One of my all time best local restaurants to get wings and gizzards. And even better, their prices, and quality of food are very impressive. I have gotten the daily combo which was 5 wings with fries, a slice of bread, and a fountain drink for $8. I've also gotten the gizzards which come with fries and a slice of bread for $5.50. Everything is cooked to perfection. There are no seats to enjoy eating there, but a welcoming counter to order your food. The staff are super sweet and helpful with suggestions. Located across from Kelly Ingram Park, you walk in and see pictures on the wall that show the history of the restaurant dating back to 1958. This is a staple restaurant of Birmingham that is a must try. Just a little tip. If you go there and order the wings or gizzards and they ask if you want them all the way. Please note this means they will put ketchup and hot sauce on the wings and fries in the little paper basket in the big. The gizzards will come with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. So if you don't want any of that on there, just say you'd like them plain, or however you'd like them. They are seasoned so good, they really don't need anything at all. Oh, and don't worry if you see a line waiting to order, they move quickly with options besides just chicken. They also have pork chops, fish, okra (this is really good), fried green tomatoes (this is really good), burgers, and chicken livers too. read more

Green Acres Cafe - Fried chicken gizzards all the way - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Green acres is a Birmingham staple. Staff is amazing and extremely friendly. They will make you feel like family. Food is fresh and you don't even have to wait long. read more

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I love this place! Manger's Special all the way is my favorite. It has chicken wings, fries, green tomatoes with slice of light bread. All the way is with hot sauce over the chicken and fries. All in a brown paper bag; been enjoying this more than 30years. read more

Old faithful! You can never go wrong with a meal from green acres! Chicken, fish fries and so much more!

How did I live in the greater Birmingham area for almost 10 years and not try Green Acres until now? I've definitely been missing out--especially as a person who enjoys some fried liver and gizzards from time to time. My husband takes our boys to work out with their trainer downtown and one day, he asked did I want him to bring me some Green Acres back since he was nearby. I asked him what type of food does Green Acres sell. He gasped into the phone, "You've never had Green Acres?" I tell him no. He said I should look up the menu. Y'all...I saw liver and was sold! He brought me back liver, okra, chicken wings, and fries. Listen...I had never had chicken wings "all the way" (which means they put ketchup and hot sauce on them) and I was definitely missing out! Needless to say, the food was delicious. It's fried to perfection to me. I'll definitely place an order again soon! read more

Green Acres Cafe - Gizzards, fries, and okra - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place has been around maybe longer than I have and I think that's probably because they keep it simple, cook it fresh, and are a no frills operation where you order at the counter, wait for your number to be called, pick up your bag and go. No seating but if you're headed to any of the parks nearby or just picking up something to take home this works just fine. The menu is unpretentious and inexpensive. Wings, fried fish, burgers and fries, smoked sausage sandwiches etc. The place has the right combination of portion size, price, and quality that makes it perfect for a quick lunch. Long story short this is an iconic spot with a long history of doing what they do and if you're in the area and craving a bite to eat, it's worth the stop and so you should do that. read more

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It says that they open up at 9:00am but they didn't open until 10:10am. Sorry workers

Food, was seasoned just like, I like it not too much salt and pepper or anything else thrown in. It, was a little busy, but as usually, the line, moved pretty quickly, they get you in and out, but you always leave with a bag of hot food, which you ordered. The, ladies, that work their, which take your order, are so, nice and always greet you, with a smile on their face. I enjoy going, their because, the people that's their waiting, for their food, for the most part, everyone be nice, hungry, with southern small talk! I highly, recommend, this Downtown Green Acre Location, for some good, southern comfort food. read more

Green Acres Cafe - This Lady, their fingernails are just as pretty as mine, we have 2 things in common we keep our nails dripping and our craving 4 chicken! - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Yelp! Green Acreage, as I call it! You gots to sometimes have this GREASE. Thanks Jay for your service. I haven't forgotten you. You still serving with a smile. Now on to this food. Bae got his usual, the manager's special, all the way and Yes, they had fried green tomatoes today! Yum! Bae loves them tomatoes. I got a Frank sandwich, all the way and split with Bae. We both said, This stuff good. If you never had a Frank sandwich, man, them things good. I also got the whiting filet plate with salt and pepper and a side of Okra. WOW! Everything good today. We got there just in the nick of time, they sold out of wings after I ordered. They had 2 wings left. Everybody loves you, but today you extra good. You already know, when it's good, I'll be back. read more

Chicken wings good and hot when they cook it.melts in your mouth when you eat it. Good service when you come to order.

