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The Best of Birmingham

The Best of Birmingham

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Created by Jake Jones • Updated On: June 18, 2014

Let's face it: Birmingham isn't the most lively city. However, these spots certainly compensate for that.

Chez Lulu is one of The Best of Birmingham.

1. Chez Lulu

9.0
1911 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brk, AL
French Restaurant · Red Mountain · 23 tips and reviews

Jake J.Jake Jones: The goat cheese, fresh pear & roasted walnut sandwich is to die for!

Railroad Park is one of The Best of Birmingham.

2. Railroad Park

8.9
1600 1st Ave S (btw 14th & 18th St S), Birmingham, AL
Park · Five Points South · 69 tips and reviews
Another Broken Egg Cafe is one of The Best of Birmingham.

3. Another Broken Egg Cafe

8.1
2418 Montevallo Road, Mountain Brook, AL
Breakfast Spot · 42 tips and reviews

Jake J.Jake Jones: Like them on Facebook for Internet specials and Facebook Tuesdays!

Rojo is one of The Best of Birmingham.

4. Rojo

9.3
2921 Highland Ave S (at 30th St S), Birmingham, AL
Latin American Restaurant · Highland Park · 92 tips and reviews

Jake J.Jake Jones: The black bean burger is amazing.

Urban Standard is one of The Best of Birmingham.

5. Urban Standard

2320 2nd Ave N (Between 23rd and 24th Sts. N.), Birmingham, AL
Coffee Shop · Central City · 92 tips and reviews
Al's Deli And Grill is one of The Best of Birmingham.

6. Al's Deli And Grill

8.5
1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Five Points South · 83 tips and reviews

Jake J.Jake Jones: The Greek salad is very tasty.

Newk's Express Cafe is one of The Best of Birmingham.

7. Newk's Express Cafe

8.1
611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S (btw 6th and 7th Ave S), Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Five Points South · 37 tips and reviews
Speakeasy is one of The Best of Birmingham.

8. Speakeasy

1920 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL
Speakeasy · Central City · 12 tips and reviews

Jake J.Jake Jones: Wednesday nights = Well Hell: $1 well drinks.

The Original Pancake House is one of The Best of Birmingham.

9. The Original Pancake House

8.4
1931 11th Ave S (at 20th St S), Birmingham, AL
Breakfast Spot · Five Points South · 48 tips and reviews
Octane Coffee is one of The Best of Birmingham.

10. Octane Coffee

2821 Central Ave, Homewood, AL
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews
The Alabama Biscuit Co. is one of The Best of Birmingham.

11. The Alabama Biscuit Co.

7.7
4133 White Oak Dr (Cahaba Heights Rd), Vestavia Hills, AL
Breakfast Spot · 16 tips and reviews
Saw's BBQ is one of The Best of Birmingham.

12. Saw's BBQ

9.2
1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL
BBQ Joint · 62 tips and reviews
Saw's Juke Joint is one of The Best of Birmingham.

13. Saw's Juke Joint

9.0
1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL
BBQ Joint · Crestline · 38 tips and reviews