Birmingham, Eugene's Hot Chicken, Hoover — *I got beans, greens, tomatoes, potatoes.* Photo via Eugene’s Hot Chicken’s Facebook

Looking to celebrate local Black-owned businesses during Black Restaurant Week? Between October 8th & 17th, check out Birmingham’s Black-owned restaurants for awesome deals and great food. Don’t forget, you can also vote for your favorite restaurant! Read more to find out which restaurants will be participating in Black Restaurant Week in Birmingham.

Black Restaurant Week kicked off on October 8th

Every year during Birmingham’s Black Restaurant Week, visitors have come from all over to celebrate the flavors of African-American, African and Caribbean cuisine in The Magic City. In fact, this year’s theme is “No Crumb Left Behind.” Trust me, after seeing what these restaurants have to offer, there won’t be any crumbs left.

Hungry? You’re about to be! Check out these local restaurants joining Black Restaurant Week.

1. Kuntri Kitchen

This food truck’s motto is BBQ Food That “Taste like Good”—and we can see why! If you love BBQ, the Kuntri Kitchen food truck is for you. Although they typically serve food in Birmingham’s Medical District, stay up-to-date on their location by following Kuntri Kitchen on Facebook.

Location: UAB area; stay udated on Facebook.

2. Michael’s Restaurant

Don’t miss out on Michael’s Restaurant, a Black family-owned fine dining restaurant. With a rooftop bar and upscale seafood dishes, you don’t want to miss out on what Michael’s has to offer.

Currently, they do not accept walk-ins for groups of more than 8, so be sure to reserve your seats ASAP.

Michael’s Restaurant: Website
Hours: Monday 9AM-5PM | Tuesday-Thursday 5-10PM
Location: 1531 1st Ave S, Birmingham , Alabama

3. Ruth’s Cafe

Ruth’s offers casual dining for the lowkey foodie. Check out their classics, like Southern Mac & Cheese and some of the best fried chicken in the ‘Ham.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 6AM-6:30PM | Friday 6AM-7PM | Saturday 7AM-7PM | Sunday 11AM-5PM
Location: 4012 24th St N, Birmingham , Alabama

4. Fevers Side Chicks Vegan Food Truck

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Go vegan and “ditch yo main dish for yo side dish.” Since 2018, Fevers has served delish vegan dishes in Indiana and Alabama. Don’t miss your chance to support this Black-owned business run by a mother and daughter.

Their location and hours change, so stay updated by following their Instagram.

Fevers Side Chicks Vegan Food Truck: Website | Instagram
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 1-9PM | Friday 7-11PM | Sunday 11AM-2PM
Location: 1109 Ford Ave Birmingham Al

5. Eugene’s Hot Chicken

black restaurant week//eugene's hot chicken — The hot chicken from Eugene’s pairs well with fries! Photo by Lauren Bedford for Bham Now

Eugene’s is Birmingham’s Southern-style food truck that specializes in “hot chicken.” Follow #whereseugenes to get the latest update on where the food truck is located. Want to sit down indoors? There is also a restaurant uptown where you can sit with friends and enjoy hot chicken.