Remember those lazy Sunday afternoons, the kitchen filled with aromas, but not by you? We all crave that comforting embrace of a home-cooked Southern Sunday dinner – tender meats, and especially, those glorious sides.
But who has time to peel all those potatoes, snap all those beans, and bake all that cornbread every week? Fear not, fellow food lovers! Alabama is a wonderland of Meat-and-Three cafeterias where skilled hands handle the heavy lifting.
We’ve scoured the state to find thirteen spots where the sides aren’t just an afterthought; they’re the soul-satisfying stars, just like Grandma used to make.
1. Niki’s West – Birmingham
Walking through the steam-table line at this Birmingham legend feels like browsing a vegetable museum where everything is edible and delicious. With dozens of veggie options rotating daily, you might spend more time choosing sides than picking your main protein…