My father and i's first time, traveling from New Orleans. From the moment we walked in we were…read moregreeted and welcomed. Our server Chloe was nothing short of DELIGHTFUL. She was quirky, fun, and knew the menu! The food was great, it was exactly the way you want these classics to taste. It was fresh, flavorful, and the prices per portion were just right. The house Greek salad dressing was so good I would drink it if I could. I wish I could buy it or find a recipe, I would eat salad every meal. The restaurant is historic and has all the vibes of a classic eatery that make you feel good. We loved it, best meal I've had in a long while. In a sea full of Sysco restaurants, this place and its staff... stand out. Thank you!

Well, we did it. Bright Star had to wait over 100 years for us to get here but we finally did! Got…read morehere right when they opened at 4:30. The lobby was already full. Fortunately, this is a big restaurant and I had reservations! The decor in here is very old chic. It reminded me of my dad's favorite Italian restaurant in South Philly. He would love it here. We were seated fairly quick and provided with menus including a summer cocktail menu. I got a peach martini which was fabulous. Hubby ordered a banana breeze cocktail but they were out of banana liquor. He was bummed. Instead he got the strawberry Long Island iced tea. I tasted it and it was really good. We ordered our entrees which came with a salad or gumbo. I got the gumbo. It was sooo good. I enjoyed every bite. For my entree I got the Texas special which has the Greek steak, chicken and the seafood au gratin. All of it was delicious. I loved everything. Highly recommend especially if you want to try a little of everything. Of course, we had to get dessert. I had to try the baklava cheesecake since that seemed to be popular. Hubby got the chocolate almond pie. Hubby's was really really good. Mine was interesting for sure. Hubby tried it and said it tasted like pumpkin and he was right! Normally I love pumpkin but I didn't love this. It was okay. I just wouldn't get it again. Service was great. Lots of people coming around refilling drinks, bringing food, taking away plates, etc. we will be back for sure!

We visited this great spot in the gorgeous Ross Bridge neighborhood to try something new for my…read moreson's birthday meal. Because of the intense Alabama heat, we chose to sit inside, though they have a really nice screened-in patio available. The restaurant is intimate but well laid out, featuring a couple of distinct dining areas and a bar. Since it was our first time, our server, Daniella, recommended the candied bacon bombs to start. They came with a side of cheese curds, and both were absolutely delicious. Even as small as the curds were, they had a perfect cheese pull! For our mains, I ordered the cowboy burger with an added egg and a side of sweet potato fries, while my son chose the shrimp and grits. My burger was incredible, a solid 9.5 out of 10. My son rated his shrimp and grits a 7, though he has a lot of experience with that dish to compare it to. Daniella provided fantastic service, checking in at just the right times without hovering. I later realized I forgot to ask if they do anything special for birthdays, but honestly, my son was probably glad I forgot! Overall, it was a great meal, excellent service, and a very cool environment.

This place was excellent!! Our waiter Cheyenne was awesome and gave us so many good…read morerecommendations. The star of the show were the appetizers. The low country dip was phenomenal! Cheese with turnip greens and smoked sausage. Yum! The candied bacon bombs were delicious too. The appetizers were enough to get me full but to go I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend ordered the blackened chicken pasta. She said it was tasty but it needed more sauce. Overall this place was a 10/10. Lively with great staff really makes this place a gem. I will definitely be back.

Great burgers and quick service! Made fresh to order. Lots of seating and places to park.read more

This is a Bessemer staple. It's been around for a LONG time. Nothing fancy but friendly, good…read moreservice and reasonably priced food. My guys got burgers, ribs, and wings. It was really quiet while they were eating. There were no complaints. It's super casual. Get your food to go or sit in to eat. They'll take good care of you!

Cheesesteak was amazing. Loved the onion rings. Cheeseburger looked great too. Want to go there…read morefor breakfast.

I was looking for a breakfast spot this morning after an appointment, when I found this place. This…read moreis a busy little area with shops on all the small connected streets. Thankfully free parking was available. I walked in at the perfect time, just as the breakfast grill was shutting down and the lunch grill was heating up. I was 5 minutes pass breakfast, as told by the waitress. She was so kind and told me that she would ask, if they (he) could prepare a breakfast for me. The answer was yes, but no grits. Oh well, let's try the omelette and hash brows. I'm really not into hash browns but these were delicious! Crispy and perfectly round. The omelette was also good and fluffy. The coffee was a good robust cup of coffee. This is a real old school diner. Counter seats with a few booths to the side. No frills here. Decent diner food with great friendly service. By the time I finished my breakfast, the lunch crowd was starting to come in for a seat at the counter and booths. I heard someone say, this is the best Philly cheesesteak in the area. Anyways, this was a pleasant place to have a good simple meal with some awesome service. The only reason I'm not giving 5* is because of not being able to get the grits, which was my fault for not getting there a little sooner. I will definitely come back.

Food- I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. Burger was juicy and flavorful. Fries were cooked the way…read moreI prefer them- crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Service- although my server was a bit overwhelmed as it looked like they lacked additional staff- she did quite well in attending to more customers than one server should be assigned. Ambiance- to be fair- the restaurant is adjacent to a truck stop. Plain decor yet welcoming in its open setting between the restaurant and truck stop. Price- reasonable Value- yes.

Service was slow, food was bland at best. It is what it is...a truck stop restaurant, but I've…read moreeaten at better.

