Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
Saw's BBQ
1008 Oxmoor RdBest BBQ in all of Birmingham
Steel City Pops
2821 Central AveGourmet popsicles
Octane Coffee And Bar
2822 Central AveGreat coffee and great people.
Wonderful breakfast — the biscuits are some of the best you'll ever have.
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Big Bad Breakfast
5361 US-280Wonderful breakfast — the biscuits are some of the best you'll ever have.
The chef here beat Bobby Flay in Iron Chef. Need I say more?
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Hot and Hot Fish Club
2901 2nd Avenue SouthThe chef here beat Bobby Flay in Iron Chef. Need I say more?
Great burger and a beautiful patio complete with a Bocce Ball court.
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Chez Fonfon
2007 11th Ave SGreat burger and a beautiful patio complete with a Bocce Ball court.
Brick & Tin
214 20th St NA MUST for Sunday brunch.
Such a weird place. But so weird that it's cool. This is authentic chinese food in an Asian grocery store. And very good.
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Red Pearl Restaurant
243 W Valley AveSuch a weird place. But so weird that it's cool. This is authentic chinese food in an Asian grocery store. And very good.
Taqueria Guzman, The Taco Truck, Los Dos Hermanos — this place has many names. And it is parked in a gas station lot. Don't let that stop you. Best mexican food around. Locals love it.
215 W Valley Ave
215 West Valley AvenueTaqueria Guzman, The Taco Truck, Los Dos Hermanos — this place has many names. And it is parked in a gas station lot. Don't let that stop you. Best mexican food around. Locals love it.
Locally owned coffee shop & bookstore. Great people running this place. Owner wrote the book "The Localist" about the benefits of shopping local. Highly recommend.
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Church Street Coffee & Books
81 Church StLocally owned coffee shop & bookstore. Great people running this place. Owner wrote the book "The Localist" about the benefits of shopping local. Highly recommend.
Beautiful spot for lunch. The owners have their own goat farm and the goat cheese is unbelievable. You can either eat their or take home some of their delicious goods/juices. OR BOTH!
The Pantry
17 Dexter AveBeautiful spot for lunch. The owners have their own goat farm and the goat cheese is unbelievable. You can either eat their or take home some of their delicious goods/juices. OR BOTH!
Bottle & Bone — Bottle & Bone butcher pub offers a huge variety of fresh local meat, housemade charcuterie, sandwiches and small plates. Beer and wine by the bottle or glass.
2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Bottle & Bone — Bottle & Bone butcher pub offers a huge variety of fresh local meat, housemade charcuterie, sandwiches and small plates. Beer and wine by the bottle or glass.
Beautiful coffee shop with delicious food. Great for breakfast.Great location downtown near Faith Skate Supply, Charm boutique and What's on 2nd.
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Urban Standard
2320 2nd Ave NBeautiful coffee shop with delicious food. Great for breakfast.Great location downtown near Faith Skate Supply, Charm boutique and What's on 2nd.
Babalu Tacos — authentic, gourmet tacos and Spanish style tapas with a Southern twist.
2808 7th Ave S
2808 7th Avenue SouthBabalu Tacos — authentic, gourmet tacos and Spanish style tapas with a Southern twist.
Inspired by multi-regional Mexican cuisine, urban design and locally sourced ingredients, El Barrio bridges the gap between the typical Mexican restaurant and a bustling bar and grill.
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El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NInspired by multi-regional Mexican cuisine, urban design and locally sourced ingredients, El Barrio bridges the gap between the typical Mexican restaurant and a bustling bar and grill.
Great biscuits and coffee. Located in Cahaba Heights right behind the Summit if you need a pick me up before/during/after shopping :)
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The Alabama Biscuit Co.
4133 White Oak DrGreat biscuits and coffee. Located in Cahaba Heights right behind the Summit if you need a pick me up before/during/after shopping :)
Arts & Culture
Iron City Bham
513 22nd St SGreat music venue located downtown.
Regions Field
1401 1st Ave SBirmingham's new baseball field. Railroad Park nearby.
Great, new music venue in Avondale. Their coffee shop, Satellite, serves delicious Stumptown coffee and drinks.
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Saturn
200 41st St SGreat, new music venue in Avondale. Their coffee shop, Satellite, serves delicious Stumptown coffee and drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails and best bar food (or just food in general) around. I recommend the wings or their famous corndog.
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Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveGreat cocktails and best bar food (or just food in general) around. I recommend the wings or their famous corndog.
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SLocal brewery. Post Office Pies pizza next door.
TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave SLocal brewery with good vibes.
This is where Birmingham's best bartender works. His name is Angel. And he's an angel.
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The Collins Bar
2125 2nd Ave NThis is where Birmingham's best bartender works. His name is Angel. And he's an angel.
Entertainment & Activities
Homewood Community Center
1632 Oxmoor RdGreat park for families or a nice picnic.
Shopping
The Summit station
Great place to shop.
Offers a great selection of goods for home, self, pets & kids. Locally Made, Made in the USA, and Fair Trade items are their specialty.
Full Circle
3908 Clairmont AveOffers a great selection of goods for home, self, pets & kids. Locally Made, Made in the USA, and Fair Trade items are their specialty.
4513 5th Ave S
4513 5th Avenue SouthSeasick Records — Really cool record store with a great selection.
What's on 2nd
1101 20th Street SouthBirmingham's most iconic and eccentric antique store.
Harold & Mod — Vintage Lifestyle Brand offering Revived Style for your home and wardrobe.
2323 1st Ave N
2323 1st Avenue NorthHarold & Mod — Vintage Lifestyle Brand offering Revived Style for your home and wardrobe.
Birmingham design and print shop. Really recommend this place. They make cool stuff.
Yellowhammer Creative
2821 2nd Avenue SouthBirmingham design and print shop. Really recommend this place. They make cool stuff.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place for a picnic. Great walking trails and awesome views of the surrounding city.
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Rautatiepuiston säätiö
1600 1st Ave SBeautiful place for a picnic. Great walking trails and awesome views of the surrounding city.
Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrGreat for hiking and a nice view of Birmingham.
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrA Birmingham icon and great views of the city.
It's just cool. Bass Pro is nearby if you're into that sort of thing.
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Barber Vintage Motorsports -museo
6030 Barber Motorsports PkwyIt's just cool. Bass Pro is nearby if you're into that sort of thing.
Because it's a pretty important piece of history.
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NBecause it's a pretty important piece of history.
It's nice to have you in Birmingham Mural.
Great place for a touristy (and cool) Instagram. There are a few others around town, but this one is the best.
5529 1st Ave S Suite 3
5529 1st Avenue SouthIt's nice to have you in Birmingham Mural.
Great place for a touristy (and cool) Instagram. There are a few others around town, but this one is the best.