Great food great service I had steak and eggs which was well prepared cereal bar pools really cool I will definitely go back also has great prices
Cute little breakfast restaurant. Great location and the menu consists of the typical breakfast items. Can get very crowded quickly so be prepared for that.
Consistently great breakfast! I've never had anything but fresh, perfectly prepared food and great service.
It's not fast food but the orders generally come out quickly so it's a good place even if you don't have all morning to brunch.
Over Easy is one of the best breakfast spots we have here in Birmingham. The food is of the highest quality and I could not think of many better breakfast restaurants. The atmosphere is very nice and the location is great! I would HIGHLY recommend making Over Easy a must stop location if you are in the mood for a really good breakfast.
July 25, 2015 · by willoughbyandy · in Alabama, Breakfast, Southeast · Leave a comment. As the road trip winds to a close, we were looking for breakfast. I considered a smokehouse that we could see from our hotel room, but googled instead for the best breakfast in Birmingham and found Over Easy was both well rated and close by. We pulled up to a packed restaurant, in the Mountain Brook area, on Hollywood right by 280. We went inside and put our name in the hat and waited. They were so busy that the wait list included the counter – for a change I was glad not to sit at the counter, as the stools looked really low. Their slogan is “For People Who Love Breakfast” – I fit that bill.
Catherine Casler Findley
+5
Went to Over Easy for breakfast. It was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Got the Italian Benedict. Blue polenta cake topped with crispy proscuitto, a most lovely poached egg and fresh pesto. My son got Huevos Rancheros. I don't even like huevos racheros but it was freaking delicious. The service was top notch. Didn't want for anything but waiter was not intrusive or too chatty. Color me impressed with this place.
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Thank Heavens for Hash baskets etc.. I have been coming to Over Easy since it opened! As a frequent solo flyer I am fond of the "counter culture". The wait times are pretty ridiculous but the breakfast and those short order cooks are fab! And then there is Sue. The hostess and waitress who always has a kind word, knows what I want without asking and can dish a snarky comment with finesse at the best moment. She's sassy and funny and always a hoot! Reminds me of the cheeky high end reatautant waitresses in New York! She always makes me feel like I'm welcome. The regulars love her and her way with the kids is awesome! All the staff is personable like that. Try the oatmeal banana pancakes-they aren't in the menu but they rock! I hope people stop griping about the wait. OE has been open for several years and the wait is always long. If people haven't figured out its worth it by now, oh well. Bring a friend or a paper and relax! As for me, well I'll probably still be sitting at the counter chatting with Sue and people watching with great food fare!
This place is great. Very chic atomosphere, outstanding service, and not to mention the food was delicious. I may become a regular.
Amazing. Had the French Toast special and it was amazing. I couldn't put my fork down. Modern decor and kid friendly. Will definitely go back
On a hunt for fresh-squeeze orange juice and pancakes at 12:30, Over Easy was the closest place still serving breakfast, so we settled for a 30 minute wait - and boy was it worth it. Service was fast once seated, and the huge glass of fresh juice was perfect for tying me over while we waited for our food. Within 20 minutes I was cutting into the best pancakes I've ever had: the oatmeal gave them a soft, buttery tasting texture, and the strawberry compote on top sealed the deal. My turkey sausage was not dry at all, a danger of cooking with such a fat-free meat, and my eggs were absolutely perfect. I don't know how this place doesn't have a 95% vote! Go!!
LONG WAIT for food...but definitely worth it!! Very good food for all the breakfast lovers out there.
Drove thru Birmingham and stopped here for breakfast based on all the good reviews and menu offerings. It did not disappoint. The food here is awesome! I appreciate the organic options and variety of the menu as well. I had the huevos rancheros and they were incredible. Highly recommend giving this place a try. If we lived anywhere near Birmingham we'd be regulars.
This a reply to the previous post about the Heath concerns. First of all I would like to point out how extremely rude it is to walk into a place 1. 2 min before close and 2. To seat yourself. Have you no manners or restaurant etiquette. I am a former employee of Over Easy and I just want to point out that The owner on most days is in the kitchen cooking and busting it trying to make sure everything is running smoothly. Just because you want to make assumptions you should check your facts first. Also one more thing. Those shelves you are so concerned about are cleaned several times a day. I am sorry that white things stain but it does not mean they are dirty. If you don't want to be treated poorly maybe you should try the learning the golden rule.
