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My guy and I visited here recently and I must say, it's been awhile since I've had such a poor experience at a restaurant. It's been a few years since I've been here (since they first opened), and I am in no hurry to return. What went wrong shouldn't be the question. What actually went right should be asked. Let's start at the beginning. We visited on a beautiful Saturday mid morning but were quickly seated after arriving. The server asked us if he could start us off with drinks. I shared I was there for the Yelp event, and he ignored that and repeated his question about drinks. He also stated he was busy, which I didn't know how to take. I felt rushed to make my drink decision, which ended up in me not enjoying the iced vanilla coffee I settled upon. For our order, we ordered the original beignets, the breakfast sandwich with potatoes and the 3 Little Piggy Omelette with cheese grits. After waiting for 20-30 minutes, our server returned to say that he just realized that our order was not in the queue. He said that that had never happened to him before, and said that maybe the weather was making the computers mess up. He said he would put in a rush for our food. I can say he seemed apologetic but I think it was an error on his part, not the computer. After all, he had already mentioned how "busy" he was. And I've never known a sunny, cloudless day to mess with computers. He typed our order in again and this time, the food was out within 15 minutes. The beignets were the best part of the meal. The breakfast sandwich (on sourdough) was hard and dry. The potatoes looked unappealing and lacked salt. My guy remarked his food was ok but commented on how "used" the butter looked. See included picture. The server checked on us periodically. We are not complainers so no we didn't mention any of this to the server. After requesting a box for the leftovers and the check, it was another 15-20 minutes before we saw either, even though he came around twice more and repeated what we had asked him for. We did leave a tip although this was one of the poorest experiences we've had in ages. We will not return anytime soon to this location.
My first time here. Don't know why I haven't come before. It was very good. I had the King Cake beignets. They were outstanding. I also had the Trifecta Eggs Benedict. It was really good. Had to take some of it to go. It's a lot of food. Coffee was very good. Food came out quickly. Caelyn was my server. She was great. Very personable and had great recommendations. Restaurant is pretty large. Outside tables as well. It's an upbeat environment. I loved it.
I went to Ruby Sunshine for brunch with a friend this weekend. Surprisingly, it wasn't jam packed when we arrived but I'd still gotten on the waitlist ahead of time just in case. I chose an omelet with bacon, sausage, and ham. Paired with the grits, it made a great meal and I had a lavendar paloma as well. Yum!
Amazing decor and ambience, very good service, my breakfast was amazing. Got the Costa Rican breakfast with over medium eggs, beignets, and French toast bites. The only thing I didn't care for was the French toast bites. Really enjoyed this place!
The food is still remarkable here. They are known best for its breakfast Benedict's (aka Bennie's) For starters we did the French Toast Bites, actually this could be a meal. My favorite is still the Chicken St.Charles (that Tasso gravy is to die for). We also had the cinnamon swirl pancakes, which my husband enjoyed. Don't let appearances fool you--the decor may be divey, but the brunch is fantastic. Our server Brittany was awesome as well.
Came here for a late breakfast. It was busy for a Saturday but not when you sit at the bar. I came in and immediately got a seat at the bar. Got my vanilla iced coffee and fruity pebble beignets. The beignets were good. The sweetness wasn't too much. My vanilla iced coffee was good as well. The waiter was fantastic. Great way to start this beautiful Saturday!
One of the best brunches in Birmingham. Attentive service and casual vibe. The brisket Benedict was by far the best in the Benedict trio. Don't miss out, as I believe this is a March special! Would recommend making it permanent over the fried chicken and Cajun shrimp Benedict's easily. The beignets were fabulous as someone who doesn't usually order dessert.
I visited this restaurant for the first time recently. I walked up and was greeted and sat promptly. The vibe is "brunch casual" with a clean and welcoming atmosphere. My waiter was fairly busy but he was able to manage very efficiently. He had a great sense of humor and was able to suggest things when I couldn't make my mind up. Everything I ordered was delicious! I'll definitely come back and put this spot in my "brunch rotation" of restaurants.
