The Essential

Name: The Essential
Address: 2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203, US
Telephone: (205) 718-7612
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

$$ • Bars, American, New American

Hours:
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham
(205) 718-7612

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Customers' Favorites

Avocado Toast with Salmon

Breakfast Sandwich

Peri Peri Chicken

Mushroom Rigatoni

Essential Burger

Butter Croissant

Mushroom Madame

Salmon Benedict

Breakfast Hash

Lemon Tart

The Essential Reviews

4.4 (96)

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December 2023

Guys yesterday I got the chance to try The Essential. Not going to lie I only came here because they made the list of 25 best burgers in Alabama so of course I hade to try it. However we had to get some other items to try. To start off the place was very nice and welcoming not a huge place either but not too small. A very nice bar, great place for friends and small family gatherings or even a nice date night. 8/10 I also really loved the open kitchen they had you could see...read full review

March 2024

We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Sunday morning. The Essential Hash, Avocado Toast with Salmon, Yellow Grits, and Bo Round Hash round were all delicious, and the cappuccino was fantastic.

March 2024

Excellent food and service. They don't have a large beer selection, and the menu isn't too crazy, but they have enough of a variety to give everyone something to pick from. A lot of the entrees range from about $20 to $35 dollars or so, but the quality does put the menu soundly in that price range.

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