Restaurants in Gadsden

“The food is always great! I love the lighting and staff. The restaurant echoes quite a bit, so it is quite loud at times. But definitely some of the best food for the price in Gadsden!”

“Went to dine at your establishment, I so enjoyed Emily!! Her service was quick and the food was spot on!!! Absolutely DELICIOUS AND WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!! MANAGEMENT TEAM IS AMAZING!!! Five star rating!!!”

“Good service, great staff, great food, and if you get stuck by obnoxious drunk people, the staff are quick to relocate you if you are polite. 10/10, great people.”

“They make the absolute best coffee anywhere! And they sell a lot of local art and unique handmade items. One of my favorite spots to hang out and relax.”

“Everything I’ve had has always been good! The coconut cake is a must!”

“great place. i come here at least weekly when im in town. staff is great”

“Alicia our Server Is AMAZING, kind, fast, and knowledgeable!!! My experience with her was amazing! The food is Fantastic, but I thought I was going to chant her for the napkins and restroom entrance too!!! Omg! But!! THE FOOD IS SPECTACULAR!! It’s a High End sports bar!! But I got the tv on MY game and the service from the door greeting was FABULOUS!! I Might side eye! BUT DEFINITELY COMING BACK FOR ALICIA AND FOOD!!!”

“The food is super good! staff is very sweet. I highly recommend”

“I mean this is a really good place I would have to say they do have good donuts there however I'm more of a licking Good donut type guy but that's just me though! I mean I've never been disappointed with anything that we've ever gotten from this location and there's always nice people working there that's a plus. I can tell you this much they're better than Krispy kremes that place is disgusting.”

“This is some of the best food around. Always hot, always fresh. love this place”

“always great, friendly staff”

“En el Tapatio II, la vista al lago lo hace más acogedor. Y acompañado por una comida tan deliciosa como la que preparan, es el lugar ideal para ir en familia. Vengan a comprobarlo.”

“Food was great, except for the fried squash (way too much breading). Waitress didn’t refill the water glasses and didn't want to get an extra tartar sauce, but was a decent waitress.”

“Great food, consistently. Great staff. Is it something you'd find in Antrim? that might be a bit of a stretch but feels close. I highly recommend it.”

“I have left this review in other spots in addition to this one. This restaurant earned the effort. There were three of us. We had 45 minutes to eat and then 15 to get to the courthouse for a meeting. I had seen the place a few weeks before and wanted to try it. When we arrived the parking lot was about full. Good sign for food quality usually. Bad sign for someone who only has 45 minutes to eat. We asked the wait-staff if they thought they could pull-off a 30 minute race to get our food to the table. She worked with us by advising what meals/items took longer to prepare and we said game on. Best burgers I have had in Alabama in a decade. T H E B E S T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All three of us were in awe of how good the meal was. The wait-staff was fast, courteous, knowledgable, helpful, and pleasant. I am usually happy if I get just two of those in a server. Our server had them all. We are already planning to go back for a less rushed, more relaxed dinner soon. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and did not have the echo-filled cafeteria acoustics a lot of places do. Outstanding place. Outstanding burgers. Outstanding service. I highly recommend it.”

“Me and my husband went tonight for a date night and had the best food and even better server! I couldn’t remember his name but he was the best he made sure we were good and didn’t need nothing every little bit and kept us laughing very friendly we will definitely be back soon!”

“Great food and service. chicken is good”

“Great service, hot food! Love the wings”

“I have been eating here for over 10 years. It’s my favorite place to get takeout. The owners are so kind.They always give my two boys little toys which is so sweet. Also, of course the food is awesome! I recommend the teriyaki chicken or steak.”

“If you go, ASK FOR HUDSON!!!! Getting seated was slow, but our over all experience was 10 out of 10! Hudson is the BEST waiter we have EVER HAD!”

“Today was my sons 17th Birthday and he wanted Buffalo Wild Wings. I have to say the food was okay but our waitress was the best waitress I have ever had! Farren had our refills ready before we could even get to the bottom of the drink she also looked at our food and had to go boxes cups and bags ready for us before we asked! She was on it ! She was running because they were busy but made sure we were taken care of! Farren thank you for the Christmas card I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄”

“Absolutely Loved this place headed up this way to drop off a rescue and found this gym hidden
. Great taster plenty of options . Full of flavor. My kids (All adults) loved it. Staff was completely friendly. Cost of friendly for the options they had. 10/10”

“After reading recommendations for the best fried chicken in Gadsden, I drove out today. I got 12 pieces of dark meat fried chicken and took it home. I was pleasantly surprised. It was good! It was well worth the drive. It was $23.10 for 12 pc. dark (chicken only). That seems kind of high to me but the chicken was good. What do you think - is nearly $2 per piece of fried chicken expensive or am I just out of touch?”

