These 8 Restaurants In Alabama Don’t Look Like Much…But WOW They’re Good!

Sometimes restaurants that don't look like much from the outside actually serve the BEST food. In Alabama, many restaurants appear to be very simple, and you wouldn't think they serve the greatest food. Some don't even look like restaurants from the outside. Many restaurants in Alabama are considered to be "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants because of their location and appearance. Listed below are eight hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Alabama that may not look like much at first glance, but they have some of the TASTIEST food you'll ever eat!

1. Staggs Grocery - Florence

Staggs Grocery has been an East Florence landmark since 1937. It is located at: 1424 Huntsville Rd, Florence, AL 35630.

Staggs is well known for its wonderful breakfast plates. Can you say biscuits with chocolate gravy? YUM!!!

2. Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - Orange Beach

Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is where all the locals go for delicious seafood. It is located at: 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561.

At Doc's you can even build your own seafood platter. How awesome is that?! Such delicious food at great prices!

3. Saw's Soul Kitchen - Birmingham

Saw's Soul Kitchen serves traditional Southern dishes that are so DELICIOUS you'll be coming back for more.

This joint is located at: 215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222.

If you're looking for some of the best burgers in Alabama, look no further than this Carolina Burger (we know, in Alabama!).

4. Hooligans - Tuscaloosa

Not only does Hooligans serve American food, but they also serve some of the BEST Mediterranean food you'll ever eat. Hooligans is located at: 1915 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

This grilled chicken salad topped with BBQ chicken and drizzled with ranch dressing looks absolutely delicious. The dining atmosphere is also very laid back and draws in both Tuscaloosa residents and visitors from further afield.

5. Irondale Cafe - Irondale

Irondale Cafe first opened in 1928 as a hot dog stand. It is located at: 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210.

Today it serves everything from fried catfish to steamed cabbage and creamed corn to smothered chicken livers. You won't find a more casual or nice atmosphere. Of course, the food is pretty amazing, too!).

6. Toomer's Drugs - Auburn

Toomer's Drugs is an old-fashioned soda fountain that's been serving sandwiches and milkshakes in a historic corner drugstore since 1896. Toomer's Drugs is located at: 100 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830.

Don't leave Toomer's without trying their tasty lemonade! As great beverages go, It's seriously the best lemonade ever.

7. Tim's Cajun Kitchen - Huntsville

Tim's Cajun Kitchen serves some of the best home-cooked Cajun food EVER. The hot wings were also voted Best in Huntsville. Tim's Cajun Kitchen is located at: 114 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35805.

Many people come to Tim's Cajun Kitchen primarily for dessert. And if you're a fan of bread pudding with rum sauce, you won't be disappointed. They also have a matching food truck that sets up at various locations.

8. K & J Rib Shack - Montgomery

Don't let the bars on the windows and door keep you from this BBQ joint. They are located at: 4255 S Court St, Montgomery, AL 36105.

K & J Rib Shack serves some of the best ribs in Alabama. Come taste them and see why.

If you were to do a search for “great hole in the wall restaurants near me,” or "best hole in the wall restaurants near me," these spots would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

Have you ever been to any of these delicious hole in the wall restaurants in Alabama? If so, which ones were your favorites? What other hole in the wall restaurants in the state can be added to this list? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

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