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    Golden Rule BBQ & Grill Irondale

    2504 Crestwood Boulevard

    Irondale, AL 35210


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    Featured Items

    • Meat Side

      Your choice of a meat side.
      $3.69
    • Sweet Tea

      $2.49+

    BREAKFAST

    Plates

    • BREAKFAST PLATTER

      Choice of meat, 2 eggs, biscuits & grits
      $9.99
    • PANCAKE BREAKFAST PLATTER

      2 eggs, 2 pancakes, choice of meat & grits
      $10.99
    • French Toast Breakfast Platter

      2 eggs, 2 French Toast, choice of meat & grits
      $10.99
    • CHICKEN & WAFFLES

      Golden Waffles & 3 chicken tenders topped with your choice of a sweet or savory topping.
      $11.99

    Biscuits & Things

    • BISCUITS

      Golden variety of & buttery cathead biscuits.
    • CROISSANTS

      Golden variety of warm freshly baked croissants
      $1.00
    • TEXAS TOAST

      Buttery Golden Texas Style Toast
      $1.00
    • Biscuit & Gravy

      Cathead Biscuits with Southern White homestyle gravy.
      $5.99+
    • Cinnamon Rolls (2)

      Warm soft southern cinnamon goodness in a swirl topped with white sweet icing glaze.
      OUT OF STOCK

    Chef Specials

    • BREAKFAST SKILLET

      Bacon, sausage, ham, onions, potatoes, & shredded cheese
      $13.99
    • BURRITO

      Choice of any breakfast meat in a burrito w/cheese, onions & bell pepper
      $5.99
    • Country Scrambler

      Biscuit & gravy topped with 2 eggs(your way) & choice of meat.
      $10.99

    Omelets

    • OMELETS

      Your Choice of Colossal "fill over half of your plate" Southern Style Omelets

    Sides

    • Grits

      Creamy, savory grits, cooked to perfection with a hint of butter and cheese.
      $1.99
    • Cheese Grits

      $2.59
    • Oatmeal

      Hearty, comforting oatmeal, topped with your choice of sweet or savory toppings.
      $2.99
    • Gravy

      Savory, homemade white sausage gravy, perfect for biscuits or toast.
      $1.99
    • Hashbrowns

      Crispy, golden hash browns, seasoned to perfection
      $2.99
    • Meat Side

      Your choice of a meat side.
      $3.69
    • 1 Egg

      $1.99
    • 2 Eggs

      $3.99
    • 3 Eggs

      $4.99
    • Waffle (2)

      $3.99

    Pancakes & French Toast

    • FRENCH TOAST

      Your Choice of Thick slices of bread dipped in a sweet egg batter, grilled to golden brown, and served with your choice of toppings.
      $8.99
    • PANCAKES

      Fluffy, griddled pancakes, served with your choice of toppings.

    DESSERTS

    For Whole Pies & Cakes, same-day, please call to see if it's avaiable before Ordering.
    • BANANA PUDDING

      Creamy, classic made from scratch banana pudding combined with a generous mixture of vanilla wafers
      $4.99+
    • FRIED PIES (WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY)

      Crispy, golden-brown fried apple pie, filled with warm, sweet apple filling.
      $3.99
    • SUGAR FREE CHEESECAKE

      Sugar free Rich, creamy cheesecake, baked to perfection with a golden flaky crust.
      $4.99
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Get ready for a double dose of deliciousness at Golden Rule BBQ! Because after you've conquered your platter of smoky meats and savory sides, it's time to unleash your inner cookie monster with our legendary chocolate chip cookies.
      $2.99+
    • Ice Cream Cup

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.99
    • Chocolate Cream Pie

      Rich, decadent chocolate cream pie, made fresh daily with a flaky crust.
      $4.99+
    • Mike's Lemon Icebox Pie

      Golden Rule BBQ isn't just about smoky meats and tangy sauces – they've got a sweet secret weapon waiting for you in the dessert case: the legendary Lemon Ice Box Pie. This isn't your average refrigerator dessert. It's a citrusy explosion of freshness, a creamy cloud of delight, and a sunny escape from the ordinary, all in one irresistible slice.
      $4.99+
    • Coconut Creme Pie

      Golden Rule BBQ is known for its smoky, savory fare, but get ready for a surprise! Tucked away on their menu, like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, is a dessert that's guaranteed to make your taste buds sing: the Coconut Creme Pie.
      $4.99+
    • Key Lime Pie

      Get ready to pucker up and say "Wow!" Golden Rule BBQ isn't just about smoky meats and tangy sauces. They've unveiled a dessert that's bursting with citrusy sunshine and creamy satisfaction – the Golden Rule Key Lime Pie.
      $4.99+
    • Pecan Pie

      This is no ordinary pecan pie. Golden Rule uses only the freshest ingredients and their secret family recipe to create a dessert that's both traditionally comforting and surprisingly divine.
      $4.99+
    • Cheesecake

      Calling all cheesecake connoisseurs! Prepare to embark on a flavor expedition with Golden Rule BBQ's legendary cheesecake. No ordinary dessert, this is a monument to creamy perfection, handcrafted with the same dedication and passion as their award-winning smoked meats
      $4.99+
    • Peanut Butter Pie

