NEW: Craftโs opens 3rd Birmingham restaurant on Hwy. 280
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Craftโs, the popular locally-owned chicken joint, has opened its third location.
If youโre a frequent Highway 280 traveler, Craftโs new restaurant is easy to spot: the old Wendyโs at 2727 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35223 by the Hampton Inn, Finch Wines and Tazikiโs.
Craft’s menu options

Much like its other two locations in Mountain Brook and UAB, Craftโs offers a wide variety of menu options that include:
- Bone-in Chicken & Family Meal Deals
- Chicken sandwiches and wraps (Honey Hot, MacStack, Smashburger, BLT Combo and much more!)
- Salads and bowls
- Chicken tender plates, with a wide variety of side options (Fried Okra, squash casserole, Brussel salad, rice & gravy and mac and cheese)
- Dips โ chicken queso, simple chick dip and Buffalo chicken dip)
- Milkshakes + margaritas
Recommendations by the Craft family
Owned by Craft OโNeal Sr. and Craft OโNeal Jr., the pair recommended in a 2023 Bham Now feature story the following delicacies on the menu:
- The Hot Dot โHot fried chicken breast sandwich with pickles and ranch
- Baja Bowl โRoasted chicken over rice, black beans and corn, cheddar, with salsa and sour cream on the side
- Mac Stack โ Fried chicken breast sandwich topped with mac and cheese
Interested in this new and exciting eatery? The new Craft’s 280 location is open seven days a week from 11AM to 9:00PM.
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