Yelp, we were passing by on Lakeshore and noticed, "Now open". So we had to stop on in here and…read moregrab some lunch. Looks like we are not alone. You have several people dropping by. This is great. Bae got his usual Meat and 3 go to, baked chicken. Today he paired it with mashed potatoes, fried corn, cabbage and cornbread. Decent. I got the meatloaf with cabbage, mash potatoes, carrots and cornbread. Everything is good. The atmosphere is pleasant and clean. I like it. The line service is truly the stand out. These are some nice folks, with a lot of southern hospitality. I love that. So, Y'ALL already know, I'll be back.

Food was well seasoned Staff was friendly and accommodating…read more The place was spotless. Especially considering what it looked like from the old business that was there prior to. I'll definitely be returning!!

I just said the biscuits were a "little" over rated. We had no trouble eating them! I hope that…read moreyou got the experience was excellent from my post.

My son ordered our breakfast online, but when he arrived to pick it up, he still had quite a long…read morewait for just two breakfast items. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the wait. My biscuit was very dry, so I ended up taking it apart and eating what I could from the inside. My son wasn't particularly impressed with his gravy biscuit either. I was definitely bummed because I had been really excited to try their food! I'm willing to give them another try and choose something different next time. Hopefully, our first experience was just an off morning.

Hard to believe this was my first visit. I have heard about Bevelle's for years. They used to be…read morein a section of a gas station, but in 2019 they moved to a store-front that allows better parking and an eat-in area. Unfortunately, we weren't able to take advantage of the dining room, but we picked up lunch for three, taking advantage of both their curbside service and a cash-only special that was offered the week leading up to Easter. Their menu changes daily, but is traditional meat-and-two fare and is currently being shared as it changes on their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BEVELLES/ Regretfully, I was also so hungry and otherwise preoccupied to take pictures. (Sorry about that.) Our plates were meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans, meatloaf with mac-n-cheese and mashed potatoes (yes, this is the teenager's plate), and baked BBQ chicken with mac-n-cheese and green beans. We all chose the roll instead of the cornbread. Meatloaf is a pretty personal dish for Southerners, and we each have our own favorite way; Bevelle's is a pretty "traditional" meatloaf with a tomato-based sauce on top. Green beans are what I would call Italian green beans (aka Romano beans) that are wide and flat. Mashed potatoes can be with or without gravy, and they were a nice consistency. Mac-n-cheese was baked, and pretty flavorful. You can also choose between white and dark meat for their chicken; our white meat included a chicken breast and a wing. Nice BBQ sauce; sweet, not spicy at all, so like the "Kraft Original" of BBQ sauces. Nice portion, and filling enough for lunch. We ended up having a late dinner because this was so satisfying. Will look forward to returning and trying their well-known Hot Banana Pudding. Fair warning: They are open ONLY during the week, and ONLY for lunch hours.

These are not all the same photos lol, I just like what I like and get the same meal every-time!…read moreThis is real food, cooked by good people. I am greeted by Mr.Eddie (the owner) himself every time I go and have had nothing but friendly conversations/interactions with most if not all of the staff. Mr.Eddie runs a tight ship! The food is fresh and hot every time, and on the one occasion where it wasn't, Mr.Eddie personally brought me a fresh piece of fried chicken! 10/10 each visit and would give it more stars if i could. It is a bit on the pricy side but i would much rather support a local business and friendly face, than corporate restaurant/fast food that comes from who knows where and doesn't care about your food or experience. Hope this cafe can stay open for as long as possible! Much love to the Bevelle family

The bacon cheeseburger was greasy as heck, but in the absolute best way, and the fries were great…read moretoo. Gotta go lighter on the mayo and ketchup next time. I loved the atmosphere of this place, which feels like an old-school grocery store and service station that happens to make a damn good burger. Great food, great price, and a genuinely unique experience.

White tablecloth and candlelight this is not. Your old school, dive burger spot this definitely is!…read more This is a counter service so we walked up, placed our order and waited. The wait was just a few minutes and we got a burger, tater tots and a chicken sandwich. While they are known for their burgers, I wanted to also give the chicken sandwich a shot. Each came dressed as you would expect (lettuce tomato, mayo, mustard etc) and we happily dove in. The burger was very good and the tots were hot and fresh. The chicken sandwich hit the spot as well and the staff was friendly.

Copper train is a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or just reading a book while enjoying a…read moredelicious pastry. This small shop is cozy and inviting, with tables or a section with a couch and armchair. The staff is always sweet and helpful. The food is always fresh and delicious. My favorite item has the be the everything roll, which is soft, fluffy, and delicious! Their coffee and tea drinks are also tasty. Support this local business!

Nice place for quality sandwiches, soups and salads. They do burgers on Thursday and Friday which…read moreI'll try next time. I ordered the Train Wreck sandwich that came with chips and a side-I chose BLT Pasta salad. Was all really good. My wife ordered the same sammich but had the broccoli salad. Again, all well done. We always ask the acid test question.....would we order these items again. We both agreed we would. Didn't sample any of the baked goods but they looked solid. I questioned the staff multiple times on multiple menu questions. All answered attentively and with concern. One staff member answered my queries and was so hospitable I my wife and I both thought she must be part of the ownership. Nope, just a lovely person who likes her job and offers great hospitality. An employers dream employee......a true ambassador for your business. So rare and so glaringly obvious! We will be back. Well done.