Restaurants in Gadsden

“My boyfriend and I dined here last night, and we were so impressed by the experience. The staff was warm and attentive, and the manager went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of. As a vegan, I often struggle to find options, but the manager kindly asked the chef to prepare a special dish just for me—and it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well. The atmosphere, service, and food all made for a truly lovely evening. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates great food and thoughtful hospitality.”

“My second time visiting and I had similar experiences both times. If you are visiting for the first time and sitting at the bar, it’s always unclear if someone will come take your order or not. Once we finally got someone’s attention service was good. We shared the burger that came with tasty fries. We had it medium raw and last time it was almost still mooing so consider that when you order. Their food menu is pretty small—-basically salads, burgers and hot dogs, or pizza. A larger appetizer menu would be nice.”

“Simple as that! In and out, little cups on the side so I can have my salad just the way I would have made it if I had time to go home, and every bit as healthy and fresh as if I did! And they are always sweet as can be, which is a plus when you're grabbing a quick lunch, for someone to treat you like you had time to go home ❤️”

“First time there today and the staff was so friendly and laughed with us and the food was 10/10. We had a small problem and they fixed it right away. It was a great experience. Can’t recommend them enough and our family will be back!!”

“I couldn't be more honored to have Kay leading this organization. She made the necessary move to shut down 'First Friday' since so many people were not obeying mask and social distancing mandates. The only other businesses in town who seem to be compliant are Harp & Clover and Rock-n-Sushi. Great job DGI for putting our health before your profits. 70% of businesses in town need to start doing the same or they can lose mine.”

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

“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.”

“Great food, but your waiter bob did not know if I was eating crab poop or not and I’m very peeved about that. But in all great service.”

“there food and service it is great”

“The waitress was doubling as the hostess, and she took my Togo order from a table because I was not feeling sick. They quickly got my order made, and they were very friendly. I had ordered 2 big bowls of taco soup and 2 Cesar salads, and both were great tasting.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is handicapped accessible”

“Everything was amazing. Great service and awesome food. Worth the drive and we are definitely going back”

“The place is nice and beautiful, food was great, will love to go there again and again not because of the food only but also because of the way this lady took her time to serve me, she was super patient, with all smiles on her face the whole time make me feel like going there again, Ashleigh D. Was my server.”

“Great food! Super fresh with large portions. The beef shawarma and chicken shish tawook was sooo good!!”

“Se los recomiendo..muy buen servicio..se nota que los clientes son su prioridad..👍🙏”

“One of the best restaurants in Etowah County. Consistently excellent.”

“Awesome food, awesome service and atmosphere. 1st time here and will definitely be back!”

“The people at The Sweet Nation were super friendly!! It was our first time going and they let us try bites of the boba and bubbles.. even gave us a free bubble tea. everything was yummy 😋 I highly recommend trying it! It was a fun experience”

“Today was my first time trying Three Crow Coffee and oh my goodness this coffee is top tier!!!!! I got the Harvest Moon iced coffee and is was absolutely delicious my husband got an iced cappuccino and he said it was the best he had ever had. We will most definitely order again ☺️ Thank you so much for the amazing service!!!”

“We live in Birmingham and try to get up to Pruetts to eat once a month. Great food, good people, make you feel like family/home! It's definitely worth the 45-minute drive!”

“My son's favorite mexican restaurant!! Had the most handsome (late) lunch date with my baby boy! He goes to eat there often & we always love it when we go! Once my mama & I were going to eat there & were going to be in a bit of a hurry, I called when we were on our way & asked could we put in our order, explaining the situation & they had the table ready & the food brought out to us right after we sat down! Now THAT is accommodating ur customers! AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE & the food is always great! Love them!!”

“Visited here on Friday with my adult children and niece. Had the best Matcha Latte! And the vibe there is awesome!”

“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 food here is absolutely DELICIOUS! the kids who run it are knowledgeable and very friendly. Also, decently priced for great, quality food.”

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

“The BBQ is the best in Gadsden for sure, I didn't try any vegetables because if the BBQ isn't good I'm not going back, yep I'm going back. if you love BBQ this is the place to go.....”

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

“Food was fresh, drive thru was quick, the lady working the drive thru was very friendly. 👍🏻👍🏻”

“always great, friendly staff”

“Best Bar in town, tremendous food, Great drink selection. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Honestly needs a sixth star. Try out the grenades or burgers you won't regret it!”

“Their food is always fresh and of great quality. You get a good amount of food for the price. The wait staff and owners are super nice and always take good care of you. The new breakfast special is my favorite”

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

“I recommend the everything. what I can't abide is a member of the Emery family (Joseph), posting on Facebook support for Jefferson's Restaurant and their wings. money hungry family that doesn't want to put in the work I am ashamed of these people.”

“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.”

“was wondering if y'all are hiring?”

“been eating from them for years!! amazing as always!”