“I’m a huge fan of Waffle House, and I had the chance to visit this location recently. The work environment is amazing—everyone is always smiling and makes you feel right at home. I especially want to highlight Taylor, who served me on both days. Their attention was outstanding, friendly, and professional. Definitely five stars, and if I could give more, I absolutely would. Thank you for making my experience so memorable!”

“The food here was great compared to other waffle houses I've been to, the waitresses were very sweet and polite! I had a very pleasant experience here, the cooks did really great with our food, the hash browns were made perfectly not over cooked or under cooked. I wish I remembered our waitresses' name she was very outgoing and pleasant to talk to. Compared to other waffle houses, the management here is doing a great job keeping the place running in tip top shape!”

“I haven't been to Krystals in a lil while but I got the best service and the very best Krystals in a long time!!! The way they made them the day I went reminded me of my childhood favorite Krystals that's the way they are supposed to be made and I haven't had them in a very long time so who ever was the cook please keep making them like that they were so good each bite reminded me of the good ole days!!!”

“Had reservations for 1 they got all of us seated got are drinks the food was great great prices the workers where very nice kept the dirty plates off the tables would highly recommend”

“Literally the BEST hot chocolate we have ever had!! So delicious we had to stop back by for a second cup!! I'm not local, but Ill be looking for them anytime I'm near by!!!”

“Must experience hidden gem of Gadsden! The food is prepared and presented with precision, the staff are friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about the menu and their mission. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful yet serene. Fresh flowers adorn each table and silverware (real stainless, not plastic!) is wrapped in a cloth napkin. Farm to table AND a business plan which focuses on supporting teens with developmental disabilities? I will be back and will sing the praises of Beautiful Rainbow! 🌈”

“Amazing food and service and very affordable!”

“I am Davey L. Rich, the creator of Best Burgers in America Association, and I travel and score burgers for restaurants. I was invited to come and score a burger for Burger 101, and what an awesome experience. They have an awesome Smash Burger. Fresh, never-frozen beef patty "Smashed" to perfection. I scored burgers 1-10 and Burger 101 scored a Perfect 10. Great Job!”

“the music and the atmosphere”

“Great service for a very large group! Delicious food. Highly recommend!”

“Ordered a cake for my son's 9th birthday and it tasted AMAZING!! Very Moist and everyone loved the cake. We will definitely be ordering from Sinful Sweetz again. 10/10”

“My family ate here for the first time tonight and everything was delicious! Customer service was top notch. We tried 4 different egg rolls, the fried rice, tres leche cake, and the Thai donuts! Everything was great!”

“o my god had their pizza 3 times at all 3 locations absolutely the best!!! 5 billion ⭐”

“THE BEST seafood in the city 😋😋😋”

“I finally visited the original Back Forty Brewing in Gadsden. I’ve been to both the Birmingham and Huntsville locations on multiple occasions. I arrived shortly after they opened on a Saturday. I was the only customer for most of my visit. An older couple eventually came in and then a couple of ladies arrived to set up for a large birthday party they were having that night. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the beer. The beer selection at this location was not as large as the other 2 breweries but the were still a lot of choices. I started with the Peanut Butter Porter which is very smooth for a 10% ABV beer. I sampled the Watermelon IPA and Dreamsicle IPA-Brut. Both were ok but not my favorite so I opted for a Devil’s Staircase IPA next. I also had a burger and fries. The burger was excellent. The Birmingham location is closer to home but I enjoyed visiting this location as well.”

“Just ate at Barney's, by the Petro truck stop, got the 14oz ribeye cooked just rite decent price .The food and service was great place was clean, I drive a truck and will definitely stop again .”

“We ordered quite a bit of food for a birthday party we were having. Will definitely use Olive Garden in Gadsden again! Everyone was super nice and the food was great! They sent everything we needed for dinner. I can’t say enough good things about how easy this dinner for 30 was ordering from Olive Garden.! It took the stress out of so much.”

