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    The Gathering Place

    4.1 (49 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Dining room filled up after I arrived at lunch time.
    Larry N.

    Love the location and atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and food is freshly prepared. Onion rings were on point. Boneless wings were crispy in the outside and tender on the inside. Restrooms are clean. Ice tea is smooth and delicious. Love this place.

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    Charles P.

    Very friendly staff and a cute atmosphere! They only had one waitress when we went for brunch, but she handled a full-house well! My red velvet chicken and waffles were FANTASTIC! I have never had a waffle that I did NOT need syrup for, 11/10! I would totally recommend anyone to this spot in Foley!

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    4 months ago

    Small little restaurant with really great food! Full bar super friendly staff. Would absolutely go there again!

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    2 months ago

    Fresh, good food, clean, and good service. Would recommend and planning on returning.

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    7 months ago

    Their customer service is amazing and so is the food. This is your place to go if you want real southern food.

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    11 months ago

    Our first time here and it was for breakfast. We really enjoyed it. Friendly staff and was in and out quick for a Sunday morning.

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    6 months ago

    A coworker suggested this place and it did not disappoint. Both the food and staff were amazing! We will definitely be back:)

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    Food was excellent. We had breakfast best gravy/biscuit and bacon!!! Service was good never had to wait for refills on coffee.

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    2 years ago

    Great family atmosphere. Good food. We are regulars at this place and always will be. Very glad that they're moving to Foley.

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    The service was fantastic! The food is fresh! We ate hear for breakfast it we will come back for there smoked meats!

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    Southern Food - Made some Southern Mac n cheese with 3 cheese, Cajun spices and crawfish tails. It is delicious!!!

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    Southern food includes Meat-and-Three restaurants, barbeque, fried ANYthing, fresh caught fish, and…read morehunted game. Hominy, hush puppies, cornbread, grits, Alabama white sauce on any meat, especially smoked chicken, are all popular in Alabama. BBQ is practically a religion in the South! As former certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) certified judges, my husband and I completed the training and paid the fees to be certified. The "KCBS way" is different from a lot of people's preferences in that, for example, a BBQ rib should actually have some "pull" to it, meaning, when you bite into it, your mouth should leave a mark in the rib. This means "fall off the bones" ribs are not KDBS quality, despite how many love that rib consistency. The KCBS judges slots fill up so quickly and required us to travel at our own cost and we did not judge any KCBS events. Back to Southern food. Deep fried double Oreos are one of the many fried foods here in Huntsville, and Melt restaurant features them on their menu. Meat-and-Three restaurants feature a meat (usually fried pork chop, meatloaf, BBQ, fried catfish, country fried steak/chicken) and three sides (fried okra, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked potato, potato salad, cole slaw, French fries) and bread options such as cornbread, rolls, hush puppies. While Southern Cooking is absolutely delicious, I have to limit it because lets face it, it is high in calories and cholesterol. When I do indulge, it's shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and fried whole okra.

    This is really a Rouses grocery store with an excellent deli area. I like that the meats and…read moreofferings are fresh. I like to get my fruit here because it is often locally sourced and very fresh. The staff is always helpful and cooperative. Sometimes it's pretty busy because of tourists, but everyone is always kind.

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    First Watch

    3.6(45 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Delicious! I got the Belgian waffle, kids got pancakes, hubby got the chickichanga, and everything…read morewas so good! Service was quick and friendly, well decorated, good atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

    First Watch is a fast growing breakfast, brunch and lunch chain specializing in daytime dining with…read morea farm to table ingredient focus. First Watch has around 630 locations across 32 states with the highest concentration in Florida. This location of First Watch in Foley, AL is a popular local spot in the area for their breakfast, brunch and lunch options. First Watch is one of only a handful of restaurants in the area that offer quinoa and they do offer a lot of other healthier options. One big negative to me about this spot is they don't have whole cream and only have that weak pathetic half and half junk so I have to bring my own cream. Another thing they lack (that is also way too common in a lot of Lower Alabama) is they don't have mustard so I have to bring my own mustard as well. I'm not the biggest fan of breakfast as I prefer the brunch and lunch time of eating a lot more. I'm a big fan of their bottomless coffee other than having to bring my own cream. The food is alright but I really prefer a New Orleans style brunch and lunch and there is no sign of any veal grillades and grits in sight at this spot. The service is a bit slow to refill your drinks and they seem to be a bit understaffed. Overall I've liked my experiences here but most of the food isn't my favorite while I do applaud their efforts to offer healthier food.

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    Food was very good! Was there later and too windy to sit outside but bet the view and the ambiance…read morewould be good in a warm afternoon ! BUT we had to sit inside! Young lady at the bar could barely tear herself away from A couple of guys she was talking to give us a menu or the process to order and get our food. Very rude! Wasn't very helpful when we ordered either! Worst was the conversation we could not avoid over hearing between her and the two fellows sitting at the bar! OmG ! One fellow had zero vocabulary as every other word was the F )$& word, then was bragging and bragging about the size of a member of his anatomy and his conquests with the same part! Was so disgusting! The table next to us moved outside but it was way too cold so we hurried up and left! Other patrons coming in with children. Really? Place also dirty! Looked in the bathroom decided I could wait it was beyond disgusting! Such a shame as it council be a very pleasant place to chill either a beverage and watch the water etc!

    I know the reviews are very mixed here. I've been a handful of times over the years, generally I…read morejust get a beer and sit with my feet in the sand. I've had a burger and been satisfied. It comes in a paper bag. It's always been off season when I visit and haven't had to wait long. The bathrooms are fairly horrible though. It is a rare dog friendly place. I'd rate it 3.5 if I could

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