The food was not that great I had a catfish filet meal. The hush puppies were burnt, the beans were hard, and nothing was seasoned. The service was great the place is cute and homey. And clean but wouldn't come again read more

Rolo's has been in Huntsville at this location for as long as I can remember. It's just not my cup of tea. It's a standard meat and three. One of my first bosses at my current job took me to lunch here at Rolo's back in 2004. To me, the model train that encircled the restaurant was the highlight of our lunch. Yup, Rolo's has been in business since 1991, or 34 years now. I had either the chicken and dumplings, or the pork chop. The ambiance is typical of your meat and threes, with lots of booths and the restaurant was clean when I visited. The strip mall it is in has been painted in the last couple of years and has a fresher appearance. It is cool they offer a military discount, per their website it is 5 per cent. It is also cool they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I've only had lunch here. If you are a fan of classics like pot roast, chicken and dumplings, country fried steak, catfish, fried okra, mashed potatoes, buttermilk cornbread, and biscuits, you would likely enjoy Rolo's! read more

I met a friend for lunch today. As I sat down, a friendly waitress came by to ask me about drinks. I ordered 2 ice waters to begin with and looked at the menu. The health rating was 96. I looked at the floors, tables and chairs. The restaurant could use some love. Some tabletops looked very worn and the cushions on chairs have seen better days. My friend ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. I ordered a chef's salad and got Dave 3 pieces of catfish, fried okra and fries. She said her grilled chicken was good and so were the sweet potato fries. 4/5 My chef's salad with ranch was good. Not great because there were old pieces of lettuce mixed in. The chicken and ham were half the portion from my last visit and diced do small I couldn't taste chicken or ham. The bacon was good and I could taste it. 3/5 Dave's catfish was excellent. He had 3 nice size fillets, fried okra and fries that he thoroughly enjoyed. There was a slice of onion added which was a bonus. 5/5 If you are looking for a good meal like grandma made, give Rolo's a try. They have meals with meat and 2, sandwiches, burgers, vegetables, burgers, and desserts. Southern home cooking y'all. read more

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Quick take: food was good, service was nice and decent, restaurant was not toooo busy during peak lunch hours, but the place was a little unclean. Would come back though. French fries really food. Wife said 10/10. Patty melt also was tasty. Dressing was good but last bite had a large chunk of celery/onion which was too crunchy. Sides were tasty. Could have used a bit more chicken. Overall not bad. read more

Rolo's Cafe - Menu front as of 7/8/2025 - Cafes Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

My family has been coming here for years, which makes this experience even more disappointing. After waiting 35 minutes for our very simple breakfast order, my 87-year-old grandfather asked our server if our food would be coming soon. Her response? "Yeah, you're not the only one in the restaurant," before walking away. Long waits can happen, but dismissive and disrespectful service, especially toward an elderly customer, is unacceptable. Loyalty clearly doesn't mean much here anymore. read more

Went Saturday morning..I had not been in years and it was just as yummy as I remembered. I had the flat car special (biscuits and gravy) with bacon. The service was prompt and friendly. Don't forget to ask them to run the train on the ceiling! It's so cute read more

The food and the service was very good I had the large catfish plate , oh the coleslaw was not so good but I ate it anyway , but overall it was good. read more

Just came home after eating the worst spaghetti I've ever had. No meat in the sauce, tasted like someone used some tomato paste as sauce. Had a very bland metallic taste and was a small portion. Salad had brown lettuce in it. I picked out about 6 pieces. Toast was plain....no butter, no garlic. Just awful! And now I feel nauseated. I hope I don't have food poisoning! I have had good spaghetti here before with meat, so it must have been another cook?? We did have a nice waitress though! Don' t think I'll go back...... read more

First, you won't get better service at any restaurant. They are very friendly and attentive. Second, if they have the sweet potato casserole as the side dish of the day...get it...it is so good. Third, the country fried steak with white gravy is my favorite Rolo's dish. Fourth, the prices are very reasonable. read more

