Sadly the fountain shop located inside GVD closed down 2 years ago. I was SO looking forward to a good burger and fries during my visit today (06/10/25). I would have even got a milkshake. Why not?! The older gentleman who broke this disappointing news was very nice. I browsed around a bit but didn't purchase anything. Green Valley Drug looks to be a staple in area and I love the nostalgic atmosphere it offers. read more

Green Valley Drug - Pharmacy Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Had a very enjoyable lunch here with my sister. For the first time I had a pimiento cheese hamburger. It was very good. Good fries. I liked the fact that I could get a half order. I also had a cherry milkshake, which was delicious. My sister had a cheeseburger which she enjoyed. Service was excellent. A very enjoyable,relaxing lunch. read more

I stopped in here for a quick burger after waiting in line for a while for my tag renewal next door. I have lived in Hoover my entire life, and somehow never walked into this place. Friends on social media kept talking about how great it was, so I had to give it a shot. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a chocolate shake....and none of them missed the mark. This was a great griddle top cooked burger with all the fixings. The fries were good, but nothing overwhelming. But man....that shake. They use Blue Bell ice cream and serve it with a straw and a spoon. You may or may not need the spoon, but you will not be disappointed with that shake. Overall it was a good experience. It is a place that obviously has its fair share of regulars, and I wouldn't necessarily stop by if you're in a hurry. It's a great place to sit and relax, maybe meet some new people in the community, and enjoy read more

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First time I came here was a few weeks ago. It is quaint and calm. However, they lose a star because the don't take discover card. My debit card was also expired and I didn't know luckily I had cash with me. You bag your own stuff here. I was instructed to leave my money on the counter. Everything is very contactless and masks are enforced. They work behind plexi glass. I noticed they have a diner but it wasn't in se read more

If you're ever craving a good malt and diner food, this is a fun place to try! We came here to eat at the soda fountain. FYI hours of operation for soda fountain are limited. They are only open on week days for breakfast at lunch. Not on weekends at all. My husband and are were in the area and decided to finally try to eat at the soda fountain since they were open... and we were hungry! We arrive a little after 1pm and they were surprisingly still busy. It isn't very big - 3 booths, 3 tables and about 14 counter stools. We chose to sit at counter. The two workers seemed super busy, but were very pleasant and friendly. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and my husband ordered a cheeseburger. We both had fries too. It's your basic diner food so it's not like it was anything to rave about, but my grilled cheese satisfied my cheese craving, the crinkle fries were hot and my husband devoured his cheeseburger giving it a solid thumbs up! Our total, including my vanilla malt, which was oh so thick and creamy, came to about $20. You pay at the pharmacy. The clientele was mostly seniors - it seemed like a place of choice to socialize for them. There were some younger people there, although accompanied with seniors. A very sweet woman came in as we were finishing up. She was dining alone, but I got the impression she was a regular. She loves the tuna plate and said their tuna salad is delicious. It's also a neighborhood pharmacy that has most of the pharmacy essentials you would want, along with gift items. You definitely get the "hometown" feel when you are here and while the food wasn't a "knock your socks off" experience, it was fun sitting at the counter and getting a solid meal! read more

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I hate I didn't take pics of the bacon cheeseburger and BLT my friend and I had but WOWSA!!! AWESOME. This is a nostalgic place with great service and fantastic food. The Malted Shakes are a MUST. Brought a friend here for a birthday lunch and it was great to just visit. Do yourself a favor and try them out read more

Green Valley Drug - A blessed goodness to my belly! - Pharmacy Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I lunch here once or twice a month. I do not know what happened before I got there but it must have been a disaster in the operation of the grill. We waited about 15 minutes for a place for two. Another twosome gave up in front of us or would still be wait. A table became available and we went toward it but stopped so they could clean the table. Fine. We were seated and told we will be right with you. After ten minutes I went to the counter to place the order. She apologized and came right over. The food was slow coming to us. I love the Greenvalle Drug food and staff so nice. It is not a place to go for lunch if you have errands, work or anything to get done. I hope to return soon and enjoy a better and less stressful meal experience (food is great) I know hiring staff is an issue everywhere. Maybe rethink the order system sort of like the The Boot or Whiskey Foxtrot. Or pay get a number. No servers just staff to bring out food and clean tables. I love this place. Support it as much as we can. read more

