Montgomery Guidebook
Soul Food
Davis Cafe
518 N Decatur StLocated downtown, near Old Alabama town. A local favorite!
Located across from Maxwell Air Force Base, in an old home that's been converted into a restaurant. A local favorite!
Mrs B's Home Cooking
415 Air Base BoulevardLocated across from Maxwell Air Force Base, in an old home that's been converted into a restaurant. A local favorite!
Family-operated business. Original location in Auburn. Recently opened a Montgomery location inside EJI's new Legacy Pavilion.
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Pannie George's Kitchen
450 N Court StFamily-operated business. Original location in Auburn. Recently opened a Montgomery location inside EJI's new Legacy Pavilion.
Other Downtown Eateries
Modern, southern-inspired cuisine. Located in the Alley. Slightly more upscale, in comparison to most other downtown eateries.
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Central
129 Coosa StModern, southern-inspired cuisine. Located in the Alley. Slightly more upscale, in comparison to most other downtown eateries.
Locally owned pizza restaurant adjacent to Common Bond Brewery.
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Bibb Street Pizza Company
424 Bibb StLocally owned pizza restaurant adjacent to Common Bond Brewery.
Overlooking the Alabama River and an adjacent marina. Fabulous seafood. Live blues most Sunday afternoons.
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Capitol Oyster Bar
617 Shady StOverlooking the Alabama River and an adjacent marina. Fabulous seafood. Live blues most Sunday afternoons.
Thai restaurant located in the historic train station downtown.
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Lek's Railroad Thai
300 Water StThai restaurant located in the historic train station downtown.
NYC Gyros
15 Commerce StGreat gyros, salads, sandwiches. Also open late night.
Est. in 1917, hot dog restaurant located in its original location on historic Dexter Ave. Famous for their Chris's Sauce!
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Chris' Hot Dogs
138 Dexter AveEst. in 1917, hot dog restaurant located in its original location on historic Dexter Ave. Famous for their Chris's Sauce!
Island Delight at Dexter
36 Dexter AveLocally owned. Caribbean-inspired menu
Meat and three lunch. Also serves a great breakfast! Located just off of Court Square.
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Cahawba House
31 S Court StMeat and three lunch. Also serves a great breakfast! Located just off of Court Square.
Coffee Shops
Prevail Union | MGM
39 Dexter AveLocated in the historic Kress Building on Dexter Ave.
Located in Cloverdale, just a few minutes from downtown. Great breakfast & lunch spot. Closes at 3 pm.
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Vintage Cafe
416 Cloverdale RdLocated in Cloverdale, just a few minutes from downtown. Great breakfast & lunch spot. Closes at 3 pm.
Bars
A local favorite located in Cloverdale. Fabulous drinks. Really cool vibe.
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Leroy Lounge
2752 Boultier StA local favorite located in Cloverdale. Fabulous drinks. Really cool vibe.
Local favorite. A destination bar in an off-the-beaten-path location. Fabulous craft cocktails.
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KRUonMtMeigs
2118 Mt Meigs RdLocal favorite. A destination bar in an off-the-beaten-path location. Fabulous craft cocktails.
Located beneath Tower Tap Room in downtown. Fabulous craft cocktails. Seasonal menu with new drinks frequently being added.
Lower Lounge
101-A Tallapoosa StreetLocated beneath Tower Tap Room in downtown. Fabulous craft cocktails. Seasonal menu with new drinks frequently being added.
Cloverdale Eateries
Funky Mexican-inspired joint in Cloverdale. People go for the vibe as much as the food. Fabulous made-from-scratch drinks.
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El Rey Burrito Lounge
1031 E Fairview AveFunky Mexican-inspired joint in Cloverdale. People go for the vibe as much as the food. Fabulous made-from-scratch drinks.
Historic Sites
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
454 Dexter AveThe house where Dr. King and his family lived during their time in Montgomery. The home where two of his children were born. Was also bombed by the KKK during the Bus Boycott. Less frequently visited than some of the other museums in the city but one of my personal favorites!
Dexter Parsonage Museum
309 S Jackson StThe house where Dr. King and his family lived during their time in Montgomery. The home where two of his children were born. Was also bombed by the KKK during the Bus Boycott. Less frequently visited than some of the other museums in the city but one of my personal favorites!
Freedom Rides Museum
210 S Court StMuseums
I-Legacy Museum
400 N Court StI-Rosa Parks Library and Museum
252 Montgomery StAlabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington AveLocated in beautiful Blount Cultural Park, about a 15 min drive from downtown. The interactive Children's Wing at the museum is fabulous for both kids and adults! The park outside makes a beatiful spot for outdoor picnics and as well as exercising.
https://mmfa.org
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Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
1 Museum DrLocated in beautiful Blount Cultural Park, about a 15 min drive from downtown. The interactive Children's Wing at the museum is fabulous for both kids and adults! The park outside makes a beatiful spot for outdoor picnics and as well as exercising.
https://mmfa.org