Good Eats. Ate here for the first time this morning. Waited for 30 minutes and I must say it was worth it! The food was hot & was just as I requested. The oatmeal pancakes and blue grits are wonderful! I will be going back!
Awesome breakfast just a little shy on help. Will be back! The blue grits and bacon rock!
Great Brunch. Oatmeal pancakes with fresh berries....BEST EVER!
Nom, Nom, Nom. A friend took me to Over Easy for brunch. First it was hard to decide what to get. It all sounded wonderful. We finally decided to share a short stack of the steel cut oatmeal pancakes. OMG! I didn't need butter or syrup. I could have even a dozen of these.
Then I had the two eggs breakfast. Two scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, a marvelous biscuit, and crunchy thick cut bacon. Taste buds heaven for a southern gal.
The coffee reminded me of New Orleans style coffee so I wasn't crazy about that but other wise Yum!
Hash Baskets became Hash Wads. The hash basket was the symbol of everything good about Over Easy. Delicate, crispy baskets filled with your choice of cheese and meat plus an egg and creme fraiche. At some point, they got sloppy and just started making hash wads. The biscuits haven't held up in the changes, either. I'm imagining you lost a cook, but he/she was a great one, and I wish you'd try to find that level of quality again.
Brittany Paige Paugh
+4.5
Food is good. I had great service the first visit and the second visit I couldn't stand our waitress. She badgered us into ordering certain items. If I'm paying for my meal.... I'm ordering what I want. Might need to do damage control on that one over easy management.
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Over Easy to Love. Like my good buddy Anthony Bourdain, I am a total egg slut. And one of my favorite dishes of all time is eggs benedict. The rendition at Over Easy is top notch. It includes the thickest slice of Canadian bacon I’ve ever seen (3x the usual) and a rich, thick, buttery yellow béarnaise that is a little bit unbelievable. I also enjoyed the blue corn grits that are doubly good because they are the wonderful, old style, “stand and stir” grits you can hardly find anymore (even at breakfast places), AND the blue color seriously messes with your head, in a creamy delicious way. I also have it on good authority that the oatmeal pancakes are wonderful, too. The menu options range from ultra light egg whites and turkey sausage to heavier, classic choices, at what I would consider to be a good value, all in a spotlessly white, playful interior. Oh, and the mixed berries that accompany some dishes are FRESH. Oh, and the coffee is great. Waffle House, this ain’t (not that I don’t love WH, too).
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Bring your wet suit. Took my mom here on Saturday morning around 10. The place was mobbed. We were told there would be a half hour wait (was more like 20 minutes). When we were led to our table I saw that my chair brushed up against a yellow "wet floor" warning placard. I literally had to move the thing in order to sit down. next to the Wet Floor warning were a bucket and a dishpan, both half full of water. Every few seconds another few drops of water fell from the ceiling, I supposed from faulty A/C ducts. I was afraid I'd finish breakfast with a wet back but the dripping water was confined to the two containers.
Service seems to be spotty. Our waitress took our drink orders the minute we sat down and brought them to us right away. We waited five minutes before she came back to take our order. As busy as they were I didn't really think too much about it until I overheard the mother and two children at the table next to us. She'd been waiting forever to pay her bill. The children were antsy and ready to go. She said, "I'm ready to go, too! I've been ready for twenty minutes! If someone would let me pay for this we could go." Her daughter said, "I thought we were paying for eating, not paying for leaving." the mother, holding the bill and her credit card said, "It's not a breakfast bill it's a ransom note." It was another fifteen minutes before she was able to pay her check and leave.