I was surprised at how good the fish flavor was. I was not much a fan of the biscuits which I saw was a staple. Nonetheless service was speedy and friendly . The restaurant was clean and severs did a great job of cleaning along the way.
We wanted to find a great breakfast spot while in town. We were quickly greeted and seated and proceeded to look over the menu. Everything was delicious from the omelets to the stone grits and the fried green tomatoes. The ambiance is chill and good for groups. I will definitely return whenever I'm back in town.
I wanted a new place that I could go to while my tires were being replaced. I found this gem in my search and after seeing the menu, I had to try it! To learn a bit of the story that started the business (or at least the name), made me appreciate this spot even more. (See photo) We went on a Saturday late morning (about 10:30). The restaurant was quite full, with lots of people out on the patio. There isn't much parking available so it can be tricky to get a spot. There is some street parking available as well. I loved the vibe of the restaurant. There is a bar area for those wishing to sit there and enjoy brunch mimosas. I also love the tall booths that provide a more private dining area from the tables in front of you and behind you. Our server was Trey. He gave us some helpful information about the menu items and gladly shared his favorite dishes upon asking. He was prompt, polite and professional. He did get a large party outside so my coffee cup sat empty but he came in and apologized for that. Now the food.... My son got the Costa Rican Breakfast and really enjoyed it. He said it would be even better with a starch, perhaps potatoes. I had the Eggs Cochon and let me tell you.. it was a solid 10/10!!!! The flavor in the meat alone was outstanding. Two poached eggs. A biscuit for that comfort element, along with spinach for the healthy element. Then add the incredible creaminess and burst of flavor in the hollandaise sauce... perfection! I savored every bite and left NO CRUMBS! I will absolutely be back to this location. I will just have a hard time getting something different from the dish that was perfect and throughly enjoyed.
Yes I know I'm late smh...I finally made it to Ruby Sunshine!!! Omg omg omgggggg....everything from the customer to the food was amazing we sat at the table by the bar so the bartender was our server and he was fun and hilarious we started off with a bacon bloody mary and let's just say I was a little tipsy at 9am lol (it's 5 O'clock somewhere ) We started off with their delicious candy bacon(you gotta try it) I ordered the Sweet Heat Chicken & French Toast Bites....omgggggg, it was absolutely amazing...I literally had to do a happy dance! The Mr. got Three Little Pigs Omelet with a side of grits and toast...we both cleaned our plate in 0.5secs lol I will 10000% be back
I was really pretty disappointed by my visit to Ruby Sunshine-Homewood. A friend was visiting from out of town and I have been to the Ruby sunshine on 280 multiple times and have always had a good experience, but this location definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. When we walked in, The girl at the hostess stand was texting away, and the second girl standing up there asked us how many. There were just two of us and we didn't mind sitting at the bar so we waited only a moment before we were sat, which was actually really fast for Sunday brunch! I will say that where we were sad was dirty, and we were not offered a place at the bar until we specifically asked for it, but instead told there was a 40 minute wait. They did clean up the area before we sat down, of course. We had blueberry lavender mimosas, and they were pretty good. My friend got the Costa Rican breakfast, and I got the bananas Foster French toast. As you can see in the picture, I only got a few tiny tiny pieces of banana and those were very overcooked. The French toast had not had the egg mixture mixed up properly, and as a result several spots on my French toast were just big gooey pieces of egg. I asked for bacon, which was two dollars extra. The pieces were pretty small and had been unceremoniously dumped in my syrup, so what I was hoping would be a salty reprieve from the sweetness of French toast, ended up in messy gooey bacon. Our waitress was really sweet, but she definitely looked like she was overwhelmed. I'm not sure if this was a Staffing issue or what. All in all, I'm more than a little embarrassed that out of all the great restaurants in Birmingham, I brought my out-of-town friend to this one and got a subpar experience. I won't be back to this location.
