Heading to Birmingham

Looking for non chain restaurants in the Hoover area. Where is your favorite hole in the wall, local dive?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Iguana Grill for great atmosphere and food
It also depends on how far from Hoover and what part of Hoover

If you like Cajun, check out Jubilee Joes, whiskey Foxtrot for burgers and dogs, sardis cafe in Pelham for meat and three,