Irondalecafe 20230220 141546 E1716503218111 Alabama, Food, Fried Green Tomatoes — Irondale Cafe is possibly the most iconic spot for fried green tomatoes ever. (The Bama Buzz)

We Alabamians know how to eat. So many southern food delicacies were born (or perfected) in Alabama—think white barbecue sauce, pecan pie and fried green tomatoes.

If that last one is among your favorite foods, you’ll want to keep reading for our top four fried green tomatoes spots around Alabama.

Alabama’s history with fried green tomatoes

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Alabama’s soul food isn’t the only reason fried green tomatoes are associated with the state. A movie by the same name put Birmingham’s Irondale Cafe on the map. The Whistle Stop Cafe in the book and feature film are based on Irondale Cafe, which still serves up the iconic dish today.

Irondale Cafe – Birmingham

Address: 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210
Hours: Sun-Fri, 11AM-2:30PM
Cost for an order of fried green tomatoes: Available as a side dish only
Another suggestion from the menu: Fried catfish fillet
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Soul Wingery and Records in Florence

Address: 105 S Poplar St, Florence, AL 35630
Hours: Tues + Weds, 11AM-4PM | Thurs-Sat: 11AM-7PM | Closed Sun + Mon
Cost for an order of fried green tomatoes: $3.50
Another suggestion from their menu: Fried Green BLT
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Mama’s on Dauphin in Mobile

Mama'S On Dauphin, Downtown Mobile — Mama’s on Dauphin, downtown Mobile. Photo by Liv George for The Bama Buzz.

Address: 220 Dauphin St #2718, Mobile, AL 36602
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11AM-2:30PM | Closed weekends
Cost for an order of fried green tomatoes: $8.95
Another suggestion from their menu: Fried fish platter with fried okra and mac n’ cheese
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The Standard Social Market in Huntsville

Address: 127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 102, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7AM-9PM | Fri, 7AM-10PM | Sat: 9AM-10PM | Sun: 9AM-2PM
Cost for an order of fried green tomatoes: $12
Another suggestion from their menu: Southwest salmon bowl (with guac, of course!)
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Saw’s Juke Joint in Birmingham

Address: 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213 (+5 other locations in the Bham area)
Hours: Mon-Sat, 11AM-9PM | Sun, 11AM-3PM
Cost for an order of fried green tomatoes: $5
Some other suggestions from their menu: Sweet tea fried chicken
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