Next Level Cafe

Name: Next Level Cafe
Address: 1006 1st Ave, Opelika, AL, United States, 36801-4350
Telephone: (334) 203-1381
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

48 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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At Next Level Cafe we offer a full service upscale dining experience with a variety of American Cuisine, craft beer, wine & cocktails.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sat 9:00 am–1:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(334) 203-1381
Website
https://www.facebook.com/Next-Level-Cafe-102114735727215/?ref=page_internal
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women

Location
1006 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-4350
Neighborhood
Opelika
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Strawberry Bruschetta$9.00
Chèvre, Fresh Strawberries
Chicken Wings$15.00
8 Fried Chicken Wings, Honey Butter
Buffalo Chicken Dip$11.00
House-made Dip, Tortilla Chips
Pimiento Cheese 'N' Bacon Crostini$8.00
House-made Pimiento, Crumbled Bacon
Cornmeal Tempura Green Beans$8.00
Sharing size of our Cornmeal Fried Green Beans
Maple Ricotta Cornbread$6.00
Pure Maple Syrup, Ricotta Cheese, Homemade Cornbread
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$7.00
Sharing size of our Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Sandwiches

Choice of House Chips or Fries

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$11.00
Sourdough Bread, Arugula & Pecan Pesto, Caramelized Tomato, Horseradish Mayo
BLT Sandwich$9.00
Romaine, Caramelized Tomato, Spicy Pickle Mayo
Chicken Club$14.00
Brioche Bun, 6 oz Fried Breast, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Pickle Mayo
Next Level Burger$11.00
Brioche Bun, Hand-patted 6 oz Patty, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Onions, Spicy Pickle Mayo

Salads

Add Grilled or Fried Chicken $6 | Add 6 oz Filet $14 | Add 5 Blackened Shrimp $8

Hearts of Romaine$10.00
Bacon, Roasted Tomato, Parmesan Dressing, Croutons
Classic Caesar$9.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons, & Caesar Dressing
Warm Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$11.00
White Balsamic, Honey, Gorgonzola, Pecans
House Salad$7.00
Romaine Blend, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion
Arugula, Lemon & Parmesan Salad$5.00
Arugula, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Parmesan

Brunch

Breakfast Biscuit$9.00
Smoked Sausage, Chèvre, Shallot Preserves, Fried Egg
Cheesecake Stacked French Toast$12.00
Brioche, Fresh Berries, Butter Rum Sauce
Traditional Breakfast$9.00
Two Eggs, Two Strips of Bacon, Two Pancakes
Shrimp 'N' Grits$18.00
8 Blackened Shrimp, Cheese Grits, Sausage Cream Sauce, Topped with Bacon Bits & Green Onions
Next Level Omelet$11.00
Three Egg Omelet with Conecuh Sausage or Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Spinach & Tomatoes - Breakfast Potatoes
Pork 'N' Greens$15.00
Pan Roasted Pork Chop, Wilted Spinach, Cheese Grits, House-made BBQ
Steak 'N' Eggs$24.00
8 oz USDA Boneless Choice Ribeye, Fried Potatoes, Bloody Mary Aioli, Choice of Toast

Dinner Entrees

Starting @4pm

Pan-Roasted Pork Chop$17.00
Brussels Sprouts Bacon & Green Apple Hash, Maple-Balsamic Glaze
Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Chili Meatloaf$16.00
Cornmeal Tempura Green Beans, Whipped Potatoes, Sweet Chili Glaze
Mac 'N' Morna$11.00
Pasta, Cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan
Next Level Pot Roast$16.00
Coffee-braised, Butternut Squash, Red Potatoes, Poblano Peppers, Chèvre, Served on Open-Face Biscuit
Ribeye Steak$35.00
16oz USDA Choice Bone-In, Whipped Potatoes, Sauteed Haricot Vert
Beef Tenderloin$32.00
6oz USDA Choice, Whipped Potatoes, Sauteed Haricot Vert

Desserts

Cheesecake$9.00
Choose between Original or Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Syrup Topping options: Strawberry, Chocolate, Raspberry, Cinnamon, Mango, Kiwi Lime, White Chocolate, Caramel or our Home-Made Butter Rum Sauce

Signature Cocktails

Bloody Mary$10.00
JED Elizabeth Vodka
Orange You Glad$12.00
OJ, Lemon Juice, Vanilla Syrup topped with Empress Gin
Bloody Mary Flight$18.00
JED Elizabeth Vodka
Mimosa Tasting Flight$25.00
Choose 4 Flavors & Whole Bottle of Champagne. Mango, Orange Juice, Peach, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple

