This place in Trussville offers the best Southern comfort food you’ll find in Alabama

Photo byTaste of the South Magazine

In Trussville, Sherry's Cafe Cakes & Catering is well-known for its hearty, Southern-inspired cuisine that makes every dish seem a little bit closer to home. Though there are many delectable alternatives on the menu, a few meals stand out due to their popularity among frequent customers. The restaurant is well-known for its "meat and three" options, which capture the spirit of Southern cooking by allowing you to select one meat and three sides. The macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, and fried chicken are always popular dishes. The fried chicken at the cafe is highly recommended because of its juicy inside and flawlessly crispy exterior. With its sweet, buttery, and somewhat crispy topping, the sweet potato casserole is not only a popular side dish but rather a treat in and of itself.

Popular Dishes:

Fried Chicken

Sweet Potato Casserole

Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken and Dressing

Peach Cobbler

Fried Okra

Green Fried Tomatoes

Standout dish:

The fried chicken at Sherry's Cafe is one of the most popular menu items. This dish, which costs about $12.99 for a large serving, is the epitome of traditional Southern cooking. The chicken is perfectly golden-fried, with a crunchy outside giving way to soft, delicious meat. You can choose the sides it comes with, but the mac and cheese is a particularly well-liked combination because of its creamy, cheesy sauce, which perfectly balances the flavorful chicken. This meal is a popular among both locals and tourists since it perfectly captures the comfort food that Sherry's Cafe is known for.