Irondale Cafe

Quite the unexpected hidden gem that I happened upon while waiting for trains to clear track. Totally taken by surprise at the value and overall deliciousness of the food served here. Southern themed food with just the right amount of spice and flavor, I will totally be visiting here again! Generous portions and not too hard on your pocket, I highly recommend a trip here. The fried chicken and okra were amazing, both fried to perfection and not cooked too hard. And the macaroni and cheese was delectable as well, I give this establishment a certified 5 out of 5!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 👍🏾👍🏾

Food, service, and friendly atmosphere was top notch! Parking is a little chaotic but to be expected. We live an hour and a half away and will definitely make the drive for lunch again in the future!

As far as cafeteria style, meat, and three type diners, this one stands out amongst some of the best the food is what you would expect from any country style cooking place very good and cooked like your grandma made it. They also make their own several different types of hot sauces, and rolls that you can either have at your table or by to take home. They are all very good and made the right way!

It was buffet style. You tell them what you want, and they serve you. I loved the fact that everything was in a separate dish. Everything we got was great! The seasoning was perfect for us. The chicken livers were fried to perfection 🥰 The fried green tomatoes were crispy 😋 The restaurant was very clean and well kept. All around, excellent experience 😀

Long line to wait in cafeteria style air conditioner seemed to be struggling so kinda hot. Got a soft drink and after waiting for it to be brought to the table for some time ended up getting it myself and was charged extra for doing so. They do offer a 5% discount for paying with cash

The Irondale Cafe truly lives up to its standard as the inspiration for local writer Fanny Flaggs 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Today the historic cafe, renamed the Irondale Cafe, continues to serve up the best fried green tomatoes along with fried catfish, cornbread, fried and herb chicken, country fried steak, shrimp creole, chicken pot pie, pork chops and a wide variety of sides and Southern brewed tea, bottled beverages, lemonade and Red Bike Coffee. There is also a variety of desserts from which to choose. I highly recommend their historic fried green tomatoes that put all other attempts to shame. And diners can enjoy watching train activity across the street.

Iconic & endearing, Irondale Cafe is a must for lunch! I seek to visit whenever I am traveling through the area. They have a great country, soul-food, fresh selection of food via a staff serviced style cafe offering. Meat & 2, Meat and 3 or any combination one may wish for is available. Staff is attentive and friendly. The train station vibe both marvelous and unique.

Food was excellent. I had the cat fish, it had a nice texture nice and crispy and not soggy, the hush puppies is REAL HUSH PUPPIES!! the collard greens needs a little doctoring but they is great as well. The okra was very tasty and the red beans and rice was a nice finish as well. Overall 9/10.