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    The Electric

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Emily C.

    A cozy sandwich shop that transports you back to the 80s! The menu includes delicious sandwich options, as well as flatbreads, salads, and a variety of drinks. The interior here is truly special, and the staff were all so welcoming. What we ordered: -Bacon Chicken Ranch Flatbread: good amount of toppings; I loved the signature Wattson sauce that was drizzled on top! -Camilla Sandwich: fresh sourdough, yum! Also, all sandwiches are served with a side. This was good, but I liked the flatbread the most. There's also a location in Bluff Park, so I'll have to check them out, too!

    Katrina G.

    Cool restaurant with amazing smash burgers. Interior is aesthetically pleasing. There is indoor seating along with options to sit outside (front and back of the restaurant). Inside is fairly small, staff were very helpful. We placed our order at the register and sat outside. Food was prepared pretty quick. Burgers were very good and great portions. Highly recommend

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    Eric F.

    Came for the $10 lunch special, but called an audible and went for the Barron sausage dog. Don't be fooled. This was way better. The service is walk-up to order. It is in the old Tropicalo space, but it's been updated to the standard hipster cool. Good stuff.

    Russell G.

    Been seeing Yelpers stopping by here so had it on my list,so it's time to do a check off. Not far from home so could it be local spot to drop by? Let's see. Walking in, it's a cozy nook. Out from seating, with indoor tables. So far me like. The service was spot on and we were waiting on as soon as we entered. We ordered our food and noticed seating in the rear so we went out back. I preferred the rear area to block the wind and. Nosey passersby's on the main road. Got the burger and mixed greens ( which is a salad). Both were good. All in all a splendid experience.

    Westyn R.

    "The electric is soooo good" I hear every time I walk passed the electric. And that's the truth! I've been to both locations and while both a great I think I prefer this one. It has a divey feel to it which I love while still maintaining the OG location's quirky charm. The interior is decorated with an assortment of pictures and trinkets (if you need macho motivation in the bathroom one of them is wrestler themed, or if you're there to cast a spell there's a witch themed bathroom as well) that makes it feel like a true neighborhood joint. They have frozen drinks, mixed drinks and domestic/craft beer which is all reasonably priced and on par with most places. However, while it's a good spot to grab a drink you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't eat. The sandwiches range from unique to basic but one common element they share is pure tastiness. Each sandwich uses different bread but they are all fresh, soft and full of flavor. My favorite sandwich is The Bandit. This is pretty much the only pastrami sandwich I order. The jalspenos and spicy garlic sauce really take it to the next level.

    Hedwig Sandwich. The sourdough was toasted perfect.
    Stephanie P.

    Everything here was FIRE! It's only 10 min from the airport so it was a perfect spot to grab a quick bite after I landed in Birmingham. The Pub Slaw is def worth trying. I'm a huge fan of vinegar slaws and this one slaps hard. Great service. Very cool vibes as well.

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    Gabe P.

    The Electric is Electric! My first time visit here was outstanding! The service and food exceeded my expectations! I absolutely enjoyed the ambiance too. I sat at the comfortable bar area ; which had outlets for me to plug in my laptop to work while I ate. It's the little things!!! I can't say enough about the staff and the excellent service they provided. The ten buck lunch special offer half a sandwich, drink and side for $10. Like , whatttttt?! Sign me up !!! There's a private parking lot, outdoor patio (front& back) seating available. This is a great spot to hang out and chill. Highly recommend!

    Tried this place for the first time today and really enjoyed it!! Also they have gluten free bread for the sandwiches, very thankful to have another option for a gluten free diet.

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    Everything is well done. Food is good, service is good, good selection of adult beverages. Great for the neighborhood

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    Excellent food and service. Very clean. Gluten free options. Trendy decor. Highly recommend. A+++

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    The Electric is a great new Sandwich place . The staff is nice , service is quick , and the food was great .

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