8 delicious apple dishes to try + where to find them in Birmingham

The air is starting to feel cooler, which means apples are finally back in season. In honor of the changing seasons, we’ve put together a guide of some of the tastiest apple dishes in Birmingham.

1. The Farmer Biscuit—Maple Street Biscuit Company

If you haven’t tried apple butter yet, then make the Maple Street Biscuit Company your first. The fried chicken with the sweet buttery spread just melts in your mouth.

• Location: 2801 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 7AM-2PM | Saturday 7AM-3PM | Sunday 8AM-2PM
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2. Galettes—Continental Bakery

For an apple pastry that’s baked fresh, head over to Continental Bakery. Call ahead to see if their apple galettes are in stock. These little Frech flat cakes fill satisfy your fruit craving.

• Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Hours: Monday- Sunday 7AM-7PM
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3. Apple pancake—The Orginal Pancake House

For those with a sweet tooth, try the apple pancake at The Orginal Pancake House. The oven-baked green apples paired with the cinnamon glaze makes for a wonderful autumn dish. It’s sweet and crispy in the best way.

• Location: 1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM–2PM | Saturday-Sunday7AM–2:30PM
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4. Apple cobbler—Niki’s West

One of Birmingham’s favorite meat and threes offers apple cobbler. This dish is a must when picking out what you’ll eat for dessert.

• Location: 233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
• Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-5PM
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5. Hello Kitty Roll—Samurai Japan

This sushi is just as cute as Hello Kitty, herself. Made with apples, tempura shrimp and kani, this sushi is as sweet as it is savory. It’s my go-to order at Samurai Japan and hopefully will be yours soon.

• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-3PM, 4:30-10PM | Friday 11AM-3PM, 4:30-10:30PM | Saturday 11AM-10:30PM | Sunday 12-9:30PM
• Location: 700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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6. Honey ricotta + grilled chicken sandwich—Real & Rosemary

Next time you’re at Real and Rosemary, order the honey ricotta served with apples and baguette. The sweetness of the cheese and honey spread paired with apples is the perfect apple dish for changing seasons. For the main entree, order the grilled chicken sandwich that’s made with apple slices that add a sweet crunch.

• Location: Find a location near you.
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7. Apple fritter a la mode—Vino

Think apple fritter but better. This dish takes the delicious apple fritter to the next level by adding ice cream and fresh apple slices. The party and ice cream combo is a great treat for the shifting Alabama weather.

• Location: 1930 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9PM | Friday-Saturday 4-10PM
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8. Appletini—The Louis Bar

For a martini that’s in the spirit of fall, try the appletini at the Louis Bar located in the Pizitz. If you’re a fan of sweet drinks, then this is the right drink for you. It tastes just like apple candy.

• Location: 1821 2nd Ave N Suite 194, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday-Thursday + Saturday 11AM–8PM | Friday 11AM–9PM
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