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Al's Deli & Grill
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
25 reviews for Al's Deli & Grill
Review Highlights
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"Bakers, Veggie burgers, 'seasoned' fries, Falafel pita." In 5 reviews -
"...a little while now and since have been craving a falafel." In 5 reviews -
"Delicious gyros, chicken fingers (+ a great honey mustard..." In 4 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from Melodica D.
Birmingham, AL
3/9/2012
I love this place!
The interior is tiny and seating is limited, so if the weather is not nice, get there early before the rush. The atmosphere is very much like a "hole-in-the-wall" diner, but in my opinion, those are usually the best places. The staff is very friendly and they have asked each time if we enjoyed everything.
My favorite is the chicken salad wrap with cheese fries. The wrap is HUGE and they give you a large amount of fries. The chicken salad itself is seasoned beautifully - it's very different, but oh so good.
The prices are very reasonable as well. It's only $9ish tax and all for the wrap combo (which includes unlimited drink) with cheese on the fries. That easily compares with fast food places these days and the portion sizes make it well worth it.
If you're ever in the area, definitely give this place a try. You won't regret it! -
Review from Sarah O.
Birmingham, AL
4/10/2012
I'll be honest and say Al's is kind a one stop shop for me. As a student I ate there because it was fast, cheap, and convenient to where I lived (southside) and went to school at UAB. And it's 24/7 and the best place to go if you've had one too many and need some sustenance.
Now I eat there because it's fast, cheap, and convenient to where I live and work. And it's 24/7 so you can eat and for cheaps after your late movie or work party and its still the best place to go if you've had one too many and need some sustenance. -
Review from Jacob S.
Birmingham, AL
2/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is one of those places I always find myself at after a long night out. Since it's one of the the only places open 24 hours that isn't a fast food drive thru, I prefer it for late night food. They have a sizable menu tabs I haven't gotten around to everything yet, but it consists mostly of your standard Greek fare.
Personal favorite of mine are the bakers. Loaded baked potatoes that are so big you'll be eating on it for a couple of days. -
Review from Matthew L.
Mableton, GA
5/15/2012
This place has a classic college town feel complete with no frills, cheap food, and an outdoor patio. Menu is plenty diverse even for the pickiest of eaters. Gyros are good especially if you get one between slicings when the meat has had time to brown on the spit for a few minutes. Their tzatziki is made with sour cream which makes it thicker and pretty tasty to boot. Always packed with college students so you know it's good!
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Review from Whitney B.
Birmingham, AL
8/4/2011
This place gets 4 stars for me because it is open 24/7. Very few restaurants are open 24/7 around here. I mean of course you have your fast food places, but Al's gives you the option of not going to Denny's or Waffle House. So yay for that. It doesn't matter if you come for lunch (check), around 2am because you are completely trashed and need greasy food (check) or if you get out of a late night movie and haven't had dinner yet (check).
It is a great place to people watch. And let me tell you, if you come at the right time, you will definitely be entertained. You might even feel you're the only sane one around. But that's what's fun about everyone being different.
The food is definitely not 4 or 5 star worthy, but it is pretty decent, and the portions are large. I am quite happy with their chicken fingers though. I tried their falafel for the first time last night, but I didn't like it at all. No flavor and incredibly dry. But the plate came with mixed rice, salad and hummus. So that made up for it. They also have mint tea, and I am a sucker for mint tea. My dining partner always gets the veggie burger, which is alright but it had way too much mustard.
The only thing negative I have to say about this place is about the bathrooms. They are absolutely disgusting and smell horrible.Listed in: Cuisines that start with M and…
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Review from Andrzrej K.
Brooklyn, NY
Moussaka rules everything around me, GREEK! get da grape leaves- drachma, drachma bills yallllll
Ok, actually im not sure if this place is Greek, or rather just Mediterranean "other", but It is very similar style and set up to a NY/ New England style Greek- sub diner/ road stand burger shop DQ knock off.
