Quick service. Many selections, friendly service, clean, reasonable prices. Will go again soon.read more

My Fiancé and I strolled into the Paw Paw Patch on a Friday afternoon looking for some good lunch…read more Safe to say we found it! It's a classic meat and three in a clean space with friendly waitresses and service. The menu changes daily and the food is truly delicious. Open since '85 and still thriving, we will be going back for many years to come!

This is the best hometown food! We love getting to go orders. Never any complaints from us!!read more

Great burgers - these are just like the burgers my grandparents cafe made on Smith Lake, when I was…read morea kid. The cafe has been torn down and the old Richard's Marina is now someone else's. But when I eat burgers from here, I'm right back there again.

Rusty's is known for their amazing bbq, but their cheeseburger is fabulous as well! Fresh ground…read morebeef seared when you order, nothing frozen here. Also, the fries!! Crispy on the outside, soft, hot, potato on the inside. That first bite, oh my goodness.... it is sooo good!

Today's review is Rusty's BBQ located at 7484 Parkway Drive in Leeds, Alabama. They are a family…read morerun business and have won several awards over the years since opening in 2009. Rusty's is hands down the best BBQ in Alabama, I drive over 50 miles at least three times a month or more to eat here. They offer up pork sandwiches, plates, ribs, brisket, cheeseburgers, a vegetarian BBQ, chicken, sausage, world famous collards, homemade pies and more along with a variety of sides. I don't eat vegetables so I double down on the fries, I cover them with their sweet BBQ sauce, which I also love on the meat. The serving size at first glance looks a little small but don't be fooled, it will fill you up along with the generous helping of whatever side you order. The last time Julie was with me she ordered the ribs with okra and mac & cheese, both were enough to feed a family of four. The ribs were fall off of the bone and cooked to perfection, not burned like some rib places around the area. As for me, like I said, I always order the pulled pork plate with double fries, sweet BBQ sauce all over both. I have tried the spicy BBQ sauce and at first taste it was a little hot for my taste buds, but over time I kept dipping my fries in it and once I got used to it, it was pretty good, I would not put it directly on the meat or fries. I also tried the house sauce, it was just a sauce, kinda like if you didn't want your BBQ plain, best I can describe it is like drinking water instead of anything with taste, it's something to wet your throat. They offer a white sauce but I did not try it. The sweet tea is also very good. The service is good as well, someone came out and checked on me as I was eating, they play the blues on the radio but not too loud, the decor is local with lots of hometown football and area sports decor. The only thing I did not see that makes a great BBQ joint a legendary BBQ joint is a picture of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, all of the legendary BBQ joints in Alabama have a picture of the Bear. Rusty's offers ample indoor and outdoor dining and plenty of parking with handicap parking available. Now to the only negative, when I order I always emphasize that I want NO pickles on my plate, I can't stand pickles or pickle juice. Several times they have put pickles on my plate, it's just a couple of small pickles and I remove them but it's the fact that I point it out plainly when ordering and they still get it wrong. I don't let little things like that slide when reviewing restaurants. If you are a local and eat here alot be sure to put your phone number in when paying to earn points for your reward, it's only 5% off, but every little bit counts. Overall Rusty's hits a home run when it comes to BBQ in the state of Alabama, it's worth the drive. 5/5

Best burger in Birmingham!! Yes that is a bold statement, but I stand by it…read more The burgers here are LEGIT. And they are consistently GOOD. We eat here A LOT. Probably 3-4 times a month with our family of 5. We've likely had everything on the menu. And it's all just really very good. Literally all of it. I'm a big foodie, so I don't just throw around this kind of truth . It's rare that a restaurant is consistent in the food quality, but The Ridge has it. It has that old school "Cheers" kind of vibe. They remember names, they make jokes, they have fun- the staff is just fantastic. It's why you see a lot of the same customers in there on a Friday night. The draft beer selection changes frequently and there's always a lot of good choices. The fries recently changed and they are fried potato PERFECTION. But the fries before that were also excellent (and so were the fries before that ) If you want good food, this is where you go! Our favorites: The Rebel Yell The Ridgeline Flank Steak Salad, sliced thin Cahaba King Jam Gouda burger (also try it with chicken) Nashville hot fingers Fried fish tacos

We like this place and find it to be quirky in a way that pleases. We have made a few visits in a…read moreshort time and already understand where to look on the menu for best results. The food is a little heavy and we recommend sharing a lot of things. This is just where food and fun live harmoniously. We look forward to coming again. Service here is warm and friendly, bring a smile to share.

