Demetri’s in downtown Homewood is more than just barbeque.
While the restaurant is known for its pork sandwiches and ribs, it is possibly better known for its breakfast.
Yes, breakfast at a barbecue joint.
Demetri’s offers a variety of breakfast options including omelettes, traditional breakfast platters, huevos rancheros and a unique take on French toast.
If you visit on a weekday, you will run into professionals having business meetings over eggs and toast, sisters meeting for toast and Southern grits and retirees arguing about state politics over black coffee.
The décor is typical of a barbecue restaurant, with wood-paneled walls and orange barstools. At breakfast, however, the setting and slight smell of smoke allude to storybook mornings in the country.
The specialty French toast at Demetri’s is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Even a small order begins a hefty portion of dense, thick-cut bread that is dipped in egg and coated in crushed cereal. The result is a crunchy crust and chewy center, topped with powdered sugar and, if you choose, maple syrup.
Demetri’s is open for breakfast Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Birmingham has a lot to offer if it’s 8:00 a.m. and you are hungry. Join us as we explore the different options around town, and look for the print copy of Exodus in early December for the full list.