Unfortunetly, if you wanna play those games, you gotta produce- and its close, very very close to back east- I would say prob the best Gyros this side of the Appalachian Peloponnesus. -
Review from Emily W.
Birmingham, AL
12/2/2011
I could write pages upon pages on my nostalgia for Al's, but I'll try to sum it up in a few phrases: freezing my ass off with friends and a bowl of chili and cigarettes, hummus and pita and chicken fingers before poetry readings, Coke and strawberry Fanta, late night cheeseburgers, and seasoning salt squared. I got food poisoning once, but obviously that didn't diminish my love. If you find yourself in need of greasy or Greek food at an ungodly hour, Al's has your back.
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Review from Deen B.
11/18/2011
Hands down, one of the best gyros I've ever had. Delicious!
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Review from Kaylyn A.
Birmingham, AL
6/29/2011
My authentic Greek/Mediterranean friends even say it's "okay." That must be a good sign!!
4 stars for the building and seating appearance; otherwise it'd be 5 stars!
UAB students favorite, especially since they offer a free drink with entree. Open 24/7 (scares me..the workers almost seem like they're slave labored! All very kind and efficient though. Just maybe overworked). Eclectic food mix that accommodates to vegetarians, fish lovers, burgers n fries lovers, etc.
Definitely a Birmingham classic! -
Review from Helen H.
Portland, OR
3/11/2008
Oddly enough, Birmingham seems to be the capital of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean grills. There's all the Purple Onions, Sam's, Sinbad's, Pyramids, Mikaro's, Pita Stop, Nabeel's and the list goes on and on...
In my opinion, Al's is the best of the bunch. The courtyard is great when the weather's nice, and you can bring your pets. Everyone who works here is so friendly, and it's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Their hummus, pita wraps, grilled cheese, veggie burger, fries, and greek salad are all really good. Everything is really reasonably priced and comes out fast. I love you, Al's! -
Review from Amanda D.
Longmont, CO
5/30/2009
I love Al's, and it's one of the things I miss most about B'ham.
Strangely enough, the chicken barbecue baked potato is my favorite thing on the menu, which is in no way Mediterranean... It's basically one giant baked potato (or two smaller potatoes crammed together to resemble a giant one), and then filled with all the good, bad for you stuff you'd like to find on your baked potato. So. Good.
Also enjoy that it's 24 hours, that it has strawberry Fanta in the soda machine, and all the outdoor seating. -
Review from Ashley B.
Birmingham, AL
6/5/2011
One of the few spots downtown that's open late - so that makes it a winner right there! Gyro was yum. Falafel good too. Friends had the shrimp kabob and it looked tasty - generous service size. Thumbs up!
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Review from Adam T.
Birmingham, AL
7/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been coming here for over 10 years and this will always be one of my favorite places in Birmingham.
Everything from their bakers to wings and even salads are really good. The place has very quick service and the workers are very nice. -
Review from Amber L.
Boston, MA
12/19/2011
Delicious! I have to say that one of the best thing about Al's is the fact that it's open ALL THE TIME. Not only is that hard to find (there's barely fast food that's open 24hrs) but it's GOOD FOOD. There's something for everyone! Fries, burgers, bakers, Greek (?) food! I haven't really had their bakers--but they're supposed to be great, and apparently' it's one of the thing's Al's in known for.
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Review from Derek Y.
San Francisco, CA
4/12/2008
Al's is awesome. I've been away from home for a little while now and since have been craving a falafel. After our show a kid took us to this place and i couldn't have been happier.
upon arrival i was slightly worried that it was going to take forever, the line was huge! much to my surprise it moved pretty rapidly and i very quickly found myself at the front the the line giving my order. after ordering my falafel i was even more surprised how quickly it came. it was delicious!
the outdoor patio was great. we caught a break from the frequent rain showers and enjoyed the warm southern evening.
overall this place was great. speedy service, great prices, great food, the out door seating, and best of all a good selection of american dishes as well so even my picky band mates could enjoy! if i ever come back to alabama i'm coming back to Al's for sure -
Review from Chris D.