This place is an institution. One of the best burgers in Hoover great service with authentic atmosphere. U

The bacon cheeseburger burger was solid enough, but certainly not one that I would seek out again. Crinkle cut fries were hot. The chocolate shake was good. $14.50 was a bit steep for these three things. read more

Green Valley Drug - Good burger and fry. But not great. - Pharmacy Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Talk about one of the best hole in the wall food places in Birmingham! My family has been obsessed with Green Valley Drug for years. The burgers are addicting and has never let us down. The food takes me back to my great grandmothers cooking. It's definitley worth waiting around for a seat to open. The milkshakes are also a great addition to your lunch along with the amazing and fresh French fries. read more

First time eating lunch here. Reminds me of some of the lunch counters from my childhood. Service was prompt and very friendly. I had the grilled ham & cheese and my husband had the bacon cheeseburger & BLT club. He was extra famished so he had the coke float x 2. The food is better than chain restaurants and it's just a good overall experience. I will be back to try the pimento cheese. read more

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If you want to step back in time and visit and old fashioned lunch counter this is the place to go. Green Valley Drug is by far my favorite place in the word to eat! I have been going here just about every weekend my entire life. Everything is made from scratch including fresh hamburgers, pimento cheese, tuna, and milkshakes. The cheeseburgers melt in your mouth and the milkshakes are to die for! You can add bacon to your burger for just a little bit extra to give it a little kick. Milkshakes are offered in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cherry flavors. i am partial to the chocolate but all are very good. The prices are reasonable and definitely worthy of the food that you are getting. Expect to get a lunch for two around $10-15 and be wanting to come back the next day. The only drawbacks are that they are only open for breakfast and lunch. You can get breakfast and lunch M-F and lunch only on Saturday. Closed Sunday. You are able to pay with credit card but cannot put the tip on the card so be sure to bring a few dollars cash to tip the excellent servers. Enjoy! You won't regret it. read more

So I decided to try the infamous bacon cheeseburger out here at Green Valley Drugs. I arrived at 10:55 a.m., thinking I was beating the lunch crowd. I did beat them because lunch doesn't start here until 11:00 a.m. Anyway, I sat and waited along with two teenagers who were there before me. Promptly at 11:00, the waitress came to take our order. She was friendly and accurate. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, no tomato, fries and a sweet tea. The prices were a little steep ($3.00 for a handful of unsalted fries) but you get what you pay for. The cheeseburger lives up to the hype. Everything was fresh and unbelievably delicious. The lettuce was so fresh I could hardly stand to eat it. I'm not used to it from other chain restaurants. The onions were not overpowering, and there was just the right amount of condiments on the toasted bun. The chuck patty was well done without being dry. I enjoyed every bite and decided to order my mom a hamburger to go so she could try it for herself. If you are searching for a great old-fashioned hand-patted hamburger, try Green Valley Drugs. Just be ready to pay a little more for it. read more

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Fantastic burgers! The prices are very reasonable and they have breakfast options too! I had the best bacon cheeseburger at this place. I will most definitely be back! read more

Green Valley Drug - Bacon Cheeseburger w/ fries - Pharmacy Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This place is AMAZING. The burgers and fries are the best in town! I always get the bacon cheese burger and a double order of fries. (The fries are that good!) The staff is also so friendly. I always feel like I'm walking into my grandmas house with the old school vibe, the at home feeling, and the best food around. Do yourself a favor and try this place. You'll never go anywhere else for a burger. read more

Nothing like stepping back in time for a chocolate milkshake, burger and fries - made the old fashion way!! It brought back memories from Wisconsin childhood (did I mention they can put bacon in your cheeseburger?) read more

Had the bacon cheeseburger with fries.. bacon was good and crispy. Everything taste fresh and was made to order. very good. Staff very polite. read more

Green Valley Drug - Pharmacy Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This place is a family favorite. It serves the most mouth watering burgers and homemade milkshakes you could ever want. They have an ole timey counter you can still sit at, or a few booths and tables if the counter is full. It is a working drug store too, so pick up tums or other antacids and head on down to this touch of sheer greatness. read more

Breakfast or lunch,this is a special place.It is and old style soda fountain .Burgers,fries and any kind of sandwich that you could think of. Ice cream,sundaes and great milk shakes. The service is special. Preston Lawley read more

