I met my son here for breakfast. We didn't have to wait very long for a table, but I have been here…read morewhen it was quite crowded and the wait was longer. We had Jackie as our server. She was efficient, checked up on us, kept our drinks full and even showed how considerate she is. I was having a hard time hearing her and as I apologized and told her I'm deaf in my left ear, she started approaching the table from the other side. I truly appreciated that kind and thoughtful gesture. The food was delicious as always.

This bright, light filled industrial feel breakfast/brunch spot is a branch of the original Atlanta…read morelocation founded in 1993. You'll find breakfast cocktails, homemade biscuits, breakfast comfort food as well as flat screen T.V.s and friendly service rounding out your experience. Today I opted for the server recommended Freebird Benedict, $15, and I enjoyed their creative take on the classic Eggs Benedict. This creative breakfast entree features their biscuit- split with fried chicken, poached egg and topped with their chicken sausage gravy. Definitely a big breakfast and shareable! Loved the tender biscuit, the crunch of the fried chicken and the savory flavorful chicken sausage gravy! The side of seasoned Moon Dust potatoes were great, too. I look forward to returning and trying their French Toast, Pancakes or a plain, yummy biscuit!

This was our first time here, but won't be our last. Great food and customer service.read more

Great food & waiters!Never disappointed!! Wait on weekends is usually lengthy, but worth the wait…read moreall in all.

The Essential was such an unexpected find during our trip through Alabama. We weren't expecting to…read morestumble across such an elegant restaurant serving truly elevated food, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals. I ordered the seafood pasta, and you could immediately tell the pasta was homemade. It was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the seafood was beautifully prepared. My daughter had the spaghetti, and my husband ordered the Waldorf salad, which was just as thoughtfully put together. Our waitress also recommended the hummus and house pickles, and I'm so glad we listened. Both were fresh, unique, and the perfect way to start the meal. From the food to the service, everything felt polished without being pretentious. It was one of those meals where every dish was executed with care and attention to detail. Overall, The Essential was such a pleasant surprise and proof that you can find five star dining experiences in the most unexpected places. If you're anywhere near Birmingham, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

Really cool place with a quaint atmosphere and great service. My wife and I split the chicken…read moresandwich, grits and a hash brown. All were really good. We got the sauce on the side for the sandwich just in case, but it was really good. Definitely a place I want to revisit. Saw the smash looking burger and pancakes at tables and they both looked amazing!!

Hands down the most memorable breakfast I've had all year. This is the quintessential southern…read morebreakfast spot. They're only open on Saturdays and Sundays so you gotta catch em on the weekend. Seating inside is a bit tight but open for groups and there is bar seating. There are several tables on the covered patio as well. The service and the food are impeccable. Several options. You must must try the loaded grits and have a biscuit (maybe 2!) I even took a biscuit to go. The porkchops were huge, fried to perfection, and flavorful. Please be patient. They make everything to order, and perfection takes time.

Grit's Cafe isn't playing around when it comes to breakfast. If you show up at opening time, expect…read morea short line to get in the cafe. Once the doors are opened, you just take a seat at whichever table is open. It's a small cafe that's clean and nicely decorated. The servers are friendly and personable. They have a nice selection of breakfasts and everything I saw being delivered to other tables looked delicious. I saw some massive breakfast sandwiches as well. I had the Cajun Omelette which was good but that biscuit was one of the best I've ever tasted. I'd go back for a dozen to take home if they sold them by the dozen. My wife had the Wakie-Wakie which came with Conecuh sausage which was delicious. I will absolutely be back when I'm there this spring.

Great Brunch spot! Airy with modern feel and natural light. Excellent menu options, requiring you…read morecome back for more tries. The Bonuts are a nice little treat, if you're not trying to monitor you sugar intake! . I enjoyed the Chicken n Ditch the Waffles. It was both savory and sweet, and the biscuit was not too dense and soft. The pancakes with berries were good, though they weren't anything special. This place is about the biscuits. Lastly, the biscuits n gravy plate looked delicious. The table over had that. It will be my next try when I return.

Without question the best breakfast biscuit I have ever had. The Rockwell Supreme was amazing. Got…read moreit to go and it was still warm when I got it home. Why have I not tried this before. See you again soon.

Our waitress, Valerie, was excellent! Despite being very busy, she was calm and did her best to…read moreserve her customers well while maintaining her duties at the bar. Food was fresh, hot, and came out quickly. It was delicious! All employees were trying their best & helping each other stay up to speed even with a busy atmosphere. We enjoyed our experience and will be back!

Neighborhood staple! Have dined here from the day they opened and the quality, service, and appeal…read morehas not diminished. In fact, larger crowds have formed and they definitely have a fan club on Sunday for brunch. I love the gluten free options and their latte's are amazing! Manage your wait expectations and use the Yelp Waitlist option!

Service is outstanding. The buffet,in my opinion,is small. But the food is fresh and delicious…read more Price is fair.

I recently stopped by Shoney's in Clanton, Alabama and had a mixed experience overall. I ordered…read morethe baked spaghetti, chicken tenders, a garden salad, and bread. The baked spaghetti was very good, well baked with plenty of flavor and the fried chicken tenders were also tasty and cooked just right. The bread was perfect: warm, soft, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, the garden salad didn't live up to the rest of the food. The vegetables tasted like they had been sitting mixed together for a while, almost as if they'd been combined days earlier, so the individual flavors were hard to distinguish. The staff were pleasant and polite, though the service felt a little low-energy. On the positive side, the price was decent and fair for the amount of food. Overall, some items were definitely enjoyable, especially the baked spaghetti, chicken tenders, and bread, but the salad and slightly bland service kept the experience from being outstanding.

Today, Saturday June 27th, I took 2 of my girlfriend to brunch. Everyone on staff was great! I…read moreasked for the manager on my way out, so I could brag about a couple of them in particulier. They are Lauren and Micael .....sorry Micaela. They were extreamly helpful, kind and professionnel, in each of their respective jobs. Craig Everett, please do something nice for them. I'll be back because I like the place. It looks as friendly a place as it really is. The prices aren't that bad either. PLEASE don't forget about Lauren and Micaela. ​Thank you

My first time here. Don't know why I haven't come before. It was very good. I had the King Cake…read morebeignets. They were outstanding. I also had the Trifecta Eggs Benedict. It was really good. Had to take some of it to go. It's a lot of food. Coffee was very good. Food came out quickly. Caelyn was my server. She was great. Very personable and had great recommendations. Restaurant is pretty large. Outside tables as well. It's an upbeat environment. I loved it.