I have driven past Archie's countless times over the past decades (going back to when it was Golden…read moreRule), but I finally got to eat there for the first time! You walk in and the aroma of smoking meat surrounds you. The open kitchen with the BBQ pit in the back is surrounded by booths and tables, creating a warm and casual setting that is perfect for a family meal. The staff were universally friendly, not just our waitress but all the other servers and kitchen staff. They greeted us all with smiles and interacted kindly with my baby and toddler. The food was hearty and homey, with generous portions. We enjoyed a burger, pulled pork sandwiches, a corn dog, fries, baked beans, and a fried peach pie with vanilla ice cream. The burger was cooked fresh and perfectly grilled. The pulled pork was smoky and tender, but the sauce was a little more vinegary than I prefer. The fries were perfectly crisp and golden. My kiddo gave a huge thumbs up for his corn dog and the beans were a hit with the baby. The peach pie tasted like something my grandma would have made, warm and sweet and comforting. And if you like sweet tea so sweet you get cavities just looking at it, Archie's is the place for you (I had to do half and half myself).

This place doesn't even deserve one star. I visited on a Saturday night around 6 p.m. I entered…read moreright behind an older gentleman who sat at a table by himself, and I sat at the table next to him. About three minutes later, a couple came in and sat at another table, and they were waited on before either myself or the gentleman. I sat there as the staff behind the counter stared at me with disgusting looks. The waitress brought the older gentleman a drink without even asking for his order -- I'm assuming he was a regular and they knew what he wanted. Finally, after about six or seven minutes, a waitress came over and asked if I was waiting for someone. I told her no. She then asked if I could move to the counter and sit there. I told her I didn't want to move to the counter -- there was only one seat against a wall-type divider, and the space was about three feet wide. The older gentleman was not asked to move, and there was another older gentleman sitting by himself in a booth. Why was I being asked to move? I told the waitress that I would just leave, and she sarcastically said, "Well, you have a good night then." I did have a choice word to say to her as I was leaving. I really wanted to try Archie's, but I guess being young and dining alone is not welcomed here. A place like this deserves to go out of business.

I love it when Yelp Reviews point out these hidden gems! We pulled off I-65 to get our cheese fix…read moreand were not disappointed! A clean inviting ambience with a simple menu. We started off with an appetizer of Cheese Curds with marinara - hot, crispy and delicious. As if on queue, our Cheesy Mac concoctions arrived, hot and bubbly. There are 4 steps in building your large bowl (I could only finish half of mine!): the base cheese, then meats, then any/all of the 11 add-ins (you can pick all 11!); and lastly up to 5 different sauces augmenting your own personal cheese nirvana. Do it. Now. The locals make you feel right at home with down-home 'bama accents, and engaging service. We are now back on the road, stomach's full, our next meal traveling with us and great memories to share.

On my trek back home I decided to stop at this little place right off the highway…read more First thing I noticed: AI slop logo. BOOOOOOO!! However it's really really clean and well kept inside and is decorated well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Never saw them standing around. They were always finding something to do and it looked like it was just one guy front of house and one in the back during lunch. Good on them! Food was fresh and hot. Definitely made to order. The crust of cheese was super good and the cheese sauce also very solid. Garlic bread was also pretty good. I got a very simple Mac and cheese but I would make a guess that more complex bowls would be super good from here. They have options to add sauces and many other items in or on top of it.

Huge portions, amazing flavor. I have to admit, Johnny's might have just topped every other meat&3…read morein town for me. Weekday lunch here is packed. Order at the front and sit down. In honor of the owners, they've named themselves a "greek & 3." I did just that: I got the greek meatballs with tzatziki and 3 sides: mac, collards, and cajun red beans. Everything was perfect. The meatballs and tzatziki sauce were amazing. The mac was exactly how I like it: casserole-y and a little eggy. The collards were good and the red beans had a great flavor. I believe I saw they had a red beans and rice special that involved some conecuh sausage. That might have to be my order next time. Staff was all very nice, tables are clean. You gotta go up the stairs outside to make it in.

I had never eaten here before but had two people recommend it recently and knew I had to try it…read moreout! The pot roast was tender and juicy and the mashed potatoes were creamy. The mac and cheese and chicken tenders were delicious, too!

first of all the ladies in there were so nice 10/10 the…read morefood looked and tasted good 10/10 i waited less than 10 mins for my food and it was steaming hot 10/10 Awesome small restaurant

Apparently I'm on a revisit tour. This is another spot I hadn't been to in years! I came here to…read moreget a quick lunch on a rainy afternoon. It wasn't busy but there was one gentleman waiting for his order. My order was taken quickly by a young gentleman. I had to make a correction to my order but no biggie. Since the food is made to order, expect a little wait time. I was so satisfied with my food! My burger was seasoned nicely and had fresh toppings. The fries were plentiful , hot & delicious! I also had a canned sprite to complete my combo. This isn't a big restaurant. It could even be considered a "Hole in the Wall". There are a few seats available while you wait on your food and also a TV. The prices here are reasonable. The service is friendly. I plan to return soon to try their salmon patties and rice, which is served everyday!