So this past weekend I went to Festa Italiana it was basically the Italian version of Taco Fest…read more While I did enjoy myself I left with a underwhelming feeling. To start off I will say Italian American Heritage Society of Birmingham, Alabama did a great job with making sure people stayed cool. Besides the food trucks everything was either under tents or under the bridge at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. They had free water stations as well as water to purchase. They even had a huge air blower out there keeping people cool. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Seeing people actually do grape stomping and sauce contest were pretty cool too! Now here is where the food comes in. I was not able to try all the places I wanted to try due to extremely long lines. The 3 places I did try I will talk about now. First up Da Big Italian I ended up getting Da Vinnie and Da Big Italian. Da Vinnie was pretty good the sausage had decent flavor but that was about it. Nothing too crazy. Da Big Italian was extremely underseasoned and it mostly tasted like pickled banana peppers. It apparently had mozzarella cheese in it and I didn't even notice it. Huge let down. Da Vinnie 7/10 Da Big Italian 5/10 Next we have Sliced this was genuinely really good pizza. All the flavors were there like all systems go. I had been wanting to try this place for a long time and just never got to it. Like I have no notes whatsoever so I'm just gonna give my score of an 8.5/10. I will be back for more. Lastly Arnone's Italian Sausage. This was the biggest disappointment because I was super excited to try them. I ordered the Italian Sausage of course. It came with grilled onions and nothing else. Yall when I say this was the most blandist thing I have ever eaten. The sausage had no flavor at all the grilled onions were also flavorless like they used no salt, pepper, Worcester sauce, no nothing. Easy 1/10 I was extremely disappointed. All in all I enjoyed the event and if there is another one I'll be back to try the places I wasn't able to get too. I do not blame the company that put this together for any of the bad food. These guys put on a great show and I can't wait to see more!

Just tried this food truck for the first time this weekend. The Sicilian was fantastic!!! Friendly…read moreand great service!!! We will definitely will be back!!! Delicious.... Looking at the menu now to figure out what sandwich I will try next time.

They have such a great variety of cheesecakes, pies, jarred fruits and vegetables, nuts, candy,…read moretaffy, and so much more! I'm always looking for corn salsa at farmers markets, but I usually find black bean and corn salsa instead. I was excited to find actual corn salsa here, and it's delicious! I also picked up a lemon icebox pie, which was delicious, and pickled peaches. I love spiced peaches and pickled vegetables, but I had never heard of pickled peaches before, so of course I had to buy them! The store is clean and well-organized, including the restroom, which is always a nice bonus when you're stopping in while traveling. The cashier was super friendly and overheard us talking about their sign for the annual open house, which takes place the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. She told us they'll have lots of sale items and free samples and recommended going on Friday when it's less crowded. I love a good local tip! If you enjoy unique jarred goodies, sweets, and Southern treats, this is definitely a place worth checking out!

Was disappointed to see they use margarine in a lot of their baked goods. I would've thought…read moreproducts would be more natural.

Authentic Cuban Sandwiches many varieties Smoothies awesome…read more- mango and passion fruit plus many more depending on season Phone orders in advance

Major hidden gem in the Hartselle area! 4.5/5…read more I made the drive over after working in Decatur just to try Old Havana Cafe. It's in a sort of nondescript shopping mall. As other reviewers have mentioned, this is a carryout only establishment. However, they do have a few chairs and a comfy loveseat to sit on while you wait for your order. I didn't order ahead but I was able to place my order at the counter. The menu online is more extensive than the menu on the board behind the register, so I'm not certain of what all is usually available. I wound up ordering a Cubano and a guava and cream cheese pastry. The man who came out to take my order and delivered it to me when it was finished was unbelievably warm and welcoming. He had such a calm and gentle demeanor and made me feel right at home. Definitely a highlight. My food took a few minutes to come out but overall was well within a reasonable time to wait; it was very hot and fresh. It was wrapped nicely and delivered to my waiting hands. I took it out to the car to eat. The cuban sandwich was quite good. Symphony of mustard, savory and slightly sweet ham, and sour pickles. Really good flavors, and piled high between the bread. My one small complaint is that previously the bread I've had on really good Cuban sandwiches has been a bit crispier than this particular one; it was a little more chewy than I've had in the past. Very very minor though, and more a preference than anything I suppose. That guava and cream cheese pastry, though....whewwwwww. It was my first time having a freshly fried one and oh my GOODNESS it was delicious. The guava was sticky and syrupy sweet, balanced by the creamy and dense cream cheese. The pastry was scalding hot and delightfully flaky. It was too rich to eat in one sitting, but so completely delightful. Although it's certainly a drive for me in normal circumstances, I'll happily return when in the area. I've tried a good handful of Hartselle area restaurants, and this stands out as one of the best.

