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Archibald's - Cottondale
(6604 Buttermilk Road, 35453 - 205 562-9911) Hard to find joint; black owned business in weathered cinder block structure located across the river from Tuscaloosa; In business since 1959; five stools at a counter; owner George Archibald cooks pork shoulder and ribs; simple menu of BBQ, chips, white (Wonder) bread and soft drinks; sometimes the demand exceeds the supply and patrons must wait patiently for next batch; nice tangy home made sauce; this place is a well-kept secret.

Bert's on the Bluff - Bluff Park
(591 Shades Crest Road - 205 823-1217) Neighborhood meat and veggie diner; plenty of charm and great homemade milk shakes.

Big Bob Gibson's BBQ - Decatur
(1715 6th Ave SE - 205 353-9935) The Gibson name is almost synonymous with BBQ in this part of the country; Big Bob started cooking smoked meat back in 1925; he passed away in 1972 ... but the joint was taken over by his daughter; they have been at this same location since 1952; good pork sandwich with a slightly tangy sauce; all five of Big Bob's kids are now in the BBQ biz; the sauce must course thru their veins! Open 6:30 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week.  Check 'em out online at
www.bigbobgibson.com.

Blue Gill Restaurant - Spanish Fort
(3775 Battleship Pkway, 36527, 251 626-9852) Well known for hosting shrimp boils for state politicians.

Boars Butt Restaurant - Winfield (Added October, 2006)
(Hwy 78 W 911 Thorndale Drive; 205 487-6600)

Brick Pit BBQ - Mobile [Photo] DixieDining.com Gold Fork Represents Our Highest Rating - Dine With Confidence!
(5456 Old Shell Road – 251 343-0001) Located under some beautiful live oaks in suburban West Mobile; slogan "It's Serious BBQ"; the lean pulled pork is the highlight; "It's not just chopped up mush" says owner Bill Armbrecht, who is damn proud of his product; slow cooked over a blend of hickory and pecan for up to 30 hours to create a nice smoky flavor; the chicken and ribs are also above average; Mama Dot's tangy BBQ sauce is outstanding; the recipe is a family secret; everything here is homemade except the sourdough, Texas-style bread served with each entree; the fresh, crispy cole slaw is superb and the baked beans taste great with a little Mama Dot's sauce mixed in; BBQ pork and chicken sandwiches are available in two sizes (regular and a smaller "Brick Bite"); wash it all down with a expertly brewed sweet tea with lemon, Coke or an ice cold longneck Budweiser; dessert specials change weekly; you may get lucky and hit them when they're offering Banana Pudding; a shady swing awaits out back following your meal; owner Bill Armbrecht is a huge Crimson Tide fan; a portrait of Bear Bryant hangs on the wall ... as does a huge sailfish (Armbrecht is an avid sportsman); Bill claims he opened the Brick Pit because he "got tired of not being able to go out and get really good smoked BBQ in Mobile"; patrons have left a variety of wacky messages in red marker all over the walls inside the restaurant; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday; the "This Ain't No Dream ... This is the Real Thing" sign out front is a tongue in cheek poke at the famous Dreamland BBQ company, which has moved into the Mobile market; the competition hasn't prevented the Brick Pit from being voted Best BBQ in Mobile for 3 years running; this is indeed "Serious BBQ" prepared with passion and attention to detail; highly recommended!  Visit them online at
www.brickpit.com.

The Bright Star - Bessemer [Photo]
(304 19th Street, 35020 - 205 424-9444 or 426-1861) Founded by a Greek immigrant way back in 1907; quickly outgrew 3 locations before settling here in 1915; mirrored and marbled walls give this place an upscale diner look; offers fresh Gulf seafood, top notch steaks, Greek specialties such as lamb and more traditional Southern fare; the Lobster and Crabmeat Au Gratin is a favorite here; hot lunch plates include Pork Chops with Brown Gravy and Sugar Cured Ham with Raisin Sauce; plates come with 2 or 3 vegetables like fresh buttered squash, creamed corn, baby lima beans, and candied yams; appetizers include a good seafood gumbo; choose from Coconut Cream, Peanut Butter, Lemon Ice Box or Pineapple Cheese pies for dessert. Eating here is a “bright” idea!

