This place was great and well worth the wait. My wife and I checked in at 11:00 am the day of the…read moreMorgan Wallen concert so I'd assume game days would be about the same. Took us about 1.5 hours to get our seat. We used the time to walk around the area which is worth it if you're new like us; you'll have five minutes to get back once you get your text. We started with the Deviled On The Bayou, see photo, and they were wonderful! Wife had the avocado benny and enjoyed it. I had the Crab Cake Benny, see photo, which was outstanding and I highly recommend! Prices were reasonable, the facility was clean and well presented, and the service was prompt and professional. We'll definitely go again when we're back in town. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Breakthrough was our server. Very pleasant and checked on us often…read more Doesn't serve alcohol on Sundays till 10am, but the Mimosa menu and alcohol table cards were in each table The place was kept well, it's spacious, it was a Sunday so they had a lot of staff getting ready to work before the football games came on Had the following: Banana fosters french toast: soft, large portion, tasty Western scrambler omelette. Yourstandard breakfast omelette Killer creole omelette. Creole sauce. Shrimp in every bite. THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT FOR BREAKFAST!! had it with a sode of grits and it hit the spot. Great place for breakfast. Will definitely come back

Great location for a quickly served quality breakfast. Good customer focus. Great sense of urgency…read more Very clean and comfortable dining room.

First time trying this place, which is a welcome addition to the somewhat empty breakfast scene in…read moreTuscaloosa. It was busy this morning, as it was a Sunday, but we were seated quickly and waited on promptly. This is a massive location. A lot of seats and a lot of people working. Food was good. Highlight was the homemade jam which was so spectacular I wanted to dunk everything in it. Breakfast plate was good. I didn't get my eggs as ordered (asked for sunny side up and got scrambled) and I tried the smoked sausage, which is a meat option, but it wasn't very good quality sausage and possibly over smoked? I usually like smoked sausage and this wasn't it. Benny was very good and the biscuit was spectacular which, in Alabama, is an important thing. Will be back again, and will definitely think of taking visiting guests for breakfast here. A good addition to the lineup.

Food was great, waitresses were friendly and had a great attitude and have great prices! Thank…read moreyou to City Cafe

I went for my birthday lunch and it was great !!! I had Chicken 'n Dumplings , Squash and Fried…read moreGreen Tomatoes . Martha had Beef Tips 'n Rice , Peas and Fried Green Tomatoes . Our waitress was so friendly and polite we will be going back

I've been twice so far and everything is delicious! I've tried the tiramisu iced and the coco iced…read moreand both are the

I have visited on many occasions, as this is one of the only coffee shops that is open at 6am…read moreoutside of your large chains.... Unfortunately, the coffee has gone down hill in my opinion. On two separate weeks in one month, I've had tons of coffee grounds at the bottom of my drink. The coffee also tasted watered down and I always ask for light milk so that I can taste the coffee.

Went with the family and had an amazing dinner. The kids loved it. Will definitely be one of my…read morego-to spots in Tuscaloosa.

Second trip to River Restaurant starts off on a bad note. We arrived at 10:35 a.m. and the inside…read moredining room was only about half full with several empty tables, and the outdoor seating area, which we specifically requested, also had open tables. Still, we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait. We waited about 35 minutes before seating. Make it make sense. That said, the restaurant sits right along the Black Warrior River, which offers a really pleasant view, especially from the patio. On a cool spring day like today, it's hard to beat outdoor seating here. Tuscaloosa is buzzing with football fans for the annual A-Day spring game, which adds to the energy around town. My better half ordered the shrimp and grits, and I went with the steak fajita bowl, minus the sunny-side-up egg. Even at my age, I can't do the runny yolk situation, I always ask for my eggs over hard. With that change, I'll say the fajita bowl jumped up to one of my top breakfast/brunch go-to dishes in town. Yes, I know it's technically brunch, but it was before 11 a.m., so I'm calling it breakfast. The shrimp and grits were solid, though the tails were still on the shrimp, which meant a bit of extra peeling at the table, my wife wasn't a fan of that part, but she still finished the dish and enjoyed it overall. Only minor gripe on the food side: ice seems to be a rare commodity here, I'd love a few more cubes in the water. But overall, the food was very good, the patio seating is absolutely the way to go, and the river view is fantastic.

Adorable selection of fresh donuts at this shop in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa…read more Cute little shop with an authentic vibe. The owner was very friendly, recommending fan favorites & after ordering a mixed dozen, also threw in some mini donuts with the apple fritters. Can not stress how fresh they are! Maple bacon was incredible & the blueberry jelly knocked my socks off. But the real winner was the apple fritters. 100% best donuts in town. Also great coffee!

First time visiting this weekend on a Sunday. We tried Babes because of convenience and time…read moreconstraints. Parking was easy and waited in line inside. Menu options are doughnuts, traditional breakfast (eggs, meats, potatoes and toast) and handhelds (burritos, waffle etc sandwiches). Food is good and predictable. If you are limited on time (not willing to have a 90-120 minute breakfast experience that is typical for a crowded weekend). Ambiance is ok. They have some tables to sit down and eat after you pick your food up. This is not sit down service. You order at the counter and pick up your food.

If you're looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and a place full of character, The Avenue Pub…read moreis a must-visit! The food was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. From the moment you walk in, the rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and even better food. Get the Salty Dog and Blackberry Smash! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Roll Tide, Alabama!

The service was awesome Brittany was great…read more The Thai nachos was good! The steak sandwich was way salty.

Metro diner is one of our family's favorite restaurants. The food is consistently delicious and the…read moreservice is equally excellent. Our favorite meal is chicken and waffles. The strawberry butter is so delicious and the chicken tenders are fried to perfection. We loved our service as well- Shelly was excellent and kept our drinks topped off and brought the food out right away! Great place to celebrate a birthday breakfast!

My husband and I visited Metro Diner for a late lunch/early dinner. He chose the meat lovers…read moreomelette and I chose the teriyaki salmon metro bowl! The food was Ahhhmazing!!! Our server was Maia, who is so sweet, was very attentive to our requests and questions. And the atmosphere is always laid back. Love it!! Highly recommend!!!

We were in Bama for a game and decided to see if this restaurant was as good as it used to be to…read morebe. The wait was about 15 minutes but worth it. It is a fairly small place but that just adds to the home town feel. I ordered breakfast which was very good, especially the bacon. My husband got pot roast and yams. The yams were sooo good. Of course we had the biscuits. They are the bomb! The man waiting our table was nice and very polite. Overall we really enjoyed our visit.

The place is quaint and I can see why the locals enjoy this place. It's pretty dusty and the…read morerestrooms need a a good scrub new coat of paint. Service is good and food was just ok. Not the best and certainly not the worst. It's a good enough stop while you are in town for the game or visiting your kid in college.

Fast, fresh, and phenomenal! Also, priced great for a college town! Service was nice and the place…read morewas clean!

The food was great and well priced. The ambiance was quite pleasant. The service was horrid though…read more The lady at the cashier was rude, had a very unfriendly attitude, and was loudly asking coworkers what time it was even though it was a little over an our to close. As someone who's worked/working in retail and customer facing jobs, I find this incredibly deterring. The business as a whole seems great, but maybe a reminder in decent customer service so that people don't feel so unwelcome.