Lincoln Yard/little yard

Our new favorite union joint! The restaurant is so beautifully designed and the food, drinks and service is beyond excellent. Our server Toni was so welcoming and helpful. Everyone loved their food, from the pizza to union to the “build your own main” (highly recommend the cauliflower!). Save room for dessert…the salted caramel bumpy cake is so good and the vegan galette is one of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Such a great spot!

Fresh ingredients and balanced dishes. Loved the herbs and garnishes on the super salad. The interior is comfortable and stylish, with a mix of new and old. The glass shades on the vintage light fixtures are awesome!

TL/DR Good food but most items are not worth the cost. Rotisserie meal idea is fun. Good place for apps and a few drinks I really like Vinsetta Garage so I was excited to try this new place from the same owners. The first thing you notice is the decor....it's hard to place. It's like a combo of 1970's diner, industrial brewery and modern design. It's fun, just takes a minute to find the vibe. Their short cocktail menu is tasty, everything we tried was really good (I recommend the bourbon black tea). Highly recommend the dipping bread appetizer, it was glorious and I would come back just for that. Burger was good but not $22 good as I could barely taste the aioli and their pickled onions threw me off. The patty was incredible. Lobster Mac was ok. Rotisserie meal was tasty and fun, the kids around us seemed to really like it. Service was poor, waitress did not seem to care. I would come back for apps and a few drinks but there are better options nearby (cough cough Griffin Claw) for dinner.

Our first dinner outing with our baby was a success, and we will definitely return! The restaurant is very kid-friendly, which made the experience enjoyable. We arrived around 6 PM and were seated quickly. The only unusual aspect was the lighting—it dimmed around 6:15 PM, which felt odd for the time and type of restaurant. However, the outstanding service more than made up for it. When we realized we were on borrowed time with our baby, we asked to switch our dine-in order to takeout. The server was incredibly understanding and accommodating, ensuring everything was handled smoothly. We tried the Shawarma Pizza, and it was delicious! Highly recommend it. Looking forward to visiting again.

They should have separate reviews for Little Yard, it’s really a separate place. I had the Cowboy Bowl. It was great and quite large. I was disappointed they got rid of the chicken bowls. Food was five stars, my only issues were 1) the tables on either side of me were empty- but filthy and 2) there were an awful lot of flies in the restaurant.

Great atmosphere as expected at a union joint restaurant. And of course you can get the signature macaroni and cheese. We went with a large group and four of us ordered the walleye sandwich. However, when it came out, it was clearly cod even though the waiter had a assured us it was in fact walleye. One of the managers came out and said yes it was cod even though it was labeled on the menu as walleye. She said they had some issues obtaining walleye, but did not apparently let the staff know of the change. Not good.

Cool place in Birmingham area, my son and his wife took us there. The service was outstanding, the place used to be a bus garage back in the day and you can see elements of that in an extremely tastful way. I believe there is a brunch type place attached that is all part of the ownership. The food was great with just right portions. I had the Otto Burger and it was delicious. My wife had the Caesar salad and Mac and cheese and loved it. Great experience!

We live close by and have been dining here since opening day. Food has been consistent with fresh, unique flavors and rotating specials. Standouts are anything coming out of the pizza oven, chopped chicken salad and wings. Great atmosphere, warm and cool furnishing with cushy booths and nicely spaced tables inside. Outdoor space is lovely and across the street from a park. Also appreciate that the staff is extra friendly and accommodating to kids and groups. It great date night spot with a chefs counter and a full bar. We will be coming back often!

Wow! This might be my favorite union group restaurant! Since discovering Lincoln Yard two weeks ago we have visited 3 times! First visit- brunch! Brunch here was fantastic! The menu is very reasonably priced and we love the fun flavor additions to brunch classics! We got the grilled cheese with tomato soup and the chicken burrito! They were both classic yet unique and I would recommend trying them. We were so impressed that we tried dinner just a few days later Visit 2- dinner For dinner we started off with the dip trio, and it's a MUST ORDER! My husband is from Turkey and it typically so picky when it comes to Mediterranean inspired dishes in the US. But this was a winner. He loved the spices in the dips and the fresh bread. I am typically not a hummus fan but this dip hit different and it was both of our favorites. For entrees I got the Brussel sprout special bowl and omg the yogurt sauce better stay on the menu because we dipped everything in that. My husband got the chicken and you need to as well. I LOVE grocery store rotisserie chicken but this was next level. I've never had chicken so moist, seasoned, and perfect. Honestly life changing. The sides where also fantastic but if you've ever been to any other union restaurant, you'd know that already. Visit #3 -breakfast at little yard Not even 12 hours after our dinner at Lincoln yard we decided that we had to come back and try their quick service breakfast. Just like everything else, it was fantastic. Some of THE BESY COFFEE I've had in the area and the prices were kinda crazy low. We both had the nyc bagel breakfast sandwich. It was fresh, seasoned, and delicious. At each of our visits the service was stellar. I'm usually such a photo person but we devoured this food so quick my phone definitely did not eat first. The atmosphere is so cool and the decor is beautiful. I can't wait till it warms up and we can check out the patio because there is no doubt that we will be back!

Great food - and pretty affordable for the area! Also we were able to get in on a Friday night when everything else was booked! The atmosphere was retro cool - I would love to come in the summer - outside looked amazing. I had The Roman. It was a simple but delicious pizza - and quite large! I had lots of leftovers. My son had the beef shortrib which was amazing!!!! Tender and full of flavor. His sides were brussel sprouts (both of us thought they were the best dish of the night), and the mac & cheese (solid). The cocktails looked fun, but I was driving, so maybe next time. Great choice in Birmingham.

Tucked away off the beaten path, Lincoln Yard is a delightful find. With its spacious parking lot and ample seating, the restaurant is perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger groups. The attentive staff was a pleasure to deal with, ensuring a smooth dining experience, including the seamless splitting of checks. I opted for the smoky wings and Brussels sprouts, and I was not disappointed. The wings were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, rendering the accompanying sauces unnecessary. My dining companions were equally impressed with their selections, making for a truly enjoyable meal. With its delicious food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere, Lincoln Yard is a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return.

This stand-alone spot was an unexpected find. The staff is welcoming, the space is roomy, and the waiting area is comfortable. The menu offers a good selection without feeling overdone, and the food delivers on taste. Worth checking out.

We had an enjoyable experience at Lincoln Yard. Service was friendly and fast. We made a reservation online and was seated immediately. We both enjoyed a craft cocktail. The food was delicious but I wanted to give an honorable mention to the smoked wings. Cooked to perfection and perfectly spiced. They paired with a harissa buffalo sauce, yum! We ordered more of this sauce later to use with our entrees. We'll definitely be returning and can't wait to try brunch. We also liked that they have their own parking lot.

We really enjoyed our first dinner here while visiting friends. The vibe is modern and hipster-- guessing that this was converted garage and the decor is a mix of diner and supper club. Super friendly server/ staff and the food was outstanding. I got the featured rotisserie chicken and loved every bite-- the build your meal offers great options for sauces and sides. The desserts didn't disappoint either. A good drink menu too!

I've been eyeing this place for a while and I was in the area and finally able to give it a try. It's not far off Woodward and with a little help from Google, I found it. It's part of one of my favorite restaurant groups, Union Joint! They have a coffee shop area with pastries off to the side, but the main dining room is where I was headed. It was lunchtime and I was starving! It wasn't busy at all and I was seated immediately by the host. The lunch menu wasn't huge but has a great selection of options. I with with the otto burger, and it came with fries. I was dying of thirst so I stuck it out with water. But, they're beverages are quite good from what I understand. The food came out and it was super good. Plenty of fries, and I was stuffed when I was one. I also love how the place is decorated as well. Very spacy, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating along with a beautiful patio area. They also have garage doors that open, which are pretty cool! My server was wonderful and I really enjoyed my time here. The atmosphere is here is great. Clean, relaxed with space to move about. Thank you Lincoln Yard!

It's an independent building with their own parking so it was easy to get in and out of this location. The table seating was awkward because we came a large group. They couldn't either fit us in the same table or they had to put us back to back. The food was pretty good here. I did enjoy all the different sauces. The service was pretty friendly. It's somewhere I would come back to if I came with a group that wanted to try it out

We went here on fathers day as a family for a quick bite. The expresso martini was really great! The Brussel sprouts tasted amazing, the perfect kick & flavor! The wood fire bread & dips were interesting. Nice bread, my fav dip is the hummus. The service was ok. Decent staff! I ordered the faroe island salmon. I subbed the beetz. The salmon looked great but didn't really have flavor. Just tasted pepper. My partners father felt the same way about his Pork Tenderloin. My boo loved his otto burger!

