Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 PM
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Albertville: 1:17 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (256) 878-1261 to confirm.
Location & directions
715 Sampson CirAlbertville, AL 35950
About Food Basket
Food Basket is a family restaurant you'll find at 715 Sampson Cir in Albertville, Alabama. Our Albertville guide covers 30 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Food Basket is open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 5:30 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 17 menu items. Listed prices range from $4.99 to $8.99, with a typical item around $7.49. You will find options like Breakfast Club, Vegetable Omelet, and Food Basket Muffins.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (256) 878-1261 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Family Restaurant
- Address
- 715 Sampson Cir, Albertville, AL 35950
- Phone
- (256) 878-1261
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday)
- Menu
- 17 items · $4.99–$8.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for family restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Food Basket’s weekday schedule with 8 other family restaurants in Alabama. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:30 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 51 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 58. 88% of family restaurants in Alabama open on Sundays, and Food Basket is one of them.
Compared with 8 other family restaurants in Alabama that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for family restaurants in Alabama
Based on 9 menus with 318 priced items from family restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $12.99.
At Food Basket the median listed price is $7.49, lower than the typical $9.00 for family restaurants in Alabama.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 56% | $6.49 |
| Cheeseburger | 56% | $11.21 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Food Basket there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 18 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (4), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Pizza (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodWhataburger0.4 mi
- Chicken & WingsBuffalo Wild Wings0.5 mi
- PizzaBootleggers Pizza and Pints0.7 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAlbertville Home Bakery & Coffee Shop0.7 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Sazon Latino0.7 mi
What to expect at a family restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Food Basket's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday). Monday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Food Basket open on Sunday?
Yes, Food Basket is open on Sundays: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Food Basket located?
Food Basket is located at 715 Sampson Cir, Albertville, AL 35950.
What is the phone number of Food Basket?
You can call Food Basket at (256) 878-1261.
Does Food Basket offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Food Basket offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Food Basket?
The typical price range at Food Basket is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $4.99 to $8.99.
Does Food Basket take reservations?
Yes, Food Basket accepts reservations.
Is Food Basket wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Food Basket open late?
No, Food Basket usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Food Basket?
There are 18 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Food Basket. Nearby options include Whataburger (0.4 mi), Buffalo Wild Wings (0.5 mi), and Bootleggers Pizza and Pints (0.7 mi).
How much do family restaurants in Alabama cost?
Based on 9 menus with 318 priced items from family restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $12.99.
