Quick Grill "The Late Night Crave"

All over Tuscaloosa, people are able to find a wide variety of restaurants. From Thai food to Mexican food, Tuscaloosa has it all. Since Tuscaloosa is a college town, there are always students looking for a delicious, fast, and cheap eatery that they can go to. In the early hours of the morning, there are few restaurants open for the hungry late night studier, or late night bar hopper. The Quick Grill is a popular spot for most students. Although Quick Grill is fast, convenient, and open late; the food quality, and prices may be a “draw back” to this late night craving.
Quick Grill is located on the strip in the midst of bars, and other restaurants. Across the street from Pita Pit, and in front of Publix grocery store, this small shack is destined to thrive because of it’s great location. It serves hamburgers, kabobs, and the infamous “messy fry”. Quick Grill’s hours are six p.m. to three a.m., and despite what people may think, their busiest hour is from two to three. The restaurant is a “serve your self” restaurant, which means walking up to the counter to order, there’s not much to it. Once you get your food, there is a patio seating area where you can sit and eat your greasy, late night snack. Quick Grill’s prices are slightly expensive ranging from eight dollars for a kabob, to ten bucks for a hamburger. Although you can get a cheeseburger for less than two dollars at McDonalds, they close at twelve, while Quick Grill is open much later.
To experience the infamous Quick Grill first hand, I went there around 2 a.m. on a Friday night. The line curved down the street, with numerous intoxicated college kids waiting for their food. The line didn’t take too long, and the kitchen seemed to get food out extremely fast. Once I reached the window, I peered in to see five men rushing around the little hut to cook their greasy treats. I decided to order a kabob and, of course a messy fry. I then received a number, and proceeded to sit down at a table while listening to the live band across the street at the Rounder’s bar. The music, and the lively atmosphere created a pleasant experience, and once my number was called it made my night even better! The tables were damaged, somewhat dirty, and covered in graffiti, but no one seemed to mind. My order was wrapped in paper and in a plastic container. I was a little hesitant at first, considering my food was coming from a small shack, but the food was actually pretty good. The delicious fries were greasily smothered with cheese, but I enjoyed the chicken kabob even more. The food was average, but seemed to taste even better knowing that it was one of the only places still open in this town. After eating my food, I decided to interview a few people to see what they thought about their Quick Grill experience. One girl told me “I try not to come here because it is not the healthiest food, but always end up coming after a long night out.” Another guy said, “Every time I come I always see people I know, and I love their hamburgers.” So overall, I got positive feedback from the Quick Grill customers.
Although Quick Grill does not have the best food in the world, and isn’t the cleanest place, it is the greatest you can find at three in the morning, when you are craving greasy food. The crowded tables, and friendly environment make the experience more enjoyable and a great way to end your night out in Tuscaloosa.