Great range of options for both cold and hot pressed sandwiches. The ingredients tasted fresh! I…read moregot the Hot Honey Pressed Roll (hot), and it was great. I like that you can get either a half or a whole pressed sandwich! Very casual atmosphere. Everything was clean. If they're busy, you may have ~10 minute wait, but not too bad.

The first time we ate at a Roly Poly franchise was in Seaside, Florida in the early 2000s while on…read morevacation. While none of them have tasted quite as good since then (something about working up an appetite on the beach?), we still really enjoy a rare opportunity to eat at one. I knew we would be ready for lunch after a morning at a local museum, so I had researched possible venues earlier that morning. I showed my wife a short list and she immediately gravitated to Roly Poly. That would have been my first choice too. This one (the last one remaining in Birmingham, apparently) is in the Homewood neighborhood / area. It is located on a busy street with shops and plazas lining both sides. These look like they were built no later than 1950 but have evolved and been renovated as new tenants cycled through. We did angled parking on the street out front, but there may be better / easier parking on surrounding side streets. The only issue we had was backing out into traffic when we left; it took a few minutes for a gap. You enter and order at the counter. They have menus available there for you to check out. They have a rack of chips available, plus maybe other sides? I didn't look beyond the chips. You then sit down and wait for your order. I guess they have call-ahead too. Seating is along the wall to the right as you enter. There is a long bench the length of the wall with separate 4-person tables spaced along it, with 2 additional chairs each. Our order seemed to take a while, but it may have just been what we ordered (hot sandwich) versus other simpler orders getting filled faster. I got the French Twist, which is my favorite. I only got a regular and not a large, but I think I could have finished a large. My wife got something else, chicken-based I think. We both enjoyed this a lot. If I lived in the area, I'd probably stop in here semi-regularly.

I wanted to be a fan so bad! But maybe my expectations were a little too high. A friend and I…read morestopped in for lunch on a Monday. There was no line so we were able to quickly order. My friend ordered the chicken kabob entree but the man quickly told us it would be a 20 minute wait. I appreciated that he let us know since we were on a hour lunch break. He did recommend the lunch special alternative which she went with. I got the mushroom and Swiss burger. I absolutely loved the patio area. It's actually the only seated dining option since the inside is only big enough for ordering. Our food came out pipping hot which was nice! The burger and fries are a great portion for the price. I was a little disappointed that there was mustard on my burger. However that's my fault! It's clearly on the menu I just didn't pay close enough attention. I'm a huge mustard hater so that threw me off. The fries looked delicious but they were just a tad undercooked for my liking. Definitely not raw, just not cooked long enough. My friend enjoyed her food for the most part but it was nothing to rave about.

On my quest to try all the city's Mediterranean restaurants, Sam's Deli and Grille was on my radar…read morethis particular weekend. I used to frequent a bakery that was on this strip but I never saw this quaint little deli. The staff was pleasant as we looked over the menu. I ordered the chicken kebabs and my friend ordered the Philly with fries. Later he added a plain cheeseburger just to try it. He said his Philly didn't have much meat and he didn't care for the wrap. He thought it was going to be a traditional sandwich. However, my chicken kebab meal was flavorful and delicious. I didn't like the salad dressing that came on the salad, but that's just my particular preference. Everything was very fresh and was enough for two meals. I particularly enjoyed the outdoor seating on this nice Fall afternoon. We had differences of opinion on the burger. I thought it had a great taste-seasoned well, and fresh. My friend wasn't impressed and mentioned that it came out too fast to have been made fresh. I would love to go back and order one with all the trimmings to get a more accurate account as to how to rate it. I will definitely return to try more menu items.

I was looking for a place that served broccoli salad and came across several people online…read morerecommending Urban Cookhouse. I decided to give it a try and got my order to go. My visit was pleasant, and the staff was very helpful. I couldn't decide what size broccoli salad to get, so I went with the $5 size, and it ended up being the perfect amount--not too little and not too much. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other items on the menu. The restaurant itself was clean and looked like it would be a comfortable place to dine in. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely return!

Thanks, ChatGPT. I put in "help me think of healthy restaurants", and Urban Cookhouse came up. It…read morewas a nice reminder. I went there years ago, but totally forgot about it. Once a drank the strawberry lemonade I remembered how much I liked this place. This time we went for dinner and I was impressed with the number of plates they offered. I ended up choosing The Down Home which comes with smoked turkey and pineapple ham, hot cheddar pasta, broccoli salad, and a warm orange roll. It was really good. It didn't look like a lot on the plate at first, but I ended up having leftovers.

Both the pork chops and the filet are amazing. We loved the atmosphere and the people were…read moreextremely friendly. We will definitely be back!

Staying in Homewood. Looked around for a low carb option. The Refinery hit the spot. Tuna,…read moresquash medley, and a side salad for the person looking for low carbs. I had a delicious pork chop with black eyed pea, corn, okra, and tomato succotash. A glass of red wine and a bottle of beer. Small dining area with a warm welcoming feel. There are tables outside when the weather cooperates. It was a little warm outside for us. The service was good! Our only issues were rounding the block a few times for find parking and 18% gratuity being included with the bill.

