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Foley Coffee Shop - Foley, AL

A big storefront clattering with noise from the grill and stove in the open kitchen behind the counter, Foley Coffee Shop is the locals’ favorite. Breakfast includs a long roster of good southern vegetables, and lunch features ham and grits and sausage gravy.
80% Approval Rating (5 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Pork Chop ($4.00)
Fried Eggs ($5.00)
Hash Browns ($2.00)
Mushroom & Swiss Omelet ($5.00)
vegetables ($3.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"A big storefront clattering with noise from the grill and stove in the open kitchen behind the counter, Foley Coffee Shop is the locals’ favorite. Men and women gather over copious breakfasts every workday and chatter table to table as a radio blasts news, sports and ..."   [Read More].
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harley130
January 16, 2010
"Located on Highway 59 in the heart of Foley across from the park, the Foley Coffee Shop has been one of the local folks' favorite breakfast diners since 1965. When you walk in the door you feel that you've stepped back in time. We were promptly greeted by one of the ..."   [Read More].

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213 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL
251-943-7433

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
A working person's breakfast:  thousands of calories to burn!
"A working person's breakfast: thousands of calories to burn!"
Michael Stern





Eggs are cooked to order with the yolks intact.
"Eggs are cooked to order with the yolks intact."
harley130


Coffee is presented with the spoon already in the cup, ready to stir.  Note the napkin-wrapped silverware behind the cup: a southern cafe tradition.
"Coffee is presented with the spoon already in the cup, ready to stir. Note the napkin-wrapped silverware behind the cup: a southern cafe tradition."
Michael Stern


A pork chop can be ordered as a side.  I was expecting it to come fried, with bone-in, but it came grilled and was very moist and tender.
"A pork chop can be ordered as a side. I was expecting it to come fried, with bone-in, but it came grilled and was very moist and tender."
buffetbuster


The griddle man works hard all morning, flipping pancakes and scrambling eggs.  Grateful patrons use this collection jar by the cash register to express thanks.
"The griddle man works hard all morning, flipping pancakes and scrambling eggs. Grateful patrons use this collection jar by the cash register to express thanks."
Michael Stern


Creative mural to disguise the grill exhaust fan.
"Creative mural to disguise the grill exhaust fan."
harley130


On the road to Gulf Shores, Foley is a busy crossroads.  This cafe is its
"On the road to Gulf Shores, Foley is a busy crossroads. This cafe is its "town square.""
Michael Stern


Across from the Foley Coffee Shop is the train depot, as romanticized on this handsome mural that takes up one whole side of the restaurant.
"Across from the Foley Coffee Shop is the train depot, as romanticized on this handsome mural that takes up one whole side of the restaurant."
Michael Stern


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