SAW’s Soul Kitchen

215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

(205) 591-1409

4.6 (2,503 reviews)

Open Now

Appetizers

Pimento Cheese & Pepper Jelly

$8.00

served w/ bbq pork rinds

650 cal GF

Pot Likker BBQ Boiled Peanuts

$6.00

served w/ smoked salt

450 cal GF

Fried Green Tomatoes

$5.00

served w/ sandwich sauce

400 cal V

Chili Cheese Fries

$11.00

chili + shredded cheese + green onions + sour cream

950 cal

Smoked Chicken Thighs

$10.00

red sauce + white sauce + white bread + pickles

700 cal

Sandwiches

The Original

$8.00

pulled pork + red sauce + pickles

650 cal

Smoked Pulled Chicken

$11.00

white sauce + pickles

600 cal

Fried Green Tomato BLT

$9.50

bacon + lettuce + sandwich sauce

650 cal

SAW Burger

$9.00

cheese + tomato + onions + pickles + lettuce + sandwich sauce

750 cal

Patty Melt

$9.00

cheeseburger + caramelized onions + white sauce + sandwich sauce

850 cal

Smoked Sausage

$8.50

sliced sausage + red sauce + pickles

700 cal

Carolina Burger

$10.50

cheeseburger + mustard + onions + pickles + chili + slaw

900 cal

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

$10.00

white sauce + pickles

750 cal

Sweet Heat Fried Chicken

$11.00

ranch + slaw + pickles + with a little kick

800 cal

The Colonel

$12.00

sweet tea chicken + pimento cheese + tomato

850 cal

Goodness & Greens

Pork N' Greens

$13.50

greens over mcewen & sons cheese grits topped w/ pulled pork, red sauce, onion rings

950 cal

Chicken N' Greens

$17.00

greens over mcewen & sons cheese grits topped w/ pulled chicken, red sauce, onion rings

900 cal

Supper Time

Pulled Pork Plate

$16.00

white bread + choice of two sides

900 cal

Smoked Chicken Plate

$21.00

white bread + choice of two sides

850 cal

Combo Plate

$19.00

choice of two: pork, chicken, thighs (2), or sausage + white bread + choice of two sides

1050 cal

Smoked Chicken Thighs (3) Plate

$15.00

red sauce + white sauce + white bread + choice of two sides

950 cal

BBQ Fries

$18.00

cheese + bacon + green onions + red & white sauce + sour cream + pulled pork

1200 cal

Salads

House Salad

$10.00

spring mix + carrots + tomatoes + green onions

250 cal V GF

BBQ Salad

$13.00

spring mix + tomatoes + deviled egg + shredded cheese + pork crouton

550 cal GF

Stuffed Taters

Baker

$8.00

butter + sour cream + cheddar cheese

550 cal V GF

Veggie

$11.00

baker + green onions + broccoli

600 cal V GF

Stuffed

$10.50

baker + green onions + bacon

700 cal GF

Chili

$14.00

stuffed + chili

850 cal

Pork

$17.00

stuffed + pork + red sauce

950 cal GF

Chicken

$22.00

stuffed + chicken + red sauce

900 cal GF

Loaded

$19.00

stuffed + pork and chicken + red sauce

1100 cal GF

Sides

Fries

$3.50

Crispy golden french fries

350 cal V

Coleslaw (Vinegar-Based)

$3.50

Vinegar-based Southern style slaw

120 cal V GF

Deviled Eggs

$3.50

Southern style seasoned deviled eggs

180 cal V GF

Greens

$3.50

Slow-cooked Southern collard greens

150 cal GF

Mcewen & Sons Cheese Grits

$3.50

Creamy local cheese grits

280 cal V GF

Pork Rinds (Plain or BBQ)

$3.50

Crispy fried pork rinds with plain or BBQ seasoning

250 cal GF

Potato Salad

$3.50

Mustard-based Southern potato salad

240 cal V GF

Baked Beans

$3.50

Smoky sweet Southern baked beans

220 cal GF

Premium Sides

Fried Pickles (w/ White Sauce)

$4.00

Crispy fried pickle chips served with white sauce

320 cal V

Mac & Cheese

$4.00

Baked creamy macaroni and cheese

380 cal V

Onion Rings

$4.00

Crispy batter-fried onion rings

400 cal V

Side Salad

$5.00

Fresh spring greens with carrots and tomato

150 cal V GF

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.00

Crispy fried sweet potato fries

320 cal V

Fried Green Tomatoes (w/ Sandwich Sauce)