Rest In Peace - This Joint Has Closed! Bro'Chette's Que and Bayou - Birmingham

Bud's Best Cookies - Hoover (Added July, 2006)
(2070 Parkway Office Circle, 35244; Toll-Free 800 548-1504, Locally 205 987-4840, Fax 205 987-5248)

Burris Farm Market - Loxley
(Hwy 59 & 64, 36551 - 251 964-6464) Large open-air roadside market with outstanding produce selection; they also carry a nice line of jellies, pickles and chow chow; small cafe in the back serves up some great pies and fresh homemade ice cream; check out the Peach or Butter Pecan ice cream for a real treat! A great stop coming or going from the beach! Kay Burris' Peach Pie: 5 cups sliced fresh Peaches 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg Place peaches in pastry shell. Combine remaining ingredients, then pour over the peaches. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes.

Captain's Choice @ The Gulf Bowl - Foley (Added May, 2002)
(204 E. Michigan Avenue; 251 943-4575) The seafood is a "strike" at this South Alabama bowling alley; try the oyster loaf with homemade tartar sauce for just $6.75; this joint is no longer a big secret; in fact, Coastal Living magazine claims that it has acquired something of a cult following; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Carlisle's Barbecue - Birmingham (Added October, 2003)
(3511 6th Avenue South, 35222)

C'Mor's "Memphis Style" Bar-B-Q - Florence (Added January, 2002)
(3721 Florence Boulevard) Offers the only true "Memphis Style" barbecue in northwest Alabama; featured items are their World Class Ribs and Championship Sauce; also available is Hand Pulled Barbecue Pork, Texas Style Brisket and Smoked Chicken as well as many other menu items.  Open 10:30 - 8:00 daily except Sunday.

Chuck's Bar-B-Que - Auburn
(622 Shug Jordan Parkway, 36832)

Chuck's Bar B Que - Opelika (Added March, 2008)
(905 Short Avenue; 334 749 4043) Open Monday thru Saturday; pork, chicken or ribs with homemade sauce; sides include slaw, beans, Brunswick stew, potato salad, and more.

City Cafe, The - Northport, Alabama
(408 Main Avenue, 35476) John Hackney, a Dixie Dining fan in Wilmington, NC, calls this restaurant "the best diner / cafe I have ever been to."

Cotton Patch - Union (Added March, 2002)
(Off exit 45 in I-20/59) Rustic building far back in the woods. Serves great steaks (Cotton Patch Special is a ribeye), fried chicken, thin onion rings and biscuits that you could eat all day (wish they'd bring back the watermelon pickles). Candles stuck in wine bottles provide most of the light, along with fireplaces in the winter. Every surface (including the ceilings) has been written on by visitors. Was the site of controversy several years ago over the wait staff wearing plantation outfits. About half an hour from Tuscaloosa, so attracts diners from the university (especially on game weekends).

Courtney's - Southside (Birmingham) (Added November, 2002)
(2330 6th Ave S - 205 251-3463) Laid back diner serves a mean squash casserole; open for breakfast and lunch ... has the best cornbread muffins in Birmingham - also cornbread dressing.

Cromwell's (Chicken Comer's BBQ) - Phenix City
(1222 10th Ave - 205 297-9889) Sliced pork shoulder with a spicy BBQ sauce; previously known as Chicken Comer's until Comer's death a few years back; no sign out front and located on a back street ... but well worth the search; meat is cooked on an open pit out back with hickory and pecan; Chicken's heirloom sauce is a spicy, mustard based concoction ... similar to popular sauces in South Carolina; look for the sign featuring a cartoony chicken clutching a comb; yep, Chicken "Comb-er's"; closed Sunday.

David Gibson's BBQ - Huntsville
(4114 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, 35805 - 256 956-2678)

Demetri's BBQ  - Homewood
(1901 28th Ave S - 205 871-1581) 50's style ambiance; good BBQ with sweet sauce.

Dew Drop Inn - Mobile [Photo]
(1808 Old Shell Road, 36607  - 251 473-7872) A Mobile tradition for over 70 years; moved to current location in 1937; famous for it's hot dogs; Jimmy Buffett, a Mobile area native, rates their Cheeseburgers highly; other menu items include good home cooking such as greens, black eyed peas and a super banana pudding; oyster and shrimp loaves are very good; be sure to sample the homemade onion rings. Closed Sundays.

