Questions
Questions about Joe's in Alabaster
Straight answers about Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery, formerly Joe's Italian, at 21 Weatherly Club Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007.
Visiting Joe's
Is Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery the same as Joe's Italian in Alabaster?
- Yes. Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery is the same family-owned restaurant and team that longtime guests know as Joe's Italian. The kitchen, address (21 Weatherly Club Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007), and staff are the same. The name expanded to reflect our steaks, seafood, and raw bar, and to highlight our custom bakery and new cocktail, bourbon, and wine bar.
What are Joe's hours in Alabaster?
- Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery in Alabaster is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11AM to 8PM, Friday from 11AM to 9PM, Saturday from 10AM to 9PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 8PM. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Does Joe's in Alabaster take reservations?
- Yes. Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery accepts reservations online via Google or our site. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.
Does Joe's deliver?
- Yes. Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery delivers via DoorDash to the Alabaster area. You can also order online for pickup.
Where is Joe's located?
- Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery is located at 21 Weatherly Club Dr, Alabaster, Alabama 35007, at Hwy 11 and Weatherly Club Drive, by Ballantrae Country Club.
What kind of food does Joe's serve?
- Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery serves Italian-American cuisine including fresh pasta, pizza, seafood, steaks, and weekend brunch. The bakery offers custom cakes and pastries, and the bar features an extensive bourbon collection, 16 custom cocktails, wine by the bottle and glass, and beer.
Is Joe's close to Pelham, AL?
- Yes. Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery in Alabaster is about 10 minutes from downtown Pelham, Alabama, making it a convenient dining option for Pelham and Shelby County residents.
Does Joe's do catering in the Birmingham area?
- Yes. Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery offers full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings across Central Alabama including Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Hoover, Birmingham, and Montevallo. We cater within about a 50-mile radius of our Alabaster kitchen (greater Birmingham metro). Call the catering line at (659) 222-9200 or request a catering quote.
Catering and events
How do I get a catering quote from Joe's?
- Send your date, guest count, city or venue, and service style through the catering form, or call (659) 222-9200. We follow up within one business day with questions and a custom quote.
Does Joe's cater weddings in Birmingham and Shelby County?
- Yes. We cater weddings across the Birmingham metro and Shelby County, with setup, service, and cleanup. Weddings of 100 or more guests with a date within about a year qualify for a complimentary tasting. See wedding catering.
What is the minimum guest count for catering?
- It depends on service style and date. Drop-off flexes small. Full service and peak Saturdays carry minimums because the staffing does. Send your headcount and we'll tell you plainly.
How far ahead should I book catering?
- Peak wedding Saturdays often book a year out, while corporate drop-off can move on much shorter notice. The fastest way to find out is to send the date. We answer within one business day.
What does catering cost in Birmingham?
- It depends on four things: headcount, service style, menu, and venue access. Service style moves it most, because drop-off, a buffet with attendants, and plated service are three different labor commitments. We quote each event rather than publishing numbers. See what drives it in the cost guide, then send a date for a real figure.
How far do you travel for catering?
- About 50 miles from our Alabaster kitchen, which covers the Birmingham metro and Shelby County. Beyond the metro, distance shows up as an itemized travel line and a difficult load-in as itemized labor, so neither disappears into the food line.
Does Joe's have a private event space?
- Yes. Our private banquet room in Alabaster seats up to 50 guests for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthdays, and private gatherings. We set up and run service in-house. Ask about the room.
Does Joe's cater corporate events near Birmingham?
- Yes. Office lunches, dinners, and company parties across Shelby County and the Birmingham metro, for pickup or delivery. See corporate catering or call (659) 222-9200.
Can you handle dietary restrictions?
- Yes. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy accommodations are routine. Tell us the counts when you send your guest number, because a heavy split changes the kitchen plan and we'd rather price it correctly up front.
Do you provide bar service?
- Yes. We provide bar support, subject to your venue's alcohol rules, which vary by property and sometimes by city. Tell us the venue and we'll tell you what's allowed there.
Who handles rentals like tables, linens, and china?
- Many venues include them, and we coordinate what they don't, itemized on the quote. Send us the venue and we'll tell you what's already covered before you rent anything twice.
What about deposit and cancellation?
- Both are written into the quote for your date. Ask and we'll send those terms with the quote, so you can read them before you decide, not after.
Ready to price your event?
Send your date and headcount. We reply within one business day.
Get my catering quoteBakery and custom cakes
Does Joe's have a bakery in Alabaster?
- Yes. We run a full bakery inside Joe's Kitchen, Bar, & Bakery in Alabaster. We bake custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and other occasions, plus the pastries and desserts we serve in the restaurant.
Can I order a custom wedding cake from Joe's in Alabaster?
- Yes. We make custom wedding cakes, from multi-tiered showpieces to smaller cakes. Send your details through the cake form at joesitalianonline.com/bakery and we follow up to talk through flavors, design, and delivery.
How far in advance should I order a custom cake?
- Order custom cakes at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead for birthdays and events, and book wedding cakes 2 to 3 months ahead. That lead time keeps your date open on the bakery calendar.
Wedding cakes
How much does a wedding cake cost in Birmingham?
- Cost moves on three things: the number of tiers, the finish (buttercream is the most affordable; fondant and hand-sculpted sugar flowers sit at the top), and how much of the design is built by hand rather than piped. We quote each cake instead of publishing a price list. Send your date, guest count, and a couple of inspiration photos and we'll come back with an exact number.
Do you deliver wedding cakes to Birmingham venues?
- Yes. We deliver and set up across the Birmingham metro and Shelby County from our Alabaster bakery. Tiered cakes are assembled on site, not carried in finished. Delivery is quoted with the cake.
Can I get the cake and the catering from the same place?
- Yes. Cake and wedding catering can sit on one contract, which means one delivery window, one timeline, and one person to call when the ceremony runs long, rather than a baker and a caterer who have never spoken.
How far ahead should I book a wedding cake?
- Two to three months ahead for a Saturday in spring or fall. We take shorter runways when the calendar allows, so call (205) 663-4111 and ask rather than assuming the date is gone.
Can we taste the cake before we book?
- Yes. We're a working restaurant, so you can eat our food and our bakery's dessert in the dining room in Alabaster before you commit to anything. Cake tastings for booked wedding dates are arranged with your consultation.
Do you do groom's cakes and dessert tables?
- Yes: groom's cakes, dessert tables, cannoli stations, and cupcake alternatives. If you want dessert to be more than one cake, say so in the inquiry and we'll price the spread.
Planning an event?
Send your date and headcount. We reply within one business day.