17 places to find late-night eats in Birmingham

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The midnight snack of your dreams is at Ruscelli’s Food Truck at Mojo Pub. (Ruscelli’s Food Truck at Mojo Pub / Facebook)

Updated by Grace Brindley

This guide was originally created in June 2022 and was last updated in July 2023.

We’ve all been there. You end your fun-filled night on the town and have a hankering for a midnight snack. Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with 17 places that serve food past 10PM in Birmingham.

Bonus: These restaurants have their kitchen open past 10PM most days of the week.

1. Jack Brown’s Beer + Burger Joint

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The Greg Brady is my personal fave. (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Jack Browns is conveniently located in the heart of Lakeview. Plus, nothing screams “late night snack” more than a burger with mac and cheese and barbecue potato chips.

2. Ruscelli’s Food Truck at Mojo Pub

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Just what your late night needs. (Ruscelli’s Food Truck at Mojo Pub / Facebook)

Ruscelli’s is a family-owned food truck that serves up crave-worthy Italian food at Mojo Pub in Lakeview.

3. The Purple Onion

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Late-night falafel, anyone? (The Purple Onion / Facebook)

Whether you have a craving for burgers, wings, a gyro, or chicken fingers, Purple Onion offers a vast menu for whatever you’re in the mood for. The best part? It’s easy on your wallet, too.

4. Al’s Deli + Grill

Al’s Deli + Grill is a fan-favorite for UAB students for good reasons. They’ve got you covered with big portions of your favorite foods all night long.

5. Marty’s PM

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Taylor Hollingsworth performing at Marty’s PM. (Marty’s PM)

Marty’s PM is a classic Birmingham watering hole and the perfect place to grab a late-night snack (and drink, too!). Get your pub food fix in no matter how late your night takes you.

6. Black Market Bar & Grill

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The Wild Turkey Club. (Black Market Bar & Grill / Facebook)

Black Market is one of my personal favorite spots because I can count on it for delicious food when I need it most. The Wild Turkey Club pictured above has sliced turkey, aioli, bacon, tomatoes and provolone on marble rye. Yum.

7. Insomnia Cookies

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Insomnia Cookies is a favorite for night-shift nurses. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Nighttime is the best time for a sweet treat. No need to bake them yourself, Insomnia has all your favorite flavors ready to go.

8. Cookout

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“Cook Out Supper” by jimmywayne is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

This quintessential late-night food destination is open until 4AM on weekends. I recommend the white cheddar cheese bites.

9. Exotic Wings and Things

Wings are an undeniable late-night classic. The Exotic Wings and Things location on Green Springs is open late for you whether you like bone-in or boneless.

10. Todd English P.U.B.

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These tasty sliders are the perfect pub food snack. (Todd’s English Pub)

Gotta love some pub food. Todd English has mouthwatering classics like burgers and fries for all you night owls out there.

11. Tin Roof

Serving tacos, quesadillas, burgers, sandwiches and more, this upscale late-night venue has a variety of quality menu items. BONUS: Enjoy live music!

Friday + Saturday late-night eats

These spots offer food past 10PM, but only on weekends. Plan your midnight snacks accordingly.

12. Carrigan’s Public House

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Catch a late-night bite at Carrigan’s downtown location. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

Carrigan’s is a favorite among the Bham Now office with its convenient Morris Ave location. Their corn dog is a 10/10 and on Friday and Saturday, you can grab it till 11PM.

13. The Collins Bar

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My personal rec? The grilled cheese. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

You may know The Collins for its unique cocktails, but it also has yummy food, too. The kitchen is open from 4PM-Midnight on weekends.

14. Slice Lakeview

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A pizza my heart. (Bham Now)

A slice is nice, especially when it’s late and you need something to satisfy your hunger. Slice is another Lakeview spot that has some great late-night offerings.

15. Makarios

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For those late-night kabob cravings. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Makarios is a Five Points favorite. We love the falafel plate and their traditional hummus.

16. OvenBird

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OvenBird’s Beef Fat Candle Appetizer is a unique dish that’s a hit with the locals. (OvenBird)

While OvenBird is certainly not the place to stumble in after a night out on the town, it is open late if you’re looking for the perfect nighttime date with delicious chef-prepared dishes.

17. Hattie B’s

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Hattie B’s has a fun location in Lakeview. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

What’s kickin’ hot chicken? Hattie B’s offers Nashville-style hot chicken with tons of different heat levels for any taste buds. Plus, you can’t go wrong with any of the sides (the collard greens are incredible!).

What’s your favorite spot for late-night eats in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.

Contributors to this guide include Gabby Gervais + Grace Brindley

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