Birmingham Living Birmingham and its unique communities offer a vibrant tapestry of dining and shopping options. Here is a sampling of the highlights.
Coffee Shops Continental Bakery
Location: English Village About: The breads and pastries of The Continental Bakery are prepared daily from scratch by artisan bakers who rely on traditional European methods. Phone: 205-870-5584; Web: chezlulu.us
Church Street Coffee and Books
Location: Crestline Village About: Nestled in a small but bustling shopping center, Church Street Coffee and Books is an independent bookstore and coffee shop, known for its calming atmosphere and musthave baked goods. Phone: 205-870-1117; Web: churchstreetshop.com
Revelator Coffee
Location: Mountain Brook About: Enjoy coffees chosen to fit a simple, seasonal menu and served in a bright, open shop with stay-awhile appeal. Phone: 205-22416 RETREAT 2017
5900; Web: revelatorcoffee.com/store-location/ mountain-brook
Satellite
Location: Avondale About: Known for serving Stumptown Coffee from Portland, Ore., along with homemade local pastries and savory treats, Satellite also offers games to play, including old video games. Phone: 205-703-9545; Web: saturnbirmingham.com/satellite
Restaurants Oven Bird Location: Birmingham About: Owned by the James-Beard-Awardwinning chef Chris Hastings, Ovenbird is a live-fire, casual restaurant with a cozy, modern and very Southern atmosphere. Phone: 205957-6686; Web: ovenbirdrestaurant.com
Melt Location: Avondale About: Melt puts a modern twist on classic comfort food and serves it in a fun, familyfriendly environment. Phone: (205) 917-5000; Web: meltbham.com Fancy’s on 5th Location: Avondale About: Fancy’s on 5th is an Oyster Dive and Burger Bar with an accessible, yet elevated, menu and a casual setting amid rustic, exposed-brick walls. Phone: 205-777-3662; Web: fancyson5th.com Taco Mama Location: Crestline Village About: Taco Mama is a Mexican restaurant and bar featuring traditional Mexican dishes, margaritas and local beers in an environment that blends indoor and outdoor spaces through garage doors that open onto the sidewalk. Phone: 205-414-9314; Web: tacomamaonline.com
