It was our last day in Birmingham and we wanted something good to eat after leaving church. After performing a brunch search on Yelp I stumbled across Biscuit Belly - Hoover and the food pictures alone had me excited to try it out.
Upon walking in, the space is very vibrant and visually appealing. The Biscuit Belly themed artwork is very eye-catching and adds a boutique design feel to the space. The establishment was very clean and they made great use of the space which allows for ample seating. Once you walk in, you grab a menu off the wall and head to the register to place your order. Once your order is placed, if you are choosing to dine-in, you take your number and head to your table. Super quick process with the customer in mind as it allows for the best use of time as it pertains to the overall flow of the order taking.
The young man who took my order at the register was very nice. He welcomed me to Biscuit Belly - Hoover with a huge smile and as it was my first time ever, he was patient and offered me some insight into the menu options and helped me make my order selection. Super kudos as I didn’t feel rushed or as if I was being a bother. He allowed my excitement to be excitement as he aided me in my choices. After speaking with him I decided to get,
The Boozy Bird - Buttermilk fried chicken breast served with bourbon maple syrup
Praline Mocha - Mocha with caramel, whipped cream and topped with pralines
The Boozy Bird had the best Buttermilk Fried Breast known to man. The breast was moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The seasoning blend was perfect for the breast and paired well with the coating. Though the chicken was amazing, the Biscuit stole the show. Hear me when I say, the biscuit is a well crafted, southern delicacy that is warm in the middle with a slight crunch on the outside. With the breast in the center the biscuit absorbs the seasoning from the coating and forms a perfect marriage of goodness. Though the marriage is great, the biscuit has the ability to stand on its own and satisfy your soul. Now… even if you don’t like sweet chicken, the Bourbon Maple Syrup brings a level of appreciation to the sandwich. It’s not too sweet, but has just enough sweetness to put you in the mindset of an elegant honey butter blend. Oh my gosh… this biscuit was awesome.
The Praline Mocha is like nothing I’ve ever had before. Allow me to paint you a picture. Imagine if Homemade Pralines were layered on top of a caramel ice cream, blended together with a sprinkle of love and care then poured into a cup with whipped cream added to the top. Yep! It’s just like that. Furthermore, the crumbles of Praline on top of the whipped cream add a texture layer to the drink that elevates its goodness as it adds an extra hint of almonds and caramelized sugar to the flavor of the sip that captures the pieces. This is something I need in my life that I didn’t know existed until today.
As my family and I enjoyed everything that was on the table before us, the experience was taken to higher heights with the service that was provided. A gentleman was walking around checking on the tables. Come to find out his name is Andrew and he is one of the owners. What makes Andrew so incredible is not only was he walking around to ensure the cleanliness of the restaurant but he was cleaning and engaging with the guests as well. He was very welcoming and inviting. We discussed the items that we all ordered and expressed our appreciation for the chef and those involved with making the food AWESOME.
After Andrew shared pleasantries with us he got back to work. To my added pleasure, Andrew came back around on his next walk through and introduced us to Rachel and I love herrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. LoL! Rachel is the other owner and was so down to earth and pleasant. She took time to allow us to express our gratitude for the care put into the food. Along with that she shared some insight on the flavor profiles and designs of the biscuit options. Thank you to Andrew and Rachel for the awesome service, amazing food, and organic...
Read moreI recently visited Biscuit Belly with my friend, who happens to be a three-time Olympian. We were excited to try out this highly recommended breakfast spot. Upon entering, we noticed that there were only a few customers ahead of us in line. The cashier greeted us warmly and took our order promptly. We found a cozy spot to sit and eagerly anticipated our meal.
However, our excitement quickly turned into disappointment as we waited for over 30 minutes without any sign of our food. It was frustrating to see a family who arrived after us receiving their order before us. Concerned about the delay, I approached the cashier to inquire about our food. She assured me that it was coming up next, but it seemed unlikely that we would have received our order had I not asked.
Finally, our food arrived, but to our dismay, both of our biscuits were served cold. I had ordered the GOAT chicken biscuit with a side of hashbrowns, while my friend had chosen the basic biscuit with brisket. The only thing we liked were the bonuts.
At that point, the manager approached our table to check if everything was alright. He acknowledged the delay and apologized, even offering us some tatertots as compensation. Unfortunately, the tatertots turned out to be overly salty, further adding to our disappointment.
We had high expectations for Biscuit Belly and were eager to explore a new breakfast spot. Regrettably, our first experience was marred by long wait times, cold biscuits (GOAT chicken biscuit and basic biscuit with brisket), and salty tatertots. It is with great disappointment that we have decided not to return to Biscuit Belly in the future. We hope that they address these issues and improve their overall service quality to ensure a better dining experience for...
Read moreLast weekend (2 weeks ago) I finally got to try Biscuit Belly: Hoover. We had been out running earns and shopping and realized we had not eaten breakfast and it was close to lunch and we just so happen to be close by and this place has been on my list anyways.
This place is definitely what it says it is. Biscuits everywhere man. If you're a biscuit lover then this is definitely for you!
I ordered a Not Chicken and Waffle (I think that's what it was called) and basically it was a split biscuit cooked like French toast and those that know me know French toast is my favorite. I have a tier list it's French toast, waffles, then pancakes for me. Also those that know me know I don't care much for biscuits but these were good especially with the syrup on top. Now the chicken itself was nicely seasoned and I could tell they cooked it fresh. I could also tell they don't marinate their chicken which is fine but it's easily noticeable when chicken isn't marinated because you can taste it's pure white chicken breast. As I said before it was good and crunchy and still seasoned well. I liked it. I give the meal an 8/10.
The service was good as well it was very crowded but the way the service was you couldn't tell. Everyone was so nice and very patient. The food came out fairly quickly as well. I was impressed and happy. 10/10 on services.
Would I come back here? Absolutely I have a few more things I'd like to try! If you are ever in the Hoover area or live in the Hoover area check...
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