I'm a big fan of all of the Union Joints, so I had a feeling I would like this one...spoiler alert...I did! Each restaurant has a unique design, but there is an element of consistent vibe that carries through all of them. We sat outside on their expansive deck on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I kept my order simple - a Caesar salad with a side of the famous mac and cheese...and both were excellent! I look forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu.

Such a cool place... in, of all places, a former school bus service station. Like its sister Union joints, Lincoln Yard has a fun vibe, a cool bar, and room to just lounge and enjoy a cocktail. Service at both the bar and at the table is good (and knowledgeable), and the menu offerings are intriguingly creative. Been there a couple of times... will be back!

Went for a solo brunch and this place did not disappoint! I had the eggs Benedict and cornbread appetizer and both dishes were sooo flavorful and really good. Service was great too. It's a cute place. Would def come back!

We had an outstanding visit to Lincoln Yard! Server was knowledgeable and able to answer questions, personable and accommodating. We love the indoor/outdoor seating. The patio is dog-friendly! The space is large, and we had no issues being seated quickly, although it was a Monday night. Great drink menu- we tried two of the cocktails and both were delicious. We tried the trio of dips as an appetizer. The bread was incredible and so fun to eat, and we especially loved the squash and hummus dips. We tried the chopped salad which has rotisserie chicken and it was a phenomenal, fresh salad. We also loved the burger, which was undercooked but they were quick to remedy that and it definitely didn't impact our experience. We can't wait to go back! It was great for a date night but we will bring our dog and child for the future because it was so kid-friendly as well. Welcome to the area, Lincoln Yard!

We had a great meal at Lincoln Yard. We could easily find a reservation and get in. We had a larger group and were all served in a timely matter. I was impressed and would go back.

First time at Lincoln Yard for lunch and it was great. We love the Union group of restaurants and this lived up to those standards: olive oil and orange cornbread with spicy honey butter- the BEST mac and cheese delicious roasted carrots side - lots of flavor 2 grain bowls: the chicken (the skatepark) and the beef (the Zamboni) Will was great and attentive and we'll definitely be back and recommend to others.

A little off the beaten track, but we found it, and I'm glad we did. This is a very airy well lit well-designed restaurant. Lots of gathering areas as well as comfortable seating. The staff was more than accommodating, and extremely friendly. The bartenders actually came over and made sure that her drinks were up to par (excellent by the way), The waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave us some great suggestions. I would definitely come back here for a dinner for two as well as a family gathering. Give this place a try it's going to do well.

This place is super cute! I went a couple weeks ago and ordered the rotisserie chicken with the Peruvian chilli sauce, mac & cheese, and crispy brussel sprouts. The chicken was juicy and the brussel sprouts were amazing! I'm not a fan of a lot of veggies, however I was shocked how good the brussel sprouts were. I would have doubled on the sprouts and left the mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was okay, but nothing to rave about. I loved the Peruvian chilli sauce, but it could have been spicer. I'm a spicy kind of girl, so next time I will try the Harissa sauce, which is listed as "fiery" on the menu! Of course I couldn't leave without trying their cocktails! I devoured my food so unfortunately I don't have a pic lol! The cocktail below is the Pineapple Express. It's an off the menu cocktail that they serve.

I dined here on New Year's Eve and the food was delicious and the service was great. The ambiance was also very cool. The decor has an industrial art deco feel. I had the Skatepark Bowl and it was really delicious. I have been to other union joint locations and this place fits well in their collection of restaurants. .

Took some friends from out of town here the other day / it was fantastic. The setting of sn old bus shed was fun and wonderfully decorated. All of our food, there were seven of us, was great. Service was excellent and friendly Glad to see a great restaurant on the east side of town.

I normally don't feel compelled to write reviews, but seeing as this was my first time visiting Little Yard as a longtime Birmingham resident, I felt quite slighted when my orders kept being packaged as "to-go" when I very explicitly stated that I would be dining in when I arrived and ordered. I ordered 3 separate times during my visit and stated that I was dining in, my coat off and my items placed at my seat yet my orders were still yelled out for me to pick them up in boxes and paper cups. Meanwhile, other customers who dined in after me had their orders brought to their tables, food plated beautifully and drinks served in ceramic mugs. I wouldn't think anything of it if I wasn't the only person of color in the establishment. I even went up to order a desert sticky bun and the cashier specified if I wanted my bun served on a plate for here. I said yes and as you can see, I was still given my food to go as if I wasn't welcomed. Just some food for thought.