$5.00

Crispy fried green tomato slices with sandwich sauce

400 cal V

Sauces

Red Sauce (2oz)

$1.00

House signature barbecue red sauce

60 cal V GF

White Sauce (2oz)

$1.00

Alabama style white BBQ sauce

140 cal V GF

Sandwich Sauce (2oz)

$1.00

House creamy sandwich sauce

120 cal V GF

Ranch (2oz)

$1.00

Creamy dill ranch dressing

130 cal V GF

Honey Mustard (2oz)

$1.00

Sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce

110 cal V GF

Rascals & Rug Rats

Cheeseburger

$6.50

Kid-sized cheeseburger

450 cal

Sweet Tea Chicken Fingers

$11.50

Crispy sweet tea marinated chicken tenders

550 cal

Grilled Cheese

$5.00

kid's meal includes choice of mac & cheese, cheese grits, fries or sweet potato fries

400 cal V

Dessert

Banana Pudding

$4.00

Classic Southern banana pudding with vanilla wafers

380 cal V

Specialty Dranks

Front Porch Swing

$10.00

moonshine + hand-squeezed lemonade + sweet tea

220 cal V GF

Hard Lemonade

$10.00

redmont vodka + hand-squeezed lemonade

200 cal V GF

House Margarita

$10.00

corralejo reposado tequila + housemade margarita mix

210 cal V GF

House Bloody Mary

$10.00

redmont vodka + saw's bloody mary mix + pickled veg + saw's rub rim

180 cal V GF

Classic Daiquiri

$10.00

plantation original dark rum + lime sugar

190 cal V GF

Bushwacker

$10.00

captain morgan + amaretto + kahlua + coconut milk

350 cal V GF

Spinwheel

$11.00

old forester bourbon + rivulet pecan whiskey + cinnamon syrup + orange bitters + cherry

230 cal V GF

Coldbeer

Ask your server for today's draft and canned beer selection

150 cal V

Wine

Ah, So Red Blend

Red blend wine

125 cal V GF

Ah, So White Blend

White blend wine

120 cal V GF

Bollicini Sparkling

Sparkling wine

110 cal V GF

Frozen

Assorted Seasonal Selections

Ask server for seasonal frozen beverage options

250 cal V GF

Drinks

Hand-Squeezed Lemonade

Freshly squeezed lemonade

150 cal V GF

Sweet & Unsweet Tea

Traditional Southern iced tea

100 cal V GF

Arnold Palmer

Half hand-squeezed lemonade and half sweet tea

120 cal V GF

Cokes

Assorted Coca-Cola fountain beverages

140 cal V GF

Editorial Dining Guide & Review

Dining Review: SAW’s Soul Kitchen

Located in Avondale, SAW’s Soul Kitchen is a crown jewel of Birmingham's vibrant barbecue and Southern comfort food scene. Combining slow-smoked meats with classic soul food staples, this unpretentious neighborhood hub delivers deep Southern flavors rooted in time-honored smokehouse techniques and hyper-local ingredients.

Rustic Avondale Vibe & Neighborhood Energy

The atmosphere is casual, lively, and decidedly fuss-free, drawing an eclectic mix of locals, craft beer enthusiasts, and hungry travelers. With its rustic wood accents and laid-back counter-style service, SAW’s feels like an authentic roadside pit stop seamlessly embedded in an urban dining corridor.

Plates, Grits, and Smokehouse Classics

The menu reimagines classic pitmaster fare with inspired Southern pairings, creating iconic staple dishes that define Alabama cuisine:

Pork N' Greens: Tender slow-smoked pulled pork layered over rich McEwen & Sons cheese grits and velvety collard greens, finished with signature red sauce and crispy onion rings.
Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich: Juicy chicken breast brined in Southern sweet tea, fried golden brown, and topped with Alabama white BBQ sauce and crunchy pickles.
Smoked Chicken Thighs: Succulent, wood-smoked chicken coated in a duo of tangy red and creamy Alabama white sauces, served alongside classic white bread and pickles.
Pimento Cheese & Pepper Jelly: Creamy, house-made pimento cheese paired with glossy red pepper jelly and served with crispy, seasoned barbecue pork rinds.

