When it comes to dining out, you can’t always judge a place by its exterior. There are several surprising places in Alabama that serve some of the most delicious food around, including the eight listed below. You’ll want to try them all!
- Graves Grocery - Lacey’s Spring
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facebook/Graves Grocery Graves Grocery, which opened for business in 2013, is a small country store that’s located off the beaten path. It’s a special place where the community gathers together, and when it comes to food, it offers a variety of country favorites.
- Taqueria Raquel - Jasper
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google/Lorenzo Hernandez Taqueria Raquel, a tiny taco stand, is an absolute must-visit for anyone who enjoys Mexican food. While here, according to locals and visitors alike, you’ll be served the tastiest tacos around.
- Down South BBQ- Foley
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tripadvisor/twins_dad_2003 Down South BBQ is a must-stop for anyone driving to or from Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches. It’s one of the state’s top barbecue restaurants and is best known for its Cornbread Sandwich (pictured).
- Salem’s Diner - Homewood
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facebook/Salem’s Diner Salem’s Diner is a tiny, family-owned restaurant that’s been in business since 2006. Even though it offers a variety of classic dishes, this restaurant is most famous for its Philly Cheese Steak, which is always cooked to order using high quality ingredients.
- Dolce Pan Bakery - Huntsville
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facebook/Dolce Pan Bakery Dolce Pan Bakery is a Puerto Rican-style bakery that’s well known for its homemade pastries and desserts. This tiny bakery also offers a variety of sandwiches made from their delicious homemade bread. Since opening for business in 2016, Dolce Pan Bakery has become a popular lunch spot among the locals.
- Hamburger King - Montgomery
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tripadvisor/LaBva27 Hamburger King, which has been in business since the 1970s, is one of Alabama’s most nostalgic burger joints. Each burger, which is available with or without cheese, is prepared to order. Just like Dolce Pan Bakery, Hamburger King has also become a popular lunch spot over the years.
- Crawmama’s - Guntersville
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google/Crawmama’s Crawmama’s opened for business in 1987 and is a popular destination for anyone who loves fresh seafood. It offers everything from crawfish and crab legs, to shrimp and oysters. If you’re not in the mood for seafood, other options are available on the menu such a chicken, steak, etc.
- Blue Pacific - Hoover
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google/Ms Q Blue Pacific is located inside Hoover Food Mart and is considered one of America’s best gas station restaurants. It specializes in Thai food and is a true hidden gem.
Can you think of any other surprising places in Alabama where you’ll find super delicious food? If so, please share them with us in the comments below.
facebook/Graves Grocery
Graves Grocery, which opened for business in 2013, is a small country store that’s located off the beaten path. It’s a special place where the community gathers together, and when it comes to food, it offers a variety of country favorites.
google/Mike Allen
google/Lorenzo Hernandez
Taqueria Raquel, a tiny taco stand, is an absolute must-visit for anyone who enjoys Mexican food. While here, according to locals and visitors alike, you’ll be served the tastiest tacos around.
google/Bargainomics Lady
tripadvisor/twins_dad_2003
Down South BBQ is a must-stop for anyone driving to or from Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches. It’s one of the state’s top barbecue restaurants and is best known for its Cornbread Sandwich (pictured).
tripadvisor/Dewey B
facebook/Salem’s Diner
Salem’s Diner is a tiny, family-owned restaurant that’s been in business since 2006. Even though it offers a variety of classic dishes, this restaurant is most famous for its Philly Cheese Steak, which is always cooked to order using high quality ingredients.
google/Robert Rivera
facebook/Dolce Pan Bakery
Dolce Pan Bakery is a Puerto Rican-style bakery that’s well known for its homemade pastries and desserts. This tiny bakery also offers a variety of sandwiches made from their delicious homemade bread. Since opening for business in 2016, Dolce Pan Bakery has become a popular lunch spot among the locals.
google/Seth Poulsen
tripadvisor/LaBva27
Hamburger King, which has been in business since the 1970s, is one of Alabama’s most nostalgic burger joints. Each burger, which is available with or without cheese, is prepared to order. Just like Dolce Pan Bakery, Hamburger King has also become a popular lunch spot over the years.
google/Jeff Placer
google/Crawmama’s
Crawmama’s opened for business in 1987 and is a popular destination for anyone who loves fresh seafood. It offers everything from crawfish and crab legs, to shrimp and oysters. If you’re not in the mood for seafood, other options are available on the menu such a chicken, steak, etc.
google/Win Sein
google/Ms Q
Blue Pacific is located inside Hoover Food Mart and is considered one of America’s best gas station restaurants. It specializes in Thai food and is a true hidden gem.
For more information about Salem’s Diner, be sure to take a look at the following article: People Travel From All Over For The Philly Cheese Steaks At Salem’s Diner, A Tiny Hole-In-The-Wall In Alabama.
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Address: 10034 AL-36, Laceys Spring, AL 35754, USAAddress: 13230 Hwy 78 E, Jasper, AL 35504, USAAddress: Down South Barbeque, 19891 Co Rd 10, Foley, AL 36535, USAAddress: 2913 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209, USAAddress: 2818 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USAAddress: 547 S Decatur St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USAAddress: 5002 Webb Villa, Guntersville, AL 35976, USAAddress: 3219 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA
