Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
You’ll love these 6 Alabama restaurants for a late-night bite
We all know the age-old dilemma. You’re out with your friends, everyone’s having a great night and suddenly hunger strikes. Now it’s a time-based strategy game to lure your friends to a local restaurant, and they’re all closed.
Before you load up the gang for another post-bar trip to Waffle House, check out these six late-night bites across Alabama.
Quick Grill | Tuscaloosa
You know a place is good when they don’t have their own website. Word of mouth alone keeps Quick Grill alive, and once you dig into a cheesy plate of messy fries, you’ll get it, too.
- What to order: Messy fries – come loaded with cheese + chili
- Address: 1208 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 6PM-3AM | Closed Sun.
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Jack Brown’s | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville + Auburn
Jack Brown’s is a staple of late-night-eats across the Yellowhammer State, from Birmingham to Huntsville, and even our big college towns. You can even keep the party going with one of their 100+ beers on tap.
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- Hours: Sun-Weds, 11-12AM | Thurs-Sat, 11-2AM
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LoDa Bier Garten | Mobile
If Callaghan’s has the best burger in Mobile—LoDa 100% has the best burger downtown. The burger is always juicy, the cheese is always melty and the beer is always ice cold.
- What to order: The Mac Attack – it’s deep-fried mac ‘n cheese on a burger. Need we say more?
- Address: 251 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11-12AM | Fri + Sat, 11-2AM
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Insomnia Steak & Grill | Auburn
Looking for a post-game snack on the Plains? Insomnia Steak & Grill is just steps away from campus, so no Uber necessary to get some grub after a Tiger win.
- What to order: Bacon cheeseburger + fries – can’t go wrong with a classic!
- Address: 186 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
- Hours: 11-1AM, daily
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The Chicago Cafe | Florence
Usually, burger joints reign supreme in the “restaurants for night owls” category—but Florence’s Chicago Cafe is a hot dog spot serving up some unique food combinations.
- What to order: Dog of the Month—September’s “Popeye Dog” is slathered with spinach + artichoke dip, cheese + fried onions.
- Address: 106 E Mobile St #4761, Florence, AL 35630
- Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11-2AM | Fri + Sat, 11-3AM
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Furniture Factory Bar & Grill | Huntsville
Furniture Factory is great because you can have your night out and your midnight snack all under one roof. From karaoke to college football watch parties, there’s always some fun to get into.
- What to order: Fried buffalo chicken sandwich with fries
- Address: 619 Meridian St N STE 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 11-1:30 AM | Sun, 10:30-12AM
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