This is a classic soda fountain not unlike those from many years ago. All the usuals, shakes, burgers, fries, and you can sit right at the bar. It's like a Johnny Rockets, minus the commercialism and the over the top 50s facade. Just a great piece of history, still family ran and offering great comfort food. read more

I don't know why, the people working the lunch counter have always been so rude. Maybe they have horrible customers they have made them this way. I can't figure it out. I've gone into the store on multiple occasions and the pharmacy folks are always smiling and helpful. This afternoon I was in the store buying shaving razors and I thought I'd be a nice daddy and get my kids a milkshake. I took one step towards the lunch counter and was stopped in my tracks when the waitress shouted "We're closed!" and shook her head as if I was too dumb to realize without being told. It was 2:30pm on a Saturday and the tables were full of customers. I wish they weren't this way. It is a charming looking little spot. I would love to own a place just like it. But here is my suggestion. If you need to fill a prescription go to Green Valley Drugs. If you want a burger, I'd go to McDonalds before I went there. read more

I can remember going here as a young child eating and having a banana split. Had the chance to take my son and he loved it just as much as I did. A place that hangs around that long is there for a reason. Go check it out; the burgers are great and so are the banana splits!! read more

Great burgers, malts, shakes, and everything! It's a restaurant with mixed with a drug store. It has an old fashion counter the price range is just right for you. I think its the best burger joint in Hoover! read more

Ok, the good: The burgers are always great, fresh, made with good meat. Fries are crisp. The place has an old, slightly dirty ethos, but is certainly fine for the situation. A word of warning: Make a calendar appointment to eat here. This is slow food. Burgers are not put on the grill till after the ticket is laid down. Even when busy and it would make sense to have some going, that ain't gonna happen. So Place your order, look around and chat, and your meal is ready a good 20-30 minutes after you sit down. Never sooner. But it's always hot and fresh. A little on the negative side. Service is moderately bad, with nary a smile to be seen. The people running the grill move at glacial speeds. I'd hate to see what would happen if they were being chased by a wild animal. It's almost like watching a slow-motion film. It's kind of funny. I quit trying to give specifics on condiments (hold the tomato, no ketchup, etc) because they're going to put on there what they remember. Sometimes its the same, usually not. I saw that my ticket was written correctly, but the food was not. But, I'll go back. I like the food, plan for the slow, and don't mind the indifference. read more

This place sounded perfect like places I grew up going to. I am from out of town called to see there hours they said 5pm today got there at 3:33pm walked in young kid behind counter had his head laying on the counter said we are closed. We are leaving in 10 minutes. Sad when you take the time to call and people working there do not know how to tell time and then they close early. Do not waste your time bad attitudes read more

Stopped by for the first time to try what I have been total is a local favorite. As soon as I sat down i was greeted in a super friendly way. My waitress recommended the bacon pimento cheeseburger so without question I took her advice. Boy am I glad I did. It was fantastic. I had to ask who made the pimento cheese and they quickly pointed out the young lady who has mastered it. It didn't take much to talk me into a homemade milkshake either. They have the sweetest people behind the counter. read more

Good ol fashion soda fountain drug store experience. Take your 10-12 year old child or grandchild for something a little different from the fast food chain. I also took my wife there for a Saturday midday outing when we were dating- that worked out good ; ) read more

Neat place. Quaint décor - like stepping into an old timey drug store / soda fountain someplace 30 years ago. Waitress, cashier and cook all were very nice. Fries were were the long fat crinkle cut fries. Chocolate shake was OK - complemented the burger well. As far as shakes go, these were middle of the road, had better but had worse. The burgers were very good. They are what you would imagine if someone said, "an old fashioned hamburger" Food was hot when served. It was $23 for a cheeseburger, a bacon cheeseburger, fries, 2 Cokes, and a shake. We woud definitely eat there again. read more

My go to place for a burger in the area. Everything is cooked to order, so be ready to wait a few minutes, but it is worth it. Standard crinkle cut fries, but the burger is the star. read more

Green Valley serves a wonderful traditional burger. The shakes are thick and made with only things that should go in a shake. Breakfast is well done and the griddle produces excellent results. The burgers are cooked fresh when you order them, so it takes a little longer than a fast food place, but you know your food is made for you, and not pre-cooked and sitting in a warmer. It's worth it for a burger this good. read more