AYA’s menu offers creative takes on traditional flavors, inviting guests to experience a fusion of African, Caribbean, and Southern culinary roots. Each dish is crafted to honor these cultural influences, blending heritage with fresh, contemporary twists.

  • Sparkling White, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Italy) $12 / $48

  • Rosé, Domaine De Fontsainte (France) $11 / $44

  • Pinot Grigio, Ferrari-Carano Friuli Grave (Italy) $12 / $48

    Riesling, Eroica (Washington) $10 / $40

    Chardonnay, Aslina (South Africa) $12 / $48

  • Moscato, Saracco D’asti (Italy) $11 / $44

    Pinot Noir, Argyle Bloomhouse (Oregon) $11 / $44

    Bordeaux, Chateau Chapelle D’Alienor (France) $11 / $44

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Aslina (South Africa) $12 / $48

  • Sparkling White, Freixenet Alcohol Removed (Spain) $10 / $40

  • Braided River Del Golfo Cerveza (Mobile, AL) $7

    Common Bond Crema Stout (Montgomery, AL) $7

    Red Clay Bo Bikes IPA (Opelika, AL) $7

    Common Bond Oktoberfest (Montgomery, AL) $7

    Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA (Milford, CT) $5

  • AYA SOUR $12
    Spirit Free Whiskey, Antidote Aperitivo Bitter Red, Lemon, Fee Foam

    DRY IN NOLA $10
    Spirit Free Rum, Thrive Hibiscus Tea, Pineapple, Fassionola, Lemon

    AFIA $10
    Matcha, Oak Milk, Rosebud Simple, Fee Foam

    ROYAL BUTTERFLY $12
    Fresh Blueberry Puree, Freixenet Non-Alcoholic Prosecco, Spirit Free Gin

    THE MAGNOLIA $10
    Café Du Monde Chicory Coffee Cold Brew, Hazelnut-Vanilla Simple

    BLUEBERRY ARNOLD PALMER $5
    Fresh Blueberry Puree, Iced Tea, Lemonade

  • SOUTH AFRICAN SOUR $14
    Amarula, Lillet Blanc, Honey-Rooibos reduction, Lemon, Fee Foam, Brokers Gin

    OLD OVERTOWN $16
    Guava, Toasted Coconut Simple, Lime, Zaya 12 Year Rum

    THE GREEN GUIDE $14
    Apple-Celery blend, Lemon, Simple, Titos Vodka

    OCHO RIOS $14
    Lime, Orange Marmalade, Tamarind, Pepper Infused Lunazul Blanco Tequila

    THE PATCHWORK PATH $18
    Black Walnut Bitters, Sweet Potato Praline Butter washed Uncle Nearest 1856 Bourbon

  • Ms. Edna’s Biscuits $12
    Homemade buttermilk biscuits served with Sweet Potato Praline Butter, Browned Sorghum Butter, and Seasonal Preserves

    Black Eye Pea “Hummus” $10
    Smokey black eye pea dip served with house-made benne seed crackers & pickled vegetables

    Baby Lettuce Peach Salad $12
    Local baby lettuce, fresh summer peaches, feta cheese, herb roasted beets, toasted bread crumbs, and lemon basil vinaigrette

    House Caesar Salad $10
    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, cornbread croutons, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing

    Grilled Okra, Corn & Tomato Salad $12
    Local heirloom tomatoes, grilled okra and raw sweet corn with a summer tomato vinaigrette

    House Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip $11
    House fried potato chips with a savorymcaramelized onion and chive labne dip

  • Sweet Cornbread Waffle & Wings $17
    Crispy fried buttermilk brined chicken wings and a fluffy sweet cornbread waffle with warm maple syrup

    Smothered Chicken & Rice Bowl $22
    Herb roasted chicken over Charleston Red Rice, smokey braised greens, and Yassa onion sauce

    Sunrise Chicken Biscuit $10
    Fried boneless buttermilk brined chicken thigh, house- made bread & butter pickles, maple mustard, and hot sauce

  • Grits & Eggs $18
    Two cage-free eggs prepared your way, creamy stone ground Southern Queen grits, and your choice of Conecuh sausage or thick cut bacon

    Greens, Grits & Eggs $16
    A poached cage-free egg with smokey braised greens, potlikker, and creamy stone ground Southern Queen grits

    Croquettes, Grits & Eggs $18
    Pan griddled salmon croquettes, two cage-free eggs any style, and creamy stone ground Southern Queen grits

