The 278 Restaurant

Family Restaurant
1700 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903, United States +1 256-492-6868
(254 Reviews)

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Description

The 278 Restaurant is a family restaurant found at 1700 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903, United States, having garnered 254 user reviews. This place features classic dishes such as Strawberry Salad, Waffle, Cornbread, Sausage Patties Toast, Bacon, and Hash Browns. Their peak times fall mostly during the daytime, with wait times up to 15 minutes on Tuesdays to Saturdays from morning until early afternoon, roughly between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM. The 278 Restaurant focuses on classic family dining with a menu that caters to breakfast and lunch crowds during these hours.

Categories

Family restaurant

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Family-friendly
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Reviews (254)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 254 Reviews
Amazing
186
Great
37
Okay
12
Not Great
6
Terrible
13
  • James Cole
    Mar 26, 2026 - 8:20 am

    I took my wife to eat there, and she has never been. The staff was warm and kind, especially Ms. Haley. Our coffee cups were never empty and the food was great. We live in Albertville and will be making the trip to go down there again soon.

  • Melissa G
    Mar 23, 2026 - 9:16 am

    Simple, delicious, quaint. This was one of the best breakfast places we’ve found in our years of travel. Best biscuit and gravy, over easy eggs were *chefs kiss*.

  • Chris M.
    Mar 20, 2026 - 5:42 pm

    I am in town on business and The 278 Restaurant was recommended as a great place to stop in for lunch. The recommendation was spot on - the food was fantastic. The Club Sandwich isn't your traditional stacks of deli meat, it's actually thick home cooked turkey, and it is very good. "Ask for the cute blonde" is what we were told, so ask for Theresa (owner) or her daughter, Haley. They will take care of you.

  • Stacie Johnston
    Feb 23, 2026 - 6:42 pm

    Best place for authentic home cooking, like your grandma would make. Excellent service, staff are welcoming, and it's reasonably priced. I eat there every chance I get

  • Don G
    Feb 03, 2026 - 11:55 am

    Good food for an affordable price. Usually crowded at breakfast or lunch. Servers are fast and friendly. Breakfast is slower as food is cooked to order. If you're not in a hurry, it's usually worth it. Lunch is quicker as the daily menu is prepared earlier (I believe). Servers are friendly, efficient, and moving continuously.

  • Keith Hodge
    Jan 21, 2026 - 7:33 pm

    The servers are awesome! They're so professional, attentive and friendly. The menu is basic, just like it should be. I love living in the South for that very reason. PLEASE give them a try, it'll make you feel like you're home.

  • Sav-a-Holic Mom
    Jan 19, 2026 - 8:48 pm

    No pics for this review. Psych…. you all know I try to come through with some pictures. Well, hubby and I just had got off from work. We wanted a quick bite to eat then head home. What I can say is the meal preparers know how to cook a hardy breakfast. Everything was cooked properly. Even the sausage patties were hand mold and fried. Every time I was about to take my last sip of coffee. The waitress was right there to top me off. Pros: Serve meals accordingly Plates are served hot and ready Fresh tasting food Servers is outstanding Moderate beverage choices Friendly environment Affordable meals Only (1) location Traveling distance from home is 10 minutes. Cons: None

  • Sherry Rylander
    Jan 16, 2026 - 1:00 am

    Lots of parking. Spacious and clean dining area. Clean restrooms. The staff was very professional and polite. The food was exceptional. My waffle was the best I have ever had, so light and crispy. The bacon was cooked to perfection, the hash browns were not greasy at all. I definitely would recommend these three items and the omelette. Second visit seven months later, everything is consistent with the first visit. The food, the service, the cleanliness. Yes, eat here, you will not be disappointed. Third visit five months later and I received the same great food and the same great service. Good job 278 Restaurant!

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