Irondale Cafe
1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL
Crema's Take
“Irondale Cafe's fried green tomatoes are legendary enough to make the trip alone, though the rest of their traditional Southern cooking—crispy fried chicken, perfectly seasoned turnip greens, homemade hush puppies—proves this isn't a one-trick operation. The walls are covered with literary history and Alabama lore that gives the place real soul, and the friendly staff treats every table like family. Come hungry and prepared to wait, because this is the kind of honest Southern comfort food that locals have been returning to for years.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
These fried green tomatoes are the best I’ve ever had. The other dishes were good, but the green tomatoes truly stood out. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. What more could you ask for? If you haven’t been, you should definitely check it out.
Perfect southern food dinner and done very professionally and right. Food is always light tasteful and filling. Always on our international when we travel past Irondale.
Fantastic food that is made with quality and love!! It is worth the wait!! Love that history written on the walls from the book, to Alabama historical figures, to the love that is all around!! Tons of food for the cost, every bit worth the money!! Took some friends for the first…
If you want a true southern cooking cafe, you have found the spot! These guys have a great line up of souther foods, from fried chicken to fried okra. They also have amazing desserts and their service is fantastic! They get busy for lunch, but the line moves pretty quickly! …
Great southern cooking! Chicken livers are cooked just right and not dry. Turnip greens with their homemade vinegar are perfect and I love the stewed cabbages. Oh, forgot to mention the hush poppies are sweet and caking that ca be a dessert. Delicious! If you are in the…
Crema Reviews
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