This place in Mountain Brook offers the best pimento cheese BLT and a classic Southern experience

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Gilchrist, a well-liked local restaurant in Mountain Brook, Alabama, serves both breakfast and lunch and is well-known for its traditional Southern cuisine. The well-known BLT with pimento cheese, the hot beef sandwich topped with pimento cheese, and the chicken salad sandwich are all popular foods. The handmade limeade is a hit with the patrons and a refreshing addition to their meals. Simple and evocative of an old-fashioned soda fountain, the food is the main attraction, enticing both residents and tourists with its hearty, homey flavors.

Popular Dishes:

• Pimento Cheese BLT
• Hot Beef Sandwich with Pimento Cheese
• Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Egg Salad Sandwich
• Limeade
• Tomato Aspic
• Old-Fashioned Milkshakes

Standout dish:

The pimento cheese BLT, which is served on toasted bread and sliced at an angle to resemble a homemade sandwich, is one of Gilchrist's most well-known meals. It’s commonly served with a side of tomato aspic or a creamy milkshake for the perfect comfort dinner. This dish is a cheap and filling lunch choice, usually costing between $8 and $10. Crispy bacon, tart pimento cheese, and fresh tomato combine to produce a flavorful balance that perfectly captures the essence of Southern comfort cuisine.