Niki’s Restaurant On 2nd Ave
1101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Address :
1101 2nd Ave N
Birmingham, AL, 35203 - Phone (205) 251-1972
- Website https://nikisdowntown.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 5:4
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Chris G.
Drive past Niki's on 2nd and you might not even notice it. The place has all the curb appeal of a German pillbox. Oh, who am I kidding? From the street, it looks as if they could be selling auto parts. And that's a shame, because all those unsuspecting folks driving past on the way to some chain don't realize that they're driving past a cultural icon, the veritable Holy Grail of meat-and-threes. Sure, Irondale Cafe has the marketing machine behind that aw-shucks atmosphere. But after three consecutive visits, I'm totally convinced Niki's is the real deal. They make everything there with loving hands and it shows in every single bite. Get your happy butts down there, and soon.
(5)Howie S.
If you like "meat and three," cafeteria-style southern food this place is the gold standard, in my opinion. There is some confusion with this place and Niki's West, which is located on Finley Blvd. and is arguably more popular. However, I much prefer this restaurant. Originally, both locations were owned by the same folks but this one changed hands in the 1980s. The owners of this establishment are always up front and are extremely nice guys. So let me outline the differences between this place and Niki's West. When you enter the cafeteria line at Niki's West, you'll likely be behind thirty folks. Don't fret though, at West they prod you through that line so fast you'll feel like cattle. You'll probably just order the first few things you see because they don't let you dilly dally. It's a total "Soup Nazi" experience, if you're familiar with the Seinfeld character. As for the table service, its polite but curt. At Niki's on 2nd or Niki's Downtown, whichever you prefer, is another experience. The menu is somewhat smaller, but still more than ample. The ambiance is much more laid back and the service is hands down better. The servers on the line are patient and genial and once they decide you're a regular they will treat you like gold. The table service is no different. A lot of people will say the food at Niki's West is better, but I believe that has more to do with groupthink than anything to do with their respective mac and cheeses, banana puddings or fried chicken. Also, the portions are a bit bigger at Niki's Downtown, if that's your thing, and the fried eggplant, green tomatoes and squash are always fried to order.
(5)Allen M.
No complaints. Hot food. I had they snapper which was cooked to order. Mixed veggies were hot and moist. All the flavors held their own. Corn sticks were a little flat with not much flavor. A heaping dab of hydrogenated soybean spread helped it out. I have had consistently good food here.
(4)James I.
This place is dear to me, So many countless meals of fried snapper, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and those green beans.... OUF! Those green beans! The head line lady is gem. She always knew my order and was a lift to any bad day. I can't wait to get back to Bham and eat at one of the city's best meat & 3s
(5)Mark B.
It's been more than 10 since I've been here. So it tells you a lot that I return to Nikis before any other restaurant in town after 10 years. It's a blast from the past but in a good way. Don't let the idea of a meat and three scare you or it rougher exterior block you. The people are wonderful nice and welcoming. The good is fantastic, not the typical meat three lower greasy quality. Birmingham is a distribution point for a very large seafood distributor so the fish is better here than in many parts of Florida. If it weren't for all of the Bama and War Eagle fans, well I can't hold that against the restaurant. I highly recommend Nikis.
(4)Will B.
Friday lunch and a group of us were going to go out and decided on Niki's for a meat and 3 experience. Had heard great things about this place, but with this and Niki's West I was confused which one I had heard about this. It is in a very run down older part of downtown Birmingham. Half the patrons were in business suits and the rest were from casual to construction workers. The inside is like stepping into the 50's but was clean and staff was very nice. Got the fish special with Mac n Cheese, fried okra and corn bread. I was the first to go through the cafeteria type line and when the rest of my party got to the table I noticed they had gotten Banana Pudding, I asked the server who got our drink order for one and she happily got me one. The fish was very good with the homemade tartar sauce, the mac n cheese was good, the fried okra was ok, seemed a little to fried for my liking, but edible. (i did eat it all) but the banana pudding was great. Would return.
(4)Whitney B.
Never again. Yuck. Gross. Eww. Friendly staff, though. That is all.
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