OMG! Absolutely the best food in the area. I'm from Salt Lake City Utah and every time I come for a…read morevisit I must go to Mildred's! Service is a southern delight - everythin' ok baby. I just love it! Ambiance is as close to mom's kitchen as it gets! We drove 30 minutes from Huntsville to have lunch. And the price--in a metropolitan area, you'd pay 3x the price of a plate. Delicious!!

Wife, kids and I made the journey up to Mildred's from Huntsville - it was worth the trip! This…read moreplace was hopping on a Saturday afternoon, we got here right at 1130ish and were able to easily find a seat. Plenty of parking available despite being busy. There are two buffet islands, one with main course and sides and some desert, the other with a salad bar and more desert options. There is also an ice cream machine that my wife swears tastes just like Chik-fil-a's. The food is almost all southern, and some of it got rotated out while we ate (the chicken and dumplings gave way to country fried steak and gravy). Fried Chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, fried okra, corn, green beans, man n cheese -- the list goes on and on. By and large, the food was exceptional. The fried chicken was moist and the breading is flavorful, the mashed potatoes were good. Pulled pork was succulent and the BBQ sauce was great. The strawberry shortcake was delicious. Only downsides from my visit was that the corn bread was a tad dry and not sweat (that's a preference thing) and there was no gravy for the mashed potatoes. That being said the yeast rolls are great. The chicken fried steak got rotated in with some pepper gravy (a bit watery) but these were the only nitpicks I found with my visit. Overall the best southern food and best buffet near Huntsville. My waitress ('Granny') was hustling, she made sure the plates were cleared and the drinks stayed full. Everyone seemed to know her and she was able to be friendly with the locals while taking care of business. All of the employees I saw were busy, wiping down the buffet lines, bringing in heaps of food and just making it a great experience. The value was phenomenal -- $12.50 for adults and $7 for kids. I wish they served Coke products and lived next door then they'd be perfect. If you're reading about this place and you live in Hunstville, its worth the drive. If you're a local, its probably a staple and you already know. 5 stars, would recommend. Thanks!

Stopped in after discovering this place while driving around the square. A nice local cafe and the…read morewaitress that morning was very nice and friendly. I ordered the open face roast beef and gravy. It was fantastic had okra and mashed potatoes for sides and they did not disappoint. On tge way out I had to try the homemade pies. So I had a piece of coconut cream and coconut meringue pie. Both were great. Gonna try the others next time. If you're looking for simple good homestyle cooking this is a great place.

Pope's is a common enough looking little old dinner with average service in the Shelbyville town…read moresquare. The food however is anything but common. I would make the hour and a half drive from home just to eat at Pope's Cafe. We have done road trips and thousands of miles around America. This is some of the best food we have found. Completely unexpected. We will be back.

Being from Huntsville, it's sad to say, but there is literally NO RESTAURANT that checks all the…read moreboxes like this unique little grill! My street quesadilla was the best one I've ever had, and I've had my share all over Mexico! However this is not a Mexican restaurant! Hubs had a patty melt that was incredible and was melt-in-your-mouth ooey gooey!! We can't wait to come back again! I just know everything else on the menu is going to be fantastic! If you're ever in Pulaski YOU MUST stop in for lunch or dinner! Trust me, you'll be so glad you did!!

It was so good! The food was very good, i got the fried catfish and it was pretty salty, but…read moredelish! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was excellent! As for the ambiance, it was a little hot in there... we had to buy waters... not the best.

We love the food and the staff. Lots of food for the price. My wife had the spaghetti special and…read moreloved it. The fried catfish is really good as well. We like the simple ambience of the restaurant. Try Galen's out, you'll be glad you did.

We had cheese burgers with onions rings and fried okra. Food was delicious and the service was…read moreexcellent!

The sweetest diner around. The staff are so kind, always talking to my daughter. The most…read moreaffordable restaurant around with fantastic home cooked food. We love how fun the environment is. We wish they were open later but a fantastic breakfast and lunch spot!

First time here. A true diamond in the rough. The prices are unbelievably inexpensive. The menu is…read morelarge with a wide variety for breakfast lunch and dinner. They are open from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 7 days a week. The service is fast and friendly. Portions are large. You will not leave hungry. I got the Country Boy breakfast. For $9.99 it comes with two eggs, hash browns, gravy, choice of toast or biscuit, and choice of meat. I got the tenderloin and biscuit (you get 2 biscuits and 2 nice pieces of tenderloin). My husband ordered the 3 egg meat lovers omelet. It was very flavorful and full of sausage ham and bacon. The meat to egg ratio was equal. For $8.00 it came with choice of toast or biscuits. I would say these are the best prices in a 100 Mile radius . Yummy southern cooking. The dining room is large and open with tons of seating. The parking lot is huge with plenty of parking. I will definitely return.

