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The Local

4.2 (29 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Virginia H.

The Local is located within a shopping center and has a cozy, neighborhood feel to it. I see a lot of potential but some improvements are definitely needed. Starting with the good: Like I said, it has a cozy, neighborhood feel to it. You can tell people are friendly. We were there on a Friday night and it had live music, so that was nice. There is a sign at the door to seat yourself. We ordered the 7 layer salad and the okra. Food is made fresh when ordered, so takes a bit. That's never an issue if that means good is fresh though. Improvements needed: We waited for over 5 minutes at a table after we sat ourselves as the sign directed and not a single person greeted us. Finally I went to the bar and asked if we were supposed to order at the bar. The guy said let me find someone for you. So after a few more minutes, someone finally came and took our order. 7 layer salad and the okra took over 20 minutes to come out, but they were fresh so could be worth the wait if everything was good. Okra was good, but there were at least a good 25% of it that had no okra in it, juat fried bits. The 7 layer salad was missing the green peas and the bacon. All we got was romaine, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Not sure what happened there. May be an off-night, will probably give it one more try before writing it off completely since the vibe is cool.

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Jessica J.

When the sun is out, I'm searching for a patio to eat on!! Stopped by The Local House & Bourbon Eatery for lunch and had to try the Local Burger--and wow, it did not disappoint. It's a smash burger, cooked perfectly with those crispy edges that give it so much flavor. Every bite was juicy, well-seasoned, and just overall so good. The fries were so good. Our server was really nice and explained every item and also the vegetables used were local. They offered brunch on Sunday that I've eager to try! The vibe was relaxed and welcoming, making it an easy spot to sit back and enjoy a great meal. If you're a burger lover, this one is definitely worth ordering. I'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

Melvin M.

Great experience at The Local! The service was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fresh and hot. Everything tasted good, and the portions were solid. Definitely a good lunch stop we'd come back again.

Veggie plate with Mac n cheese, okra, and fried green tomatoes
Dj D.

Stopped in for lunch. Ordered the veggie plate. It comes with 3 sides. The food was freshly cooked. Everything was the right temp. Good proportions. We were greeted when we walked in. We didn't wait long for our food. We were checking on a few times. The staff was friendly. The vibe is very casual and chill. The staff was friendly. Blues/old school music is playing. Will come back. The bar seems to be stocked pretty well with bourbon.

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Gabe P.

Executive chef JP is on deck here!! If you enjoyed THE FIG, I highly recommend checking this new concept out. JP is such a cool and welcoming dude! I was recently here just to grab a drink and watch some football. The vibe here is light and fun! Friendly bar service! They serve brunch on Sunday so if you liked the fig brunch , they are serving that brunch menu. Also , they offer meat and 3 during the week. I love this menu plus traditional bar menu food. Checkout the local - they have a great bourbon selection too!!

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Todd T.

Local hole in the wall, great food and service. Will be back. Very nice staff and management. Been waiting for a chance.

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This is the kind of place I want in my neighborhood. It's not big but didn't feel too crowded. Reasonable beer selection. Bar food on point.

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Great service and burgers are really good. Highly recommend the Parmesan garlic fries

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Biscuit Love - Cahaba Heights

Biscuit Love - Cahaba Heights

4.1(96 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Biscuit Love has a great space! Gorgeous pink tile at the bar, cute, trendy merch options in coffee…read moremugs and shirts. They also sell the jam they make, which made me hungry in line. Fast-casual. Order at the front. The line at the front gets very scrunched up on weekend mornings. There was only one ordering kiosk open this past Sunday morning, and their didn't seem to be much fire in getting anybody seated quickly. Coffee is good, scrambled eggs satisfactory and came out hot. I must have my eggs HOT. The biscuits themselves are very good. The right amount of buttery flake and heft, but not too chewy. I ordered the egg plate and put my sausage patties and jam onto the biscuit for a little self-made sammy. The bruleed grapefruit was exactly as described: half a grapefruit with a hard sugar layer on top. It was good, and I love the opportunity to use some hyper-specific specialized silverware. I will now be brainstorming alternative uses for the grapefruit spoon. I worry this place is slightly overpriced and understaffed for weekends, but will definitely come back!

Originally we were not going to go here and decided last minute to come. We were there at opening…read morewhich was 8am. It's such a cute little quaint place with ample seating. You order your food and pay first. Then you can sit anywhere you liked When the food and drinks came out we were amazing at the amount of layers the biscuit had. This is how I expect a biscuit to look like in the south. The brown sugar lemonade was chef's kiss. The chai tea was crisp and hmmmm they even sell it so you can make it at home. They sell traditional breakfast items but the whole menu is good honestly. We started with the bonuts and they sit on a blueberry compote phewwww so good. We didn't get a picture of everything but these items and this place will probably make my top 5 breakfast places in the US. Service was great and the staff were very friendly

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Cala Coffee

4.6(103 reviews)
3.3 mi
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Super disappointed. Parking set up is terrible- the small lot was full, had a big truck back all…read morethe way out of the lot from a space in front of the door while people are trying to drive into full lot. 20min limit signs. Was 4th in line and it was soooo slow with 4 girls working. None of the specials drinks have prices. Ordered the a drink called Front Porch? The girl forgot to enter the strawberry shortbread cookies I got so she had to start another order for me to tap with my card and then she gave herself a tip! Wow, definitely didn't authorize that. $6.16 Waited 20min for my drink and come to find out, they were calling Hannah for my drink. Yikes.

unpopular opinion alert…read more People rave about this place so my expectations were set pretty high I won't lie. Unfortunately my go to order is an iced latte with skim milk and they don't have skim. I was hoping to get a little treat to go with my coffee but they were all piled on top of each other in the display case which made them look really unappealing. I am not talking croissants on croissants or muffins on muffins, I mean everything on top of each other which also makes me feel like options for people with allergies may be limited. The staff were really kind and the barista suggested 2% or almond milk as alternative options for me which was very kind but just not my favorite. The interior and outdoor seating are very cute. They have mini prints and larger prints for sale. I really think the larger prints would make a great locally made present! Ultimately, I don't think this is my spot due to dietary restrictions but it might be good spot for you.

