The Broken Knife
The Broken Knife is a gourmet sandwich shop that reopened in Avondale at Elysian Gardens in summer 2026. It began in Homewood and ended its brick and mortar room after chef Bucky Davis died in June 2025, while its catering kept running. Owner and chef Chris Talley says everything is made from scratch, the meat is smoked in house and the portions are large. At the August 2026 reopening it served lunch Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 2 PM, with dinner and weekends planned.
- Address
- 101 40th St S (Elysian Gardens), Birmingham, AL
- Cuisine
- sandwiches, smokehouse
- Good to know
- Chef Driven, Owner Operated
- Verification
- Details researched October 14, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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Website checks last run October 15, 2026 against the venue's own site.
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