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City Cafe in Northport

City Cafe in Northport

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4.6 (1807)

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City Cafe is a beloved American restaurant in the heart of Northport, AL, serving up delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. As a popular Breakfast restaurant, we offer a wide variety of morning favorites, from fluffy pancakes to omelets and more. Our Brunch restaurant menu features mouth-watering dishes that blend classic comfort food with Southern charm. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty Diner-style meal or a fresh Salad shop creation, we've got you covered. Our Sandwich shop options are made to order, and our Soul food restaurant and Southern restaurant (US) influences shine through in every bite. Join us at City Cafe, where every meal is made with love and served with a smile. Located at 408 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, we can't wait to welcome you to our cozy Restaurant!

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Clark Kent Cookies -Google user

2 years ago

Visited June 9, 2023. Great food at crazy reasonable prices. Peaceful, historic atmosphere and friendly staff.

Rolltide Wonka -Google user

a year ago

One of those early mornings where you can see a packed restaurant, Tuscaloosa County High students' trucks rolling along for homecoming, hard working folk everywhere and history. Great breakfast, people watching, and shaking hands of good friends. I hope you have a great Friday. The three...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Graham Campbell -Google user

4 months ago

A dear friend suggested this place, or rather demanded I eat breakfast here. I am very glad they did. It's a place that you can feel has a ton of history. I ordered scrambled eggs, smoked link sausage, homefries and a biscuit...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitPlenty of parkingFree street parking

Luke Smith -Google user

a year ago

A great Meat and Vegetable place to grab lunch or even a nice breakfast. If you are in Tuscaloosa when UA is in session then you should stop here and catch the local flavor. It’s been in business for a long time and there is...Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 5

Cee Dupree -Google user

4 years ago

Great cheap home style breakfast. Customer service was outstanding. Came for breakfast and the place was pretty busy but people seem to be in and out so the wait wasn’t long. The breakfast items are cheap and you won’t be let down. They …

Candice Langston -Google user

2 months ago

Go for the food. Service is friendly but be prepared for a wait. Locals are used to it but first-timers may be in for a shock at the line. You wait for a table to be free and seat yourself. It’s also not the kind...Read More

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 4Moderate noise10-30 minSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotIt’s tight and loud and the wait is daunting. There was one table with kids and the parents had McDonald’s for the littles. I would not take small kids.Nope.

LukeinTennessee -Google user

10 months ago

Love spots like this...home cooking. The fried okra is great! Tried the strawberry cobbler today, was good. I'll be back when I'm in town again. The only downside was all the Bama decor...Go Vols!

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fried Okra

Jon Woods -Google user

8 months ago

We’ve been going to City Cafe for years— making sure to visit at least once when we come in town to see family. The food is wonderful and service is quick for an in-and-out lunch.

Amelia Lockery -Google user

2 weeks ago

Amazing place! I went here for breakfast. The food was delicious and the prices were great. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me and my group feel at home. A lot of great options on the menu. I chose the bacon, egg, and cheese...Read More

Breakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people

John Haggard -Google user

a week ago

A classic meat-and-three spot where locals line up early. I grabbed fried chicken with collard greens, mac & cheese, and cornbread — all tasted like pure Southern comfort. It’s busy but moves fast, and the prices are almost unbelievably low for the quality.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 51 person

Tolliver Gilliland -Google user

a week ago

City Cafe is the best meat and 3 restaurant in Tuscaloosa County. The food is always consistent, service is great, and is the most affordable meal you can find.

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise

J Law -Google user

5 months ago

I've been eating here since I was a child. You'd be hard pressed to meet a local who has never eaten here. I recommend both breakfast and lunch. Meat and 3 vegetables for lunch. Menu changes depending on the day of the...Read More

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 2Fried Okra, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, DumplingsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking

L.M. Venegas -Google user

5 months ago

First ate here in 1992, my first year at the University of Alabama. Just had breakfast here 33 years later and it's every bit as good as it has ever been. A legendary spot that is an institution in Tuscaloosa County. Can't wait to come...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Carl Hall -Google user

a month ago

It was great. The helpings were generous. We got there about 11:00 a.m. It was already packed. When we left, they had a line waiting for seats.

Debbie Parks -Google user

2 months ago

The food here is amazing! Southern cooking at its best! The servers are always friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable.

Sharon Love -Google user

3 weeks ago

Catfish is amazing. Tuesdays they have chicken and dumplings. OMG to die for. Best meat and 3 on the planet.

Joshua Wright -Google user

3 months ago

Enjoy eating here weekly for breakfast. The omelets are best I've had and very full and fluffy. Nothing negative about this place at all.

Aaron McCrary (Coach A) -Google user

2 months ago

Loved it, truth be told I've lived in the area since 1998 and it was my first trip. Great place will be back. #supportChrisBell #poundtherock

Alex Smith -Google user

5 months ago

This place has been here for decades and for great reason. Great people great prices great amazing cafe style dishes. And one of the best cheeseburgers in Tuscaloosa Northport area

Tootie Beasley -Google user

6 months ago

The absolute best food you can get away from MawMaw's house. No where else comes close. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is inviting...you miss it when you can't go eat there. Take out orders are fast, fresh, and always right.

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Great coffee

Great tea selection

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Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

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Coffee

Comfort food

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Quick bite

Small plates

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Casual

Cozy

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Usually a wait

Accepts reservations

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Good for kids

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Free parking lot

Free street parking

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