We were first introduced (via word of mouth) to this establishment when first moving to Birmingham (college) in 1994. EVERYONE and we mean EVERYONE said you have to try the chicken with the "greasy bag" called Green Acres. EVERYONE was right... the food was extremely CHEAP and the taste AMAZING. Over the years (particularly after Covid it seems) the prices have become not so cheap... but they taste remained steady. Parents got sick, had to LEAVE Bham for well over 10 years--- came back once or twice for business over the years and 1st thing we would do is STOP AT GREEN ACRES! Whenever we ordered large or Family portions it was EXTREMELY hit or miss. I remember being so disappointed when bragging to mother here for the holidays only to order a family feast and most of the chicken was dry and bland. Nevertheless-- we moved back this summer (2025) as a hotel GM relocation and was excited to try all the new foods in the city since leaving and this past SATURDAY we were utterly DISGUSTED at the quality of the food. PRICES are through the rough, but in this economy this is EVERYWHERE in this presidential term--.bu should have known when our 25 PIECE, side of tomatoes, Double side of okra, and shrimp literally was ready so quickly it was a sign. THE CHICKEN WAS SO SMALL and D-R-Y it was unbelievable. IT WAS inedible!!! We LITERALLY through the sh*t AWAY! We had no choice! The tomatoes weren't tart at all and very mealy, the shrimp was just too hard and bland--- and our forever favorite fries OKRA was tasty but VERY VERY small portions. A blind man could tell a batch was SPLIT between the 2 containers. We were heartbroken read more

This is the downtown Green Acres cafe. We stopped here to get a night time snack and they did not disappoint. This place is a staple of downtown Birmingham. Both cafes on my side of town closed during the pandemic. I ordered two 3 piece fried hard wings all the way. I also ordered okra for the Mrs. Everything came out delicious. We got a park right out front and the wait wasn't too bad considering all food was still hot when we got home. It would be UnAmerican to give this iconic place less than 5 stars read more

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Food is always good and hot Service food be friendlier Ambiance is ok needs upgrade even though it's historical read more

Whatever you call it, ethnic food, soul food but we just call it supper, Green Acres has got it quick hot and tasty. It's counter service only so you're going to grab it go. The folks are friendly and it can get busy especially at lunch time. If you're tired of Macheattburn and the same old chicken sandwich walk over and get some rib sticking food. From the Chicken wings, where you get a whole wang. To the fried green tomatoes it's a time. read more

Green Acres Cafe - Chicken wings - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Listen to me closely and well... the chicken ALWAYS hits for me! It slaps so hard, that my co-worker who has worked in Birmingham for almost 20 years had never heard of it and asked to join me. When we arrived, he asked, "Are they giving us our food in a brown paper sack?" I could only laugh and told him, "Trust me Bro, the contents of the bag is far more important than the packaging." Keep in mind, that they will ask you, "Do you want it All-The-Way, or not?" For those that don't know, "All-The-Way" means ketchup and hot sauce over your wings and fries that sit on a piece of "light bread" served in those paper boats. Yes, we call it "light bread" instead of white bread. We drove back to the office and once my co-worker took a few bites, he got up from the breakroom table, went to his office, and closed his door. He came out with cleaned bones. This is a local establishment that has weathered the times, even the pandemic couldn't stop that brown paper bag of chicken! And make no mistake about it, this is a place where you can literally order just (2) chicken wings! Plus they serve breakfast if that tickles your fancy. You even get to glance at the old-school cigarette vending machine, LOL! Be warned, depending on what time of day you or the day of the week you visit, it might be a line of good southern folk waiting for that ol' barnyard pimp in a bag! And FYI, they were voted 'Best Fried Chicken in America" by the Steve Harvey Morning Show a few years back, and it does not disappoint. I might have to sidestep my diet plan and slide by on Friday for an ol' 6pc All-The-Way. read more

Just left visit from trauma unit with Godson, decided to treat the crew at something different... first time at spot... It's an okay neighborhood joint.. A grab and go. I'd say an authentic experiment.... read more