-5 stars Placed an order for a salad…read more filled everything out correctly with my online order. They send me a tiny bowl with a couple of salad toppings no lettuce and nothing else! Management was rude and uninformed. She was argumentative and claimed that there's nothing she can do about it unless I come to her. I cannot come to her. I used DoorDash for a reason. Never go in there again. Miss manager. You should be nicer to people

They DRENCHED my sub in aioli, it made it virtually inedible. Reeks of garlic to no end...read more

Really good coffee and the casserole is awesome. Quick service and lots of street parking and…read moreparking lot parking..

Came through here to grab a coffee to drink on my way home after spending the day in Hartselle…read more This coffeeshop occupies a surprisingly large space in the cute little downtown. They have lots of comfy indoor seating and a small patio as well. They have a fairly in-depth selection of typical coffeeshop food -- sandwiches, bagels, muffins, etc. They have a LOT of baked goods and dessert type offerings, and a large cooler with grab and go snacks and desserts, like pasta salad, juices and other cold drinks, and even cheesecake and strawberry pretzel salad. Service was adequate - seemed a bit in a hurry to complete my order. I noticed by the time I was done collecting a straw, some napkins, etc, the barista had rejoined her friends seated on some of the couches to chat. Still, she wasn't impolite and my order was prepared quickly and correctly, so not a huge deal. I ordered a smaller sized iced latte with both peanut butter and chocolate fudge flavorings. They have a massive list of flavor shots you can add to your lattes, which was fun! Didn't see any specialty drinks of their own creation but I figured you couldn't go wrong with a peanut butter cup type of deal, thus my selection. I wasn't disappointed! It was sweet and creamy and had the right amount of ice. Honestly maybe a little low on espresso flavor (perhaps a smidge too much milk?) but I was happy overall. I also got a cookie for dessert later that evening. It looked like one of those no-bake oatmeal chocolate cookies. I enjoyed that, too. Overall, I'd definitely return for another drink if and when I find myself in the area again. This seems to be some of the only game in town for coffee, but luckily it's a solid option! Will try some strawberry pretzel salad next time, too. :)

Customer Service: I loved the fact that you could seat yourself, after walking a few blocks that…read morewas a great thing. Server: Very polite, smiled, and was very helpful. She kept an eye on our table and made sure we kept a drink without dizzying around like a bee. Love great customer service. Food: The breadsticks wasn't nothing special, you can buy them at any supermarket, however the pizza and the fried ravioli was to die for. We will definitely keep this pizza place on our must stop by when in the area, and on occasion, just drive to Hartselle because Pizza Ed is there.

I'm sad about this. Pizza Ed used to be great. In the last two months we've subbed in once abcs had…read moretake out once. Dining in- nice staff... but 90 minutes later (I wish I was making that up) a grossly over baked pizza. Mentioned it to them add they offered to remake but honestly, I was going home. Charged full price. The restaurant was about 75% full on a Friday evening. Take out- two pizzas. Both under done. One was missing half its toppings. We love to support local business owners. If I hear they've got a handle on things, we'll be back. They used to be SO good.

Service was excellent, and the person taking our order was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the…read morefood was very disappointing -- worse than McDonald's. The French fries, chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, and fried cheese all tasted the same, almost like onion rings: greasy and lacking distinct flavor. The pepper jack sandwich looked thrown together, with both slices of cheese stacked on the same side. It seems like the food is all being cooked in the same fryer, causing everything to have the same taste. The milkshake was good, but the hot fudge sundae barely had any hot fudge -- just a small drizzle throughout the entire dessert. Also, be aware that there are extra charges added to many items, even for things like BBQ sauce. This was my first time ordering here, and unfortunately, I would not recommend it or return. Restaurant was clean and well lighted.