Cocktails

Mimosa$10.00
Mango, Orange Juice, Peach, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Wycliff
Amaretto Coffee$8.00
diAmore, Creamer
Long Island$10.00
Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Vodka, Gin
Margarita$10.00
el Jimador Tequila
Irish Coffee$8.00
Slane Irish Whiskey
Cosmopolitan$10.00
Tito's Vodka
Moscow Mule$10.00
Tito's Vodka
Mint Julep$10.00
Old Forester Bourbon
Old Fashioned$10.00
Old Forestor Bourbon
Manhattan$12.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon

Sparkling

Maschio Prosecco$8.00
Wycliff Brute$7.00

White Wine

Moscato, Menage a Trois$8.00
Moscato, Stella Rose$8.00
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc 13 Celsius$8.00
Chardonnay, Josh$8.00
Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle$8.00
Radio Boka Rose$8.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Meiomi$9.00
Pinot Noir, Firesteed$9.00
Merlot, William Hill$8.00
19 Crimes Red Blend$8.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini Cali$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Z. Brown$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Truth Be Told$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini Napa Valley$70.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hindsight Napa$65.00

Beer

Domestic

Coors Light
Miller Lite
Miller High Life
Budweiser
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Modela
Corona
Heineken
Yuengling
Guinness
Angry Orchard
Stella Artois
White Claw Black Cherry
Budweiser Zero
Non Alcoholic

Craft Beer

Goat Island Blood Orange
Scofflaw Basement IPA
Jekyll Southern Juice IPA
Pretoria Fields Skywalker Golden Ale
Yazoo Hefeweizen
Woodchuck Granny-Smith Apple Cider
Truckstop Honey Brown Ale
Cahaba Blonde
Amber Ale
Kaleidoscope Sour
Chance IPA
Half-Time Hefeweizen
Raspberry Berliner

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

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NitraA
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from food to service . Will definitely be attending again. If I could give higher stars I would .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away. Food was delicious and the service was excellent.
JS
JSTW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food! Took my kids and wife there to celebrate Mother’s Day. We all had a good time. We had the Next Level Omelet, Next Level Breakfast Sandwich, and French Toast. Kids meals were a hit with our small ones!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such great food and the place was so cute! Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience3
I made a reservation at 11. Took 20 minutes to get seated. Had to wait about 10 minutes for someone to take our order. Very few check ins by waitress. One meal was wrong. Good food but another restaurant falling victim to poor use of staff.
BH
BrandonH
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was exceptional. We really enjoyed our time. Local spot opened locally with reasonable prices. We had the omelette and pork chop. Both were outstanding.
AD
AlysonD
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitress, Abby, was so kind and understanding with our difficult party on graduation weekend. The food was also delicious!
g
greglereneg
Alabama
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed group dinner…food great and friendly service. Thanks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a hidden gem! The food is excellent and the staff is friendly and very helpful! Will continue to dine here when visiting Auburn/Opelika.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was really good! Chef has a great menu. I hope more people find this place and they can have a good fresh turnover.
DB
DeidraB
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is my 4th visit to next level and every time it has been excellent. The food is delicious and very reasonable!
BO
BOGGEY1
Alabama
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great Shrimp and grits. Omelette was good. Service was good. Very busy on Sunday but with reservation we were seated immediately.
r
rickw
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm very appreciative of the staff. We had reservations for 12 and ended up with 14... the staff was extremely accommodating. The food was very good, but the staff were what really shined. I would definitely eat at Next Level again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
i wanted to start my birthday off with some brunch , i heard good things about them so i choose to eat at this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Next level cafe is awesome. Great service and delicious food!
B
Bluebonnet77
Austin
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, cheerful service.
R
Rltmsvau
Charleston
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
It was a very poor experience. Probably because it was a game weekend. They seemed overwhelmed with the full house. Service was extremely slow and the pork chops we ordered poked good but could not hardly be cut with a knife. Very disappointing, but it wasn’t terribly expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Horrible would not recommend
a
autiger1078
Alabama
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a wonderful hidden gem! Food was EXCELLENT!! Service was great…very attentive and gave the best recommendations! Highly recommend!! The fried chicken Mac &Mornay and pot roast were very good! The brownie dessert was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Service was slow and the food was not hot. It took over an hour to get our food after the order was placed.
g
greglereneg
Alabama
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Birthday for my wife. Food was excellent and friendly staff. Took a while for food to arrive but short staffed that evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
My wife’s steak tasted fishy. The place was noisy and I could hear everyone else’s conversation but mine. The food came out cold and overcooked. Overall the worst experience I have ever paid for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service !
L
Lewisroon
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very enjoyable meal. Hearty, like home cooking, but with elevated flavors. We also liked our mint julep, which didn't skimp on the bourbon. And the server went the extra mile by contacting us right away when we forgot our card.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family was in town visiting my son. The food was fresh and flavorful. Service was polite and quick.
SA
SamanthaA
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. The food is amazing and the place is so fun. Can’t wait to go back.
SV
SarahV
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and great service. We would go back for sure.
PD
PeterD
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
3.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
We had reservations at 7:15. sat at 7:30with tables open the entire time. Drinks arrived at 8:00. Refills were poor. Had to ask for food 40 minutes later. Server was not around. Very loud. Food outstanding though.
J
Jail3n
Alabama
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waiter sat people that got there before us and when we where seated we never received food. Do not recommend going on the weekends
LP
LynnP
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Very slow service. It took over an hour to get our food and two tables around us got up and left because they did not get their food (one left after 1 1/2 hours). They have some kinks to work out.
AM
AndyM
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
If you bring in cash to pay, eat that instead. It would taste better and you wouldn’t have to wait an hour and a half for it.
F
Food
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. Short on staff.
P
Phyllis
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and drinks were exceptional but the metal chairs are too small I kept feeling like I was going to slip out of the chair.
HV
HeatherV
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
It took us 1.5 hours to get our order taken and another hour to get our food. Cute place but definitely could use more servers
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were wonderful! Will definitely be back soon
AS
AllenS
Alabama
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good. Service still needs work. Small restaurant with only one server. Dessert was wonderful. Once kinks are worked out it will be a good choice.
EE
EmilyE
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
They were short staffed unfortunately:( The work ethic of the lady who served us was impeccable! She was our hostess, waitress, cleaned table etc
PC
PamelaC
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and professional service. This was my second visit and they keep getting better and better.
V
Vegas2
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was amazing and very kind. Food was very good (French Toast was sooo good) and great prices for portion sizes. The restaurant was very clean. I would recommend getting reservations because they were busy. We will be back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Next Level Cafe is rated 4.1 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