I really should eat at this great local deli more often. My wife and I shared a 1/4 muffuletta for…read moredinner this evening based on the recommendation of our wonderful server, Catey Rose C. The sandwich was delicious. Really good pickles . Enjoyed sitting outside. Definitely recommend.

I had the worst dining experience In my life in September last year. Was at lunch with a group of…read morefriends and was basically told by the owner AT THE TABLE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE - to not come back because I questioned the dressing on the Reuben sandwich, which was unlike what I was used to. The most embarrassing situation I have ever been in.

Introduction:…read more Representing Mississippi established restaurant for America 250 series is McAlister's Deli. I lived in Birmingham for a year mainly in 2010. Some states didn't have anything I could use looking up from Wikipedia and think it's dumb that I didn't have anything for AL as I did live there. But I have one I'll do for Alabama next in this same center, a local place. I lived & worked near this & Wal-Mart center across the street. Fun fact: I used to always comment how Wal-Mart is my closest grocery store when I lived in BHM. It was more than double the distance to Piggly Wiggly, Publix, etc. on the other side of I-65. Ironically, the closest grocery store to where I live now is also a Wal-Mart, but I have some more grocery options near me. Experience with McAlister's: The first time I ever went to a McAlister's was this location in Spring 2010 as a work lunch break option. Their strongest suit was the Sweet Tea! Very good sweet tea. The sandwiches were pretty good at a reasonable price; still reasonable for high 2026 standards. It was a nice place with tall ceilings as I recall. Staff was nice, never any issues the few times I went. I moved to the DC area in 2011. I went to the Front Royal, VA location on work travel a couple of times in 2015, but they pissed me off and wrote 2-stars in 2016, but that one is permanently closed. Multiple have opened since then closer to DC. I went to the 2nd one to open in Maryland for their grand opening in September 2025; see my 1st to review 4-star of the Hanover, MD one. Overall, I recommend McAlister's as they have some good sandwiches & salads, and they have a pick two, half sandwich/half salad option that is good option too.

We got the club sandwich and it was very good. The side of potato salad was delicious and the side…read moresalad was huge! Service was great, very friendly.

Porch has the best brunch in Birmingham! In addition to brunch items like eggs, bacon, French toast…read moreetc you can also get shrimp & grits or the BEST hamburger in town! Give it a try next time you're heading out for Sunday brunch.

3.5 overall Great…read morelocation and patio space. I came for lunch and I agree that the service is a bit slow. I opted for the farro bowl, but was hesitant about the beets--cause, well, beets are not my jam-- but the kitchen put them on the side for me! (Thank you!!). I added braised pork. The bowl is a very creative and i loved the concept but the execution just need a bit of tweaking. The bowl was just too greasy. And I don't think the grease was only coming from the pork. The farro was about 1 or 2 minutes overcooked for my taste; however, I would try it again maybe with just the egg. I hear great things about thw smash burger so I'll come back and try my luck. Wednesdays are half off bottles of wine!!

Great box lunches for meetings small or large. Good selection, consistent in their quality and…read morepresentation. Easy to work with and the food will please a diverse crowd!

Refrain from putting so much sauce on the sandwiches or have option to place on the side.read more

Momma Goldberg's is a classic deli! I got the Turkey Delite, and it was very good! With it, I got…read morechips and a drink (separately), totaling ~$15. I was here on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed. The tables are very close together, and when they are busy, it can be challenging to navigate around people to get to the drink machine, bathrooms, etc. There are a few small tables outside the front of the restaurant.

I wasn't really a fan of Momma Goldberg's. However, it was packed when I got there. The location is…read morevery small so we weren't sure if there would even be a seat available for us. Luckily one opened up. The person who took our order wasn't rude but he wasn't friendly. Not a problem but noted. I felt very rushed picking my sandwhich even though there wasn't anyone behind me. You should definitely know what you want before you get in line. We got our food and they messed up my friends order so we had to wait for them to correct it. You usually go up and grab your food but she was nice enough to bring it out to us. The sandwiches are pretty small. I thought I saw a soup option online but that wasn't an option in person.

A nice quiet spot to have a great meal with farm fresh ingredients, homemade breads and tasty…read moresandwiches. I went with the brisket panini and side salad. Both were so good and generous portions that left me full. Wife got the turkey and Swiss and raved about the sourdough bread and how fresh it tasted. This was during lunch so we didn't get drinks but their cocktails sounds great (peach Old Fashioned and espresso martini to name a few) so I'd like to come back for dinner sometime and try some of those. Perfect spot for a relaxing lunch downtown.

Great service and delicious food. It's always busy during lunch but came for a late lunch on the…read moreweekend and it was very chill. Great atmosphere and 10/10 hospitality from everyone working there. Would definitely recommend.