Jc's Guidebook
Food scene
Silver Coin Indian Grill
3321 Lorna RdStaying close to the house? Great Indian food!
Staying close to the house? Don’t underestimate this place! Hidden gem that everyone seems to know about! 2 mins away!
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Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart
3219 Lorna RdStaying close to the house? Don’t underestimate this place! Hidden gem that everyone seems to know about! 2 mins away!
If you’re looking for a quick stop close to the house to grab some donuts to bring back for breakfast, this is it!
Shipley Do-Nuts
2050 Greenvale LnIf you’re looking for a quick stop close to the house to grab some donuts to bring back for breakfast, this is it!
Moe's Original BBQ - Vestavia Hills
2520 Rocky Ridge RoadStaying close to the house? Great BBQ place!
If you go closer to the Galleria for shopping and want pizza.. this is it!
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - Hoover
181 Main StIf you go closer to the Galleria for shopping and want pizza.. this is it!
If you’re over in Mountain Brook… This is an authentic French bakery and it’s a great coffee/pastry place you can stop in on before walking the botanical garden or enjoying the Birmingham Zoo! (Just note it’s not a full breakfast place)
Chez Lulu
1911 Cahaba RoadIf you’re over in Mountain Brook… This is an authentic French bakery and it’s a great coffee/pastry place you can stop in on before walking the botanical garden or enjoying the Birmingham Zoo! (Just note it’s not a full breakfast place)
Donut mood while in Homewood? This is it! Go inside, pretty sweet spot for a donut shop!
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Hero Doughnuts
1726 Central AveDonut mood while in Homewood? This is it! Go inside, pretty sweet spot for a donut shop!
Found yourself in Homewood? Get the skillet! So good! Go shopping in Homewood afterwards!
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Big Bad Breakfast
5361 US-280Found yourself in Homewood? Get the skillet! So good! Go shopping in Homewood afterwards!
Trattoria Zaza
207A 20th St NDowntown for Brunch? You’re welcome!
Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NDowntown? And want sushi? This is it!
Shu Shop
1820 3rd Ave NDowntown? Feeling Ramen?! Here you go!
Downtown for pizza? Tortugas Deep Dish Pizza for the win! There is one closer to the house… but this scene is better, it’s also next to a great brewery.
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Tortugas Pizza
1304 2nd Ave SDowntown for pizza? Tortugas Deep Dish Pizza for the win! There is one closer to the house… but this scene is better, it’s also next to a great brewery.
Downtown? Want a burger with fries and play arcade games with a beer? Okay.. this is the spot.
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NDowntown? Want a burger with fries and play arcade games with a beer? Okay.. this is the spot.
This is the most expensive place I’m recommending. I’ve only eaten here once but everyone loves it! It’s a great experience, make sure to make a reservation!!
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Helen
2013 2nd Avenue NorthThis is the most expensive place I’m recommending. I’ve only eaten here once but everyone loves it! It’s a great experience, make sure to make a reservation!!
Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante
2015 1st Ave NBest Rum Bar in town.