Remember when finding a great meal meant driving to the city? Maybe you’d settle for chain restaurants or reheated leftovers. But just because we’re in Childersburg doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy chef-driven plates, farm-fresh ingredients, or cocktails that make you forget you’re in a small town. Plenty of hidden gems around here offer exceptional dining. Some even rival Birmingham spots, because great food doesn’t care about zip codes, anyway.
Taco Bell
$ | (256) 346-3300 | WEBSITE
Taco Bell is our go-to fast-food spot in Childersburg, and this location has its full menu available for drive-thru. So, grab a $5 box, put it on your passenger seat, and cruise down the highway. Ta da, you’re on the road with a satisfying meal.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
$ | (256) 346-3355 | WEBSITE
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has a few options for the value-minded diner. You can order the spicy Flamethrower burger and crispy onion rings, or opt for one of the combo deals. The $7 dollar deal feeds one, and includes a hamburger, fries or onion rings, a drink, and an ice cream sundae. Or there’s the dessert selection that comes with freshly decorated cakes, available on-site and ready to serve.
Heavens Gold Cakes
$$$ | (256) 626-2590 | WEBSITE
This fantastic bakery in Childersburg had the wonderful fortune of opening right as the community craved exceptional sweet treats. And it’s still going strong, creating delicious baked goods that are available for pickup and special orders. You can expect things like signature cupcakes, seasonal fruit pies, and custom celebration cakes.
KFC
$ | (256) 378-5121 | WEBSITE
Almost nothing good has come from the recent changes. But if we had to find something positive to say, here it is: KFC still offers that nostalgic dining experience with consistently good food. The menu stays true to the original recipe, but you can expect things like those famous biscuits, which customers call so delicious they might as well be cake, and the gravy and sides that keep people coming back.
The manager stands out with her fantastic personality, and the staff are generally friendly and helpful—all available for drive-thru or dine-in, though the drive-thru service can be slow.
La Piñata Mexican Grill
$ | (256) 346-3246 | WEBSITE
This Mexican-inspired spot offers dinner daily for dine-in and takeout. You can get dishes like the Texas burrito, filled with steak, chicken, shrimp, and chorizo, deep-fried and covered in cheese sauce, and most importantly – the authentic Verde salsa made fresh in-house. The bar program features top-shelf tequilas, making it a solid choice for drinks. With friendly service from staff like Maggie and live music creating a comfortable atmosphere, it’s a decent option in the Childersburg area.
Parking is plentiful, and the establishment accommodates various needs. Overall, La Piñata delivers consistently good food with generous portions at average local prices.
McDonald’s
$ | (256) 378-5977 | WEBSITE
This fast-food spot offers drive-thru service for meals on the go, seven days a week. You can get a McChicken sandwich with hot, fresh ingredients, sweet tea, or they even have Happy Meals for kids. They also have self-service kiosks and quick food delivery, if you want to avoid the line.
Good Ole Boys BBQ
$ | (256) 346-3599 | WEBSITE
As the straightforward name suggests, this Alabama spot specializes in barbecue. This means the menu features items like the popular Porky fries, along with various other fresh and flavorful BBQ options that taste like a home-cooked meal. They’re open for lunch and dinner and available for dine-in or takeout.
Coffee Shoppe
$ | (205) 672-2278 | WEBSITE
The Coffee Shoppe is offering a $15 lunch special for one. It includes a hamburger, homemade sides, coffee, and a slice of pie. It’s dine-in only, and you have to get there before the afternoon rush.
Doug’s BBQ
$ | (256) 510-7007 | WEBSITE
Guess what you should order at Doug’s BBQ? Yes, the pork with mild tomato sauce, which is available for quick service and perfect for eating in your car or at a nearby park. Choose from the delicious baked beans or creamy potato salad as sides. And if pork isn’t your thing, you can also opt for the BBQ pork sandwich, wrapped in foil and ideal for a road trip, but skipping the heavenly banana pudding is still pending FDA approval.
Las Poblanas Mexican Restaurant
$ | (256) 378-0522 | WEBSITE
This is the type of Mexican restaurant that offers everything on a buffet, including Tex-Mex favorites like chicken enchiladas and steak chimichanga, bean burritos, and a salad bar. Their selection stays consistent, but whatever you choose will be fresh and flavorful. Available for dine-in with reliable service.
Lickin Good Donuts and Coffee
$ | (256) 346-3474 | WEBSITE
Picture a classic breakfast spot – the kind that has a counter full of donuts, kolaches, breakfast sausages, and croissant sandwiches. That’s Lickin Good Donuts and Coffee, a Childersburg staple that’s been around for years. They’re offering fast and efficient service, so you can grab a tasty breakfast treat that won’t disappoint. Except you’re responsible for finding a seat in their clean and welcoming eating area when it’s busy.
Burger King
$ | (256) 378-7620 | WEBSITE
If waiting in a long drive-through line for a cold chicken sandwich doesn’t align with your fast-food expectations, consider visiting the Childersburg Burger King instead. This location has all sorts of classic options available for dine-in and takeout – like Whopper meals, fresh onion rings, and quick breakfast items. So, if the last ‘fresh’ meal you had was the lukewarm burger you’ve been regretting, get food from here.