1006 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-4350

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Opelika
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sat 9:00 am–1:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/Next-Level-Cafe-102114735727215/?ref=page_internal
Phone number
(334) 203-1381

Next Level Cafe

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Strawberry Bruschetta$9.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Buffalo Chicken Dip$11.00

Pimiento Cheese 'N' Bacon Crostini$8.00

Cornmeal Tempura Green Beans$8.00

Maple Ricotta Cornbread$6.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$11.00

BLT Sandwich$9.00

Chicken Club$14.00

Next Level Burger$11.00

Salads

Hearts of Romaine$10.00

Classic Caesar$9.00

Warm Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$11.00

House Salad$7.00

Arugula, Lemon & Parmesan Salad$5.00

Brunch

Breakfast Biscuit$9.00

Cheesecake Stacked French Toast$12.00

Traditional Breakfast$9.00

Shrimp 'N' Grits$18.00

Next Level Omelet$11.00

Pork 'N' Greens$15.00

Steak 'N' Eggs$24.00

Dinner Entrees

Pan-Roasted Pork Chop$17.00

Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Chili Meatloaf$16.00

Mac 'N' Morna$11.00

Next Level Pot Roast$16.00

Ribeye Steak$35.00

Beef Tenderloin$32.00

Desserts

Cheesecake$9.00

Signature Cocktails

Bloody Mary$10.00

Orange You Glad$12.00

Bloody Mary Flight$18.00

Mimosa Tasting Flight$25.00

Cocktails

Mimosa$10.00

Amaretto Coffee$8.00

Long Island$10.00

Margarita$10.00

Irish Coffee$8.00

Cosmopolitan$10.00

Moscow Mule$10.00

Mint Julep$10.00

Old Fashioned$10.00

Manhattan$12.00

Sparkling

Maschio Prosecco$8.00

Wycliff Brute$7.00

White Wine

Moscato, Menage a Trois$8.00

Moscato, Stella Rose$8.00

Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$8.00

Sauvignon Blanc 13 Celsius$8.00

Chardonnay, Josh$8.00

Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle$8.00

Radio Boka Rose$8.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Meiomi$9.00

Pinot Noir, Firesteed$9.00

Merlot, William Hill$8.00

19 Crimes Red Blend$8.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini Cali$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Z. Brown$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Truth Be Told$10.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini Napa Valley$70.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hindsight Napa$65.00

Beer

Domestic

Coors Light