Pinson, AL
3/14/2011
Simple enough. Mediterranean food plus a variety of american options. Nothing uncommon about the menu or style, it's just done so efficiently that it's down to a science. The service is fast and the food is good and they're ALWAYS open. Really, always. They have secured an uncontested monopoly on the Birmingham late night food scene.
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Review from Keith C.
Helena, AL
Al's - friggin' love it - mostly for the atmosphere, but the food's pretty good too. My friends and I usually drop on the place during the warm months to sit outside and people-watch, shoot the shiz, grab a bite, and all-around chill. It's located in Southside so the clientele is generally UAB students and employees, but others from all over the city visit as well. As a result, you kinda get a college hangout-kinda feel to the joint, which is pretty cool for those of us moving well past the college years. lol The cuisine is Mediterranean/American, so you can do gyros, Falafel, burgers, potato bakers, chicken fingers, etc. - essentially something for everyone. And the later the better - 24/7 operation, and there's no such thing as too late. The staff is friendly, and despite some of the people looking kinda sketchy sometimes, Al's is pretty safe, with the occasional policeman hanging around sometimes for a meal during shift or just hanging to talk with the workers.
Long story less long - Al's is a great late night spot for some good grub that's not deep-fried, or only suitable after 1am (I'm looking at you, Krystal's). Trust a night owl. See ya out there! ;) -
Review from Erik W.
Birmingham, AL
10/21/2010
Delicious gyros, chicken fingers (+ a great honey mustard sauce) and ranch fries. The patio is a great place to sit for lunch. Friendly service. Other than the 'friendly' pigeon population, a great stop for a bite to eat. Definitely will go back for more.
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Review from Kelly R.
Birmingham, AL
4/9/2010
Birmingham's most popular spot for the late late night munchies. The burgers are overrated, in my opinion, but they have some really good stuff on the menu. My favorites are the bakers, hot wings and the kafta omellette. The courtyard is great when the weather is nice.
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Review from Vic A.
Boone, MO
Updated - 9/25/2009
Food was not good at all. Would not recommend this place for any reason.
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9/22/2009
Terrible food. Couldn't finish it was that bad. Went back to hotel to weather the storm...
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Review from Melissa C.
Birmingham, AL
3/24/2010
It's the place to go when it's 3am and you still have miles to go.... I am a fan of the hot wings, gyros, and bakers. I am NOT a fan of the way you smell if you enter the premises... D:
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Review from Charlie S.
Birmingham, AL
9/1/2008
Al's is like a best friend - always there. Delicious!
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Review from Amber M.
Campbell, CA
2/17/2010
Last time I was in B'ham, I was dying for something besides BBQ and ended up at Al's Deli. So glad I did. I had a grilled chicken dish with rice and salad with a side of hummus. Everything was nicely cooked and tasted great. Be sure to save room for some baklava. It comes from a local bakery and is very good. The little courtyard is also a plus when it's nice out.
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Review from Dubose C.
3/5/2006
Of all the 24 hour places to eat in Birmingham, Al's Deli is probably my favorite. This is because Al's is quick, clean and the food is amazing compared to what else is available all the time. Between all the limited options for food at 4 a.m. in the morning, the Al's Rib-eye Steak Pita with fries and a drink has got to be a reason to stay out. If I could find any problems with the place, I would probably only say that a lack of seating inside can be a drawback when its busy and raining outside. If its warm and clear though, the patio is a great place to eat late night.
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Review from Caitlin S.
Birmingham, AL
1/26/2009
Quick service, good food. Bakers, Veggie burgers, 'seasoned' fries, Falafel pita... Pretty vegetarian-friendly and 24/7, they're amazing. And they take UAB's 'Blazer Bucks' if you've got them.
