Time to Eat Cafe offers a simple, straightforward menu of southern staples and overall is a good destination for a meal if that is what you are craving. It is located in a shopping plaza, so parking won't be an issue. It is not a fancy place in terms of ambiance, but it generally works. If you are in the area, this is a decent choice. read more

Time To Eat Café - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

Awesome appetizer and food. Fried green tomatoes and come back sauce prepared yo perfection. Beef tips and rice exquisitely prepared. Reb beans rice and sausage sooooo tasty! Fried okra among the best I've EVER had. Mac n cheese bites so very flavorful sharp tang of cheese. Wait staff on point. Decor amazing. Ambience is awesome. Quiet, friendly, welcoming. Worth the visit! read more

Time To Eat Café - Peanut butter pie. - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

The atmosphere is fantastic. That's it. Most of the menu is fried. I tried the liver and onions, which took 45 minutes. It was tough, grisly and had no onions. Husband had the chicken fried steak, which was a freezer burned hamburger patty, battered and deep fried. He took 3 bites, it tasted terrible. We returned the meal and asked to have it removed from our check. The staff refused even a partial refund and threatened to call the police if we didn't pay the entire bill. Terrible customer service. read more

Time To Eat Café - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

Mrs Pug had a craving for the pork chops and tomato gravy. This is a favorite of our group. We arrived and the crowd was small and seating quick. Greeted by a pair of servers, one was in training. Spouse ordered the fried chops (didn't know they fried them before this trip, have always had the grilled) and I went for the chicken fried steak. Food was quick and as expected, home cooking with no cleanup. Service was as I prefer, attentive but not intrusive. Pricing very fair for what we get and plenty of leftovers to take for later. A very dull review for a very dull meal, nothing out of the ordinary and not even a parking lot adventure and in this area sometimes we do get a show with the laundry mat right next door. Only thing holding back the 5th star is the later in the evening tummy rumbles from the possibly need to change oil in the fryer, but I am guessing and it could be something else. Bottom line we will be back and if you want home cooking this is a great option, but where they really shine is the burger section, I have made it all the way around the clock except for the double meat options as I could not eat all that and it would just be a waste of food. Give them a try and you will be happy. Nice family atmosphere and great service. read more

Time To Eat Café - Beef Tips - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

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Quirky decor with clocks covering the walls. The kids steak tips was just right for my evening senior appetite. Plenty of Cajun food offerings on menu. Service was exceptionally friendly even though we were one of last tables for the night. Reasonable prices.! read more

Ordered the chicken Alfredo that shows if garnished with diced tomatoes and states it comes with bread. No bread included and no tomatoes Portion size pretty disappointing too. read more

I also recorded everything And you never came out to talk to me I also disputed the charge and got my money back Your number it's reviews about being a rude owner speak volumes read more

Whenever it's Time to Eat you can always find something you like here. They get really busy at lunch so go early!!! Southern Cooking like your family will enjoy. read more

TIME TO EAT was an Awesome meal. This is by far the best Oysters and catfish anywhere near mobile. We have been to all the local seafood restaurants including The Lighthouse restaurant, Kravers, and other supposedly higher rated seafood establishments. Their waitresses are a joy to be around. ***** read more

Really homey decor and service is the highlight here. A extensive list of traditional Southern cooking, plu more than a dozen burgers. The five o'clock burger was just what I was looking for. read more

Time To Eat Café - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

Don't waste your money, stay away.If I could leave no star it would be appropriate . Went there for lunch 5 years ago.. got seated order simple burgers and drinks After 45 minutes no drinks . No waitress and no food we got up and left. Fast forward to June 28, 2025i have it another try. Ordered the southwestern omlett for breakfast. The service was great , but the chicken tenders were hard as a rock not edible the omlett was over cooked , dried out and very very bland tasted like it was from a day ago not edible. I later had a bad stomach ache and diarrhea .Won't be returning again. read more

I had the extreme pleasure of having an epic lunch with a delicious French Dip Sandwich, crispy Dinner Fries, a VERY SOUR, and really delicious pickle, and a bottomless glass of sweet tea! It was, again, an example of the great food and service along with the pleasant atmosphere of Time To Eat Cafe that has me returning again and again. Thanks to all at Time To Eat Cafe! read more

Time To Eat Café - A French Dip Sandwich, Dinner Fries, and a sour pickle - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

the food quality and portion is terrible and service always messes up the order when you talk to them they don't even care NEVER WILL MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW WILL EVER EAT THERE AGAIN read more

We stopped on a whim and we are so glad we did! The service was wonderful- our waitress answered all of our questions and kept our drinks filled. The food was delicious! We had crawfish pie, liver and onions, and a hamburger. The Chocolate Cloud pie was perfect. The Paradise pie was good, but needed more pineapple. Overall, it was a great experience and a hidden gem! read more