Meanwhile, at my table we placed our order (bacon & eggs, hash browns, toast for me steel oat pancakes and country ham for Mom). Our food arrived in about 10 minutes. We obviously didn't have the same awful service as the people next to us . . . but we had the exact same server. Go figure. I took a bite of the steel oat pancakes. I'd heard so much about them (supposed to be so much better than regular pancakes) that I had to see what all the hooplah was about. Meh. I won't lie, they're good pancakes. Better than IHOP, but i don't think they deserve all the fanfare I'd been seeing/hearing. Mom ate every last bite however. She usually leaves half of her food on the plate no matter how good it is, so she obviously thought they were something special. Our server dropped off the check while we were still eating and picked it up as soon as put the credit card down. No wait at all. I don't know who was the exception, us, or the table next to us. The food was good, the wait for a table was a bit of a pain but not unbearable, the dripping water so close to the table was unacceptable. they should have put that table out of commission until the leak was fixed. If I'm in the area at breakfast time I'll definitely be back, but I don't think it's worth a special trip.
Very good and unique. I have eaten here about 10 times, and every time has been great, food and service are wonderful. Bright and airy. Everyone that I have taken has been impressed as well.
Quick service. I was seated within 5 minutes, even though they said the wait would be 20 minutes. And the coffee is good, which is very important to me. Also, the prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is fun and kid-friendly.
First time today, and I can't wait to go back! Good prices, yummy food choices, and the amount of food you get rivals places like ihop.
This is my second visit. The first time I had a perfect sandwich on a baguette. The bread was deliciously crispy on the outside. Today was a perfect cheddar and spinach omelette. Service was efficient and friendly. This is truly a gourmet diner. I plan to be a regular here.
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Average Experience. Visited Over Easy this past weekend and as my review title suggests, it's an ok place with good cuisine, but personally nothing stood out as *amazing* to me. If I had to rate it based on a-typical atmosphere alone, I'd probably delve out 4 or 5 stars out of 5. It's got a small diner feel to it, which is a nice change from the usual restaurants around town, and it's especially noticeable when you cozy up to the counter and enjoy a meal there. Many opportunity to talk it up with a random new friend about the hustle and bustle of the wait staff/cooks, and generally people-watch. But again, my review is based on the food as well, and although I thoroughly enjoyed my selection for the morning - The Fruity Standard (i.e., pancakes with bananas, scrambled eggs and bacon) - it didn't stand out as anything extraordinary, even for such a simple dish. So, my final thoughts concerning Over Easy - I would most certainly not turn down a second visit to the establishment, but I also won't enthusiastically choose it when the hankering for great breakfast food comes a'callin'. But as always, YMMV - give it a shot if you haven't and are particularly curious, and be your own judge. Cheers!
Did someone make a instant decision to open a b&l place?. Seems like it. Call me a snob, but I expect way more in a diner. Grits are good, service stinks, food is inconsistent. If a challenger opens up close, they are toast. Sub par at best!
Eggscelent. I really enjoyed Over Easy. The staff was friendly, willing to help switch things out for other items I might enjoy better - and the quality of the food was excellent. Get the chorizo sausage omelet - I can't remember what it's called. It was fantastic.
As for other review where things are slow - can't say that about my experience. I was there with my better half and it was out in less than 15 minutes - piping hot. Didn't try the coffee so can't speak to it. Priced right too - especially compared to the place down the road. Breakfast for two ended up being 18 plus tip. Very good place, will be back.
Great Food, Friendly People and Good Service. First time at Over Easy. Had to wait about 30 minutes, but it was worth it. I ordered the Hash Basket with sausage and cheddar cheese...delicious! Also tried the locally-sourced coarse-ground grits…possibly the best grits I've ever eaten. Finally, kudos to our server (Charleen, I think) for her easy-going (appropriate for a place called Over Easy!), but very efficient service. My coffee cup was never empty…and the restaurant was packed at the time! Overall 5 out of 5.
Nice Breakfast Diner. I went on a Saturday at 9am and we didn't have to wait long at all. The service was fast, friendly and easy-going.
I had The Fruity Standard: 3 blueberry and banana pancakes, two eggs and Turkey Sausage and it was delicious.
The layout is really nice and stark white clean. Yes, it's Another Broken Egg's competition in that area, but the atmosphere is way more relaxed. You can have a good, simple breakfast meal without all of the fuss.