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Upon walking into Rolo's Cafe, I thought I walked into my Aunt Deb's house - knick-knacks everywhere, a pile of random stuff in a corner, not a bare spot on any flat surface and a fly swatter hanging by the kitchen door (ick). Of course Aunt Deb didn't have train tracks hanging from her dining room ceiling and Rolo's doesn't have my 40 year old high school graduation picture on their wall...to be honest, I stopped and looked at their health rating before we sat down. (92 BTW). There is a board with specials by the front door and a sign that says to seat yourself. We sat ourselves at a booth with cushions that needed some love. We were immediately greeted, given menus silverware and our drink orders were taken. I'd heard that Rolo's has good burgers. I didn't go wrong - a large, hand pressed patty nestled on a perfectly toasted bun and topped with lettuce, the reddest tomato I've seen since last summer, onions, pickles, mayo and mustard. I'm a ketchup girl so I ordered mine without the condiments. My BIL ordered his with everything - his bun disintegrated within the first few bites - I think you might be better off ordering your condiments on the side. I had fries that were seasoned and perfectly crisp. My BIL, who ALWAYS opts for onion rings said his were great. We both opted for the 7 oz burger which was bigger than I thought. For a guy who rarely leaves anything on his plate, even he couldn't quite finish his meal and brought home a handful of those crispy rings. I rarely eat everything in front of me and brought home half my burger and fries which made an excellent lunch after a few minutes in the air fryer. My husband opted for the grilled tilapia, mashed potatoes and fried okra. He was served a huge piece of tender grilled fish. The homemade mashed potatoes were a special treat, the okra, well, it was okra. Cobbler and banana pudding were dessert choices that I'll have to try on another visit. Aunt Deb made sure we never left hungry and if you leave Rolo's hungry it's your own fault. Rolo's, thank you for bringing back some sweet memories. read more

Rolo's Cafe - 7oz burger and fries - Cafes Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Great little diner type environment. They were friendly, quick and the food was fantastic! I look forward to my next visit!

Love the homemade like food here. Pot roast to burgers you will like Rolo's Cafe. Service is great! They make you are part of family.

This southern food was really good. It was home cooking, just like mom makes. The service was very prompt. We called ahead 10 minutes and they set up tables for 11 of us. The waitress was very friendly, personable and prompt. This is an old restaurant, but they are very clean and well-established and everyone around loves them all the locals go there. They closed for about 30 days one time and everybody in the surrounding area was all up in arms. Thank goodness Rolo's opened back up. Thank you Christy, the entire Madison and Limestone County Thank you for keeping Rolo's going!! read more

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Rolos has been around for years and it is a staple for me in Huntsville. They do have the best Turnip Greens in Huntsville. Their pintos are pretty dang impressive as well. I've been coming here for years, and for me this place has way more to offer than chain restaurants. They have so many great entrees. My number one go to is the Greens and Cornbread. A huge bowl of turnip greens with pepper sauce that are just so tender and delicious. Their hot cornbread muffins are delicious. Their chef salad is amazing and HUGE and I'm pretty sure their ranch is homemade which is a very nice touch. Johns meatloaf is delicious and the meatloaf sauce/topping is just like how your grandma would make it. I love the ambiance of this restaurant, they have a train going around above you which is adorable and precious. I have heard people reference this train as a staple. The service is great and it's just a wonderful local restaurant. They will be celebrating their 30th anniversary next year and I am so glad they are in The Huntsville community. read more

Rolo's Cafe - Jojos Favorite Meatloaf with Pinto Beans and Turnip Greens And Cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Quick and friendly service with a very reasonably priced meal. Comfortable booths, great location near work. I ordered a BLT with fries and the serving size was fairly generous. Definitely would return to try other items on the menu. Can't go wrong with a great local diner! read more

