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The Best Birmingham Spots
Urban Standard is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

1. Urban Standard

2320 2nd Ave N (Between 23rd and 24th Sts. N.), Birmingham, AL
Coffee Shop · Central City · 92 tips and reviews

Landon H.Landon Howell: Their latte going to take a little longer to make than your Starbucks latte. There's a reason for that. #quality

Niki's West is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

2. Niki's West

8.8
233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL
Southern Food Restaurant · Acipco - Finley · 49 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Sparkman: Classic Birmingham eatery. Everything is great here, just make sure you know what you want when you get to the head of the line! Try to get there early to beat the rush.

Vulcan Park and Museum is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

3. Vulcan Park and Museum

9.0
1701 Valley View Dr (at Valley Ave), Birmingham, AL
Scenic Lookout · Five Points South · 42 tips and reviews

James G.James Gilbreath: Go to Vulcan between 6-10 PM and enjoy a panoramic night view of Birmingham.

What's on 2nd? is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

4. What's on 2nd?

7.8
2306 2nd Ave N (23rd St N), Birmingham, AL
Antique Store · Central City · 15 tips and reviews

Tara T.Tara Train: No matter your age, you are sure to find something that will remind you of a great memory from your childhood! Lots of postcards, toys, books, magazines, furniture, bottles and tons and tons of other Read more.

5. Cantina

2901 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Latin American Restaurant · Southside · 37 tips and reviews

PREPRE: All the "big plates" are wicked good. Fish tacos, queso, guac, it's all good. Pricey Ritas. Fantastic atmosphere. Great seating inside or on the patio.

John's City Diner is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

6. John's City Diner

112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Central City · 38 tips and reviews

Robbie N.Robbie N.: AMAZING food. Entrees range in the $10-$21 area. I recommend the fish and chips with fries and John's Slaw. Can't wait to come back!

Rojo is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

7. Rojo

9.4
2921 Highland Ave S (at 30th St S), Birmingham, AL
Latin American Restaurant · Highland Park · 92 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Named one of "10 great places to eat outside" by The Birmingham News. What better place to people watch than along Highland Ave. bordering Rushton Park? Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays can't be beaten. Read more.

Dreamcakes is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

8. Dreamcakes

8.1
960 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL
Cupcake Shop · 11 tips and reviews
Railroad Park is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

9. Railroad Park

9.1
1600 1st Ave S (btw 14th & 18th St S), Birmingham, AL
Park · Five Points South · 69 tips and reviews

André N.André Natta: Once around the park is 3/4 mile. Great way to start or end the day; nice views of the greater downtown area too!

BJCC Arena is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

10. BJCC Arena

8.0
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd (19th), Birmingham, AL
Music Venue · Northside · 17 tips and reviews

Mark K.Mark K: I wish this venue were utilized more often than Oak Mt Amphitheatre!

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

11. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

9.0
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL
Historic and Protected Site · Central City · 29 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Notoriously haunted, the Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures" crew once paid a visit here to investigate. You can experience the ghosts yourself at the annual Sloss Fright Furnace. Read more.

Edgewood Creamery is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

12. Edgewood Creamery

8.7
Alabama
Ice Cream Parlor · 13 tips and reviews

Jennifer W.Jennifer Winters: Best dairy-free frozen yogurt ever... Only 8, which is also low in calories. Only 32 calories per serving. My favorite is the chocolate peanut butter.

Brick & Tin is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

13. Brick & Tin

8.5
214 20th St N, Birmingham, AL
Sandwich Spot · Central City · 21 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Brick & Tin has raised the concept of the lunchtime sandwich to a higher plateau, a gourmet sensibility that extends to its soups, salads and sides. But it also stretches the concept of a lunch hour. Read more.

Mudtown is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

14. Mudtown

8.7
3144 Green Valley Rd, Vestavia, AL
Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris Davis: Order the famous Shrimp and Grits

Chez Lulu is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

15. Chez Lulu

9.0
1911 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brk, AL
French Restaurant · Red Mountain · 23 tips and reviews
Silvertron Cafe is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

16. Silvertron Cafe

3813 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Café · Forest Park · 25 tips and reviews

Cindy C.Cindy Cadle: Get the patty melt and mac and cheese on a cold day... Instant happiness.

Pinches Tacos is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

17. Pinches Tacos

300 Hallman Hl E Apt 109 (at Oxmoor Rd), Homewood, AL
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Landon H.Landon Howell: If you ask politely, they will pinch you when they serve your tacos. Just yell, "Pinches Tacos, pinch my tacos!"

O'Carrs Delicatessen is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

18. O'Carrs Delicatessen

7.4
2909 18th St S, Birmingham, AL
Deli · 20 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cuthbert: Chicken Salad & Fruit plate is a must. It contains a huge variety of colorful fruits, plus several different types of crackers with which to scoop the chicken salad. Cramped quarters inside, though.

Rogue Tavern is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

19. Rogue Tavern

2312 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Central City · 53 tips and reviews

Dave R.Dave Rickey: Black and Blue Burgers!!

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

20. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

8.2
301 18th St S (at 3rd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Five Points South · 23 tips and reviews
Jackson's Bar & Bistro is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

21. Jackson's Bar & Bistro

1831 28th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Ted's Restaurant is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

22. Ted's Restaurant

8.6
328 12th St S (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave S), Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Five Points South · 7 tips and reviews

Andrea W.Andrea Walker: Best meat and three restaurant in Birmingham!

Sweet Bones Alabama is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

23. Sweet Bones Alabama

245 Summit Blvd, Vestavia, AL
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
The Bright Star is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

24. The Bright Star

8.3
304 19th St N (at 3rd Ave. N), Bessemer, AL
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Urban Cookhouse is one of The Best Birmingham Spots.

25. Urban Cookhouse

8.1
1920 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews