What to order at The Essential

Signature dishes
Seasonal vegetable plate, House sourdough, Brunch egg sandwich
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursTue-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-15:00, closed Mon

Signature dishes: Seasonal vegetable plate, House sourdough, Brunch egg sandwich

Location

Address: 2018 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203

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Yo' Mama's ★ 4.4

Soul food$$downtownMon-Fri 10:30-14:30; closed Sat-Sun; brunch 2nd and last Sat 09:00-13:00

Yo' Mama's on 4th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham runs a soul-food kitchen with a deep gluten-free menu and Saturday brunch service twice a month.

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Yo' Mama's ★ 4.4

Soul food$$downtownMon-Fri 10:30-14:30; closed Sat-Sun; brunch 2nd and last Sat 09:00-13:00

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Signature: Chicken and waffles, Smothered pork chop, Banana pudding

Bistro V ★ 4.4

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Demetri's BBQ ★ 4.3

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Chez Fonfon ★ 4.6

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Signature: Steak frites, Burger, Tarte Tatin

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