Ruby Slipper Cafe

The overall feel of the place as displayed by the employees is very laid back, relaxed and not an extreme sense of urgency. We are part of a small conference group and arrived shortly after noon for lunch. There were 5 people in our party. The space is well decorated and gets good sunlight, has fun drink options, and good foot traffic so although it wasn't packed, they have a consistent stream of business. Terrance was our server who assumed we were waiting on another person for our group so he didn't greet the table for 10-15 minutes after we sat down. After he finally came over, he asked if we were waiting on another and we said no, so then he apologized and took our orders. Then we waited. Our server didn't check back in with us at all to let us know the status of our orders, but around 12:50p, I did ask if he had a status update. He said no, that he looked at the screen and saw that it had already been 20 minutes so he was hoping it came out soon, and also apologized because there were only two cooks on site at the moment. Right after that, our food was delivered by one of the managers who asked which conference we were with. He said they (the restaurant) are usually notified when there's a conference in town so they can be prepared. I had the cobb salad, which was just OK, but not good enough to stand out or make me want to order it again. 20% gratuity is automatically applied to your check, but that is not posted anywhere on the website nor on the menu. Some places implement the tip on parties of 4 or 5 or more, but they let you know. Here, the tip is automatically added, and the handheld gives you more tip options, but they don't tell you the tip is already added, so it's an unspoken way to get more tips from your tables. To me, wasn't worth it. Wasn't worth the wait and the food didn't make up for the wait, plus the untold added gratuity, I wouldn't return or suggest this place to others, but I also wouldnt stop them from trying it out. Others in my group enjoyed their meals and drinks but I'm only reviewing based on my experience.

Love the food and atmosphere! It never disappoints.

We got seated, waited for 15 minutes for a waiter to approach us for the first time. Hostess called our waiter 3 times. Won't come back, 25 min wait and then another 15 minutes being seated ain't worth it.

What a cool place! It looks like a bank from the outside, but a really trendy vibe on the inside! Maybe a little pricy, but the food was on point! Many gluten free options and one of the only places in Mobile where they offered celiac accommodations. Omelettes, cheese grits, fresh fruit- delightful! Fantastic and speedy service! My only criticism would be that the mimosa flight was lovely and colorful, but I would rethink the proportions in the blueberry lavender mimosa…tasted like drinking a bar of soap. But the watermelon pomegranate? DELIGHTFUL! Thanks, friends! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options!

Will make a point to stop there next time we are in the area. Loved it. Parking: Parked a few blocks away on Sunday and then right out front on Tuesday. Street parking with coin or app.

Fantastic white chocolate pancakes