Birmingham, AL

Green Acres Cafe
DESCRIPTION: part of a three cafe chain, its located in a renovated historic building formerly known as the “OK Dry Cleaning Building”; first opened in 1915, it was one of the earliest black businesses in this district

CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

PRICE RANGE: $10 and under

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-11p

ADDRESS: 1705 Fourth Ave, North  MAP

PHONE: 205-251-3875

WEBSITE: http://www.greenacrescafe.com

Nelson Brothers Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Best breakfast in Birmingham; salmon croquettes, rice & gravy, pancakes are just a few of the many home cooked meals served

CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

PRICE RANGE: $10 and under

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30a-5p, Sat 6a-2p

ADDRESS: 312 17th Street, North  MAP

PHONE: 205-254-9098

WEBSITE: none

Mrs B's On Fourth
DESCRIPTION: This classic old restaurant serves Home cooking without pork; all entrees include 2 side items

CUISINE: Soul Food; daily specials and entrees include: baked chicken, meat loaf, BBQ ribs, pot roast, fried chicken, & fried fish; side items includes fried corn, turnip greens, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, rice, black-eyed peas, squash casserole, pinto beans, candied yams, fried corn; plus homemade peach cobbler and banana pudding
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

PRICE RANGE: $10 and under

DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a–7p

ADDRESS: 328 16th Street, North  MAP

PHONE: 205-801-5165

WEBSITE: http://www.MrsBsonFourth.com

Original Green Acres Cafe
DESCRIPTION: The original location of a three cafe chain; first opened in 1915, it was one of the earliest black businesses in this district

CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

PRICE RANGE: $10 and under

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-11p

ADDRESS: 2724 29th Ave, North  MAP

PHONE: 205-328-8099

WEBSITE: http://www.greenacrescafe.com

Bessemer, AL

Larry’s Fish Pot & Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:  What this restaurant lacks in décor, it makes up for in good food; there are only a few tables so most customers order to go; excellent BBQ, fried fish & collard greens; you get a lot on your plate for your money

CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

PRICE RANGE: $10 and under

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 10a–9p, Fri–Sat 10a–11p

ADDRESS: 2300 9th Ave, North  MAP

PHONE: 205-424-9613

WEBSITE: none