Dreamland BBQ - Tuscaloosa [Photo]
(5535 15th Ave East, 35405 - 205 758-8135) Opened by Big John Bishop and his wife Lillie in 1958; a favorite spot for locals on college football Saturdays … Roll Tide!!!; looks like a real dive; very dark inside with a pot bellied stove; serving ribs only; white bread, chips, soda or beer; no printed menu; John Bishop Jr. has called the setting an "indoor picnic"; this place has become world famous with newer locations in Mobile and Birmingham; ESPN crews eat here while in town covering Alabama football games; not cheap; slab of ribs goes for about $15; the meat is so tender, Bishop says you can "take your dentures out and eat my ribs"; sauce has a secret ingredient; some think it is pot likker from cooking greens; others say its moonshine; only Big John knows for sure; lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday; highly recommended.

Eunice's Country Kitchen - Huntsville
(1006 Andrew Jackson Hwy – 205 534-9550) Brick cafe run by Eunice Merrill; serves breakfast only; good country ham is served up with a coffee laced red-eye gravy or a peppery sawmill (cream) gravy; homemade biscuits offered here are a real treat!

Ezell's Fish Camp - Lavaca
(Rt. 1, Box 659-A, 36904 - 205 654-2205) Located about 10 miles east of Butler, Alabama on the Tombigbee River; drive through the middle of a cotton field to a rustic cabin with rocking chairs on the porch; the original building is around 200 years old; quaint setting with weathered out buildings and moss-covered trees nearby; they have served fried catfish here for about 50 years; a favorite stopping point for the late Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Carl Perkins; unusual items on menu include fried dill pickles and frog legs; most of the picnic style seating offers river views; on a nice day you can dine on the outdoor patio while a stuffed moosehead looms over your shoulder; mounted deer and wild boar also adorn the walls ... adding to the folksy, hunting camp feel; a shadowbox frame displays rattlesnake tails as well as claws and tails of various local creatures … not for the squeamish; delicious fried catfish with perfectly seasoned cornmeal coating comes with a sweet, soupy cole slaw, fresh cut french fries and corn kernel-laden hushpuppies; a nicely brewed sweet tea is served in tall glasses; a classic fish camp from the past; highly recommended.

Five Points Restaurant - Huntsville
(816 Wellman Avenue – 205 536-7356) Country breakfasts and plate lunches.

Fuller's Char House - Waugh
(92 Knollwood Blvd. – 205-272-3995) Good ribs and an 18" "Foot Long" Hot Dog; fried okra, pole beans, and "Camp Stew"; dessert choices include lemon ice box pie, pecan pie, coconut meringue pie and a good banana pudding.

Garland House - Dothan (Added October, 2005)
(200 North Bell Street; 334 793-2043) Open 11 am to 2 pm, Mon - Fri. 
Save room for the pie ... it's real good!

Golden Rule BBQ of Irondale - Birmingham (Added October, 2003)
(2506 Crestwood, 35210 - 205 956-2678)

Greenbrier Restaurant - Madison
(27028 Old Highway 20 - 205 351-1800) BBQ, Catfish and Seafood.

Green's Bar-B-Q Pit - Gantt (Added November, 2005)
(US Hwy. 29 North; 334 388-2550) Featured in the November 05 issue of Southern Living; located on the shores of Gantt Lake; good pork sandwich, fried pickles, and fried apple pies. They also serve fried okra, always a welcome addition to any menu!

Green Top Cafe - Dora [Photo]
(7530 Hwy 78, 35062 - 205 648-9838) Legendary Alabama BBQ joint about 20 miles west of Birmingham; also known as Leo & Susie's Famous Green Top BBQ; this 50's style roadhouse opened it's doors in 1951; indoor restrooms weren't added until 1978; the top is still green ... thanks to hard to find green shingles on the roof; celebrity diners here have included Bo Jackson, George Wallace and boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler; well-cooked BBQ with a vinegar/tomato sauce that has a nice jolt; Leo & Susie’s Famous Baked Bean Recipe 6 slices of bacon ½ medium onion, chopped chopped bell peppers (to taste) ¼ cup BBQ sauce 1 32 oz. can of pork and beans Sauté the bacon, then add the onions, bell peppers, and sauce. Place in a big pot, add the beans and cook real slow until they’re tender.

