Restaurants

Grits Cafe

4.5 284 reviews Closed 200e Deatsville Hwy, Millbrook, AL 36054, United States

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At Grits Cafe, nestled in Millbrook, Alabama, the spirit of Southern hospitality thrives. This charming eatery is a haven for comfort food enthusiasts, offering a cozy atmosphere where guests feel like family. Renowned for its standout dishes, such as shrimp and cheesy grits, chicken and waffles, and indulgent desserts like key lime pie, Grits Cafe delivers flavor and satisfaction. Its accessibility features, welcoming service, and emphasis on local ingredients enhance the dining experience. Whether you're stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a leisurely brunch, Grits Cafe promises a delightful culinary journey in every bite.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Grits Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Grits Cafe

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284 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 284 reviews

Grits Cafe consistently receives praise for its flavorful Southern-style dishes, particularly their shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and steak specials. Reviewers frequently highlight the freshness and quality of the ingredients, with many noting generous portions and unique menu items like hash brown casserole and loaded grits. The restaurant's weekend-only hours create a sense of exclusivity, encouraging guests to visit early to secure seating. The cozy, mom-and-pop atmosphere combined with attentive and friendly service adds to the overall positive experience. While some mention occasional wait times, the general consensus is that the food and hospitality make it well worth the visit. Regular patrons appreciate the evolving specials, encouraging repeat visits.

liz tenney

Mar 12, 2025

Even when I’m off I love to come eat & support!!! A small mom & pop place so yes you will have to wait on some days, but the food is worth it!!! I usually order 2 meals when I come lol. Because they are only open on the weekends. My daughter loves the chicken and waffle with spicy syrup or the steak sandwich! You won’t be disappointed!!! And you gotta try everything

Cheyenne Helmick

Mar 08, 2025

All I can say it just WOW. My husband and I both got the Wakie Wakie with a side of sausage gravy and the best hash brown casserole I’ve ever eaten in my life! The biscuit was fresh and DELICIOUS! I see why they say “while supplies last”! Tara was an absolute treasure and was so sweet! She let us try the Loaded Grits since it was our first time and lemme tell you what, GET IN THERE! We will definitely be back!

JustAshley ReviewchicK

Mar 02, 2025

I overheard my coworker visiting this restaurant. I decided to visit them on a Sunday. They only open on weekends. The whole experience was very good. No complaints. The grits and shrimp was so good!!! Service was great. Advise to come early to get a good seat unless want to sit outside which not bad because it's covered side patio.

Matt Stout

Feb 10, 2025

We finally made the trip and were very pleased. Cute diner style with great food.We had the French toast which was huge and the loaded shrimp and grits were great.They're specials look great too, so worth checking back frequently

Justin Cantrell

Jan 30, 2025

I looked up food nearby while at my daughter’s softball tournament and this place popped up. I went with the steak and eggs special, and I asked for A1 for my steak because I normally need it for a steak when ordering brunch, but I didn’t use any because the steak was the best I’ve had for a steak and eggs brunch! Lots of flavor and cooked perfectly! Everything I had was great and I will be coming back!

Kaitlin Coe

Jan 24, 2025

Great food. Server was very nice. Loved the peach mimosas! Seems like they wait to seat people even if there is space so their servers don't get overwhelmed. 15 out of 10! Will be back!

Will K.

Jan 20, 2025

Very nice homey southern vibe cafe, the fish and grits are really good, fish was very well seasoned! Good portion sizes for price! Servers very friendly! Come early!

Mari Potter

Dec 31, 2024

WOW, what a find! Open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-2pm. These folks bust it for those 6 hours! We got there today at 11:30 and waited for almost 40 minutes for a table. The place is small and very quaint so the wait was expected from reading other posts. We both had plenty of time to review the menu and decided on the Shrimp and Loaded Grits. Absolutely Heavenly and worth the wait. Grilled shrimp perfectly seasoned and the grits were totally a mind blower! Full of flavor and I seriously tried to finish it but I couldn’t. I’m also all about the bathrooms as that’s a part of the restaurant that gets overlooked. Basic is okay but this was sooo super cute and cozy. We’ll definitely be back to try other items on the menu soon. Awesome job!