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

“The food and friendly people”

“Great food and service. chicken is good”

“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 .”

“Restaurant is very clean and sleek, not your normal Mexican restaurant vibes. Not vegan friendly. Ordered veggies fajis and explained dietary restrictions which includes me covering no dairy ie no cheese, no sour cream, no butter. . Was brought out beans and rice which did not have cheese or sour cream per my request and again asked about butter and was told that yes, there was butter in the rice. Otherwise, very nice staff and great Margheritas, the pineapple jalapeño had pieces of real jalapeño and was delicious.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly but not vegan friendly.”

“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!!!”

“Great cakes! Had Italian cream and white cake with almond icing for my parent’s anniversary party. The cakes were delicious and everyone bragged on how good they were. Thank you Sinful Sweetz”

“The food was great and OMG at the cheese on those pizzas!!
The restaurant was just as I remembered it from the last time I was there & all the employees were very nice and helpful. My parents and my wife really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks a lot.”

“the music and the atmosphere”

“Our food was amazing. Service was great. We will definitely go back.”

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

“Top notch place for a quick sandwich and brownie or a sit down casual lunch. The atmosphere, I would relate to my Grandmother's kitchen; clean not fancy but delicious. Fire fighter motifs on the wall are friendly.”

“biscuits aren't any good, the chicken is over cooked, smells from the exhaust fan on roof stink up the parking lot. after this review the owner reached out to me . he asked questions, and genuinely cares about what people think. he let me know they have other specialty items on the menu. we tried there street tacos, they were delicious. my mind and opinion of this place are forever changed. if you have a chance you should give them a chance for your business”

“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.”

“An amazing atmosphere and amazing food!! 10 out of 10 recommend.”

“Voted by Mountain Brook Family Living magazine as the 2024 people's choice award #1 place to take all your kids and go get sh*tfaced hammered while day drinking! Congrats!!!!! =)”

“This place was a nice surprise. We had been out on the Coosa River in Hoke's Bluff, AL all day and stopped to get something to eat before driving 2 hrs. back to Chattanooga. It's a tiny little Chinese food restaurant in a tiny little town, and it was delicious! The Hot & Sour Soup was a little different than I've had before, and it was great. The chicken lo mein was also great. They also have a lot of different flavored bubble teas if you're into that kind of thing. My daughter loves it.”

“pleasant professional positive attitudes make this an experience worth tellings others about. cotherines has the very best donuts under Krispy Kreme, but when Cotherine's donuts are fresher, they are even better than Krispy kremes. it's a tough donut that contends with Krispy Kreme. there is no other name in donuts... besides Cotherines.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Durante el tiempo que he venido a comer a Villa Fiesta, solo he tenido buenas experiencias. Me encanta la sazón y lo fresco de la comida. Además la atención es sin igual.”

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

“They were my second stop and the first one made me 2 hours late for Osborn Brothers but they put me in a door right away and unloaded me without a hassle. The unload fee was reasonable at 150 as well.”

“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.”

“Hands down the BEST Mexican food I’ve ever had! You can taste the love in their dishes. Every time I go I try something new and I’ve never been disappointed. Their dishes are not the typical thing you find everywhere else. Super friendly staff that make you feel like you’re at home. My wife and I eat here at least two to three times a week. If you’ve never been here this is a 10 out of 10 must try!”

“Just ate one of the BEST cakes ever at a birthday party. When asked who did the cake she said Michelle Cothran!!!!! It was fantastic and super cute!!!!!”

“I love the Philly steak and husband like wings .”

“Ok, I’m not to good at sharing my feelings about businesses. We own companies in Gadsden. We, like GADSDEN VARIETY have been around for a long time. I wanted to say that I went in and found the neatest piano ever. I saw it and I think the one I saw was already sold? Can’t remember. Anyway I got to talking to the owner and within the week I had one. It’s in my Living room. It’s so neat. No keys, it’s closed but behind their there is a glass that shows all the working of the upright. And it has its pedals though. It’s dark wood n has writing on the back of the up right part. I love it. It’s got my family pictures on it. One other thing, when you go in, look down…..those floors. They are like walking back thru the years. They are clean. Yes, but they creak….which I will walk ALL thru just to hear them. I love going into that store. Their are still a few stores in Gadsden that are “HOME.” That’s one of the reasons why we all still live, love, n work, and own businesses in GADSDEN. Thank you GADSDEN. And thank you GADSDEN VARIETY. YOU KEEP THE WORD HOME IN HOMETOWN. IN OUR BUSINESS, (JOHNSON’S GIANT FOOD ) we believe and keep HOME IN HOMETOWN TOO.”

“The pizza is great and the staff were very helpful. We had a large family reunion order over the weekend it was early but the food was delivered on time and fresh. I didn’t work with them but my Aunt did and only had pleasant things to say. I did taste the pizza and I am not a pizza person but I highly recommend the veggie pizza!!”

