Sugar Kettle Cafe

Great homemade southern food and condiments (jams, sweet/spicy pickles, etc.). We had the country fried steak bowl. Nice breading and white gravy, lots of country potatoes. The biscuit was crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Friendly staff. Will return.

Their service is excellent! Outdoor seating atmosphere is great if you don’t mind cars driving by because they are located right next to a busy street. However, the food is disappointing. Quantity is not a southern style generous quantity, but we understand it because today’s inflation is hitting small businesses hard. However, food was either too salty (cheap fast food level) or too sweet.

Not Service Dog Friendly, went Sunday morning beautiful day out, wanted to sit at a table in the front yard in the sun and was told that dog seating is only the table in the back covered in shade, I am not a vegan service dog owner, and I barely seldom pull the card, but I did this time and asked if there was anyway that me and my service dog could sit at a table in the sun and I was told no but she would go ask the owner if she would make a special concession for me, I don’t like that, I chose to leave with no drama.. the waitress actually quoted so-called Alabama law that states that they must have a designated pet area that includes service dogs also.

We find it to be very good home cooking. I haven't had anything that wasn't enjoyable, a good place for Sunday lunch or brunch. we do wish they would have the Squash Casserole more often.. We also wish they would consider maybe taking a few tables out of the front room, so that the people waiting would not be rubbing all over the one's sitting there trying to eat. I'm sure it would be most appreciated! The staff is very nice and helpful, but also very busy, so be patient and kind. We would highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. Oh, and they sell their sweet spicy pickles!

From the hustle & bustle of the two servers an a few others back an forth with no customers within the restaurant ruined the quaint atmosphere that it could potentially have.

When we got our table it was like any other restaurant. Our order was taken,

Water an coffee served to my guest was fine, the orange juice was put in a weird wine glass instead of a regular cup?

In the moment of my clumsiness I tipped over my cup an knocked over the frail cup or orange juice. The (our) server an two other women sat near our table bickering for some unknown reason. Not loud, but enough to hear the whole conversation. But not quiet enough to hear my glass cup tipped over.

I cleaned up the mess myself in my embarrassment but only after finding the hidden napkins within the drink bar? With no one paying attention even though they were next to us.

Next was food.

The French toast tasted alright, it was the gelatinous egg goo that did it for me.

Think of liquid hard boiled egg whites with no flavor as a dress for this roll of a French toast.

Bacon was good.

What made me rather upset, the server couldn't even remember to bring, offer any type of condiment for the French toast.

I had to physically get it myself from the server area because again the waitress wasn't paying attention.

My grandmother's grits were horrid.
Biscuit was sweet for some reason,
An eggs over cooked.

From the lack of people at the restaurant we expected a little more than a C- meal.

For the 25$ we paid. Could have gotten a better meal an service at a waffle house.

It's the best cornbread ever. I always have to get 2 pieces. Everything else is good too.

Love this place. The food is always excellent, Services excellent and the people are extremely friendly. This was my grandmother's home so I guess I'm a little partial but it's always a great place for lunch

The food was amazing!!!! You HAVE to buy some of their hot sweet pickels....o.m.g. SO good!!!

Reasonable prices, great atmosphere for such a small, quaint place. You will enjoy this great food.

Wonderful food and always excellent service! Wonderful southern food including sandwiches, salads, soups, and daily specials.