Highland's Bar and Grill - Birmingham (Added April, 2004)
(2011 11th Ave South; 205 939-1400) Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner only; located in the historic Five Points South district, Highland's has become a favorite with Birmingham's elite; but don't let that scare you away; prices are certainly not cheap but the food is terrific with a true southern flair; they call it "sophistication without pretension;" don't miss the fabulously elegent Alabama marble oyster bar chock full of slimey grey beauties; belly up and slurp 'em down folks; the menu also includes Stone Ground Baked Grits with Country Ham, fresh Flounder and Red Snapper from the Gulf, Beef Short Ribs with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and much more; tempting dessert offerings such as Strawberry Buttermilk Cake and homemade Honeysuckle Ice Cream with Pistachio Butter Cookies will send an already great meal right off the charts; step on up to the Highland's web home at www.highlandsbarandgrill.com ; check out Head Chef Frank Stitt on Turner South's popular cooking series, "Off the Menu."

Hotel Talisi - Tallassee
(14 Sistrunk St., 36078 - 334-283-2769) Old-time player piano entertains in the lobby; plain brick building serves as hotel and restaurant; features all-you-can-eat fare; fried chicken, roast beef, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato and squash soufflés; rice and gravy, watermelon pickles, biscuits; dessert pies include apple, chocolate custard and lemon ice box;

Irondale Cafe - Irondale [Photo]
(1906 First Avenue N, 35210 - 205 956-5258) Made famous by the book and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes"; the lunch buffet offers up Fried Chicken, Liver and Onions, Ham, etc; place is decorated with posters from the movie, along with autographed photos of the book's author, Fanny Flagg; located across the street from the old railroad station; trains rumble by while you eat; the Fried Green Tomatoes have a sweet and tart taste to them; the Whistle Stop has recently started marketing their own line of dry batter mixes to use on tomatoes and other frying objects.

Jim 'n Nicks Barbeque - Huntsville
(3777 University Drive - 256 539-7675)

John's - Birmingham
(112 21st Sreet - 205-322-6014) No frills diner in the heart of downtown; a favorite lunch spot for local business people; nice selection of fresh seafood items including oysters, trout, scallops, mahi mahi, and red snapper; also known to serve a savory okra gumbo and tasty coconut pie; John's Famous Cole Slaw is not to be missed; vegetables offered include black-eyed peas, fried okra, steamed cabbage and collard greens; the complimentary sweet rolls are wildly popular with regulars.

Johnny Ray's BBQ - Homewood (Birmingham)
(316 Valley Ave - 205 945-7437) Good BBQ, but perhaps more famous for the tremendous homemade pies (chocolate, coconut cream and lemon); they use real whipped cream here … a true rarity; a second location in Vestavia.

Judge Roy Bean's - Daphne
(508 Main Street, 36526) A rustic bar most famous as a musical venue; Jimmy Buffett, Emmy Lou Harris, Leon Russell, Dr. John, Delbert McClinton and Stephen Stills have all played here; try this dive for the steamed, spiced crawfish or oysters on the half shell ... washed down with an ice cold brew of your choice; some basic Mexican fare (including quesadillas) is offered; play a game of pool or step outside and shoot some hoops in the courtyard; watch out for Billy, the feisty pet goat who wanders freely through this one-of-a-kind roadhouse.

Jus' Gumbo - Daphne
(28567 County Road 13, 36526 - 251 621-1191) Contrary to the name, they also serve up a killer Red Beans and Rice served up with crunchy French bread; manager is Tav Goodloe; try the Zapp's Potato Chips, a Louisiana favorite; good beer selection; casual relaxed atmosphere and good local music on weekends.

Little Kitchen - Mobile (Added May, 2005)
(102 Dauphin Street; 251 438-6176)

Rest In Peace - This Joint Has Closed! Magic City Diner & Museum - Birmingham

Martha's Place - Montgomery (Added April, 2004)
(458 Sayre Street; 334 263-9135) Housed in a lovely older home on historic Sayre Street, Martha's offers homey atmosphere and delicious comfort food; open only for lunch Monday-Friday, this is a favorite of the Montgomery business crowd --- and with good reason; fine food and great value make this a must lunch stop when in the Montgomery area; grab yourself an entree, two veggies, bread, dessert and drink for under $6; the menu here is laid out a week in advance; specialties include items such as fried chicken, salisbury steak, black-eyed peas, creamed corn and candied yams; cakes and pies make dessert a must; we've been told the lemon meringue pie is noteworthy; no alcohol is served; hours are 11 am to 3 pm; call ahead to find out what's cooking today!

Martin's - Montgomery
(
1796 Carter Hill Road, 334 265-1767) Known for their fine Fried Chicken.