Always love finding a new neighborhood gem! This one comes from the Union Joints group, where we already love their Mac&Cheese from Union Woodshop, but now it has arrived in Birmingham MI and it did not disappoint. Located in a renovated bus garage, the many garage doors will open for outdoor dining as well when the weather turns. We shared a yummy (but small) half rotisserie chicken with double M&C sides. Also tried their Tahini S'More Brownie Pot Pie, freshly baked to serve to the table warm for dessert. Their pizzas looked pretty awesome - next time! Almost packed at 5pm, can only imagine prime time and just opened a few weeks ago!

Fresh ingredients and balanced dishes. Loved the herbs and garnishes on the super salad. The interior is comfortable and stylish, with a mix of new and old. The glass shades on the vintage light fixtures are awesome!

Old school bus garage converted into a cafeteria style cafe/restaurant. Food is fresh. Staff friendly.

Wow! This place is awesome. The chicken & rice soup brought back childhood memories of enjoying soup at the parents' house. The cheese bread is great! Definitely something different from other places. If it's your first time going, I recommend giving it a try. As always they have Union Mac & Cheese. This is a staple just like their other locations, except now there's gluten free and lobster options. I love the new menu and that you can build your own main entree. The chicken was amazing. I can't wait for their smoker to be up and running so we can try the short rib. Pizza is a classic as well. We had the margarita (The Roman) and it was delicious. Staff was very engaging and helpful. Everyone was friendly and available to answer questions regarding the building and menu. I am very, very pleased with the service. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dinner in Birmingham!

Awesome. Could not be better. Some of the best chicken I have had. Service is over the top great. Love the atmosphere. Fast, efficient and this place is gunna be a hit for sure. Wish you would open one in Nashville. Glad we came and we will be back for sure. Keep up the good work.

The food was great, we sat at the bar and the server was berry friendly but I think either he forgot to put in our dinner order or the kitchen was really slow...bc it took a really long time to get our food. It wouldn't stop me from returning bc it seemed unusual and everything else was really great!

The menu is perfect! I recommend the Caesar salad , and Brussels sprouts!! Our waiter was excellent!

I don't think I wrote a review the past ten years but this experience went too far: Little Yard goes way lower than any other millennial concept of recreational restaurant. Why doing that to people? My joints are still swollen from their gross mix of oils. My father-in-law had some side pickled cucumber coming from a waxed Museum. Did I tell you how the bathroom were filthy as f? The only positive thing I could say is that there was a changing table in the men's. I feel you could get a greasy burger and you know what you paid for: cheap tasty food. Well it is upside-down world at Little Yard. As the food critic François Simon asks himself: Would I come back there? Certainly not. Where's the love for food? It's priceless. To avoid, stay away from it.

Fun, good looking restaurant. I found the menu somewhat limited in terms of main courses. I had a fancy cheese burger. The cheese listed was Raclette. I had to take the sandwich apart to find the extremely thin slice of cheese. Not enough to actually taste it! Pleasant staff, good service.

I've enjoyed a couple other Union Joints ventures and thought this would be worth a shot. Location is a little strange, interior is noisy (unsurprising given it's essentially a warehouse) and decor is unremarkable. Service was passable but not particularly friendly or efficient. Food took a long time considering the dwindling occupancy during our visit. The mac and cheese, somewhat predictably, was the best of our food choices. The Caesar salad was disappointing, and the walleye sandwich kind of a mess - the flavors were good, but the fish pieces were too big and the bun wasn't up to the task. I think a po' boy format might work better with the nearly cubic hunks of fish. Pepper Thing cocktail was decent, but not terribly good value given the lofty drink prices. Unlikely to recommend or return.

Great staff, food is top notch with a fun atmosphere. Will return when in the area again.

This is a refreshing restaurant with a diverse menu full of healthy, tasty options and something for everyone! The ambiance and decor is top notch, with so much attention to detail. Between the delicious food and the cute decor your senses will never be bored. I am a vegetarian and got the minibus salad, as well as the bread and dip trio, all of which were delicious and i would definitely order again. My party tried all 4 dessert options and they were all very delicious, the butterscotch pudding was probably my favorite though. I came here with a group of 6 with no reservation and the restaurant was quite large so they were able to accommodate us easily. Our server was incredibly friendly and I will definitely be back!