This been one of my place to come eat at for a while and I ended up treating my boyfriend to a nice lunch. We used the Yelp waitlist to get our place in line, but wasn't necessary since the place wasn't busy. We started out with drinks and appetizers which my Bloody Mary was ok, but seemed like it didn't have much alcohol in it. My boyfriend Boozy Iced Coffee wasn't filled up to the top, but he enjoyed it. The fried green tomatoes appetizer was tasty, but wish it was more than just 3 on the plate. I ordered the BBQ Shrimp & Grits and the flavors were good and plenty of food for me to take home. Our waitress was nice, but forgot to bring the items we asked for, but wasn't a deal breaker. read more
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4 years ago
Omg!! First time here, we were welcomed in as soon as we walked in which was lovely. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the morning. Food was delicious. Waitress made sure we enjoyed our experience! Overall A+ and would definitely recommend to anyone! read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you so much for the brunchtastic recommendation, Jalissa! We're…
2 years ago
We had Tyler C. serve us! He made the experience amazing! Even gifted us an on the house appetizer! The Biscuits were yum and we got a single banana pudding pancake to split, delicious read more
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Ruby S.
Brunchtastic, Myla!! We love knowing you enjoyed brunching with us…
3 years ago
Good food. Good service. I stopped by for Sunday brunch during a road trip to Birmingham. The story of how the restaurant came to be is inspiring. Although the parking lot is small, I was able to get a spot. I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes! They were delicious, as well as the other food. read more
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Ruby S.
That's what we love to hear, Mutima! Thank you so much for the rave…
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Chris. This is…
I ordered The Peacemaker - St Charles & Crawfish & Grit. The crawfish and grit was fabulous!!! The St Charles was good, but was much overshadowed by the Crawfish & Grit. Our server Tyler was very nice and attentive. We were able to sit outside and it was beautiful. Music not too loud, could talk and enjoy our meal without yelling. Great experience overall. read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you for brunching it up with us, Darby!! We love knowing that…
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
BrunchYAY, we LOVE to hear all of that, Adrian! Thank you so much for…
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
That’s brunchtastic, Lynn! We’re thrilled to hear that KK's service…
If I could give this place a six out of five stars, I would! This place is easily my favorite brunch place in Birmingham! That's probably why the wait is so long half the time...but it's worth the wait. This restaraunt has a great take on the cajun style brunch, while offering other family friendly options for those who enjoy the basic breakfast choices. The service has always been great, and they are attentive even though they are always busy. They have PLENTY of indoor seating space (with a bar area) and lots of outdoor seating space, and take COVID precautions with social distancing the tables. The avacado toast is probably my favorite savory item on the menu -- it is so loaded and so flavorful, I can't get enough. If you have a sweet tooth, try the french toast bites! These warm french toast pieces are so easy (too easy ) to pop in. I have also tried some of the benedicts and they are all AMAZING - very creative and very flavorful. If you're looking for brunch in Birmingham, come here!! They also have a yelp waitlist. :) read more
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
Thanks a brunch for letting us know our great food and atmosphere…
4 years ago
This place is a little trip to the Big Easy. The varied offerings of eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, and omelettes are complimented nicely by New Orleans style cocktails. The service is professional and efficient. The Resturant has a relaxed French Quarter vibe that is a lot of fun. There is a very ample outdoor dining area as well. Highly recommend. Well done folks!! read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you so much, Harrell! We really appreciate your awesome…
3 years ago
I had the chicken sausage which is always good, our French toast bites which was an appetizer but came out with the rest of our food was warm. We had the Cobb salad which wasn't that big for 15.00 and the chicken breast on it was very small. I feel like there serving size is small for the amount you pay for. The waitress was nice but she wasn't knowledgeable of the menu items. The multigrain toast if very good as well. read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you for having brunch with us, Rachel! We appreciate you…
2 years ago
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Ruby S.