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Green Acres is such a hidden gem in the Birmingham community. Although it is often perceived as a "hole in the wall", it is easily one of the best chicken wing places that I've ever tasted. I visited this past Saturday. I had not been in a while and I was craving it. Luckily, I found a parking space right across the street. So when you walk in, there is usually a line (because it's sooooo good). Do not let that deter you. I assure you that I had three orders and the line was to the door when I walked in. I waited no more than 15 minutes in all from the time I placed my order to getting my food. The line moved so fast and the cashier was very pleasant. I had a question about an item and she answered right away. She was also very thorough. Let's get to the food. After I placed my order, it was not even 10 minutes that I got my food. I had a total of three orders: Manager's Special (6 pc wings, fries, and fried green tomatoes). This was for my mom who has been watching her use of hot sauce. So she didn't get it "all the way". She got hers with the usual seasonings and minus the ketchup and hot sauce. I got 5 pc wings and fries, all the way. I mean really, how can you go to Green Acres and not get at least one item "all the way". I also had a side of okra. My sister had a okra fried hard (they give you enough to make a whole meal) and a side of Peach tea. People really don't understand how good the okra is and just how well seasoned their food is. When I got my food, the first thing I looked for is grease stains on the bag. If it's not greasy, then it's not right. I want to see the grease stains on the bag at Green Acres. This is my sign that there is goodness in the bag. My order was correct (as usual). The wings were very well seasoned and they add just the right of hot sauce/ketchup mix when you get "all the way". It is not overpowering and not too spicy to make you not want to eat it. The okra was very well seasoned and fried to perfection. I tried the fried green tomatoes and I'm not a huge tomato fan. However, theirs is the only ones that I will eat. They are breaded perfectly and they are not mushy, which is what has soured me on fried green tomatoes at other places. The breading offers a crunch and almost resembles breading that you would find on an onion ring. I truly enjoyed Green Acres and I plan to visit there at least once a week. They also have several locations in addition to this one. read more

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Food and Customer SVS is good, Hit just right! but you must remember half of the folks on here complaining, you probably the worst customers where ever you go... read more

Got the manager's special. I liked the fried green tomatoes the most. They were crispy and seasoned well. The chicken wings and the fries were okay. The wings were a bit dry and definitely needed some sauce on the side - maybe this was my fault for not getting any. Keep in mind that takeout fries will get soggy, and in this case extra soggy, since the ketchup isn't separated out on the side. The price is very good, though. read more

Green Acres Cafe - Manager's special - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is awesome from wings, fish and pork Chops is all delicious. The people are very kind and make you feel welcome.

Visited Birmingham and was told I had to eat here. I ordered wings and fries. It wasn't necessarily mind mind blowing but it was good. The staff were pleasant despite being so busy. I loved that it's just a simple affordable comfort spot for folks. I also loved that it's in a historical area so as a visitor, I could walk around. read more

Green Acres Cafe - 4 wings all in with fries - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The Food was awesome. The service was okay. It's a walk up take out. They stay packed there's a wait. But worth it. I had the Managers' Special and a smoked sausage sandwich all the way. My only regret I special ordered and didn't get the chicken all the way. read more

I was in Ensley and decided to stop into this location. The way they worked that long line reminded me of another old standard restaurant except there wasn't someone at the steam table asking "Help You"! People had their payment in their hands and knew what they wanted when they got to the window. The paper bags with grease stains were passed out quickly. (The stains are proof you are at Green Acres). My dog was in the car and I thing if she wasn't thrown a fry or chicken nub quickly there might have be an issue. I made the mistake of getting "everything" without asking for light hot sauce. The white bread wrapped around the wings helped a great deal. I made those 2 slices work for my 6 wings. We ate them first because everything was piping hot because it was fresh from the fryer. We enjoyed lunch and there was a steady stream of movement in the small parking lot. This restaurant has so much history in the Civil Rights Era, I'm happy they are still in business and have other units just as busy. Yet they cooking methods haven't changed. read more

A Birmingham legend so needed to check it out. I was surprised to find it was carry out only. We went early and as forewarned- the small place was already crowded with people waiting for their orders to come out. Just about everything is deep fried - and it was really good. We ordered wings and the whiting fish. Only sauce choices were hot sauce, ketchup and mustard. Unfortunately they forgot to include the sauces so the taste was a little boring. I did get hot sauce on my fries and I definitely think it would have made my fish taste great. read more