The food the service and the ambiance is always good there. My personal favorite is their box of…read moreshrimp and fries. They actually have the best shrimp in town.

Came by here for a quick lunch after work a few weeks ago. Satisfying experience!…read more This restaurant is styled like an old timey diner. There's lots of parking out front and the interior is spacious and has plenty of room for lots of visitors. They have classic American lunch options like hamburgers and onion rings, but they also do plate lunches with a little bit more southern flair. One of their specialties is "broasted" chicken, which is a method of frying chicken using a pressure cooker. For my lunch, I ordered a plate with two broasted tenders, fries, a roll, and a drink. Service was warm and friendly. It did take my meal a decent time to come out, especially since they weren't super busy, but it was hot and fresh when I received it. The tenders were very large and juicy. Broasted tenders tend to not have a very dense batter/coating but what there was I found crispy and crunchy. I do wish there'd been a little extra seasoning/kick to it, but solid tenders overall. The fries comes in several different varieties ("seashore," crinkle cut), but I chose seashore, which I interpret to mean they had Old Bay or some other seasoning on them - whatever it was, it tasted pretty good. The roll was kind of sad and hard but it obviously wasn't the main event, lol. I enjoyed the chicken and fries and it was a perfect portion for a more manageable but still very filling lunch. Worth a try if you're in the area!

My recommendation for Betty Mae's is based on dessert. I was in search of peach cobbler after…read morefamily Sunday dinner. I ordered peach cobbler and red velvet cake. Both were good and the price was right, less than $4. The portion of cake was pretty generous. I'll like to go back and try the food. Service was good. The staff combined with the customers in the dining room made it seem like family.

Made a pit stop here for lunch based on reviews and glad we did. The homemade food was delicious…read moreand very reasonably priced. The owner was sitting in the dining area and asked us how everything was. We had the fried chicken and it's definitely fresh, tasty and has the best crunchy skin.

Amazing deal for country food better than Cracker Barrel--made from scratch in house. It's a hidden…read moregem in South Huntsville, easily worth the drive. It's a classic country diner, typically crowded but with friendly service. Great 1950s pictures everywhere. Showed Family Feud with Steve Harvey on TV. They celebrate the Military and veterans and give a discount. I got meatloaf, green beans, hash brown casserole and cornbread, with blueberry cobbler for dessert. More than i could eat, and amazingly flavored. Go the extra mile to find this highly underrated hidden gem. Food is fresh and fast and highly recommended!

I had a lot going on one day with multiple appointments and places to visit in the afternoon. We…read morewere driving down Whitesburg and I turned in to check out Bubby's Diner again. It was 0930. Inside there were a dozen seniors enjoying breakfast. One of the ladies told us to take a seat anywhere and she would bring us menus after she dropped off 3 plates of food. The plates looked good. I ordered a 3 egg ham and cheese western omelet that a biscuit, gravy, and grits. Dave likes hash browns so I got an order of the browns for him. The omelet was good. The biscuit and gravy were better. I read an article somewhere. I don't remember where about the best biscuits and gravy in the state of Alabama. Bubby's diner was second place. I see why they were ranked high!!! 5/5 I heard a man in the diner talking up his patty melt. He told his companion she did not know what she was missing. I was at the counter so I did not turn around to search for the man. A patty melt sounded good to me so I ordered one. The patty melt was placed on top of thick marbled rye bread. The actual patties inside were cooked well, moist, and flavorful. I enjoyed the panty melt! Dave said too much rye bread took away from the taste of the patties.. i think if the patties were served on thinner bread or sourdough, the patty melt would earn that extra star. 4/5 I did order a side of fried green tomatoes. They were breaded well, fried in clean oil, and delicious!!! 5/5

Crazy busy place! Sit at the old school soda fountain counter so you can watch them makes shakes,…read moresundaes, and cones. If you sit outside or at an inside table you order at the counter. At the bar, they take your order. Staff is extra friendly and they do a great job of checking on you and keeping your drink full. I ordered a chicken Philly. Their Ruben must be extra good because several people have ordered it. The fruit I had with mine was very fresh and good. Don't miss Payne's if you're near the area. You won't regret it.

Amazing place to get a sandwich and an ice cream. The staff here are so friendly and kind too. I…read moregot a roast beef on rye with assorted accompaniments, it was grilled, delicious, and served promptly. Then I got the smores sundae and it was amazing too. Lots of ice cream, rich, creamy, and lots of whipped cream. Comfy cozy place with booths and tables and cute decor. Scottsboro is a small town but the ice cream and sandwich love at Payne's is big and bright! Thank you to Payne's for making me visit to Scottsboro glorious and amazing.

Everything was top notch and the catfish was as good as it gets. Great staff and cute interior…read morethough well loved. Food was freshly prepared. They even offered us some free cobbler when they had extras. Awesome gem.

Great small town, hometown diner. Everyone in there are great people! Food is amazing, especially…read morethe breakfast!