Stephanie Gibson Lepore
Cheese grits are a great side choice for the Bacon Egg & Cheese brunch slider topped with a decadent brown sugar glaze.
In Birmingham’s historic Five Points South, SLIDE Cafe is revolutionizing the simple slider into an art form. What started as a fresh take on comfort food has quickly become a local favorite.
The cafe emphasizes quality, fresh ingredients like the kind Chef Raquel Lenzie grew up eating straight out of her family’s garden in Mobile. A Food Network Chopped alum, Raquel also competed on Family Food Showdown with her sister and niece, as well as on the Cooking Channel’s Snack Attack. Before opening SLIDE with her partner, Angel, Raquel started Panoptic Catering and also ran a food truck. Her RL Restaurant Group is now comprised of SLIDE Cafe, Panoptic Catering, SMOKE Bistro (located in The Pizitz Food Hall), and—coming soon—Lenzie’s.
SLIDE’s inventive menu options put a tiny spin on big flavors. From the signature Classic—seasoned beef with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and house-made mayochup—to bold offerings like the PB&J—beef topped with smoked bacon, peanut butter, and house-made blackberry-habanero jam—every bite is a mini-taste explosion. Don’t skip the crowd-pleaser 12-Hour Brisket, which features slow-smoked meat and a brown sugar glaze. SLIDE even offers a plant-based option, the Double Vegan, for the meatless crowd.
Stephanie Gibson Lepore
The Peach Cobbler Waffle—house-made cobbler topping on a corncake waffle—was a sweet ending to the savory brunch dishes.
Brunch highlights include the Chicken & Waffle slider (fried tenders in a buttermilk corncake waffle with brown sugar-honey butter syrup) and the Sunrise, which includes Conecuh sausage, smoked bacon, and spicy jam. Omelettes, grits bowls, and platters round out the savory options, along with a variety of skillet hash dishes, and sides include Raquel’s locally famous spinach dip and creamy cheese grits. Adults can order a selection of craft cocktails and mimosa flavors such as peach and pineapple.
Stephanie Gibson Lepore
The kids’ menu includes two brunch sliders—the Little Chick and the Mini Waffle—and two lunch sliders—Chicken Little and Plain Jane.
Kid-friendly picks make the cafe a perfect choice for families. For brunch, try the Little Chick or Mini Waffle; each comes with a beverage. A miniature chicken or burger slider off the lunch menu includes house fries and a drink.
SLIDE Cafe leaves a lasting impression with its blend of flavor-packed sliders, Southern-inspired skillets, and indulgent brunch options—perfect for anyone craving something a bit more special.
SLIDE Cafe is located at 2012 Magnolia Avenue S., Suite R3. Hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit eatslidecafe.com.