Thank you thank you I've been ordering wings for my grandma who is 99yrs old in Ensley for 4 yrs now. And she always want the same thing 8pc fried soft no bread all way I went downtown today and they didn't disappoint Thank y'all so much for your great customer service Ensley no comment I definitely will be going away downtown for her read more

Visited the downtown location today and ordered the 5pc w/ fries add lemon pepper. It was HORRIBLE!!!! My fries tasted like they were cooked yesterday. And my chicken tasted like it was refried just to make it seem hot. I had high hopes because I had not had it in years. read more

Prepare for a long wait but also prepare for nice crispy deliciousness. Definitely not a place for the health conscious person but if none of that stuff matter this is your place. My hustlers everything he orders ALL THE WAY, which means they add ketchup, mustard and hot sauce I believe. You can choose to put your own condition you food. read more

Folks who know me, KNOW I LOVE me some fried chicken, specially them wings! Next time y'all in Birmingham, you gotsta stop through Green Acres Cafe. They're Black owned and celebrated 60 years last year! Thx for the hookup, Darius (my Birmingham native friend who turned me onto this hidden gem!) read more

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Everytime I go to Birmingham I eat here. Every. Time. It's the best chicken in the Iron City. It's so simple and cheap but decades of frying chicken, livers, gizzards, and more will make you an expert. You must get everything all the way (salt, pepper, hot sauce). Although the food may not look as appealing, since it comes in a nondescript brown paper bag with napkins on top of the white bread, the taste is addictive. The location downtown is the best to me. Ensley is clean, but I like the old feel of the downtown branch better. If you're from out of town, do yourself a favor and try this city staple. read more

I will not be going back to this place! We were in town for a funeral. Called here and the line was busy. Then called again and the phone rang, no answer. Call another one and I was informed that they do not take orders. So we drove to the place and there were workers in the place and the door was locked. Then they waved at us. We didn't know if they had the door locked for covid or what. So we knocked again and they turned the lights off. Not even professional enough to come to the door to say that they closed early. We went back to the car then they turned the lights back on. My parents and grand parents used to take us here all of the time when we were little. I told my gran daughter all about it and this is what they do. All the way from Orlando and what? They won't answer the door or phone. bad Business! read more

Green Acres Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I waited in line for 25 minutes, it was 5:19pm when I left. I get up to the counter and say that I want a double cheeseburger. The lady tells me "oh we're not doing burgers right now because we're so busy." I had a lot to say about that but I didn't because I was so pissed off. I just walked out. How is a business that sells food not gonna make something because it's a little busy. Put a sign up or something so people don't waste their time! read more

We stopped here for a late lunch, was not disappointed. Wings were perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful trip to the iconic Birmingham, AL. You have to go. read more

Slowest service in Birmingham! Not missing anything here and there's better food other places.

I went to green acres for the first time this past week with a coworker and she had given me some great suggestions to try. I ultimately decided to get a 7 piece all the way (this includes hot sauce and ketchup on the wings). I was a little hesitant about getting "all the way" since I had never considered getting ketchup on fried chicken. I also got the okra fried hard with salt and pepper. I like how all the employees had masks and gloves and they give you the order in minimal packaging. read more

Of all the Green Acres I have been to in Birmingham, I love this one. The staff was real nice and I enjoyed my wings.

This place is true to the soul !!!! They are amazing the chicken and fish is finger licking ! If you've never been here and enjoys true southern fried chicken come here and don't hold back !!!! read more

If you're on a budget and want a nice meal for you buck, this is the place to go. Their fried chicken is delicious. The wings are small, but very tasty. I order mines with lemon pepper and hot sauce. You'll definitely be licking your fingers afterwards. Oh and there's no sitting area, so you'll have to order for to go. read more

When I want some good old fashioned fried catfish, this is my go to. The fish is light and crispy, not greasy. I love that it is also drenched with hot sauce. This time I also order a side of friend green tomatoes expecting the same. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The tomatoes were cold and chewy. Definitely not freshly cooked. Order fish not fried green tomatoes! read more

The wings are as good as they are advertised. The carry out restaurant is set in a historic district and has a lot of history attached to it. I ordered 4 wings with fries. Ketchup was well spread all over them. The wings were crispy and the batter tasted good. Prices were pretty reasonable at this restaurant. read more

One of the best keep secrets in Birmingham. A must stop!!!! One of the few places you can get a whole wing Get the manager special - all the way (hot sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper) with a red pop Faygo and thank me later. read more