“I had the steak street nachos and they were delicious. Great service as well!!!”

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

“I have always loved their chicken. But tonight I tried the chicken sandwich. It was AWFUL. Had some pink sauce on it, which sucked. But the chicken itself had way too much breading, so it was extra greasy. And it cost $3.99. Fail! I also noticed a significant price increase from my last visit. 4 piece combo now $9.19.”

“Somehow, I love this restaurant because of the location by the lake is amazing🙏🏼😀
This place should have become the tourist attraction for the nation to come and see and enjoy it. Everything great good food very juicy chicken, Great coleslaw, homemade almost and juicy chicken great biscuit and the atmosphere beautifully inside and outside and the patio with tables and umbrellas, beautiful”

“We enjoy Beans and Greens. Their buffet is generally well stocked, with good, hot food! My husband loves the fried catfish and shrimp. I love the barbecue. Good place to eat!”

“Can still get dollar sands”

“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!”

“Seriously, the best sandwiches we have had in a long while. The guy making our sandwiches obviously cared about what he was doing, and it showed. In an age where people seem to care less and less about much of anything, we were grateful to see that. I recommend the chicken Philly, and my husband says his Italian beat the sandwiches he’s had at Publix in recent years. Thanks random Gadsden Jersey Mikes guy, we’re glad we stopped as we passed through!”

“The Birria is off the charts, but they make other good things too. The grilled quesadillas are good, and the bacon wrapped street hotdogs are interesting. Ketchup, Mustard, and Pico kinda works actually lol”

“This is the best Chinese food in Gadsden. It is consistently great quality. Always fresh and hot.The same family has owner this restaurant as long as I can remember. Always friendly.The teriyaki chicken, rice and sweet and sour chicken is my favorite, but I’ve tried them all and you can’t go wrong with anything you choose. The noodle are always good quality, never mushy. The meats are tender not tough. They don’t cut corners. If you ask for condiments they give you extra.How could a restaurant survive 20+ years in a mall and not be doing everything right?”

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

“My husband and I entered store 1265 for breakfast and were greeted with smiles and "Welcome to Waffle House" by the employees. Our server, Lindsay, was friendly and took our drink orders soon after we sat down at our booth. She returned quickly with our drinks and we gave her our orders. The cooks did an excellent job and our All-Star Breakfast items were cooked just right and tasted delicious. Lindsay checked to see if we needed anything after we had eaten for a little while. The manager, Susan, was doing a wonderful job leading her team of servers and cooks to make our dining experience pleasant. I recommend eating at this Waffle House.”

“For the price you pay you would think there would be more pizza”

“I have been to this location a lot, but never have I encountered anyone with such a caring heart as James. He is always at the drive-thru and has the most upbeat and positive personality. His happiness brings a smile to your face. He always checks my order, and since I have been through there the past two days, my food has been hot and fresh every time. I sure wish every drive-thru had a James. I seriously hope Jack's appreciates James as much as we do. He is definitely sunshine on a cloudy day. One of the BEST employees at this location.”

“This place holds a special place in my heart, me, and my granddad came here for years when I was little. I stopped coming for a little while, but when I met my wife, we continued the tradition and have been coming regularly ever since we met. The food here is amazing, I’ve yet to eat anywhere that has better Yum Yum sauce, and the portions that you get for what you pay for are amazing. I eat a lot of food, but I still find myself ordering the children’s menu items just because of how big the portions are. The soup that is complementary is amazing too. The sweet couple that run this place are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. If I could ever eat, just one restaurant, it would be this place.”

“Good, hot, fast pizza... Always hits the spot...”

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

“The young lady was real rude and kept trying to end my order before I could get done then my food was cold, I got a bacon cheese biscuit and the biscuit had way to much butter and was very hard the bacon was so tough I couldn't chew it and the cheese was beside the biscuit instead of being in it like it should have been”

“My family just ate around three p.m today. We had a large party with us. I want to say the food was so good, and hot. Everything we ordered was correct, and on point. Our server was friendly, and fast plus the other staff who helped with our food order. This store was clean on the inside and outside. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some good country food. 10 out of 10 in my book.”

“Good food that’s my comment”

“Great place to eat! Love the BBQ and fried okra!”

“Go here with friends or family the staff is very friendly and understanding they have a great outlook and professional attitude I appreciate the time and effort they take with their customers I would recommend this place to anyone I love this place the food is phenomenally good and fresh i will always come back to this place”

“Food was okay. Very helpful staff clean bathrooms. I gave four stars for the food because the fries were not hot. I got the honey pimento spicy chicken sandwich and they were skimpy on the honey pimento cheese. They did give me an extra side of it so that made up for it. I shouldn't have to request something that should already be standard on the sandwich. Other Chick-fil-A locations we go to locally where we live have not had the same result.

Parking: There's a decent amount of parking.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of high chairs for toddlers.

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance has walk ramp for wheelchairs”