What to order at Niki's West

Signature dishes
Fried catfish, Turnip greens, Cornbread
CuisineSoul food
Price$$
Neighborhoodacipco-finley
HoursMon-Fri 10:30-17:00; closed Sat-Sun

Signature dishes: Fried catfish, Turnip greens, Cornbread

Location

Address: 233 Finley Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204

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