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The Essential

Restaurant

4.6(756 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 11 AM
The Essential
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About

Hip eatery serving modern American fare. Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.

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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Baby wipes and quiet toys
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at The Essential:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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    Phone
    (205) 718-7612
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    Price Range
    Moderately expensive
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    Hours
    Monday:11 AM–9 PM
    Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
    Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
    Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
    Friday:11 AM–10 PM
    Saturday:9 AM–2 PM
    Sunday:9 AM–2 PM

Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating: Has outdoor seating
  • Takeout: Offers takeout
  • Dine-in: Serves dine-in
  • Delivery: No delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service: Has fast service
  • Great beer selection: Has great beer selection
  • Great cocktails: Serves great cocktails
  • Great coffee: Serves great coffee
  • Great dessert: Serves great dessert
  • Great wine list: Has great wine list

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol: Serves alcohol
  • Beer: Serves beer
  • Cocktails: Serves cocktails
  • Coffee: Serves coffee
  • Comfort food: Serves comfort food
  • Hard liquor: Serves hard liquor
  • Organic dishes: Serves organic dishes
  • Small plates: Serves small plates
  • Vegetarian options: Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Wine: Serves wine

Amenities

  • Bar onsite: Has bar onsite
  • Restroom: Has restroom

Crowd

  • College students: Popular with college students
  • Tourists: Popular with tourists

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs: High chairs available

Parking

  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

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