Butch Cassidy’s Café is a popular Midtown destination established by Roy Seewer in 1993. The name of the café pays tribute to the classic Paul Newman and Robert Redford movie, as well as Seewer’s favorite biker bar in Houston, Texas.
“Its what’s between the buns that counts,” says Seewer in reference to his ‘soon to be famous’ Butch Burger.
The nearly plate-size 9 oz masterpiece comes fully dressed with bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles. The popular order has won multiple local awards from Mobile Bay Monthly and the Mobile Press-Register.
In addition to burgers, other customer favorites include the Rio Grande Nachos and Baggs Wyoming Buffalo wings. The legendary chicken wings were voted “best over all wings” in Bob Baumhower’s Wing Bowl.
For those 21 and up, happy hour is from 3-7pm mon-fri featuring 2 for 1 wings and drink specials such as domestic beer and pitchers of Miller Light and Yuengling. The restaurant also offers a low-carb menu for the health conscious, daily specials, and discount coupons via restaurants.com. Patrons are often treated to performances by some of the best local musicians in Mobile.
Butch Cassidy’s Café is an example of another independent business continuing to do well in spite of the recession. This success can be attributed to local media support, loyal customers, and an emphasis on quality ‘cooked-to- order’ food. “I think our customers appreciate that we have always kept our prices reasonable,” says Roy Seewer.