The Purple Onion Deli & Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Purple Onion Deli & Grill, a vibrant destination nestled in Birmingham, AL, where Greek-Mediterranean flavors come alive. This eclectic eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to all palates, boasting a delightful selection of appetizers, fresh salads, hearty burgers, pita roll-ups, and more.
- Appetizers: Start your meal with their famous hummus or tabouli salad, perfectly complemented by hot pita bread.
- Burgers & Sandwiches: Indulge in handcrafted burgers like the Purple Onion Burger or the mouthwatering Hawaiian Beef Burger.
- Pita Roll Ups: From the savory gyro to delightful falafel, each roll-up offers a burst of flavor in every bite.
The inviting atmosphere, coupled with outdoor seating, makes for an ideal spot for family gatherings or a quick late-night meal. The Purple Onion Deli & Grill is more than just food; it's a community hub where delicious cuisine meets a warm, casual vibe.
Appetizers and Salad
Chili
Garden Salad
Our fresh crispy salad served with hot pita bread and fresh fruits.
Greek Salad
Our famous fresh and crispy salad covered with feta cheese, black olives, peppercini, purple onion, tomato and house Greek dressing.
Tabouli Salad
Mediterranean salad made of chopped parsley, tomato, onion, cracked wheat with olive oil and lemon juice.
Chef Salad
A large fresh, crispy salad topped with turkey, ham, American, Swiss, and feta cheese, purple onion, Greek pepper and olive, and served with hot pita bread.
Hummus Dip
Our famous chickpea dip served with hot, fresh pita bread.
Baba Ghanouj
Delicious baked eggplant dip mixed with tahini sauce, lemon juice, a touch of garlic and served with pita bread.
Chili Cheese Nachos
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger Combo
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
Hawaiian Beef Burger
Burger loaded with pineapple, ham, bacon, cheese, onions and fully dressed
Hawaiian Beef Burger Combo
Purple Onion Burger
Homemade ground beef, parsley, onion and seasoned to suit your taste.
Purple Onion Burger Combo
Homemade ground beef, parsley, onion and seasoned to suit your taste.
Grilled Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich
Grilled boneless, skinless, seasoned chicken breast dressed with mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoand pickle.
Grilled Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich Combo
Grilled boneless, skinless, seasoned chicken breast dressed with mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoand pickle.
Wings and Fries
Served with fries, ranch, and fruit
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Our famous golden fried chicken tender with a crispy french fries served with honey mustard and fresh fruits.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
BLT Sandwich
Mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, bacon.
Burgers and Sandwiches
Pita Roll Ups
Turkey Melt Pita Roll
Thin sliced turkey breast topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Turkey Melt Pita Roll Combo
Thin sliced turkey breast topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Ham and Swiss Pita Roll
Our best 95% fat-free, thin sliced ham grilled and topped with Swiss cheese.
Ham and Swiss Pita Roll Combo
Our best 95% fat-free, thin sliced ham grilled and topped with Swiss cheese.
Pita Club
A combination of turkey breast, ham, and bacon grilled with American cheese.
Pita Club Combo
A combination of turkey breast, ham, and bacon grilled with American cheese.
Chicken Salad Pita Roll
Delicious homemade chicken salad, lettuce and tomato
Chicken Salad Pita Roll Combo
Delicious homemade chicken salad, lettuce and tomato
Tuna Pita Roll
Delicious homemade tuna salad, lettuce and tomato
Tuna Pita Roll Combo
Delicious homemade tuna salad, lettuce and tomato
Chick in a Sack Pita Roll
Marinated chuck of chicken breast topped with melted American, Swiss cheese.
Chick in a Sack Pita Roll Combo
Marinated chuck of chicken breast topped with melted American, Swiss cheese.
Philly Steak Pita Roll
Grilled thin slices of sirloin with bell peppers, onions, and topped with cheese.
Philly Steak Pita Roll Combo
Grilled thin slices of sirloin with bell peppers, onions, and topped with cheese.
Ribeye Steak Pita Roll
Our famous strips of fresh ribeye steak grilled with sauteed onions and mushrooms.
Ribeye Steak Pita Roll Combo
Our famous strips of fresh ribeye steak grilled with sauteed onions and mushrooms.