Wow, Delois, thank you so much! We're thrilled to know that our food,…
3 years ago
The atmosphere was bright and sunny on a windy somewhat chilly day. It was busy but we didn't wait too long. I joined the waitlist online while we were on the way to the restaurant which helped secure us a spot by the time we got there. I had the Florentine omelette and mimosa flight. The omelette was good, but it had a lot of goat cheese on the inside and I did end up scraping some of it off. Overall, it was a really good experience and I would definitely go back! read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you so much for sharing the details of another delicious visit,…
Ruby Sunshine is the BEST brunch spot. Bloody Mary's are delicious (I have tried the spicy bloody and bacon infused vodka bloody). The white chocolate bread pudding pancake is my favorite pancake ever. If you like sugar you'll love this pancake stack. The Migas dish, Spanish omelette (I sub grits for potatoes and add avocado), Pumpkin Beignets, and French Toast bites are all outstanding as well. I have never had a bad dish at this brunch spot. The staff is always kind and if you check in to the waitlist online before arriving, the wait time is usually minimal. The location is great in adorable downtown Homewood and the outdoor seating is great in warm weather. Love this spot and could not recommend it enough! read more
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Ruby S.
Awwww, Kaylee, BEST compliments ever!! We're honored to receive your…
3 years ago
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Ruby S.
Brunchtastic! Thank you so much for sharing your rave review and…
2 years ago
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Ruby S.
Awww, Olivia, thank you so much for the brunchtastic shoutout for…
2 years ago
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Ruby S.
We're honored to be one of your favorite breakfast spots in…
2 years ago
First time eating here...It was really busy when we decided to have brunch here after my daughter's graduation. One of my daughters joined the wait list before we got there so our wait wouldn't be so long. Once we got inside, one of the employees told her that they had no record of her being on the wait list which was really bizarre since she definitely did join. We were disappointed but waited at the bar for a table to open up. Once we were seated, service was good. Tyler was our server and he was super nice, offered great customer service! Our food was good for the most part. I really enjoyed the fish and grits. I did not like the Pig Candy Bacon Bites at all. They were supposed to have a candy glaze...but there was no glaze. They just looked like pieces of bacon with a lot of brown sugar caked on them. I told Tyler I didn't like them and he removed them for us. The beignets were also disappointing and I've honestly never met a beignet I didn't like. Some were kind of flat, weren't nice and airy as they should be (should've taken a picture). Whoever cooked them should've tossed that batch when they came out like that instead of serving them. Anyway, it was still a good time with my family. read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you so much for celebrating your daughter's graduation with us,…
3 years ago
Arrived around 11:00 on a Friday and were seated right away. I believe they are typically busier at this time; the rain was probably a factor. The ambiance and layout of the restaurant was typical. Within minutes, Tina came by for our drink orders. Ordered a mimosa flight and Blueberry Lavender mimosa. Both were delicious although the regular size was more flavorful. All the food was delicious but the white chocolate bread pudding pancakes were my favorite. Overall great experience and will be back. read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you for brunching with us and for taking the time to share the…
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
Robin, thank you so much for sharing the brunch love and an…
First off, be prepared to wait on weekends! They do offer joining the wait list via their website. This visit we shared the Peacemaker. You can mix and match any two of their benedicts. They are huge so I suggest sharing and maybe adding a starter. The bennies are not your traditional Benedict made with English muffins. They are piled on top of their house made biscuits! read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you for brunching with us, Gina, and for sharing your feedback!…
4 years ago
2 years ago
This chain does not disappoint!!! Always great food and service. If you have been to one, you should! read more
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Ruby S.
We love this, Robert!! Thank you so much for the rave review! We're…
So so good! We went for brunch and tried the Mimosa flight. My friend got the shrimp and grits while I went with the cinnamon swirl pancakes. She cleaned her plate so no further commentary is needed. These were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Fluffy and tasty! The bacon was gone within seconds. 10/10. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to others! read more
HANDS DOWN, One of the BEST Brunch I've had in town, I loved loved loved this restaurant!!! I'm visiting Birmingham and saw this place online. I went in for brunch today and didn't wait at all, I was seated in their cool little patio right away. My server's name was Brad (I'm almost 100% sure lol) he was very friendly, he introduced himself and offered something to drink right away, he was also very helpful and explained questions I had about the Menu. I ordered their "Pig Candy Bacon Bites" they were very sweet and tasty. I also ordered their Benedicts "Eggs Blackstone" They came out quick, great presentation and as expected, they were delicious! I'm so glad I gave this place a try! I highly recommend checking it out. I'll definitely be back when I'm back in town! read more
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
Thank you so much for brunching with us and sharing your kind words,…
3 years ago
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Ruby S.
