3439 Colonnade Parkway, just off U.S. 280 near I-459.
969-8998
Susan Swagler's September 2007 review in City Scene called it "the busy-mom jackpot," "a casual and fun, family-friendly restaurant that is both inventive and inexpensive." The surfer-themed burger joint is owned by the husband-and-wife owners of Taziki's. Classic beef burgers and a variety of gourmet burgers: a lamb burger with taziki sauce, an herbed salmon croquette burger with remoulade, a turkey burger with Alecia's peach chutney and blue cheese, a vegetarian "burger" made with a grilled portobello mushroom. Indoor and outdoor dining, lunch and dinner, wine and beer available.

3439 Colonnade Pkwy. (Off Hwy. 280 near intersection with I-459)
499 Southgate Drive (Off Hwy. 119 in Pelham)
180 West Main St., Patton Creek, Hoover
987-0790
www.edgarsbakery.com
Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, cookies, cheesecakes, danish, pies, artisanal breads. City Scene gave high marks to the fried green tomato BLT, roast beef and Swiss, and the Colonnade club. Not as good were chicken salad plate, spinach dip. The sweets are a little too sweet for our taste, but that's a matter of personal preference.

1703 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale, 951-3570
5303 Highway 280, Inverness, 981-6402
Great hamburgers, but even better milkshakes, plus hot dogs, fries, onion rings and more.

2518 Rocky Ridge Road, Vestavia, 979-7570
4700 Cahaba River Rd. (Altadena, near the Colonnade), 262-9733
www.birminghammenus.com/iztoo
Neighborhood bakery and market offering fresh baked pastries and breads, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, daily soups, salads, ice cream, espresso bar, gourmet take-out foods; breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Click here for Bhamdining.com review

4704 Cahaba River Road (Altadena, near the Colonnade)
969-4855
Catering business that serves lunch. Sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies & cakes, including grilled chicken Caesar salad, grilled chicken salad, chef salad, pita sandwiches, and homemade salads such as pimento cheese, bowtie pesto, pasta primavera, macaroni salad, potato salad, fruit salad. Known for its chicken salad.

5037 U.S. 280, Suite 101 (Inverness/Meadow Brook area)
980-8844
http://wrightdairyicecream.com/
Homestyle sandwiches (such as chicken salad croissant, turkey and smoked gouda, pimento cheese, roast beef with smoked cheddar), salads, spreads and ice cream. Also hot specials such as enchiladas, meatloaf, steak tips with mushroom sauce over rice. More than 30 flavors of ice cream.