Alabama has a variety of restaurants that have been in business for many years, including several that are truly timeless. One of these restaurants is Irondale Cafe. To learn all about this timeless restaurant in Alabama, take a look below.

Irondale Cafe is located in Irondale, Alabama, which is just outside of Birmingham. Having been in business since 1928, it's one of the state's oldest operating restaurants.
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Upon arriving to this restaurant, which is adjacent to the train tracks, you'll enter a cafeteria-style line to get your food.
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Thousands of people from near and far visit this timeless restaurant each year because of its welcoming atmosphere and delicious food.
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Speaking of food, Irondale Cafe is best known for its fried green tomatoes. In fact, this restaurant was actually the inspiration for the Whistle Stop Cafe in Fannie Flagg's famous novel "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe," which later became the award-winning movie "Fried Green Tomatoes."
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Another menu item that's quite popular at Irondale Cafe is the buttermilk fried chicken, which is available as a split breast, drum sticks, or tenders.
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You'll certainly want to save room for dessert. Irondale Cafe has a great selection of homemade pies, cobblers, etc. that'll for sure satisfy your sweet tooth.
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And finally, while at Irondale Cafe, be sure to head outside to watch the trains come and go. This is such a fun experience for all ages, especially children.
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For more information about Irondale Cafe, including hours and other menu options, you can take a look at the Irondale Cafe website.

Have you ever eaten at Irondale Cafe? If so, what did you think about it? Please feel free to share your dining experience with us in the comments below.

To learn more about Irondale Cafe’s famous fried green tomatoes, be sure to take a look at the following article: Why People Go Crazy For These Fried Green Tomatoes In Small Town Alabama.

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Irondale Cafe, 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210, USA