5 places with some of the best fried green tomatoes in Alabama

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

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

• 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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