicken! How I will miss you. Not stupid hot but Hot Chicken was hot enough enough to make my nose run a little 1/2 way through the sandwich bit still have my taste buds alert to taste all the crisp juicy goodness of your sandwich. Banana pudding wasn't as great as I had hoped. Corn wasn't as great as I hoped either but I'm thinking that because it's January and off not quite on season. So I sincerely hope our paths will cross again Eugene. read more

On my list to go again when I'm back in Birmingham. Chicken was spot on and knocked out my pervious favorite fried chicken place that I go to when I travel. Even though a hole in the the wall place , worth the visit ! read more

Don't eat here if you have any time restrictions. I called ahead. Told to show up 25-30. I did. Waited another 30 min. Had to leave cause I have a flights to do. On a personal note. This was my only chance to eat until 11 at night. Do not eat here if you have any time restrictions at all. read more

Best hot chicken in town - hands down. We used Waitr to order pick-up online on a Friday night -- the ordering process was seamless, the wait time was reasonable and the food was mindblowingly good. I got grilled tenders in Damn Hot spice and it was the perfect flavorful level of spice without being painful. The chicken was buttery tender and the grilled option is light enough (no excess grease) that I could feel good about eating this. The Mac n' Cheese was a creamy indulgence & the banana pudding was fluffy ambrosia. Service is always kind & prompt - they stay mega busy but always treat their customers with kindness. Eat here all the time - and should have reviewed a couple years ago. read more

The food is great. The place is a greasy mess. My shoes were slipping on the floor and everything seems coated in grease.

Went on a late Sunday afternoon, and maybe that was why things were so messed up, closing in 11min. So we get order to go, wait awhile, OK, understand it's cooked to order. Then head out and nothing is good about this. Greasy and overly spiced, ordered mild, and comes so hot it's inedible, heartburn city! Ordered fries, get fried pickled okra, ordered Bleu cheese dip, get nothing, ordered side potato salad, get nothing. Only one of 4 orders was correct, spent $65 by the way, so will not be back, money best spent elsewhere. read more

Best chicken and waffle I ever had. I already ate it by the time I thought of taking a picture to do the review. Oops!

I enjoyed eating Eugene's. The staff was very friendly and took a good bit of time to help me pick out exactly what I wanted. I thought the chicken could have been a little less greasy but otherwise than that, the food was good. read more

Omg, I love this place. I'm a flight attendant who loves looking for local food places on my overnights. This place is hands down my favorite in Birmingham. Only wish it was open longer, I crave it often but always end up coming in too late or too early and they are closed :( I tell all my fellow crew members about this place when it is open though! read more

SOOOOOO GOOD!!! We just had the best lunch! It wasn't easy to find, it was crowded and it was FANTASTIC! If you ever have the opportunity to visit this hole in the wall, DO IT! You won't be disappointed. The staff was working hard and they were as kind as can be with the best southern gentility and hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Food was....OK. Ordered jumbo tenders (hot) and they were not a descent size to say the least. There was no heat whatsoever to say the least and when I asked for a side of something hotter, I was told "we don't give out sides of sauce"...really. The cole slaw was too sweet. The banana pudding was OK, but the local IPA got me through the dining experience. The waffles were actually pretty good and cooked nicely. I would have liked for the chicken to be seasoned and coated better in sauce. Never have I experienced asking for a side of sauce and in essence be told no. Therefore, the customer service and atmosphere, left much to be desired. Eugene's May hit the mark for some, certainly not me. For what it's worth, anyone wanting a superior hot chicken experience (quality, atmosphere, customer service)...hands down, cut to the chase and go to Hattie B's. Or if you do try both establishments, make sure you finish with Hattie B's . read more

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I love Eugene's Catfish! Their sides are excellent, as well (I've had the beans, which are terrific, and the potato salad, also very good)! I just found out they're opening a new location outside the Galleria in Hoover, and I'm psyched! Can't wait! read more