Amazing greens Snoutstanding Brunswick stew…read more A nice crowd for a Tuesday A great spot

I absolutely loved my first time coming to Brother Paul's BBQ! I literally found out about this…read moreplace so randomly. It was a pleasant surprise! The staff is great here. The food is outstanding!!! Easily some of the best smoked meat I've had in a really long time! I had the large rib plate with potato salad & collard greens. My mom had the large pork plate with bbq beans & Mac & cheese. And lastly , I had some banana pudding to go. It was freshly made & yummy! Brother Paul's bbq is a cozy, casual spot in Alabaster , Al. There's street parking and a private lot available. I highly recommend checking out this spot with all the daily specials and their robust menu ... you'll find something delicious to enjoy!!!!

The Lil Bougie Foodie is one of the best fast food trucks that I have had in a long time. Not only…read morewere the staff great, but they recommended some great options on the menu. They also recommended some of their favorites on the menu and what they like to add extra with it. When I went to this food truck I ended up ordering a burger with a fry and drink. I would say I enjoyed my time and food there and will definitely be going back. For the COVID-19 restrictions, since they are in the public they don't really have a preference, which is like a lot of places that I have been before.

I got the bougie burger that was phenomenal. The thousand island on the burger added a nice touch…read moreand taste. I ordered the chicken and beef loaded fries, and they were remarkable. The service was top tier. The owner and her staff were very professional and engaging. I love the vibrant colors of the food truck. Ah, we'll be back to taste the healthy options as well.

This past Friday, I was dropping off donations at The Foundry, and noticed that Hit Different was…read moreright across the highway. I jumped at the chance to try this place out because of the reviews of other Yelpers. The restaurant is sitting on the corner of Pelham Parkway and County Road 68 East, across from The Foundry Superthrift Outlet and Dollar General, and next door to TherapySouth. It is a nice sized place and the atmosphere is welcoming. I was helped by Dyron, who seemed like he never knew a stranger. He was so kind to everyone, including those on the phone. I even heard him say, "So we got your dad covered - what can I get started for YOU?" He was excited when he found out I was a "newbie". I love the menu. Each item has some form of "hit" in the name - slappin', crackin', slammin', and more. I ended up with the "Bussin' Burger" and a side of fries to go (since I was heading back to work). The food is cooked upon ordering, so my meal was nice and hot when I left. And I am here to tell you, the name of the burger was totally accurate! It was delicious - seasoned very well, and the perfect amount of toppings. The fries were good, but that burger - so good! No wonder Hit Different is a 2026 Shelby County Small Business of the Year Nominee! They deserve it and then some! Do yourself a favor, listen to the other Yelpers, and head down Highway 31 for an amazing meal at Hit Different! I am going back!

We are in the area looking at houses. Hubs transferred jobs. We stopped in. Nice and quaint place…read more The staff is super nice and friendly. Must be that Southern charm. We chose our own seats. For starters, we had the Bama Fries. Very tasty. I had the Hittin Chicken, hubs had Fish and Shrimp, and the little one jad kids chicken tenders and fries. The teenager wasn't with us. Everything was very tasty. The board greens and cornbread was delish. Overall, a yummy place to eat. We will be back for sure.

I was in Birmingham for 1 night and saw this place just down the street from my hotel…read more The voodoo boudin balls were really good. The chicken and sausage gumbo and chicken tenders were all made in house. Not frozen out of a box. And for dessert the beignets are a must try! Very tasty. They have a big bar and huge big screen tv. The service was very good also. I think this is a new restaurant in the area. I would recommend for sure.

My friends and I stopped in for happy hour last week. The boudin was amazing--truly an authentic…read moreCajun recipe. The egg rolls were also very good and well seasoned. I didn't love the crab dip, but the bread served with it was really good. They had Music Bingo with great prizes, which we really enjoyed. The owner even came over and chatted with us. This place has been on my list for about a month, so that was pretty cool. The staff was friendly, fun, and welcoming. My friend ordered a Gold Rush, and the little glass was less than half full, with one large block of ice. The waitress assured her that was the correct pour, which seemed a little odd. Oh--and the restroom is really nice!