Rolo's Cafe - BLT with fries - excellent! - Cafes Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Stopped in for lunch today, just wanting to try the place. I had convinced myself in my head that it was an order at the counter rather than sit down restaurant, but it's the latter, not the former. Luckily, I don't mind eating alone. I'd describe Rolo's as a local Cracker Barrel. Lots and lots of generic country cooking dishes are available: meatloaf, chicken and dressing, etc. It's a moderate size restaurant with a fair amount of seating, and it was busy around lunchtime on a Tuesday. Crowd was mostly older folks. One thing I was really impressed with was the service. The hostess got me seated right away, the cashier was pleasant when I payed my bill, and most of all, my waitress, Anita, was so nice and friendly. She took great care of me, bringing me a to-go drink before I even had to ask for it. Loved her! The food, however, was just okay. I guess it was about what you'd expect. I had the chicken fingers, fries, and whole kernel corn, with a roll. Sweet tea to drink. The sweet tea was really good. The French fries were okay, fairly crispy but a little under salted and had a sort of weird greasy aftertaste. The chicken tenders were also okay, but again, kinda bland and stringy, not a ton of meat to them. Lastly, the roll was the Sister Schubert variety (which I don't mind at all, but I really needed more than one tiny carton of butter), and the corn was flavorless but for a faint saltiness. Not sweet at all, sadly. I sound harsh; the food wasn't terrible, and I'd go back to Rolo's if someone I was with wanted to visit. However, my meal was also around 11 bucks, 13 with tip, and I can get much better tenders and fries elsewhere for less -- same with country vegetables. On the whole, just a so-so experience. Big shout-out to Anita, though! read more

Rolo's Cafe - Chew Choo Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Whole Kernel Corn, and a roll - Cafes Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Rolos was a friendly place. My husband had a great hamburger steak. Me I ordered the chicken and dumplings. They need to get someone who can prepare that dish or remove it from their menu. Service was fast. It's a homey feeling place. read more

Went to Rolo's for lunch-yuck! Food was horrible and the prices were ridiculous! Never going back! Okra was burnt and pintos had a sour flavor read more

I love this traditional diner experience. Owner operator, lovely staff. Top pick (hard to venture away from this favorite) is the pork chop! Brown gravy preferred. Runner up is the country fried steak. A hearty spoon that will leave the most veracious satisfied read more

The catfish was fantastic! Amie, our waitress was personable, knowledgeable and efficient! We'll come back if we are ever here again!!

Pot roast and country fried steak is excellent. Service is always good despite these days people are not willing to work and if they do the service is usually not good. Not here! read more

It's a typical diner. Service is a little slow. Food just ok but the price is good. Kids proactively love it though. They have a train that goes around the ceiling. read more

Trust me. Make the trip to the bathroom and peak inside this disgusting kitchen before you commit to eating here. Once you see the how nasty they are you won't want anything from these people. I honestly can't believe they'd have a kitchen that you can see into and keep it that dirty. read more

When you're in Huntsville and in serious need of comfort food, Rolo's Café is the place you need to be. Brightly lit on two levels, this storefront café is welcoming any time of day. There is no doubt the theme is railroading. From the moment you walk in and see the train suspended from the ceiling to the artwork adorning the walls, you know the owner is a railroad enthusiast. The menu should just say, "Mom's House" because you'll find two pages of entrées and sandwiches that you might have had growing up - meatloaf, chicken, pot roast with carrots, grilled ham and cheese, hamburgers...well, okay, Mom never would have served turnip greens. You couldn't even buy them where I grew up but everything else? Yup. Mom's home cookin'. The servers are all friendly and can't do enough to make sure you have all you need. Portions are generous, but be sure to leave room for peach cobbler. By the way, the train doesn't run full time. Ask nicely and they'll run it for you. Ten seconds into it, you'll learn why it doesn't run all the time. Let's face it, though, kids of all ages love trains, so indulge the octogenarian in your party, the one with the 8 year old kid locked inside. Ask your server to run the train for you. It's true, you just can't do better that Rolo's for a place to make you feel like you're at home. read more

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Meat and 3'd we're Huntsville's go to restaurants. There aren't as many but the ones left are really good. Order anything on the menu and it's great. Staff is short handed but super friendly. Pot roast is my favorite but everything is good. Just a can't go wrong place to eat. read more

