With its walkability, trendy restaurants, and charming local businesses, West Homewood is quickly emerging as one of Birmingham’s most desirable places to live. The “Main Street Movement” has taken the Magic City by storm, with buyers and renters prioritizing walkable, village-style neighborhoods. Charming West Homewood fits the bill, with tons of fabulous spots to eat, shop, and play — all within walking distance!
WHERE TO EAT
West Homewood is brimming with local flavor, and one of the best ways to experience that is through its food scene. Enjoy pizza, ice cream, barbecue, high-end Mexican, and more!
- Pizzeria GM is operated by the family that brought you Gianmarco’s. Harkening back to their family’s Naples-style pizzeria in New York, this neighborhood jewel is a go-to for pizzas, gourmet salads, creative small plates, and more.
- El Barrio is coming soon to West Homewood. Village Creek Development is redeveloping a former motel into a mixed-use development including lofts, townhouses, and two beloved Birmingham restaurants. And this is one of them! Famous for its margaritas and guacamole, we’re certain El Barrio will soon become a West Homewood staple.
- Neighbors Ice Cream is a family-owned, community-driven sweets shop with rotating flavor creations.
- Paramount is also coming soon to West Homewood! Play vintage arcade games while you sip a cocktail and enjoy “upscale arcade” food like wings, burgers, salads, and dips.
- Jim ‘N Nick’s has a West Homewood location where you can enjoy barbecue, salads, and those famous cheese biscuits without leaving the neighborhood.
- 1918 Catering, owned by brothers Jason Brown and Jamal Brown, is a fabulous spot to order catering or stop by for lunch. Consider booking their food truck for your next event!
WHERE TO DRINK
From artisan coffee shops to a neighborhood wine bar, you can sip and savor West Homewood in style!
- Buka Wine Bar is a hub of culinary activity in West Homewood. The neighborhood wine bar offers wine by the bottle and glass, charcuterie boards and small plates, wine tastings, and other fun pop-up events.
- Seeds Coffee Co. This former gas station has been a West Homewood staple for years. The coffee scene in Birmingham is highly competitive, but Seeds is always a local favorite.
- Daily Edition is a cozy, aesthetically pleasing coffee shop beside Buka Wine Bar. Its creative, whimsical coffee menu changes with the seasons, so there is always something exciting to try! Stop in for a coconut matcha or blueberry lemon latte, and be sure to snag a pastry, too.
WHERE TO SHOP + EXPLORE
Whether you’re in the mood to shop for clothes, browse local fare at the farmers’ market, go swimming, or squeeze in a workout, these spots in West Homewood have you covered.
- Etc. is a designer jewelry and clothing boutique with only three locations in the US. Shop on-trend pieces you can’t find anywhere else!
- The Briary This pipe and tobacco shop is nestled inside an antique farmhouse in West Homewood. The shop specializes in pipes but also sells loose tobacco and cigars. You can browse the inventory and enjoy some time in the designated smoking room.
- West Homewood Farmers’ Market is one of the area’s best community farmers’ markets. It was even voted 2015’s “Best Farmers’ Market” in Central Alabama! The market runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday in June and July and the first Tuesday of August.
- Patriot Park is a family favorite in West Homewood and the perfect spot for play dates, birthday parties, or summer afternoons. The park has a concrete walking path, a playground, and pavilions.
- Homewood City Pool Adjacent to Patriot Park, there’s a splash pad, water slide, and concessions stand, and it can be rented out for summer parties and get-togethers!
- Nexus Fitness is a CrossFit training gym focusing on functional fitness and science-backed training. It offers a range of programs — from beginner to expert — and an extensive class schedule that makes fitting in your workout a breeze.
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