That was good!. I have eaten at Over Easy several times and it has always been a good experience. The food is excellent and the service is great. Lots of menu options and family friendly. In my opinion, Over Easy is SO MUCH better than that other breakfast place in town (:
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Enjoyable breakfast place. Was with the GF and her daughter and we decided to eat at Over Easy. It was my first time there. When we pulled up there was quite a crowd waiting for a table. We had a twenty five minute wait but then again, if a place is popular, it is what it is. They did have complimentary coffee self-serve while you wait (which I needed).
Our waitress was spot on, friendly, and had good timing. My coffee and water was re-filled several times. Nice.
I had the Over Easy omellette which is mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese, and basil pesto. I found it to be well prepared, appropriately fluffy, and tasty. The GF had the Huevos Rancheros which I tasted and found to be true to its name and well made. I ordered a side of hash browns and lord, they didn't skimp on the serving size. It was like a double order at a Waffle House. The GF's daughter went old school and had pancakes and hash browns. The pancakes looked cooked about right and she liked them as well. This place obviously has a good following. There is a reason for that. I will go back.
Over Easy - Great Experience. Everything was great! From the atmosphere, to our great waiter, to the most delicious BACON and pancakes ever!
We will definitely be back :)
Just what Birmingham needed!. I love Over Easy and have been there many times. Their pancakes (especially the Oatmeal Pancakes) are the best. Prices are very reasonable (especially for a child.) Servers are always so nice. My favorite entrees are Huevos Rancheros, Pimento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato sandwich and the Oatmeal Pancakes. My husband loves the breakfast sandwich and burger. They even have magic drawing tablets for the children to play with while you wait. Please try Over Easy if you haven't yet, or try it again if you haven't been in a while.
Awesome service. Love the decor. Love the coffee. Love our favorite server Sue. By the time we get to the table she has our drinks waiting for us. Love the purple organic grits. We always get there early & never have a wait. It's our favorite new place in Birmingham--feels like New York.
I loooove enjoying the Italian eggs Benedict at Over Easy! Great coffee, great service, wonderful food. One of the best breakfasts available in Bham.
Great food. Great service. My go to breakfast place.
Pancakes make it worth it.. The seating is tight, but quaint. The service has its moments, it took forever to get a table and I think the restaurant is a little full of itself. Our group discovered they are best at simple food like the blue corn grits, biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Let me repeat, pancakes.
The huevos I ordered were good but the hash baskets were a let down.
So, order the simple stuff, especially the pancakes; expect a wait but worth a go. Pancakes.
Order the pancakes.
GGX. Went for breakfast today with some trepidation after reading recent negative reviews about service, Service was great. Place was full when we left and no one seemed to be waiting for than the normal time. Food, although not gourmet, was great and up to expectations.
Great Place for a Celebration. Over Easy hosted our daughter's surprise birthday celebration. They were super-easy to work with and all the details were taken care of perfectly. The service was great, which is a tall order when you are dealing with a group of ten 13 year old girls during the heavy Saturday morning rush! Did I mention the food was delicious?! Thanks, Over Easy!
Cheap, quick, & tasty food!. I liked it!
Outstanding!. My wife and I went in with a group of friends and loved it. It was better in price than Another Broken Egg down the street. The food was simple, but classic. Their pancakes had that little bit of sweetness that I love. The omelette with pesto had amazing flavor. Overall we were very happy. Service was fast and courteous. We will return.
Two Thumbs up!!!. I had heard so many awesome things about Over Easy that I had to make it a priority on a recent trip down to Birmingham. All of my friends were right............good breakfast places are hard to come by.....but this place was awesome. The extensive menu gave our group many different options with inventive twists on classics like Italian Eggs Benedict and the Hash Basket. Our meals were hot and the ingrediants were fresh. I think the hands down winner though were the homemade biscuits and the real bacon. I'm so sick of getting bacon at other eating establishments and it's precooked. The bacon quality at Over Easy was not over looked; much like everything on their menu and the bright cheery atmosphere we experience while there!! TWO THUMBS UP!!!
