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SIMPLY SOUTHERN CAFE

4.5 (1542 reviews)

Visibility: 90/100
  • Cafeteria-style service
  • Daily changing specials
  • Family-owned establishment
  • Indoor seating available
SIMPLY SOUTHERN CAFE
Garden District
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Serving Garden District
SIMPLY SOUTHERN CAFE
Garden District
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(334) 523-1768

At a Glance

Simply Southern Cafe has earned its reputation as Montgomery's premier soul food destination through consistently excellent comfort classics and exceptional seasoning. Customers consistently praise the tender ribs, creamy mac and cheese, and standout cornbread, while the cafeteria-style service keeps lines moving efficiently. The restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors and friendly service has created a loyal following among locals and draws visitors from across Alabama.

  • Perfectly seasoned comfort food
  • Outstanding mac and cheese
  • Tender, flavorful meats
  • Friendly, upbeat staff

Why Customers Choose SIMPLY SOUTHERN CAFE

Based on 1542 customer reviews

  • Authentic Southern recipes with perfect seasoning
  • Cafeteria-style service for quick, efficient dining
  • Daily specials featuring oxtail, pork chops, and fried chicken
  • Homemade sides including corn pudding and collard greens
  • Fresh cornbread and desserts made in-house
  • Consistent quality that keeps customers returning weekly

Location & Local Context

Address: 3905 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA

Phone: (334) 523-1768

Hours: Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday Closed, Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Parking: Free parking lot available on-site

Peak times: Weekday lunch 11:30am-2pm, Sunday after church

Nearby neighborhoods: Garden District, Cloverdale, Capitol Heights

Nearby landmarks: Near Alabama State Capitol, 5 minutes from downtown Montgomery, Close to Dexter Avenue

Services & Offerings

Soul Food Entrees

Traditional Southern main dishes featuring perfectly seasoned meats and poultry.

  • Tender ribs with signature dry rub
  • Crispy fried chicken with moist interior
  • Oxtail stew served over rice

Signature Sides

Classic Southern sides made with authentic recipes and premium ingredients.

  • Creamy mac and cheese with real cheddar
  • Seasoned collard greens and cabbage
  • Sweet yams cooked in brown sugar

Daily Specials

Rotating menu featuring different entrees and combinations each day.

  • Menu board displays daily offerings
  • Meal deals with entree and three sides
  • Seasonal specialties and comfort favorites

Desserts & Breads

Homemade desserts and fresh-baked breads to complete your Southern meal.

  • Award-worthy peach cobbler with perfect crust
  • Fresh cornbread served with every meal
  • Traditional Southern desserts made daily

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5

1542 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Perfectly seasoned food (89 mentions)
  • Outstanding mac and cheese (76 mentions)
  • Friendly, welcoming staff (68 mentions)
  • Tender, flavorful meats (54 mentions)

Rating consistently high over last 12 months. 18 new reviews this month.

Just stopped by my first time here. The staff was friendly and greeted me when I walked in. The cabbage was real flavorful. The macaroni was cheesy, and the ribs was tendaaaa 😆 Definitely will be back. Almost forgot the cornbread was 10/10.

Mj Bailey

My husband an I was in Montgomery on 9/18/2025. I asked someone where's a good soul food restaurant they recommended Simply Southern. I had never heard of this place an had no idea where it was. We found it. I was amazed there was so many different flowers♥️. The young lady who took our order her customer service was great! She was so up beat. My greedy spirit told me order fried chicken, collard, Mac an cheese an a side of green beans an yams. My husband got the same thing just not green beans and yams. That food was GREAT!!! Everything was seasoned just right.I haven't had food like that in years. I've gained 10lbs these last week an half eating this food😂. Bc we went back a week later on Fri an we was there this pass Sunday. Simply Southern Cafe keep doing what your doing. Don't change anything.

Rudy Rawlings

Food here is super local and delicious. Great prices too. Indoor seating if you so wish otherwise boxed to go. Definitely recommend. Mac and cheese was to die for

Sionainne Costello

Montgomery Alabama Great start of the day with a great Southern meal with Simply Southern Cafe. A simple cafe run by people who loved to feed people with their good Southern food. It is cafeteria style run with set meals & prices attached. It appears that they have different meals each day. As you enter, the menu board reflects the daily specials of the day. We had oxtail stew with 3 sides. The stew was served on rice, for sides we had the green beans ( yummy), corn pudding (it was packed with corn & delicious), yam (it was cooked in brown sugar, quite sweet but oh soo.. yummy) served with corn bread or roll. We opted for the corn bread. We had the pork chop & fried chicken meal. The pork chop was coated with a dry rub & a light coating, you can taste garlic & onion taste to the fried pork chops. Their fried chicken was outstanding, crispy in the outside & so moist on the inside even chicken breast which is challenging to deep fry while keeping the inside moist. We also had Mac & Cheese as one of the sides, one of the best we had.. real cheddar cheese on the Mac. A most enjoyable Southern meal!

Cheryl Chan

Frequently Asked Questions

You'll see the daily menu board when you enter, then move through the line to select your entree and sides. Staff will help guide you through the options.

Yes, we offer veggie plate meals with sides like seasoned collard greens, cabbage, mac and cheese, and corn pudding that are full of flavor.

Our mac and cheese, fried chicken, and ribs are customer favorites, along with our signature cornbread that comes with every meal.

Yes, we rotate different entrees and combinations throughout the week, so there's always something new to try alongside our regular favorites.

Absolutely! We offer both dine-in seating and convenient takeout boxes for customers who prefer to enjoy their meal elsewhere.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Weekday lunch 11:30am-2pm

Menu updates: Daily specials rotate

Popular this week: Oxtail stew, Fried chicken, Mac and cheese

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Online Visibility Score: Excellent

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation35/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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