Always good, always fresh. Tonight I tried the chopped steak dinner for $8.59. Two beef patties…read morecovered with onions, mushrooms, and gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, and roll. Would get this again. Delicious! I just wish they had the green beans from the picture.

Drive through order on a Sunday for lunch (they aren't open all day on Sunday), including 5 lb…read morepulled pork, 1/2 gal cole slaw, white sauce and regular sauce. Oh, and my mother's favorite loaded baked potato with pork, extra butter, no sour cream. I did not call ahead and anticipated a wait. Thankfully they have their system down to a science; from order time to fulfillment for my order was less than 5 minutes! And while I was waiting on my order to be filled, someone was out taking paper orders for the line behind me. (Yes, I said line...and they weren't all patient. They must have been hungry.) I've heard it said you can't screw up BBQ, but you can, and they didn't. Given the "claim to fame" is a mild vinegar-based sauce, you can't hide much like you can with a sweet, ketchup-y sauce. I wish I had a scale, because I swear there was more than 5# of meat, and 1/2 gal was a LOT of cole slaw. A lesson learned and note to the wise: when they say 3 oz per sandwich when figuring how much you will need for a crowd, go with their approximation. Ever the consummate Southern hostess, I was afraid of running out of food & ordered this larger amount. Never ran out, everyone was full and lots of leftover pork was frozen. My mother's potato was exactly as ordered, texture was great for cutting and she made 2 meals out of it. This BBQ location is a go-to for our family. Always happy to have the opportunity to get it when in town. Think I'll try the turkey next...

I visited here last Monday for lunch while working in the Hartselle area. I had planned to eat…read moreinside but when I got there I realized it was much more of a drive through vibe so I went through the line and then drove to a nearby large lot and ate in my car. I'm honestly not sure if there's any indoor dining or not, but it worked out fine for me. They were reasonably busy at around 1 PM - maybe 3 cars ahead of me. I got through quickly enough and was able to place my order probably in less than 10 minutes. The menu isn't super easily viewable from the line so know what you want beforehand! The lady at the window was pleasant enough. I ordered a pulled pork potato and a large (they mean it when they say large!) sweet tea. I thought the price was VERY reasonable - I got out for only around $12 for a plenty large lunch. As far as bbq taters go, this isn't the monstrously large kind you'll find at Lawlers or the nearby Pigskin BBQ, but it is certainly big enough for a filling meal. The potato was cooked nicely. I was pretty happy with the pork, too -- good consistency/pull, and I could actually taste the smoke! My one complaint is that the sour cream and whipped butter spread (not real butter) came on the side. I very much prefer restaurants to apply those ingredients themselves so they can melt into the potato beneath the hot meat and cheese. Also, real butter would've been my preference, lol. Overall though, very solid potato and bbq for a very reasonable price. I would certainly return for a tasty local lunch.

Food has always tasted substandard to me and lacking any excitement. It's great to support…read morehometown businesses, but I recommend finding someplace different. The Salad Bar is a nice feature, but not enough to complement anything else on the menu. Would love to see Gordon Ramsey surprise this place with a visit. I would rather eat at Waffle House, Jefferson's or Cracker Barrel

We got the delmonico 10oz ribeye and fried okra. We ordered them rare, and medium rare. They were…read moreboth just shy of well done. Had an awful texture like the meat had been boiled. the food had ZERO flavor. Not even salt & pepper. The salad bar was top notch though. The service was not great. Our waitress took our order, but not our food. She brought us a spare Coke, but nothing else. We couldn't find her to ask for a go box. And luckily, whoever brought our food out, brought our ticket too. We just paid and left. And no. It was not even remotely worth the $70+ I paid for me and my husband.

My wife and I ate here for the first time this weekend. The staff were all very friendly. Our…read morewaitress (Lexi) was just the best! We started with the house made pimento cheese and pita chips. The pepper jelly they use added a lot to the dish. My wife had a cheese burger and I ordered a ribeye. Both entrees were exactly as expected and the sides were wonderful. The house made chips with the burger came with a sauce that was out of this world. The restaurant itself is a sight to behold. The floors and building are fascinating. We are extremely happy to have another wonderful place to add to our rotation!

Food was exceptional. As well as the Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad. The waitresses were amiable…read more You should visit this humble restaurant.