Mary's Place - Coden
(5075 Hwy 188 - 334 873-4514) Name of the town comes from the French term for Indian turkey; this cafe was opened by Mary Hunter in 1935; Ms. Hunter served her home-cooked Creole specialties to many famous diners including Greta Garbo; closed briefly after Mary's death, but reopened in 1990; terrific local seafood (try the soft shell crab po-boy) and a delicious down-home buffet served at lunchtime; Forrest Gump would feel right at home at this place!

Miss Myra's Pit BBQ - Cahaba Heights (Birmingham)
(3278 Cahaba Heights Road - 205 967-6004) BBQ chicken and pork are the specialties here; good potato salad and exceptional peanut butter pie; they offer two distinct types of sauce for the BBQ; one is a traditional tomato based sauce, the other a peppery white sauce similar to ranch dressing; this place was once known as “Rountree’s”.”

Mud Creek Bar-B-Que - Hollywood (Added July, 2004)
(804 County 213; 256 259-2493) Just off US 72 between Chattanooga and Huntsville; good views of Mud Creek from the dining area; catfish, slaw, hush puppies; some local folks call this place Leck's (Lester "Leck" Carver opened this place back in '46); noted by Southern Living as one of their favorite catfish spots in Northern Alabama, a hotbed for the wiskered rascals.

Mullin's Drive-In - Huntsville
(607 Andrew Jackson Way – 205 539-2826) Chili dogs, burgers and plate lunches.

Nan Seas - Mobile DixieDining.com Gold Fork Represents Our Highest Rating - Dine With Confidence!
(4170 Bayfront Road, 36605 - 251 479-9132) A great local seafood haven, sporting gorgeous views of Mobile Bay; this clean, no-frills restaurant has been in business since the 1940's; be sure to sample the plump fried shrimp or the West Indies Salad; highly recommended.

Niki's West - West End (Birmingham) DixieDining.com Gold Fork Represents Our Highest Rating - Dine With Confidence!
(233 Finley Ave - 205 252-5751) A Mecca for fans of great southern vegetables; the buffet offers 10 meats and about 20 different vegetables; try the biscuits and sawmill gravy for breakfast; other highlights include cornbread, Greek specialties, bread pudding, cobblers and pies.

Old Plantation BBQ - Birmingham
(830 1st Ave N - 205 252-0443) Opened it's doors in 1950; has the look and feel of a neighborhood tavern; offers a tasty smoked pork; slogan "Yas Suh! It's cooked in de pit"; their sauce is a buttery blend of tomato puree, pepper and vinegar; cracklin' cornbread and fried pies are also popular with the regulars; some of the kitchen staff have been employed here for 35 years or more; this has kept the quality consistent throughout 4 different owners; religious theme throughout restaurant; open for lunch and dinner, Monday - Saturday; closed on Sunday.

Rest In Peace - This Joint Has Closed! Ollie's BBQ - Birmingham

Pat James Full Moon BBQ – Birmingham
(525 5th Avenue South, 35217 – 205 324-1007) Consistently good BBQ pork and a deep, rich sauce; each pork sandwich is topped with a hot slaw relish made from cabbage, cayenne pepper and sweet mustard; famous around town for their Half Moon cookies; they are chocolate chip cookies, half of which is dipped in milk chocolate; watch out, some say they are highly addictive!

Pelican Point Grill - Point Clear
(10299 County Road 1, 36532 - 251 928-1747) Located on Mullet Point at the southern end of Highway 1; this Caribbean-style place is a great spot for watching a magnificent South Alabama sunset; owner Harry Johnson calls his food "Lower Alabama Style"; good ribs ... but the highlight is fresh Gulf Coast seafood; be sure to sample the BBQ shrimp.

Pete's Famous Hot Dogs - Birmingham
(1925 2nd Ave N - Downtown - 205 252-2905); First opened it's doors in 1915; the present proprietor has been slinging franks since 1948; small restaurant is about the size of a broom closet; they serve a drink here called a Grapico (call to find out more about it).

Punta Clara Kitchen - Point Clear
(17111 Scenic Highway 98, 36564) Located just 1 mile south of the historic Grand Hotel; started in 1952 in a circa 1897 Victorian home, all the tantalizing treats here are made from scratch; the nuts come from the family's nearby pecan orchard; also selling cakes, jellies, and pickles just like Grandma used to make.

Queen G's - Mobile
(2518 Old Shell Road, 36607; 251 471-3361); Serving up some fine cornbread, catfish, oysters, and chilled deviled eggs.  Owner Gaynell Mathers is a former Mardi Gras Queen!

