Opening hours
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Birmingham: 5:47 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (205) 278-2133 to confirm.
Location & directions
1729 5th Ave N #103Birmingham, AL 35203
About Drake's Courthouse Cafe
Drake's Courthouse Cafe is an American restaurant located at 1729 5th Ave N #103 in Birmingham, Alabama. Our Birmingham guide covers 330 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Drake's Courthouse Cafe is open 5 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday).
Guests can choose from 31 menu items across 11 sections, including Breakfast Specials, Marcus' Famous Omelets, Breakfast Sandwiches & Wraps, Pancakes, and Hashbrown Delight. Listed prices range from $0.79 to $10.49, with a typical item around $5.49. You will find options like One Egg, Bacon, Ham or Sausage Omelet, and Bacon Egg & Cheese.
Available service options are takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted; call (205) 278-2133 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger
- Address
- 1729 5th Ave N #103, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Phone
- (205) 278-2133
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 31 items · $0.79–$10.49
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Drake's Courthouse Cafe’s weekday schedule with 10 other American restaurants in Birmingham. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 90% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 30 hours a week, 52 hours fewer than the local median of 82. 90% of American restaurants in Birmingham open on Sundays; Drake's Courthouse Cafe does not.
Compared with 10 other American restaurants in Birmingham that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Alabama
Based on 24 menus with 1,130 priced items from American restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $12.25.
At Drake's Courthouse Cafe the median listed price is $5.49, lower than the typical $7.00 for American restaurants in Alabama.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 33% | $6.00 |
| House Salad | 29% | $7.37 |
| Patty Melt | 25% | $8.99 |
| Blt | 25% | $10.00 |
| Onion Rings | 25% | $4.24 |
| Cheeseburger | 21% | $9.99 |
| Hamburger | 21% | $5.99 |
| Chicken Fingers | 21% | $10.99 |
Calculated from 24 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Drake's Courthouse Cafe there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 62 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (9), Burgers & Fast Food (6), Cafes & Coffee (6), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (4).
Competition is healthy: 4 other American restaurants are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is The Fennec, 0.6 mi away.
23 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsChick-fil-A0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificShu Shop0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsDirty Ash's Urban Lounge0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodParamount0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Drake's Courthouse Cafe's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is Drake's Courthouse Cafe open on Sunday?
No, Drake's Courthouse Cafe is closed on Sundays.
Where is Drake's Courthouse Cafe located?
Drake's Courthouse Cafe is located at 1729 5th Ave N #103, Birmingham, AL 35203.
What is the phone number of Drake's Courthouse Cafe?
You can call Drake's Courthouse Cafe at (205) 278-2133.
Does Drake's Courthouse Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Drake's Courthouse Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Drake's Courthouse Cafe?
The typical price range at Drake's Courthouse Cafe is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.79 to $10.49.
Does Drake's Courthouse Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Drake's Courthouse Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Drake's Courthouse Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Drake's Courthouse Cafe open late?
No, Drake's Courthouse Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Drake's Courthouse Cafe?
There are 62 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Drake's Courthouse Cafe. Nearby options include Chick-fil-A (0.1 mi), Shu Shop (0.1 mi), and Jimmy John's (0.2 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Drake's Courthouse Cafe?
4 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is The Fennec, 0.6 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Alabama cost?
Based on 24 menus with 1,130 priced items from American restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $12.25.
