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    Gail's Down the Street Cafe

    4.4 (36 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy and creamed corn
    Christy C.

    I'm a court reporter who travels a lot to cover depositions. Recently, I had to go to Columbus, GA from Nashville and wanted to avoid both Atlanta (traffic nightmare) and Hwy 280 (hateful red lights) so I went through Montgomery, AL. And holy crap, am I glad I went through at lunch time and chose this place to eat!!! The cafe is easy to get to and has plenty of parking- the interior is not flashy or modern, but it is comfortable and homey. And honestly, after eating the food, I wouldn't care if they were in a tent, as long as they brought me this amazing food!! Their menu changes weekly- there are a few meats and vegetables that you can get everyday, and then there's a different selection for each day- which makes me wish I lived closer so I could eat here every freaking day. You can find the current menu on their Facebook page! If you go here though, and do NOT get the fried chicken, then you are seriously doing yourself a disservice. It. Is. Delicious. And as a lifelong southerner, I've eaten a butt load of fried chicken. This is some of the best I've ever had. The mashed potatoes, Lima beans, creamed corn and fried green tomatoes were all awesome as well- seasoned perfectly, were homemade and fresh. Seriously, after my first couple of bites, I had to just close my eyes and do my happy food dance. And the CORNBREAD!!! In true southern fashion, it is NOT sweet, thank god, and is cooked in a muffin form, which usually means that the cornbread is dry. I almost didn't taste it- I wish I hadn't, because this cornbread haunts me. It was light, delicate, savory and (I hate this word) moist. It was the perfect cornbread. They have also perfected sweet tea- I wish I could have gotten a gallon to take home. The women who were working the days I went (twice in six days!) were super sweet, quick and efficient, attentive without hovering- they're really awesome. They all work together and it seems like a well oiled machine. The prices are ridiculous for as much food as you get- a meat and three plus tea for $13.00?? I'd pay way more- but I appreciate not having to go over my allotted per diem for lunch! If you're in Montgomery between the hours of 11-2pm, and you're hungry- do yourself a favor and go to Gail's, tell the girls you're hungry, and eat what they bring you- because it's going to be delicious and your tummy will be very happy.

    Decor is made up of faith-based collectibles, local sports photos, & community service awards. We sat near the big nativity set!
    Shauna S.

    Man what a find. When they say meat and three just be ready for some FOOD! We had the fried chicken and it was terrific. All of the sides were really good but the creamed corn was fantastic. And THE. BEST. COFFEE. EVER. Seriously - we both always take creamer and sweetener but this coffee was so good it didn't need a thing. Family friendly atmosphere, lots of locals chatting with each other as well as the staff. We were clearly just passing through but they made us feel like we'd been coming there for years. Highly recommend! Can't wait to stop here again next time we travel.

    Fried chicken dark meat, squash casserole, field peas, mashed potatoes and gravy
    Ben T.

    Good meat & 3. Some of the best cornbread you'll ever eat. Great service also. Busy at lunch

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    Benita D.

    1 min from Exit 3, Ann Street, I85 Montgomery AL. Great local, meat and 3 restaurant. Very covid clean. Has lots of outdoor seating. See menu I posted. All made on premises. If you like Cracker Barrel, you will love Gail's Down the Street. Do not let full parking lot trick you, lots of seating inside. Great spot for travellers because it is faster than fast food, but far healthier with many vegetable choices. Meat and 3 $8-9, Stawberry Shortcake or Banana Pudding $2.50.

    This is not Pepsi, actually it's a sweet tea.
    T M.

    Not impressed with the ambience or Decor, staff okay, not what I expected but I'm cool with it. Food looks good, smells good, appears to be fresh. Just tasted squash and onions and my deviled eggs and cornbread is off the hook... O M G. IM IMPRESSED, this food is so good and fresh, deviled eggs taste like someone in my family made them lol, and the fish taste like it was just caught, and the bread pudding was out of this world, I've never tasted bread pudding like this. A little skeptical at first but I'd highly recommend this place that's why I gave it five stars, keep up the good work guys.

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    Christy T.

    Southern food at its best - the cornbread was just amazing! The collards were yummy, and the country fried steak was great. The service (Adam) was fantastic - he was friendly, knowledgeable, and quick! I will be back.

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    Love the food, love the people and it is just down the street!! Been going there for many years and plan on going many more

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    Best southern food in the area. Everything is always fresh and delicious. The prices are great. No other restaurant around can compare.

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    Quick service, friendly staff, delicious home cooking. Definitely will return on my next trip to Montgomery!

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    11 years ago

    Very good home cooking. Staff was friendly and attative. Lunch is crowded but handled well. Will happily eat here again.

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