R Place Barbecue - Robertsdale (Added July, 2004)
(Highway 59; 334 947-2935) Good pulled pork; they also serve "Drunken Chicken," fowl steamed in beer while being smoked over pecan.

Red's Little Schoolhouse - Grady
(20 Gardner Road, 36036 - 334 584-7955); Located just south of the Montgomery area; this unique eatery is housed in an old two-room frame schoolhouse; the original blackboards now display the daily menu; reasonable prices; Red, a local farmer, grows his own veggies while his daughter Debbie entertains patrons with her guitar; specialties here include Fried Chicken, BBQ, Gizzards, Greens, fresh Tomatoes, and Butter Beans; try the Baked Cheese and Apples!

Richey's BBQ - Harpersville (Added November, 2005)
(39622 State Hwy 25; 205 672-7220) Good ribs and pork sandwiches; their cheeseburger is also recommended by our friend Morgan Murphy at Southern Living.

Roger's Car Lot Bar B Que - Winfield [Photo]
(235 Bankhead Highway, 35594)

Roussos Seafood Restaurant - Spanish Fort (Added July, 2005)
(30500 State Highway 181 - 251 625-3386) Open Sunday thru Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday from 11 am til 10 pm; family run establishment in business on the Gulf Coast for over 50 years; visit them online at www.roussosrestaurant.com.

Savage’s Bakery - Homewood (Added August, 2005)

Sous La Terre - Montgomery
(82 Commerce Street, 36104 - 334 265-2069) Late night BBQ and Blues in a one-time hair salon.

Southern BBQ - Decatur
(Highway 67, 35603 - 256 350-0131) One of the very best BBQ sandwiches I ever tasted; fried apple and peach pies; deep fried peanuts; good iced tea too!

Southland Restaurant - Sheffield (Added July, 2004)
(1309 South Jackson Highway; 256 383-8236) Good catfish fried up in a cracker meal batter; vinegar based slaw is served alongside the fish; the Scott family has run this family oriented establishment since the 1950s; don't miss the tart Lemonade Pie for dessert!

Bob Syke's BBQ - Bessemer [Photo]
(1724 9th Ave. N - 205 426-1400) Famous for pork ribs; Bob Sykes at one time operated 14 BBQ joints in this area; this is the last remaining in business, having opened it's doors in 1969; they have their own 800 number and web site (www.bobsykes.com); cole slaw, baked beans, potato salad and rolls; homemade onion rings and chili also available; save room for Mrs. Syke's tangy lemon meringue pie on a crushed ginger snap crust; other dessert choices include chocolate, pecan, or coconut pies; highly recommended; look for the welcoming pig on the roof!

Tiny Diny - Mobile
(2159 Halls Mill Road - 251 476-3880) Moved from the original "tiny" location in 1984; good down-home cookin' served up for three meals a day in a now larger building (the Not-So Tiny Diny?); open six days a week; outstanding coconut cream pie features a soaring meringue that appears to be about five miles, I mean, inches high!

Top Hat BBQ - Hayden
(Highway 31, 35079 - 205 352-9919) About 40 minutes Northwest of Birmingham) Good BBQ Pork and fried Catfish fillets.

Twix n' Tween - Centerville
(297 Walnut Street, 35042 - 205 926-4401) 24-hour cafe and truck stop; Blue plate lunches, BBQ pork and homemade pies keep the loyals coming back for more!

Uncle Mort's - Jasper
(9415 Highway 78 - 205 483-7614) Serves breakfast all day long; great biscuits served with sorghum molasses; pork tenderloin, sausage or country ham also popular in this rustic setting; many short-order items are also offered ... but the highlight at Uncle Mort’s is the breakfast.

Waysider - Tuscaloosa
(1512 Greensboro Avenue - 205 345-8239) Breakfast and Lunch only; breakfast features grits, biscuits with honey, country ham with traditional red-eye gravy; lunch offers the likes of crispy fried chicken and country fried steak; sides include fried corn, okra, field peas and squash soufflé; pie or fruit cobbler for dessert.

Whitt's Barbecue - Athens (Added June, 2004)
(2345 South Hine Street - 256 423-7269) www.whittsbbq.com.

Wintzell's Oyster House - Mobile
(
605 Dauphin St., 251 432-4605)
Visit them online at www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com

Zesto Drive-In - Huntsville
(720 Pratt Ave – 205 534-8801) Corn Dogs, burgers and Onion Rings.

 
 

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