Whether it’s biscuits, pancakes, omelets, or a Sunday morning at a local BBQ joint, the Magic City brunch scene is not lacking. The BMC contributors were asked, and here are some of our favorite places to grab brunch in Birmingham, in no particular order.
Demetri’s BBQ
Location: 1901 28th Avenue S. in Homewood
Hours: Brunch begins at 9:30 on Sunday, but you can get breakfast as early as 6am any other day of the week
We recommend: Get there early on Sunday, especially as area church services end. They recently expanded their dining room to accommodate more people. The pancakes are huge and a hit with kids! The “love biscuit” and cheese grits are not to be missed! While waiting, look at the original menu prices from when Demetri’s opened in 1961!
The Flying Biscuit
Location: 3419 Colonnade Parkway #100 in Birmingham
Hours: 7AM-2PM Monday-Friday; 7AM-3PM Saturday and Sunday
We recommend: Enjoy the lively atmosphere! The flying biscuits, stuffed French toast, and the chicken and waffles are menu favorites.
Biscuit Belly
Location: 1031 Brocks Gap Parkway Suite 157 in Hoover
Hours: 7AM-2PM Monday-Friday; 7AM-3PM Saturday and Sunday
We recommend: Come ready to put biscuits in your belly! Get the gravy train for an appetizer, then follow it with a biscuit sandwich.
Ted’s Restaurant
Location: 328 12th Street South in Birmingham
Hours: 8AM-2PM on Sunday
We recommend: Step back in time to 1973 to this nearly unchanged restaurant where you will likely visit with the owner or seasoned Ted’s servers. You will not go wrong with anything on the menu, but the Farmer’s Market omelet is a favorite.
Metro Diner
Location: 180 Inverness Plaza in Birmingham
Hours: Brunch begins at 7AM daily
We recommend: Come hungry! Metro serves large portions. Whether you are there for something savory, like the Fried Chicken Benedict, or something sweet like the Croissant French Toast, there is something for everyone on the menu!
Big Bad Breakfast
Locations: There are 5 locations in the Birmingham area.
Hours: 7AM-2:30PM daily
We recommend: A brunch cocktail or the Shrimp and Grits. If you’re in the mood for something typical, the breakfast plate will be sure to satisfy your taste buds.
First Watch
Locations: There are 3 locations in the Birminngham area.
Hours: 7AM-2:30PM daily
We recommend: The seasonal menu is always tasty! The buttered toast and jam is the perfect complement to any dish you order. The omelet options are bountiful. This is the place to be if you want to have a lighter, healthier start to your day.
Frothy Monkey
Locations: 930 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, & 2320 2nd Avenue North, Downtown Birmingham
Hours: Brunch begins at 7AM daily
We recommend: You have to start with coffee or a specialty coffee drink! For your meal, try the Farm Breakfast or the Capri Breakfast Sandwich.
Southern Kitchen and Bar at Uptown
Location: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North #300 in Birmingham
Hours: 11AM-3PM Saturday and Sunday
We recommend: They have several menu items that feature Conecuh sausage made here in Alabama! If you’re in the mood for something non-traditional for brunch, try the Beef Tenderloin Breakfast Hash.
Edgar’s Bakery
Locations: There are 7 locations in the Birmingham area.
Hours: Hours vary depending on location
We recommend: Order a traditional breakfast from their menu, but take home a bakery treat for later in the day! The Spicy Eggacado Sandwich or the Pimento Cheese Biscuit are a yummy change to your regular breakfast sandwiches.
Ladybird Taco
Location: 300 Rele Street in Mountain Brook
Hours: 6:30AM-4PM daily
We recommend: The #4 or the #6 breakfast tacos, and go ahead and order chips and queso to go with it! The beverage menu is fantastic, with The AGT latte being a favorite!
Mudtown
Location: 3144 Green Valley Road in Cahaba Heights
Hours: 11AM-3PM Saturday and Sunday
We recommend: Come hungry! Mudtown serves large portions of traditional breakfast dishes, like Fat Man Breakfast Bowl or Chicken and Pancakes.
Village Tavern
Location: 101 Summit Boulevard in Birmingham
Hours: 10AM-3PM on Sunday
We recommend: Go to Village Tavern if you want to up your brunch game. Try the BLT Fried Egg and Cheese Sandwich or the featured Southern Shrimp and Grits.
The Original Pancake House
Location: 1931 11th Avenue South in Birmingham
Hours: 7AM-2:30PM Saturday and Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM Monday-Friday
We recommend: No fuss or frills at The Original Pancake House. Just a delicious variety of pancakes, flapjacks, omelets, and many other menu items. You must try the Sourdough Flap Jacks!
With so many wonderful options for brunch in Birmingham, the only problem you and your kiddos will face is how to choose where to go. You are sure to find a family favorite or two!