Portion Sizes & Everyday Value

With generous starter options starting around $5.00–$8.00 and hefty sandwiches ranging from $8.00 to $12.00, diners get exceptional bang for their buck. Supper platters and fully loaded stuffed baked potatoes ($14.00–$22.00) offer massive, shareable portions designed for serious appetites, making it easy to feast without straining your wallet.

Dietary Options & Pitmaster Pro-Tips

While the menu leans heavily into slow-smoked meats, gluten-sensitive diners can feast on loaded stuffed baked potatoes, plain or BBQ pork rinds, house salads, and vinegar-based slaw. Pair your meal with signature cocktails like the moonshine-fueled Front Porch Swing, and consider ordering takeout during peak dinner hours to beat the local crowd.

Opening Hours

Monday

11 AM–8 PM

Tuesday Today Open Now

11 AM–8 PM

Wednesday

11 AM–8 PM

Thursday

11 AM–8 PM

Friday

11 AM–9 PM

Saturday

11 AM–9 PM

Sunday

11 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.6

Based on 2,503 customer ratings & reviews

5 Stars

68%

4 Stars

22%

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the "Pork N' Greens" dish at SAW’s Soul Kitchen unique?

The Pork N' Greens combines slow-cooked Southern collard greens over locally crafted McEwen & Sons cheese grits, topped with tender pulled pork, house red BBQ sauce, and golden crispy onion rings for $13.50.

Does SAW’s Soul Kitchen offer gluten-free menu items?

Yes, several items are naturally gluten-free, including the Pimento Cheese with BBQ pork rinds, Pot Likker BBQ Boiled Peanuts, vinegar-based coleslaw, Southern deviled eggs, and loaded Stuffed Taters (baked potatoes topped with pork, chicken, or cheese).

What barbecue sauces are available at SAW’s Soul Kitchen?

SAW’s features two signature sauce styles: a house Red Sauce (a sweet and tangy tomato-vinegar barbecue sauce) and Alabama White Sauce (a creamy mayonnaise-and-vinegar base with black pepper), both available individually or layered over smoked meats.

What signature drinks are served at SAW’s Soul Kitchen?

The bar serves specialty Southern drinks priced at $10–$11, including the Front Porch Swing (moonshine, hand-squeezed lemonade, and sweet tea), the Spinwheel (Old Forester bourbon and pecan whiskey), and the frozen Bushwacker cocktail made with rum, Kahlua, and coconut milk.

How is the Sweet Tea Fried Chicken prepared?

SAW's marinates its chicken fillet and tenders in sweet tea before breading and frying them. This sweet-tea brine infuses deep moisture and subtle sweetness, showcased in sandwiches like the Sweet Tea Fried Chicken ($10.00) and The Colonel ($12.00, topped with pimento cheese).

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Official Menu Photos

Appetizers

Pimento Cheese & Pepper Jelly

Pot Likker BBQ Boiled Peanuts

Fried Green Tomatoes

Chili Cheese Fries

Smoked Chicken Thighs

Sandwiches

The Original

Smoked Pulled Chicken

Fried Green Tomato BLT

SAW Burger

Patty Melt

Smoked Sausage

Carolina Burger

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

Sweet Heat Fried Chicken

The Colonel

Goodness & Greens

Pork N' Greens

Chicken N' Greens

Supper Time

Pulled Pork Plate

Smoked Chicken Plate

Combo Plate

Smoked Chicken Thighs (3) Plate

BBQ Fries

Salads

House Salad

BBQ Salad

Stuffed Taters

Baker

Veggie

Stuffed

Chili

Pork

Chicken

Loaded

Sides

Fries

Coleslaw (Vinegar-Based)

Deviled Eggs

Greens

Mcewen & Sons Cheese Grits

Pork Rinds (Plain or BBQ)

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Premium Sides

Fried Pickles (w/ White Sauce)

Mac & Cheese

Onion Rings

Side Salad

Sweet Potato Fries

Fried Green Tomatoes (w/ Sandwich Sauce)

Sauces

Red Sauce (2oz)

White Sauce (2oz)

Sandwich Sauce (2oz)

Ranch (2oz)

Honey Mustard (2oz)

Rascals & Rug Rats

Cheeseburger

Sweet Tea Chicken Fingers

Grilled Cheese

Dessert

Banana Pudding

Specialty Dranks

Front Porch Swing

Hard Lemonade

House Margarita

House Bloody Mary

Classic Daiquiri

Bushwacker

Spinwheel

Coldbeer

Coldbeer

Wine

Ah, So Red Blend

Ah, So White Blend

Bollicini Sparkling