We're so happy your brother-in-law finally convinced you to give a…
4 years ago
Great vibes! It has high volume so I recommend making a reservation! We got lucky that the bar was empty & they serve at the bar! The food was great! I wasn't a fan of the appetizers, if you have a sweet tooth then you might just love them! The biscuits and gravy was delicious! Definitely the spot for a ladies brunch! Also I wasn't the fan of the peach Bellini it had more Bellini than peach . But aside from that I still recommend that everyone try this place out! read more
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Ruby S.
We love this, Chrissy!! Thank you so much for the rave review and for…
1 year ago
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Ruby S.
Sunshyne, thank you so much for sharing these details with us! We're…
My first review of 2020--yay! Today was our first time at this restaurant, but I'm sure it will not be the last. We went to the Ruby Slipper in New Orleans a few years ago so we had an expectation for this place. Ruby Sunshine did not disappoint. This restaurant is located on the old Bar Taco location. Parking can be challenging, but we happened to get lucky with someone pulling out of a space as we were pulling up. There is a public parking lot about a block from the restaurant you can use. We also checked in via Yelp to be added to the waiting list. We actually did that as we were driving to Ruby Sunshine. This drastically cut down on our wait once we had arrived to the restaurant. Our server was super friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. He gave us some good food suggestions. The food portion is large and it's plated so beautifully. Most importantly, everything was delicious! I think this restaurant will be a big success. read more
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Aw! Thank so much for the high praise, Val! I'm so glad you enjoyed…
This is how you start your mornings. Ruby sunshine is a phenomenal brunch place. I went on Tuesday morning, so there wasn't a huge crowd. My partner and I got seated, had a coffee, and ordered what we wanted all under five minutes. I ordered the Migas and my partner ordered the peacemaker with the Chicken St. Charles and Shrimp Boogaloo Benedict. I really enjoyed my Migas because it had everything that I wanted inside. It included different types of veggies, pepper jack cheese, chorizo, avocado, and some tortilla strips to add some crunch. I made mine with egg whites, but it still tasted amazing. I had a few bites of the peacemaker and I really enjoyed all the different flavors and textures the combine together. The eggs were poached beautifully. The biscuits were huge and thick but it complemented the Eggs Benedict very well. I hope to come back to trying a sweet item off of the menu. They have many seasonal specialties that can't resist. read more
2 years ago
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That's what we love to hear, Lisa!! We're so glad you had a wonderful…
6 years ago
This was my first time at this place. I've been wanting to get this place since they opened over a year ago I believe. It's in the Edgewood area of homewood. It is considered an entertainment district so you can get your drinks to go to walk around. The French toast bites were excellent and so tasty!! I highly recommend. The peach bellini was delicious. I got the chicken st Charles with hollandaise sauce instead of the pork sauce. Amber was our server. She was incredibly attentive and sweet!! I will definitely return sooner rather than later. An absolute must for brunch. PS get in the wait list through your yelp app!! read more
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Ruby S.
Hi Jessica! I'm glad to hear you were finally able to stop by and…
2 years ago
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Thank you for brunching it up with us and sharing your feedback,…
3 years ago
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Ruby S.
WOW, Olivia, thank you so much for sharing your brunchtastic review…
3 years ago
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Ruby S.
We're honored to be your go-to brunch spot, Makayla! We loved reading…
3 years ago
They are always good! Any dish is a winner. The staff is also very friendly. Try a mimosa flight - yum! Their seasonal offerings are awesome. I love trying the different French toast dishes. read more
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Ruby S.
Thank you for sharing your rave review and hot tips, TiaDra!! We're…
1 year ago
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We're all about delicious food and great service, Melissa, so we love…
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1017 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Do they take reservations for breakfast? Out of town guests coming and don't have much time for breakfast... 😬?
No, they do not take reservations, but you can get on the waitlist so you don't have to wait there!
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There is a small private lot. Expect it to fill up quickly if they are busy. Street parking is nearby. I
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