      Forget everything you thought you knew about peanut butter pie! Golden Rule BBQ is serving up a southern sensation that's not your mama's dessert. This isn't a delicate slice of sweetness – it's a decadent explosion of textures and flavors that will redefine your dessert dreams.
      $4.99+
    • Butterfinger Pie

      Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Brace yourself for the ultimate dessert showdown with Golden Rule BBQ's legendary Butterfinger Pie. This isn't your grandma's sweet treat; it's a decadent explosion of creamy peanut butter, crunchy Butterfinger pieces, and a rich chocolate ganache that'll leave you begging for more.
      $4.99+
    • Strawberry Cake

      Our Strawberry Cake is a classic dessert with a twist. This light and airy cake is flavored with strawberry extract and topped with a fresh strawberry compote. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.
      $6.99+
    • Chocolate Cake

      This isn't your average chocolate cake. This is Golden Rule's Chocolate Temptation, a towering masterpiece of moist, dark chocolate cake layered with our own sinfully smooth chocolate ganache. We finish it off with a generous swirl of light and fluffy chocolate buttercream that will have you licking your plate clean.
      $6.99+
    • Red Velvet Cake

      ust gaze upon this ruby red masterpiece and your mouth will start to water. The vibrant hue is almost too beautiful to eat, but trust us, resistance is futile. Each slice reveals delicate crumbles promising moist, fluffy goodness within.
      $6.99+
    • German Chocolate Cake

      Prepare your taste buds for an adventure! Golden Rule's legendary German Chocolate Cake isn't just dessert – it's an explosion of flavor and texture that will leave you wanting more.
      $6.99+
    • Caramel Cake

      Our secret-recipe caramel sauce is a symphony of brown sugar, butter, and a hint of cream. It's syrupy, sticky, and oh-so-satisfying
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99+
    • Carrot Cake

      Our signature cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the spiced cake. Light and fluffy, with a tangy sweetness that balances the warm spices.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99+
    • Confetti Cake

      Golden Rule's Confetti Cake is a riot of vibrant sprinkles embedded in every inch of the cake, creating a festive masterpiece.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $35.00+
    • Graduation Cake

      Choose your own flavor Graduation Cake.
      $35.00+
    • Coconut Cake

      Each one light and airy, infused with the delicate fragrance of coconut, baked to perfection for a delightful texture.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99+

    Kids Menu-Breakfast

    • Mini Chocolate Chip Pancakes

      Three mini pancakes filled with chocolate chips served with syrup n' butter, plus a half order of bacon or sausage.
      $6.29
    • Mini Confetti Pancakes

      Three mini pancakes filled with fruity cereal served with syrup n' butter, half order of bacon or sausage.
      $6.29
    • Mini Pancakes

      Three mini Pancakes with syrup n' butter, plus a half order of bacon or sausage.
      $6.29
    • Scrambled Egg N' Biscuit

      Half biscuit with a scrambled egg and a side.
      $5.69
    • Kids Breakfast Platter

      Half a biscuit, with your choice of sausage or bacon ,a scrambled egg, and a side.
      $6.29
    • Kids Tenders Meal

      2 chicken tenders and 1 side
      $7.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese Meal

      Golden cheesy goodness between two buttered buns served with 1 side
      $7.00

    DRINKS

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.49+
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.49+
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $2.49+
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.49+
    • POWERADE

      $2.49+
    • Dr Pepper

      $2.49+
    • Hi-C

      $2.49+
    • Minute Maid Lemonade

      There’s always goodness to be found at the end of a Minute Maid rainbow.
      $2.49+
    • Sweet Tea

      $2.49+
    • Unsweet Tea

      $2.49+
    • Water

    • Coffee

      $2.39
    • To Go Ice/Water Cup

      $0.35
    • Milk

      $2.29
    • BOTTLE ORANGE JUICE

      $2.29
    • Red Bull

      $3.29
    • Refill

      $1.50

    MARKET

    • BBQ SAUCE BOTTLE

      $4.99
    • Brisket Rub

      $14.99
    • Beef Tallow

      $8.99+
    • Ya'll Sweet Tea Gallon Bags

      $8.99
    • Ya'll Hot Chocolate

      $7.99
    • Ya'll Seasoning - Sweet Meat

      $7.99
    • Ya'll Seasoning - Bama Burger

      $7.99
    • Ya'll Seasoning - Fancy Steakhouse

      $7.99
    • ALABAMA WILD FLOWER HONEY

      $9.99
    • RIB RUB BY GOLDEN RULE

      $3.99
    • SNEAKY PETE'S HOTDOG SAUCE

      $6.99
    • Cutting Board

      $25.00
    • Y'all Spoon

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Y'all Tongs

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Y'all Hydrojug

      $30.00
    • Y'all Measuring Cup

      $11.00
    • Y'all Tervis Tumbler

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Golden Rule Honey Mustard 14oz

      $3.99
    • Guinness World Record Shirt

      $25.00+
    • Christmas Hoodie

      $30.00
    • America 250 Tshirt

      $25.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Golden Rule BBQ is a must-visit for any barbecue lover. Serving up award-winning smoked meats, sides, and desserts since 1891. Making it the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Alabama, and the 16th oldest in the United States and the oldest BBQ Joint in the United States. And in all that time, they never strayed from the key principle of cooking pork — direct heat in a masonry pit.

    Location

    2504 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL 35210

    Directions


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