I really like this restaurant! The staff are always pleasant and friendly. The food always comes out hot and fresh. I love that the menu has such a big selection of sides. My favorite go to meal is the hamburger steak with onions and gravy with their field peas and cornbread. You get a second side with it and that just changes depending on my mood. The onion rings are excellent and so are the fried mushrooms! read more

Little Sarah was friendly, there is such character with the walls being covered with different types of clocks, and the breakfast was exceptional. They have something for everyone with (2) types of gravy (sausage and authentic tomato). We can't wait to try the dinner specials. Best kept secret that we stumbled upon, and we will definitely recommend. read more

First time ever here, I went to meet a group for dinner.We were yelled at more than once by the bingo caller for having dinner conversation, not loud conversation just talking. The food was greasy and over cooked, cole slaw tasted spoilt and then I was overcharged. Nope I will not go back, truly awful read more

Great local joint with home cooked food and great service. The inside could definitely use a little renovation, but the feel of the atmosphere and the service makes up for all that lacks on the interior. The 11 O'CLOCK burger was cooked to perfection(Bacon, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Bourbon Sauce), and the fried mushrooms are to die for. And their house ranch is one of the best I've found locally. Definitely worth the stop whether your local or just passing through! read more

Time To Eat Café - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

We had a pretty solid lunch here and left with very full bellies. I got the crawfish pot pie with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese bites. The sauce on the pot pie is absolutely delicious and so is the fried Mac and cheese. My husband got porkchops, fried okra, and creamed spinach and thought it was really great, too. We finished off with a yummy piece of peanut butter pie! read more

Time To Eat Café - Crawfish Pot Pie with mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

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If this place is Mobile's BEST country cooking, this town's in trouble!! Who knew grabbing a simple breakfast at a local spot could actually be terrible?! Not me!! I am a big fan of breakfast and of small businesses. I prefer avoiding chains whenever possible & actually went out of my way TO support this local business because of it's signage & reviews. Food: It's really hard to mess up scrambled eggs and bacon! The preparation was fine but taste was gross. Poor quality eggs & meat, or dirty cooking elements are the only possible explanation. Service: ‍ Other than the one young black lady who brought out my water and said goodbye to me, no staff in there had a mask on (unless you count the ones used as necklaces or chin guards) nor came by the table once. Not to mention the coughing and nose sniffing going on. Internet: I've got some urgent things that require my immediate response. Instead of going to McDonald's for wifi and coffee, I asked first thing about wifi here. Apparently they have it because you have to give your email in order to access it. But once you're "you in" it doesn't actually work! Which means not only did I consume nasty food with zero service, but I also had to then go somewhere else to send the urgent file access. To top off the experience, I paid with a $20 bill for a tab under $9 and was given all $1 bills for change. Fellow travelers, don't believe the hype. IHOP, fast food, even Waffle House is a better choice. Save your time, health, and money and skip Time To Eat Cafe... unless you are a smoker. They proudly features smoker's dining room so enjoy! read more

Time To Eat Café - Really? All 1's?! - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

We came into Alabama for a music festival and we were starving when we hit the road so we looked for a place that was easy and quick. We sat ourselves and were greeted very quickly and had water and coffee on the table within 2 minutes. Sarah was friendly and very informative, a perfect example of southern hospitality. We ordered quite a bit of food; 3 appetizers, 4 entrees and a peanut butter pie (fried green tomatoes are awesome by the way) and she didn't miss a trick. Fantastic food for the price, really great quality comfort food. I wish it was closer to home or we'd be regulars. Thanks for the great food and hospitality! See you the next time we're in town read more

Time To Eat Café - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

Good food, friendly service, hundreds of timepieces, who could ask for more? Not that much to look at, and they allow smoking in part of the restaurant--but the food more than makes up for that. read more

Time To Eat Café - Timepieces - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

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I'm from Texas. Moved to Alabama 30 years ago. This place has the best chicken fried steak I've had between here and Texas. A+! Friendly service too! read more

Time To Eat Café - 8 oz. Chicken Fried Steak - Southern Near Me - Theodore, Alabama

Great home cooking when you don't feel like cooking at home. Service is always friendly, they still have a smoking side and the nonsmoking side you can't smell any cigarettes. They do need to upgrade the tables and chairs but the clock collection is AWESOME. Wonderful if you love collectibles or antiques read more

The owner or one that i know is so sweet and they have really good food! Good breakfast too! Very clean and good customer service.