Great food, great time!. We went this morning. We were seated, ate and were out within 40 minutes total! There was no wait on seating, food or service. The waitress was great and checked in on us often. Food was wonderful. They have your regular breakfast food and some other great items that you don't get at a regular breakfast restaurant. Love the atmosphere and location! All in all, great experience. Will definitely go back. I even had a toddler with me, and it was an enjoyable breakfast!
Highly Recommend. First of all - I like to travel, eat out, and try different restaurants. My taste in where I eat is pretty diverse.
That being said, Over Easy is a slam dunk. Not only would I recommend it to others, but I'll definitely return everytime I'm in Birmingham.
The staff was very patient, helpful, and friendly. The place was slammed and the owner still came to our table to talk with us and make sure we had everything we needed.
The service was prompt, but not rushed. I had the french toast and andouille sausage - which were delicious. My wife had the hash basket and she's been begging me to go back to Birmingham so she can have it again.
Lee
Awesome!!!!!!!. WOW!!! Everyone's a critic these days. I have been to over easy like 15 times. I've had a couple of long waits but what can you say... the proof is in the pudding. The line is always out the door because the food is great. The Italian Benedict is definitely my favorite. The oatmeal pancakes are awesome too! If you are in a hurry on a Saturday morning and only have $4.25 to spend, go get some crap at McDonald's. If you wanna chill out in a fun place, eat some farm fresh organic eggs and homemade pesto, go to Over Easy.
Two words....da bomb. I do not live in Birmingham but travel there frequently and I never miss a chance to have breakfast or lunch at Over Easy. It is unlike any other breakfast restaurant I have been to. It offers a unique atmosphere, diverse menu, great customer service, and even better food. I love coffee but I have never been able to drink it without cream and sugar until I tried the coffee at Over Easy. It is fresh-ground and roasted locally in Birmingham, and you can definitely tell the difference. If you live in Birmingham or have plans to travel through Birmingham, it is definitely worth stopping by and having a great meal.
My recommendations:
Breakfast - Hash Basket
Lunch - Chicken Caprese
EGGcellent!. Over Easy has one of the best breakfasts around! I go by whenever I'm in town and have never been disappointed. Love everything from the decor to the DELISH coffee to just about everything on the menu. I only wish they could ship all of that tastiness to me in DC!
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Great food and great service. I think they have gotten most of the bugs worked out with slow service from when they first opened. The hash basket is wonderful and the oatmeal pancakes are delicious. Great modern atmosphere. Like any good breakfast place in bham you may have to wait for a table, but that is certainly not a reason for a negative review.
Quick, delicious, healthy. Enjoyed our brunch at Over Easy very much. I was hesitant to go because I didn't want greasy bacon & eggs. BUT there were several healthy breakfast and lunch choices. I enjoyed egg whites, turkey bacon, whole wheat toast and fresh fruit. The kitchen is quick, the wait staff very friendly, the food healthy and delicious. What's not to love!
We waited an hour for cold food. The waitresses were inattentive and the poached eggs were over cooked. #fail
Best Breakfast I've ever had.. The Eggs Benedict was amazing. My girlfriend had the Lumber Jack Potatoes, which was also very good. I've read reviews here and I saw a lot of complaints about the speed of service. Well, we were seated, ordered, and served with in 20 minutes on a SATURDAY MORNING. I'll definitely be going back.
Italian Benedict was delicious!!! Service not bad considering the crowd on a Sunday.
Terribly slow, but excellent food.. Over Easy is a great place to go with friends and family for a relaxing, delicious, get-caught-up breakfast or brunch. Service and food are undeniably slow, but if good food is what you're after, it'll be worth the wait if you have the time.
Quality and freshness are king here, and everything they serve is top notch in those respects. The huevos rancheros are a thing of great beauty, and actually have a pretty good kick. Also great for a lighter meal are the steal cut oats.
Price point is a plus too, considering you get as much food as you can eat for ab $8 and under.
Over Easy has its fault (slow), but the quality of the food absolutely kills Another Broken Egg and other similar establishments in town. They actually care about the food, and it shows in the presentation and taste.
Once in after 25 minute wait, had another 35 minutes before food came. I am patient to a fault, food very good, but won't be back anytime soon.
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