Irondale, Alabama, hides a little roadside café that has been serving up comfort food since 1928. The Irondale Café keeps the old traditions alive, especially when it comes to their famous chicken-fried steak. Meat-And-Three Magic On Your PlateThe chicken-fried steak arrives golden brown and crispy, smothered in rich brown gravy made from scratch. Many visitors order both the steak and tomatoes, creating a Southern feast that represents Alabama comfort food at its peak. The chicken-fried steak has become surprisingly photogenic.