Day number 3 of food reviews from this year's Birmingham Restaurant Week and honestly this one is…read morevery disappointing. This is on Stephen's Dogs and More. Once again anytime I review a new place I do my best to have at least one other person try it and this time it was a total of 4 of us. Yes 4 unsatisfied customers. I do not get joy out of posting bad reviews but it is what it is. We all ordered the same hotdogs The Blue Devil and The Jordan. Let's start with The Blue Devil it's just a chili cheese dog with just chili and cheese no onion no mustard how most usually come. First bit it was okay nothing special the hotdogs was lukewarm and the chili tasted like straight out of a can and the cheese was cold and not melted and a bun pulled right out of the bag so wasn't toasted or steamed almost stale tasting. Super disappointing. 5/10 The next one was The Jordan which consisted of Kraut Sauce (Kraut, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions). Same boiled hotdog same tasting bun but the Kraut sauce helped a lot. This was actually really good and a step up from the last one but unfortunately it was also lukewarm. 6/10 Stati Jones had this to say "I could make that at home myself. 6/10" Rashad Caldwell also had this to say "My thoughts on the Hot dog food truck is it taste like something I can cook at home really the chili cheese dog taste like store bought like out of a can and the other one it tasted decent. I give it a 3/10." Unfortunately Anthony W Evans II didn't make the deadline to send in his thoughts because he was stuck protecting and serving but just no he didn't really enjoy it and said never again. All in all I think it's safe to say we will never try this again unless something changes. It felt like there was no love no care for their product and I hate that because we are huge hotdog fans and we left feeling disappointed. When I go to a food truck or restaurant that sells hotdogs I don't want something that taste like I made it at home thats why I choose to go to a Gus's Hot Dogs or a Tonys Hot Dogs or even a Sneaky Petes and an honorable mention to Paul's Hotdogs & Grill Inc. I want something I can't recruit at home. But hey I personally wouldn't recommend it but if you'd like to try them for yourself, then check this place out.

As a regular patron of Stephens I can tell you there is NOTHING bad on this truck. He recently…read moreadded new menu items including chicken salad and even it is amazing! If you haven't tried this hot dog wagon you are missing out. LOTS of people have tried to duplicate this wagon and every one has failed miserably

Absolutely amazing! Hands down the best hotdogs and nachos in Birmingham--fresh, flavorful, and…read moreloaded just right. The hospitality was top-notch, with friendly service that makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend King Vee Hotdogs to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming vibe right here in Up-Down!

Nola Ice really caught my eye at the Pizitz Food Hall. The lady at the register was nice. I ordered…read morefried shrimp, fries, and collard greens. The fries were so crisp, and the collard greens were pretty good. They give you a ton of food! The shrimp was okay, but I didn't get too much out of it. I was hoping for more seasoning to be honest so I probably won't be ordering their shrimp again.

My first time at Pizitz Hall Food Court . Nola Ice seemed rather appealing to me when I recognize…read morethe New Orlean style. The customer service from both staff was superior. There were so many choices of flavored shrimps & catfish. I saw green tomatoes freshly cut so I had to order them to go with my Shrimp Po Boy. My hush puppies were really good and fried just right. My order was ready in 10 minutes!

Of course you can't talk about this place without talking about the PLACE. This is the definition…read moreof Hole-in-the-wall fo sho. After figuring out parking and entering Gus's the first thing I thought : " where do I stand" lol " how do I order?" Then the aroma you are hit with while trying to figure things out...let's you know I mone figure this out and leave with sumin one way or another. we ordered two each of the Chili Cheese Dogs with onion and mustard. Very Friendly service, we felt like Fans before the first bite which happened shortly after returning to our car parked on the curb. Wow LOVE @ 1st BITE!!!! this will be hard to copy on this planet!!!! The best aroma, the best flavor of chili, bun, grilled hot dog experience EVER!!!! Every bite was a Mmmmm moment!!!!

I recently visited Gus's Hot Dogs for the first time and had a great experience. I ordered a…read moreConecuh dog "all the way," but took it off the bun since I don't eat bread. From the very first bite, the flavor was amazing savory, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. It was easily one of the most delicious hot dogs I've had. The restaurant is small and has a true mom-and-pop feel, which makes it even more special. Despite its size, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. I chose takeout, and my order was prepared quickly. While waiting, I noticed the health score on the wall was a 96, which added to my confidence in the quality. The place started getting crowded, which was another good sign. Gus's may be small, but the food is outstanding, and I will definitely be back again.