Alabaster’s best local businesses

The 107 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 3

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107 businesses across 8 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants47 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 2
• 02Beauty15 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Crown Trophy, Sep 2
• 04Nightlife8 places · newest: Beef 'O' Brady's, Sep 2
• 05Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Delicious Bakery, Sep 2
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Family Pawn, Aug 20
• 07Health & Wellness5 places · newest: creACTive Yoga & Wellness Center, Aug 20
• 08Home & Garden6 places · newest: Ashley Store, Sep 2

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• Baba Java Coffee - Hoover

  Cafes

  Baba Java Coffee - Hoover roasts ethically sourced, specialty beans and brews them with care, so your latte actually tastes like the notes…

  4730 Chace Cir #124 (Birmingham) · babajavacoffee.com ↗

• Dutch Bros Coffee

  Cafes

  Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

  544 1st St N · dutchbros.com ↗

• Petco

  Pets

  Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

  5631 Grove Blvd (Birmingham) · stores.petco.com ↗

• PetSmart

  Pets

  Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

  100 S Colonial Dr Ste 1800 · petsmart.com ↗

• Putter Up

  Entertainment

  Whether you’re wrangling kids or date night plans, Putter Up brings high-tech indoor mini golf with FX lights, interactive obstacles, and…

  2408 Pelham Pkwy Campus 124 (Pelham) · putterup.net ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 14

• Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Family owned and not tied to any denomination, Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts keeps Alabaster supplied with Bibles, devotionals,…

  100 S Colonial Dr #1600 · sanctuarychristianbooksandgifts.com ↗

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