    Folded Eggs $16
    Create your own three egg omelette by choosing up to three add-ins:
    Cheddar or Swiss cheese, thick cut bacon, Conecuh sausage, onions, bell peppers, spinach

  • Creole Shrimp & Grit Fritters $22
    Creamy stone ground Southern Queen grit fritters, Gulf shrimp, and Conecuh sausage in a rich Creole gravy

    Berries & Cream French Toast $16
    Mile high brioche French toast with a custard center, served with our blackberry-thyme cane syrup and whipped cinnamon cream

    Steak & Sweet Potato Hash $23
    Tender and juicy strip steak with a sweet potato, charred corn, bell pepper hash and a roasted tomato cracked pepper hollandaise

    BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwich $16
    Grilled pork tenderloin with cabbage chow chow, comeback sauce and barbecue peaches, Served with house chips

    Sunday Brunch Burger $17
    Thick and juicy all beef burger with thick cut bacon, tomato relish, cheddar-Gruyere cheese, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun, Served with house chips

    Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich $15
    Crispy fried catfish dusted with our house Nashville spice, comeback sauce, onions, lettuce, and house dill pickles on a country white roll, Served with house chips

  • Cornbread Waffle $8

    Smokey Braised Greens $5

    Creamy Southern Queen Grits $5

    Conecuh Sausage $5

    Thick Cut Bacon $5

    Salmon Croquettes $5

    Sweet Potato Hash $5

    Toast $3

    Cage-free Eggs $3

BRUNCH

  • Ms. Edna’s Biscuits $12
    Homemade buttermilk biscuits served with Sweet Potato Praline Butter, Browned Sorghum Butter, and Seasonal Preserves

    Black Eye Pea “Hummus” $10
    Smokey black eye pea dip served with house-made benne seed crackers & pickled vegetables

    Baby Lettuce Peach Salad $12
    Local baby lettuce, fresh summer peaches, feta cheese, herb roasted beets, toasted bread crumbs, and lemon basil vinaigrette

    House Caesar Salad $10
    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, cornbread croutons, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing

    Grilled Okra, Corn & Tomato Salad $12
    Local heirloom tomatoes, grilled okra and raw sweet corn with a summer tomato vinaigrette

    House Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip $11
    House fried potato chips with a savorymcaramelized onion and chive labne dip

  • Smothered Chicken & Rice $22
    Herb roasted half chicken over Charleston Red Rice, smokey braised greens, and Yassa onion sauce

    Southern Fried Chicken $26
    Buttermilk brined and fried half chicken, tangy slaw, and corn spoon bread

    Nanna’s Chicken Sandwich $15
    Fried boneless buttermilk brined chicken thigh, pimento cheese, cabbage chow chow and mayo on a brioche bun with hot sauce on the side, Served with house chips

  • Smoked Pork & Peaches $23
    Smoke kissed thick cut pork chop with barbecue peaches, stewed green beans, and buttered Carolina Gold Rice

    Sunday Short Ribs $32
    Slow cooked beef short ribs, sweet corn spoon bread, house pickled beets, fried onion strings, and pan sauce

    Creole Shrimp & Grit Fritters $22
    Creamy stone ground Southern Queen grit fritters, Gulf shrimp, and Conecuh sausage in a rich Creole gravy

    Fish and Grits $22
    Blackened or pan fried catfish with smokey braised greens, potlikker, and creamy stone ground Southern Queen grits

    BBQ Mushrooms & Field Peas $19
    Grilled king oyster mushrooms over a warm Sea Island red pea salad with charred okra, and cabbage chow chow served with Carolina Gold Rice

    Steak & Summer Salad $32
    Grilled ribeye steak with a charred corn and heirloom tomato salad and a tangy garden herb dressing

    All Day Burger $17
    Thick and juicy all beef burger with thick cut bacon, tomato relish, cheddar-Gruyere cheese, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun, Served with house chips

    Spicy Blackened Catfish Sandwich $16
    Blackened pan seared or fried catfish, tangy slaw, comeback sauce, and house dill pickles on a country white roll, Served with house chips

  • Stewed Green Beans $5

    Corn Spoon Bread $5

    Smokey Braised Greens $5

    Crispy Grit Fritters $6

    Cabbage Chow Chow $5

    Tangy Slaw $4

    Red Rice $6

DINNER

  • Strawberry & Cream Triffle $11
    with layers of icebox custard, sweet and tangy strawberries, and a strawberry shortbread crumble

    Sweet Potato Caramel Cake $11
    served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of sweet potato caramel

    Chocolate Chess Pie $10
    served with cinnamon whipped cream