I give no stars for the cold shoulder I received when I walked in. The people seated stared at me as if I came through the wrong door! Whatevs ... the decor is funky& outdated , just steals your appetite. Their menu is almost the exact same menu at Blueplate. The peach cobbler was syrup! I mean one bite made my teeth hurt, and it was greasy with NO crust, everyone knows the best part of a cobbler is a crust. The side salad.. fuggedaboutit ! A few pieces of lettuce, exactly 1 carat, about 5 small diced tomatoes and dressing. In fact, the ranch was the only good thing. Another sucky establishment on Airport road! It would be nice NOT TO HAVE TO TRACEL TO UNIVERSITY OR MIDTOWN for a good meal! It smells old & it needs a deep clean. Kitchen nightmare beware. And get a used to serving ALL races! read more

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Not only do I love working here but our customers are like family. We genuinely care about these people and their families.. and the foods good too! read more

The food was good. The service was great. Nice atmosphere will definitely go back. Recommend. It

Great service, average food. Friendly staff. Poor showing on the hash browns, they were extra wet/greasy and not crisp (under cooked or too low temp). Eggs were cooked perfect, light and fluffy biscuits. I'd go back given the service. read more

Rolos is a friendly place with a good variety of choices from the menu! It has been on Airport Rd for a long time! My husband and I eat there a lot because we enjoy their great "meat and three meals". Sometimes we go for the Philly Steak or chicken salad sandwiches with fries or chips. Our daughter and her family enjoy it too! (especially the country fried steak!) And, don't forget to check out the daily specials on the board when you walk in the door. They are now open on Sunday for lunch! G&D Smith read more

It's been over six months since we've been to Rolo's Cafe, we dropped in today for a late lunch. I ordered a Country Fried Steak with a side of mashed potatoes and Mac & Cheese. My fiancee ordered a Country Fried Steak also, but with side of Turnip Greens as well as the mashed potatoes. Food was tasty, but I did notice the portion size was not as plentiful as it had been on our previous trip. So why the downgrade from 4 Stars to 3 Stars ? One word -- service. Our waitress (she never did introduce herself, and her name was not on our bill), was not the most courteous person we've ever met. She seemed to be in a rush to get us going (we did have one of the shortest lunches ever, from start to finish). Never asked us how everything was, or if we wanted dessert. She did ask if we wanted some "drinks to go", but by that time, we were just ready to go. The cashier at the counter wasn't much better. Seemed to have some type of attitude. Well sorry Rolo's, your food is good, but there are a lot of other choices in HSV. We don't intend to come back. A disappointing updated review -- a weak 3 Stars. read more

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Good soul food restaurant with friendly servers. Hard to select from the list of good sides. Pot roast is very good along with country fried steak. Good quality, tasty hamburger. read more

The hours on here are incorrect. We have been twice based on the hours listed and they were closed both times.

The reason for even having a star was bc their service was good. The food however, was not. It tasted greasy and was reminiscent of hospital food from 20 years ago. There is not much anything good to say about the food so I will just leave it at that. read more

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Awesome food love this place the chicken and dressing is my favorite but the whole menu is great.

Great southern American classic food with great prices and great service. Some of my favorites are the pot roast, country fried steak, fried chicken sandwich and lemon pie. read more

I like this place because christy makes you feel like you're home. i love that she comes and sits with you. I always eat the chicken and dressing. It just reminds me of a good Sunday meal read more

Rolo's is under new ownership. Christy is doing a great job. She greets her guests with a smile. The food is always good. Best fried catfish in Huntsville! My family loves the smoked chicken and white sauce. Her Apple crumble and peach cobbler are delicious. Great southern hospitality. If you are in Huntsville, be sure to check it out. Convenient location and plenty of parking. read more

Best place in town for a good home cooked meal. The entire menu is awesome. The staff are very friendly and always check on you to ensure you're not needing anything. I highly recommend this place. Go check it out for yourself. read more

This place is a great local place to grab a meal. Southern home cooking in good portions. They even have a train on a track that hangs from the ceiling, although it wasn't running while I was there. The crowd is definitely on the older side, probably because of the very reasonable prices. I had pulled chicken on top of cornbread stuffing, smothered with giblet gravy. It was very tasty, as were the greens. The service was very attentive, even though they were pretty busy. I'd definitely return next time I'm in town. read more