“Great gourmet pops! Our family enjoyed Frios for our daughter’s 2nd Birthday and highly recommend!”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“Love the Vietnamese coffee! Really clean store & always feel welcomed!”

“The food was very good and the staff were friendly and refilled drinks. The habanero salsa is very hot! Everyone in our family liked their food and we will go back if ever in the area. Service is good and the restaurant and restrooms are clean. They do sell cocktails and beer. I would recommend this restaurant,but I just wish they'd play some Mexican Music . When I eat Mexican or Guatemalen food. I like to hear their music. It sets the vibe!”

“First time here and it was EXCELLENT!! A little pricey but you get what you you for!!”

“I love the old decor and age of this building. We had the side salads with the house made Italian dressing which was really good. We ordered the better girl pizza. Deep dish pizza with fresh quality toppings. They definitely have their own take on pizza it's not your traditional stuff. Its better than any of the chain pizza places out there. Plenty of cheese good sauce nice crunchy edges. Highly recommend.”

“Love me some jacks. Best french fries of any fast food restaurant and also the best milkshakes creamy and full of flavor I love the burgers too and usually get a Big bacon dressed like a Big Jack”

“Met the owner and manager while they were sourcing at one of my sales and immediately loved their energy. They were both very professional, kind, and have a great eye for quality. If the way they select pieces says anything, this shop is something special!! It’s officially on my list to visit and I’m looking forward to checking out everything they have to offer!!”

“Visite el restaurante y la comida estuvo deliciosa al igual que las margaritas y todo lo que probé, el trato de su personal y el servicio excelente. 100% recomendable. Definitivamente es un lugar que tienen que visitar. Mil gracias por las atenciones.”

“McClellan Family Chiropractic was able to treat these Awesome workers at Gadsden, AL Nutrition to a FREE Massage. We love giving back to the community.Try their Tea Bombs, it's delicious. The workers here are so kind and positive. You need to visit Gadsden, Al Nutrition!”

“This is going to be my lifeline. The salads are fresh and delicious, takes me back to my younger years of eating vegetables fresh from the garden. The juice is not only healthy, it is the best I've tasted. The water had a fresh, clean, crisp taste. oh your missing out if you haven't bought lettuce, I will never purchase from the gricery store again. Support local.”

“I love their food the price may be pricey (based on customer’s preference) but you will leave full. You get to see them make your food and you know the food is fresh.”

“Great tasting pops. coconut and cereal were both fantastic can't wait to have them again. Eric was at the fountain pancake breakfast im glad I was able to try.”

“You come you eat you like burp!”

“Easily the best meatball sub in the area came in for a sub right before work and was in and out super fast with great service will always chose firehouse over any order place for a sub!!”

“I relocated from NJ to AL about a year ago. Most know that the food in the NE of the country can’t be beat. Food has been a huge adjustment for us here. So needless to say when I found Jersey Mikes, I was BEYOND excited! Still, I was holding my breath. And subs I have had in AL have been sad, to say the least. Nothing to them, and subpar meats. However I KNOW what Jersey Mikes are suppose to be. And let me tell you, THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Here I am 24 hours later and I am still beyond thrilled!!! The food was exactly as it is suppose to be! SCORE!! Hats off on a job well done Jersey Mikes!! One MAJOR difference is the staff. The staff here in AL are HANDS DOWN, the absolute BEST!! Kind, polite, accommodating, welcoming, happy, interactive, pleasant!! The North really could take some lessons from the South when it comes to overall kindness. The staff here were AMAZING! I think every employee in the place greeted us and had some sort of pleasant interaction. Hands down, 5 ⭐️ plus to all the staff!!”

“Amazing foods and awesome people 💗 10/10 recommend!”

“Excellent snacks! Love the ice cream sundaes too! They’re my favorite!!”

“Excellent service and food. Highly recommend!”

“Fantastic food and good folks”

“The best bbq in Gadsden!! The sides are delicious. 😋”

“Delicious fresh food. Recommend chicken flautas, quezo birria tacos and their Burritos! Rice is sooo good, Guacamole tastes very fresh and perfect flavor! Salsas were very good aswell! !”

“Like their food/atmosphere but dang in the last 2-3 weeks their pizzas got smaller! They used be like 16" now they're like 10" and same price and no explanation!!! Disappointed.”