Just happened to show up on search ..well worth the short drive off the 10 for a home cooked meal Had their Tuesday Seafood Special (6 shrimp, 6 fried oysters, catfish fillet and Crawdad pie with 2 sides (field peas n rice n gravy). Had a half order of fried green tomatoes fried just right. Top off the meal with slice of pecan pie... From South but now live in CA heading back home. A must stop if you long for southern comfort food... read more

I've always drove past this place, but then one morning decided to stop by and try their breakfast. Great breakfast place. In addition, to having very quick and friendly service? read more

Such a charming Southern hospitality eating spot. Worth the detour off IH-10 and into the local neighborhood. The décor is so clever and quaint. I was reminded of a scene from Alice in Wonderful-clocks, clocks, and more clocks! Three of us ordered the Seafood Combo plate. Our plates were full to the brim with tasty Southern fried Catfish, fried (local & fresh) shrimp, and several sides per plate. Hubby had the hamburger steak, buttery mashed skin-on potatoes, and fried okra. How do you say -delicious, with a southern accent? Y-u-m-m-y! Our server was so sweet and thoughtful, making sure we always had what we needed. May our paths cross again. read more

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They were nice, but busy and chaotic and it took a while to get drinks and food, and the table next to us kept getting food for different tables and I'm still not sure who or waitress was. Within minutes of sitting down, 4 different people asked us if someone took our drink order, then it took 10-15 minutes to get that... About 10 minutes after drinks, someone came to take our food order. About half an hour after that, we got it. My husband's crawfish pot pie delicious. My eggs and home fries were really good, but once again, I was disappointed by another place who claimed to have home cooking, but had what appeared to be a perfectly round, from frozen, chicken fried steak. It was like a Salisbury steak from a frozen dinner, breaded and fried. No knife required to cut it, like a hamburger steak. Before we left, my husband said it should be called "Hope You Have Time to Eat". read more

We went in to eat and there was a guy cooking and coming to ring up ppl and take money and he was taking money running the register then returning to cook with his same gloves on. He didn't change his gloves wash his hands nothing. It was gross. read more

Great lil diner spot for breakfast or lunch. We came early for breakfast and ordered too much food- we had to leave so much behind. There are 3 rooms - one to left for smoking which is a draw back if you are not a smoker like me. The two rooms to right - you can barely smell the smoke so that is a plus. The service was friendly --The food was plenty!! Carol Ann our server was funny and kind!! That omelet with fried chicken was like breakfast and lunch in ONE! We will come back and try those delicious looking hamburgers at a later date... and we may just bring a Clock to donate with us so we can get a free slice of pie! read more

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Traveling through Mobile on I-10 and heard this was the best country cooking in Mobile--it absolutely lived up to the hype! The fried catfish was lightly breaded, thick, and flaky. The fried green tomatoes were delicious--don't miss the ranch dip! The 1 o'clock burger was delicious, but I would have preferred a pinker center when I ordered medium. Will definitely return! read more

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Food is excellent, great catfish and the burgers are a must. The staff greet you right away and take good care to meet your needs. It's country all the way with clocks on all walls, really neat look. read more

Friendly atmosphere, yummy burgers of all kinds! My favorite is the hamburger steak. This was one of my grandpas favorite places to eat lunch. It holds a special place in my heart because of the memories made there with him! Lunch or dinner price efficient and yummy, A must try! Thank y'all for making eating out feel more like home. Southern Hospitality enough said read more

I ordered a big Thanksgiving dinner for delivery last year. I have previously ordered same from Cracker Barrel prior to this. Time To Eat was an excellent choice. I got way more food for the money and the entire meal was absolutely delicious. All of my future catering will be done by Time To Eat. read more

This is not homemade food when it is prepared off site & frozen coming in the door. The owner is the rudest person I have ever come across. If you question, or have a complaint about her food she gets nasty with you. I absolutely do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

There was a cigarette butt in my beef tips and rice. I called and the owner ken was rude. I will be calling the board of health.

Super sweet and responsive waitron. Strip mall diner. My chicken fried steak was good and too much food, but my lunchmate's crawfish pie was *really* good. They call it a crawfish pot pie, but it's not... It's two dough-covered pockets. Nothing "pot pie" about it. But really tasty. Okra is great, turnips are too salty and greasy. My lunch was 3 stars, but service and the crawfish pie bump it up to 4. My lunch partner said the coffee was good too. read more

Came for lunch and was not disappointed. Three of us had the fried green tomatoes, roast beef sandwich, French dip, and veggie plate and three pieces of pie. Everything was delicious, prices were great, portions were huge. Everyone was friendly, but our server Alison was fantastic! read more

The restaurant has a smoking and non-smoking section still reeking of cigarette smoke. Our meals were ok - eggs decent, potatoes good, biscuits were awful (dense and devoid of flavor or moisture), coffee was dismal. Free WiFi if you go to the register for a code. Overall - recommend to smokers only. read more