Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Gadsden: 5:31 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (256) 492-6868 to confirm.
Location & directions
1700 Piedmont CutoffGadsden, AL 35903
About 278 Restaurant
Located at 1700 Piedmont Cutoff in Gadsden, Alabama, 278 Restaurant is a family restaurant. Our Gadsden guide covers 31 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
278 Restaurant is open 5 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 41 menu items across 9 sections, including Biscuits, Drinks, Side Orders, Sandwiches, and Vegetables. Listed prices range from $1.19 to $4.39, with a typical item around $2.59. You will find options like Butter Biscuit, Soft Drinks, and 3 Strips Of Bacon.
Available service options are takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. 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) 492-6868 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Family Restaurant
- Address
- 1700 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903
- Phone
- (256) 492-6868
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 41 items · $1.19–$4.39
- 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 278 Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 8 other family restaurants in Alabama. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 62% 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 40 hours a week, 18 hours fewer than the local median of 58. 100% of family restaurants in Alabama open on Sundays; 278 Restaurant does not.
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 278 Restaurant the median listed price is $2.59, 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 tea selection
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
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- 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
278 Restaurant is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeXeroCal1.5 mi
- PizzaAmerica's Best Your Homestyle Pizza1.8 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWhataburger2.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsKrispy Kreme2.2 mi
- SeafoodCaptain D's2.2 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 278 Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is 278 Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, 278 Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is 278 Restaurant located?
278 Restaurant is located at 1700 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903.
What is the phone number of 278 Restaurant?
You can call 278 Restaurant at (256) 492-6868.
Does 278 Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, 278 Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at 278 Restaurant?
The typical price range at 278 Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.19 to $4.39.
Does 278 Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, 278 Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is 278 Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is 278 Restaurant open late?
No, 278 Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near 278 Restaurant?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of 278 Restaurant. Nearby options include XeroCal (1.5 mi), America's Best Your Homestyle Pizza (1.8 mi), and Whataburger (2.1 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.
