Archie's Bar-B-Q & Burgers

"This is as old school as it gets. While we take such places for granted in the Deep South, they can be hard to find in other sections of the country where BBQ is what we call “grilling out.” Don’t expect table cloths or fine china. Do expect waitresses who call you hon and your clothes to smell like pulled pork and other goodness when you leave. Also, be sure to get there early, because it gets crowded very quickly and some of the regulars have their “own tables.” It is kind of like sitting in someone else’s pew on Sunday. Two of us got the burger, and it didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was larger than advertised and had all the flavoring of being cooked on a grill which has been seasoned for decades. Nothing gourmet about it…just a good, old-fashioned American classic cooked correctly with everything you need on it. Another one of us got the pulled pork sandwich, which was a man sized meal. He is a pretty big guy, and couldn’t finish it and the fries. He proclaimed it “solid,” and it looked it. Had I not been so satisfied with my burger, I would have had “order remorse.” Am looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu. Oh yeah, I kind of like being called “hon” too!"

"My aunt and I were traveling and stopped in Hoover to avoid rush hour traffic when we accidentally discovered this delightful lunch. The smell from across the street is what grabbed our attention. When we walked in, the atmosphere was very welcoming and every table was full with a diverse customer base. I especially loved the kitchen was in open view and all staff was friendly. Kaitlyn was our service and she was excellent. I was also impressed with the owners involvement in the operation of the business including greeting tables and running the cash register. That is rare these days. We tried the chopped pork sandwich, cheeseburger, fries, a sample of the sweet and sour slaw, and both Peach and apple fried pies with ice cream. Everything was served quickly and tasted delicious. The homeade suace was also very good. My favorite was the fried pies, but I am partial to desserts. I highly reccomend and wish I lived closer to eat here more often. I only have pictures of the fried pies we split to try both because the food was so delicious it was gone before I thought of pictures."

"What a great family restaurant tradition. It’s a throw back to restaurants of old where food was prepared on the grill behind the counter, and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Our waitress Karen has worked there 13 years and patiently answered our questions about the menu and the restaurant’s early days some 45 years ago. Note to owners- Karen is a Keeper!! What a great representative of your establishment. The menu is simple and full of goodness with selections like BBQ pork sandwiches, hamburger steak with gravy and grilled onions, turkey slices, various plated meals and more. They also have a good selection of sides. We had the grilled hamburgers today and every bite was delicious. We all agreed the fries were some of the best we have had and the prices are extremely reasonable. The menu says everything is prepared fresh and there may be a wait. The wait was worth it and while we waited, we enjoyed looking at the memorabilia on the restaurant walls. The menu is attached in this review so you can take a look and plan your own visit. One word of advice- if you eat too much during your visit and don’t have room for one of their handmade fried pies, get a few “to-go”. You’re welcome! They are made fresh daily and the crust is to die for! I was going to make a photo of a piece of the apple pie but once I smelled the apples and that buttery crust, I forgot and ate it! Sorry, not sorry. When you are in Hoover… or you’re just up for a drive to the city, check it out!"

"Small town hamburger joint vibe. I really enjoyed the 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger, fries and coke. (Fries were crispy & hot. First time in a while I have finished a whole order.) Husband enjoyed the barbecue, beans, and slaw. Fried Apple Pie is awesome. Service was top notch, very attentive. It was super crowded when we went but we got seated quickly."