Falafel Pita Roll
Ground chickpeas with parsley, onions, garlic, and our own seasoning, lightly fried, and topped with our special sauce.
Falafel Pita Roll Combo
Ground chickpeas with parsley, onions, garlic, and our own seasoning, lightly fried, and topped with our special sauce.
Pita Garden
Served with hummus spread, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cucumber bell pepper, and purple onion.
Pita Garden Combo
Served with hummus spread, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cucumber bell pepper, and purple onion.
Kafta Kabob Pita Roll
Served with hummus spread, lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce.
Kafta Kabob Pita Roll Combo
Served with hummus spread, lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce.
Chicken Philly Pita Roll
Grilled thin slices of chicken breast bell peppers, onions, and topped with cheese.
Chicken Philly Pita Roll Combo
Grilled thin slices of chicken breast bell peppers, onions, and topped with cheese.
Gyro
Our very special combined lamb and beef thinly sliced hot from the rotisserie, served with our homemade gyro sauce. Our sauce made with cucumber, garlic, sour cream, and seasoning.
Gyro Combo
Our very special combined lamb and beef thinly sliced hot from the rotisserie, served with our homemade gyro sauce. Our sauce made with cucumber, garlic, sour cream, and seasoning.
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tenders wrapped in a pita with honey mustard or ranch, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese
Cripsy Chicken Wrap Combo
Fried chicken tenders wrapped in a pita with honey mustard or ranch, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese
Falafel Plate
For vegetarian lovers.
Kafta Kabob
Lebanese meatballs (mixed of ground round, lamb, beef with purple onion, chopped parsley, a touch of garlic and our own seasoning).
Gyro Plate
Our very special beef, thinly sliced from the rotisserie.
Chicken Kabob
Boneless marinated chicken breast seasoned to suit your taste.
Beef Kabob
Our finest cut of filet mignon seasoned to perfection.
Shrimp Kabob
Our best selection of fresh jumbo shrimp.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Grouper
Grilled Tilapia
Entrees
New Special Plates
Philly Cheesesteak
Grilled thin slices of sirloin with bell peppers, onions and topped with cheese.
Ribeye Steak
Our famous strips of fresh rib eye steak grilled with sauteed onions and mushrooms.
Grilled Chicken Breast Plate
Grilled boneless chicken breast with onion and pepper.
Basic Baked Potato
Butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, and bacon bits.
Chili Baked Potato
Butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chili, onion and bacon bits.
Vegetarian Baked Potato
Grilled bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese.
Chicken Baked Potato
Butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion and bacon bits, and BBQ sauce.
Steak Baked Potato
Butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, steak, onion, bacon bits and BBQ sauce.
Gyro Baked Potato
Butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, bacon bits and BBQ sauce.
BBQ Combination Baked Potato
Chicken and steak, butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onions, bacon bits and BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Baked Potato
Baked Potatoes
New Specialty Salad Meals
Grilled Chicken Salad
Fresh crispy salad topped with grilled boneless chicken.
Gyro Salad
Fresh crispy salad topped with thinly sliced gyro from the rotisserie.
Chicken Tender Salad
Fresh crispy salad topped with our golden fried chicken tender with your choice of dressing.
French Fries
Cheese Fries
Wild Rice
Onion Rings
Ranch Fries
Grilled Mushroom
Side Orders
Breakfast Served Anytime
Pepper Steak Omelette
Our famous strips of fresh rib eye steak grilled with onion, mushroom topped with melted cheese.
Vegetable Omelette
Grilled purple onion, bell pepper, mushroom, tomato and Swiss cheese.
Western Omelette
Filled with ham, purple onion, bell pepper and American cheese.
Ham and Cheese Omelette
Purple Onion Omelette
Our kafta meat, purple meat, onion, mushroom, and feta cheese.
Steak, Egg and Hash Browns
Lite Pronto
2 eggs and cheese in a pita.
Gyro Pronto
Falafel Pronto
Ham and Cheese Pronto
Philly Cheese Pronto
Pita Prontos
Desserts
Baklava
Greek pastry made with layers of philo baked with honey and filled with walnuts
Cheesecake
Plain New York style
Chocolate Cake
Mamoul Pistachio
Middle Easter cookie stuffed with pistachios
Red Velvet Cake
Mamoul Dates
Middle Eastern cookie stuffed with date paste