“Greeted kindly and with a smile ! Enjoyed a sample before choosing our flavors ,scoops are a generous size !! Kids approved ! Definitely will return !”

“Amazing food and service and very affordable!”

“I really wasn't hungry but needed a little something. I ordered one soft taco with chicken, Pico de gallo, cheese and cilantro. It was delicious! Especially with the Mexican coke! I wish I had taken a before picture..”

“Outstanding job by Jackie (Mgr) & Brandon for running entire Arbys at Rainbow Dr in Gadsden Saturday 11/5/2022 by themselves! And did it with great attitude and very friendly. Jackie ran counter, drive through and cooked food and Brandon put it together correctly in a very timely matter like a well oiled machine! They worked great together. And should mention Jackie was trying to train a new hire at same time. Was an amazing thing to watch. Food was good and hot. They deserve a raise!”

“Some of the best bbq I’ve ever had, i highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!”

“Can still get dollar sands”

“Food is FIRE!!!! 🔥 Lady at the window was SO sweet”

“Absolutely delicious! Great service, very friendly and quick. The place is clean, and the food is awesome! I'm always cooking at home and since moving to the states have really wanted a place like this, simple, easy and delicious. I had the lemon basil chicken salad and the poblano chicken soup. My husband had the cranberry chicken salad. Both on croissants. We loved both but the lemon basil won. The soup was very good. And the cake- very impressive. The staff made it even better!”

“Ordered muffuletta, never again. Had one paper thin slice of the three meats listed. Had more bread than meal. Not a good deal”

“Great service for a very large group! Delicious food. Highly recommend!”

“The service is great, the food is delicious and hot.”

“always great, friendly staff”

“soooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood”

“Just ate at Barney's, by the Petro truck stop, got the 14oz ribeye cooked just rite decent price .The food and service was great place was clean, I drive a truck and will definitely stop again .”

“I am Davey L. Rich, the creator of Best Burgers in America Association, and I travel and score burgers for restaurants. I was invited to come and score a burger for Burger 101, and what an awesome experience. They have an awesome Smash Burger. Fresh, never-frozen beef patty "Smashed" to perfection. I scored burgers 1-10 and Burger 101 scored a Perfect 10. Great Job!”

“I have left this review in other spots in addition to this one. This restaurant earned the effort. There were three of us. We had 45 minutes to eat and then 15 to get to the courthouse for a meeting. I had seen the place a few weeks before and wanted to try it. When we arrived the parking lot was about full. Good sign for food quality usually. Bad sign for someone who only has 45 minutes to eat. We asked the wait-staff if they thought they could pull-off a 30 minute race to get our food to the table. She worked with us by advising what meals/items took longer to prepare and we said game on. Best burgers I have had in Alabama in a decade. T H E B E S T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All three of us were in awe of how good the meal was. The wait-staff was fast, courteous, knowledgable, helpful, and pleasant. I am usually happy if I get just two of those in a server. Our server had them all. We are already planning to go back for a less rushed, more relaxed dinner soon. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and did not have the echo-filled cafeteria acoustics a lot of places do. Outstanding place. Outstanding burgers. Outstanding service. I highly recommend it.”

“We ordered quite a bit of food for a birthday party we were having. Will definitely use Olive Garden in Gadsden again! Everyone was super nice and the food was great! They sent everything we needed for dinner. I can’t say enough good things about how easy this dinner for 30 was ordering from Olive Garden.! It took the stress out of so much.”

“Just ate at Barney's, by the Petro truck stop, got the 14oz ribeye cooked just rite decent price .The food and service was great place was clean, I drive a truck and will definitely stop again .”

“We ate Monday April 27th. Loved their new menu. Food was great!”

“If you go, ASK FOR HUDSON!!!! Getting seated was slow, but our over all experience was 10 out of 10! Hudson is the BEST waiter we have EVER HAD!”

“We ordered quite a bit of food for a birthday party we were having. Will definitely use Olive Garden in Gadsden again! Everyone was super nice and the food was great! They sent everything we needed for dinner. I can’t say enough good things about how easy this dinner for 30 was ordering from Olive Garden.! It took the stress out of so much.”

“Initially I gave a 1 star because we had Been here since 5:50 it’s now 7:25, and still no table. I get that we are a big party; but don’t tell people 30-40 minutes and it be over an hour wait!!

