Everything Iz Cafe

I ordered appetizers for a retirement celebration at my house in late May. The actual event was not until July 18. I will say, first and foremost, the food I received was good. So no complaints on the food. However, I did not receive all the food I ordered. The owner was on the phone with the staff and said she’d come in and prepare the missing item, but it would be to late for me. To me the catering experience was not top notch at all and I was very disappointed given all the reviews I received before ordering. I was assured my credit card would be refunded on the following Monday for the food I did not receive. As of Thursday it had not been issued and I had to call to get the credit. Not only that but I was charged twice for the original amount. I understand everyone makes mistakes but all this was senseless in my opinion. My advice would be to follow a few days prior to ensure everyone is on the same page.

The food here is delicious! Highly recommend the blue cheese salad, chicken salad, the turkey reuben, vanilla wafers and do not pass up the coconut cake! Service was friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back again and again.

I stopped in here for a quick bite to eat and was impressed by the quality and selection of the food. I had a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. They didn’t skimp on anything. The croissant was fresh. It was a huge sandwich and i had a tough time finishing it. It also came with fresh fruit which I wasn’t expecting. Such a treat! They had amazing looking cakes which I would have loved to try. Perhaps next time!
They also had some grab and go meals for dinner that looked really good. Home cooking without having to cook!
I would have given this place five stars, however, I made an unfortunate trip to the bathroom afterwards and quickly walked out. I assume it wasn’t the store’s fault but the fault of an inconsiderate customer. Hopefully this was an anomaly.

First trip I had the Granny Smith and Brie sandwich which was the bomb — it simply couldn’t have been batter. Second time around and I went for the Thai chicken wrap which was simply dreadful. The dish tasted like stale, dirty grease and aside from that, there was no flavor at all. Thai, I’m expecting peanut sauce, maybe a bit of lime or heat but those flavors were not to be found. It basically was a chicken wrap with cabbage and a tasteless, runny brown sauce that was all overpowered by the flavor of old grease. Maybe this was a bad day, but this sandwich was an utter strikeout.

I eat lunch here at least once a week and the food here is consistently good. My favorite items on the lunch menu are the chicken salad (sandwich and plate), the pimento cheese (try the white cheddar kind with the jalapenos if you like some heat), and the grilled veggie sandwich. The service is always friendly. Tuesday through Thursday they also offer a different take-​home dinner. You can order ahead and pick it up on your way home. I have not yet done this, but the meals look good. If you are easily tempted by a dessert display, you may want to avert your eyes when you order. I love the lemon squares. They are GIANT though so it is a good treat to split with a friend.

The best chicken salad in Birmingham. Sandwiches made fresh and the farm fresh egg, bacon On croissant is the best!