The setting of the book ( later a film ) `` Fried Green Tomatoes '' , by Irondale native Fannie Flagg , is loosely based on the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe , known as The Whistle-Stop Cafe in the book & film .
The book ( later a movie ) `` Fried Green Tomatoes '' , by Irondale native Fannie Flagg , is loosely based around the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe , known as The WhistleStop Cafe in the book & Film .