However they redeemed themselves with excellent service and good food.”

“went to supper with my sister and we had a great waitress and wonderful food! the burger was good and so was their skillet queso. their customer service was great! when we went to leave my steering wheel was locked up and we were having trouble getting it unstuck to crank my car. there was two workers going to take their lunch and they grabbed two others to help us out. so four of the wonderful workers helped us get my car going! they were great!”

“Only complaint is my frozen lemonade had peppermint prices in it from their holiday drink. Recommend they wash their blender after the peppermint drink….. -.-”

“Today was my sons 17th Birthday and he wanted Buffalo Wild Wings. I have to say the food was okay but our waitress was the best waitress I have ever had! Farren had our refills ready before we could even get to the bottom of the drink she also looked at our food and had to go boxes cups and bags ready for us before we asked! She was on it ! She was running because they were busy but made sure we were taken care of! Farren thank you for the Christmas card I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄”

“I haven't been to Krystals in a lil while but I got the best service and the very best Krystals in a long time!!! The way they made them the day I went reminded me of my childhood favorite Krystals that's the way they are supposed to be made and I haven't had them in a very long time so who ever was the cook please keep making them like that they were so good each bite reminded me of the good ole days!!!”

“Best eating and friendly people in the world this MacDonald s have the best food in the world and friendly people also 😁 hope ya get a big raise paid vacation Ham and turkey plus a big trophy 🏆”

“Great service, hot food! Love the wings”

“GREAT. My first time inside of this Starbucks! since Florida. Perfect hot-spot for a student, employers, employee on the go!”

“I love the old decor and age of this building. We had the side salads with the house made Italian dressing which was really good. We ordered the better girl pizza. Deep dish pizza with fresh quality toppings. They definitely have their own take on pizza it's not your traditional stuff. Its better than any of the chain pizza places out there. Plenty of cheese good sauce nice crunchy edges. Highly recommend.”

“Absolutely Loved this place headed up this way to drop off a rescue and found this gym hidden
. Great taster plenty of options . Full of flavor. My kids (All adults) loved it. Staff was completely friendly. Cost of friendly for the options they had. 10/10”

“After driving 7 hours, we found this place open and was almost time to close (about 30 minutes). They received us in a polite manner (not in rush). The food was so flavory, the meat and the chicken breast well cooked. The server was very nice.”

“Everyone there was so upbeat- from the person that took my order to the person that brought my drink. My drink was yummy and the whole experience kick started my day in such a positive way!”

“If you’re looking for a top-tier sports bar with amazing food and a fun downtown vibe in Gadsden, Big D's Game Changer Sports Bar & Grill is an absolute standout.

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels lively, clean, and welcoming, with plenty of TVs, a great sports-focused setup, and a relaxed downtown energy that makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or watching the game.

The food is where this place really shines. Their menu goes way beyond typical bar food—juicy burgers, jumbo wings, loaded potatoes, and smoked meats are all packed with bold flavor and cooked fresh to order. Many guests especially love the smoked pork, chicken dishes, and hearty comfort-style plates that feel homemade but elevated at the same time.

Service is another big highlight. The staff is known for being friendly, attentive, and quick, even when it’s busy, making sure everything comes out right and on time. The overall experience feels smooth and well-run, which adds a lot to the enjoyment.

Overall, Big D’s delivers a perfect mix of great food, great service, and a true sports bar atmosphere. Whether you’re there for lunch, dinner, or game night, it’s easily one of Gadsden’s best spots.”

“Highly Recommend!! Food was delicious, Excellent Catering!! Was a pleasure to talk to Christopher. And was a huge help in our son’s Wedding Rehearsal Dinner!!”

“Great service and food. However why is the Drive Thru menu SO bright?! I can’t even look at it and gives me a headache. Idk if it’s a thing to cut the brightness down 😂 but it is like a flashlight being put into my eyes.”

“I always stop for smoothies here, they are the BEST. I've only had the Baja Chicken wrap, pretty good! If the line is long it can be real slow, I always place my order on the app and it's ready when I get there. Highly suggested to use the app!”

“After i ordered my food carelessly forgetting my wife is allergic to Cajun I came back fully expecting to have to pay for another meal because I messed up the order the amazing staff took the first meal instantly and made a new one at no cost and did it with a smile. Genuinely some of the best staff I’ve ever seen.”