Alabama is home to some of the most mouth-watering soul food you’ll find anywhere in the South. From crispy fried chicken to buttery cornbread and collard greens swimming in pot liquor, these buffets serve up plates of pure comfort.
When locals need their fix of down-home cooking just like grandma used to make, they head to these beloved soul food spots where the food is plentiful and the flavors are unforgettable.
1. Mary’s Southern Cooking in Mobile
Located in the heart of Mobile, Mary’s has been filling bellies with authentic soul food for over 25 years. The aroma of fried chicken and freshly baked cornbread hits you the moment you walk through the door.
I’ve watched locals line up before opening time on Sundays, eager to pile their plates high with mac and cheese that stretches with every forkful. Their smothered pork chops practically melt in your mouth, swimming in gravy that demands to be sopped up with a biscuit…