Prices are actually fairly reasonable. $20-$30 per entree. The big problem with this place is the noise. They did not take into account acoustics when converting this building into a restaurant. It is a previous industrial building made of metals and other hard surfaces (ceiling) so the sound bounces off those surfaces and amplifies.so you cannot have a conversation here without shouting. The waitress was attentive and you did not have to keep trying to flag her down. That's always a plus. The food itself was very good. Above average. Chicken was tender (I had the build it thing). Wife had a vegetarian dish that she said was a bit dry and hard to finish. Overall a nice addition to a neighborhood in need of restaurants but I really hope they install noise dampeners (and fire the architect LOL)!

Our experience was underwhelming. Crystal, our server, was fantastic, but the food was just okay. Given that this place is part of a restaurant group, it seems like the focus is more on drinks than food. What really bothered me was the long wait to be seated, despite the place being nearly empty. Having worked in a restaurant myself, I noticed a few things: As we walked in, a guy with glasses looked up but didn't greet us, he was busy cleaning a table...understandable. Another guy by the pizza station was just standing there, looking around and touching his face, without saying a word. Maybe they were short-staffed, but no one acknowledged us or told us someone would be right with us. After what felt like a long time, the guy with glasses finally came over to seat us. So he was the host the whole time?? It was frustrating to stand there while the staff seemed puzzled about why we were waiting. Additionally, watching the pizza guy constantly touch his face and then handle food, even with gloves, was quite off-putting. He should have been washing his hands regularly.

Lincoln Yard is a cute spot outside of downtown Birmingham, which means good location + easy parking! It looks like in the future they may offer online check-in (saw on website but wasn't live), which would be great as I often times chose places like Griffin Claw because I can check in from home. We got a couple beers to start which were solid, but they don't list prices for the draft beer and that irked me a bit. For food, we got the pepperoni pizza and mac and cheese, which were both great! We did order a side of ranch/aoili and it was $2.50 so that was steep. Service was really good, our waitress was super knowledgable and friendly. It's a new spot so hopefully they will check out this review and others and make a few tweaks that could make it great.

Food was 8/10 service was 10/10 (server Edward) drinks were 9/10. I was really excited to try this new place as it was the 4th day being open. You could tell they were still getting the hang of things but didn't affect a thing at all. Overall we will definitely be back and can't wait to try other things. Had the rotisserie chicken with a pizza and both were really good.

For the money, this place is not worth it. It is a cool interior and the service is friendly. The beer selection isn't great, but the cocktails don't disappoint. Just beware that it is expensive and the value isn't there.

I've stopped by Little Yard twice now for breakfast and lunch. It's been quick and very fresh, yummy food! I'd love to see more breakfast options. This grain bowl with chicken was phenomenal. Definitely meets my expectations as a Union Joint!

I want to leave this place a terrible review because once everyone finds out about it I'll never be able to get a table. The vibe is perfect. They have mocktails too. Not easy to find healthy options but they are available. Good and staff is great we will be back but for a matinee since it will be slammed in no time

Great food and service! Pizza, salads and wings were so good. Fun feel. Definitely be back!

Best and flavorful rotisserie chicken I have had! Union joint mac and cheese is always amazing!

Went back for the Fried Halloumi, Rotisserie Chicken/Harissa/Basmati Rice/Roasted Beets. All good.

We had a Cacio e Pepe bread that was barely cooked and wings which we were told they don't serve ranch or blue cheese (huh?? This is Michigan??) I thought the atmosphere was fun but the food was sub par for a union assembly joint.

Great new place in Birmingham. Ambience and service is excellent. We were able to have a drink and sit in the lounge area while we waited for our table. They had a server taking care of the lounge area which was very nice. We will definitely be back to try more food

Space is great. Love all of the bar seating. Food is fabulous.... Love the build your own plate option. Thank you for having lots of vegetarian options.

Our Server made a simple lunch so much more!!! Food - great portions and delicious!! Cool spot and can't wait to go back to eat on the patio with my doggo!

OMG!!! I was hungry and googled food near me.. The directions to Lincoln yard came up. We went in and the restaurant was JUMPING. We had a 30 minute wait to the best food and wonderful conversation with Lincoln at the Pizza Station. The staff was friendly and very busy but attentive to our needs. If you are in Birmingham you MUST stop by LINCOLN Yard...

Sanaa was cool Af and helped curate my order. My girlfriend had been there previously and Sanaa served her, so she had to bring me to try the food. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese. Super good and we had Brussels sprouts and orange cornbread. Plan to come back and try the wings.

Love the open air concept with three distinct bar areas. The bread appetizer had three distinctly, deliciously different dips. The salmon was seasoned with a zatar and over a lemon tahini sauce.