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Metro Diner

4.0(380 reviews)
5.7 mi
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My family and I had a good time there. The menu had something for each one of us which is kinda…read moreuncommon. We each have different tastes. The food was good.

Let me start with the good for my Metro Diner pick up order (placed one online and one through…read moreDoorDash): Order was ready on time The hostess in the bright green shirt at the front was very friendly and assisted me quickly Chicken tenders, creole mustard, green beans and fries were the star of the show today. I haven't had their chicken tenders before, but now realize I prefer it over the standard fried chicken solely because the flavor profile is better (more seasoned). I would order this again. Salad for my steak tips was as expected. I also redeemed a birthday reward for the chocolate cake. The bite I took was pretty good and it is easily a sharable portion size. Now for the not so good... My order through metro diners website consisted of steak tips, mash&gravy, garden salad with ranch. I personally would not order this again. Issue: The steak was chewy, flavor was bland and portion size seemed small for the value. My DoorDash order consisted of 1. Bissell breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, cheese grits, bacon and a biscuit. 2. Small sausage gravy side 3. Chicken tenders plate with creole mustard, green beans and French fries. Issue: I quickly glanced through the see through lid of the boxes and noticed toast instead of a biscuit and no container that would have had the cheese grits. Went inside to notify the team and expo of missing items (also brought the bag back in). The expo called for these missing items from the kitchen. The cook glanced and then asked if he had a ticket for that? I managed restaurants for years so I get it when the kitchen asks this, however, the ticket was the one you made incorrectly and the expo did not check for correctness. The expo also stated "it is for a DoorDash order that she said is wrong". I'm happy this was a personal order because I got to see firsthand how it appears DD order issues are dismissed since they seemed to assume I was a driver. At least that is how the short exchange presented. They weren't rude it was the tone and lack of apology for my missing items. Mistakes happen. How you respond to and handle them matters. Fast forward - I get home and realize they must have simply switched my order with someone else's. There were hash browns with cheese and diced tomatoes and scrambled eggs with cheese. Was not my order and could not eat this order. The pancakes were just okay. Tried the sausage gravy with the biscuit. Not something I would get again but this part isn't a reflection of Metro Diner. Ordered this just to try it since many rave about this southern combo. Let's just say there will be more for everyone else to enjoy.

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Trattoria Zaza - Pizza Caesar salad

Trattoria Zaza

4.5(502 reviews)
4.8 mi
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I stopped by Trattoria ZaZa for brunch on Sunday after church, and overall, I had a really…read moreenjoyable experience. There was a bit of a wait before my order was taken, but honestly, it worked out in my favor because it gave me plenty of time to look over the menu. There were so many tempting options that it was honestly hard to decide! I ultimately chose three items and enjoyed a few bites of each. Ham & Fontina Scone: This was my first time trying a scone, and I was pleasantly surprised. The texture reminded me of a dry biscuit, but the ham added a delicious savory flavor that I really enjoyed. Frittata Plate: The frittata was SO good! It wasn't too dry, and all of the flavors worked really well together. It was served with polenta, which reminded me of really fine grits, along with fruit. After trying it, I realized that one entrée would definitely be enough for me to enjoy on its own. Breakfast 'ZA: This was essentially a breakfast pizza topped with a fried egg, and the egg was such a nice touch. The 'ZA itself was really good, although I think adding something similar to a gravy or sauce would make it a little less dry. Even without it, though, the fried egg really took it to another level. Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso: I decided to try the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, which was the barista's pick. This was my first time having a shaken espresso, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! It was refreshing and perfect for a hot day. The inside of Trattoria ZaZa is nice, although it is somewhat small, so I opted to sit outside. It was a very warm day, but the awning provided plenty of shade and made the outdoor seating comfortable. I also appreciated that, even though the restaurant doesn't have traditional table service, someone periodically checked on me to make sure I didn't need anything else. Overall, I had a great brunch experience at Trattoria ZaZa. There were plenty of menu options, the food was flavorful, and I really enjoyed trying a few things that were new to me. I'd definitely be open to coming back and trying more of the menu!

We came for dinner before a show down the street at the Lyric. First time here. She had the baked…read moremacaroni and cheese with vegetables added and absolutely loved it. I had the daily special, which was a broken lasagna. Also very, very good. Mixed greens on the side rounded out our table. The pizza looked very good and reminded us of pizza in a shop we love in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. It's walk up service, no ordering from your table, which was fine. The menu has a nice variety. The store is a downtown casual vibe. We probably should've opted for outdoor seating, because the evening was so nice.

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Trattoria Zaza - Inside wait in line to order then pick your own seat inside or out

Inside wait in line to order then pick your own seat inside or out

Trattoria Zaza - Baked Feta

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