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The Essential

US
Restaurant
The Essential
Photo by The Essential from Google Places
The Essential
Photo by The Essential from Google Places
The Essential
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The Essential
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The Essential
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The Essential
Photo by The Essential from Google Places
The Essential
Photo by The Essential from Google Places
The Essential
Photo by Nichole Megginson from Google Places
The Essential
Photo by segway summer (SegwaySummer) from Google Places
The Essential
Photo by Shawn Bloomfield from Google Places

Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.

Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.

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Address
2215 1st Ave N,Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Websiteessentialbham.com
Phone(205) 718-7612
Hours
Closed
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 - 9:00 PM
Sun
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 - 9:00 PM

Reviews

4.6
Excellent883 reviews
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Location

Central City, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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