Hoover’s best local businesses

The 185 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 Aug 7

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185 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants85 places · newest: Bellini's Ristorante & Bar, Aug 7
• 02Beauty6 places · newest: The Collective, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Ageless Blooms Flower Preservation, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife18 places · newest: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Consignment World, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: APHROS BEAUTY, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture4 places · newest: McWane Science Center, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: Birmingham Wholesale Furniture, Jul 21
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Knit B'ham, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Alabama Outdoors, Jul 21
• 13Cafes3 places · newest: Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights, Aug 7

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Aldridge Gardens

  Parks & Outdoors

  Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits.

  3530 Lorna Rd · aldridgegardens.com ↗

• Wald Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Popular park featuring playground and baseball fields, plus a walking track.

  1973 Merryvale Rd (Vestavia Hills) · vhparksandrec.com ↗

• Greater Birmingham Humane Society

  Pets

  Organization dedicated to animal rescue, including neutering and spaying, and heartworm testing.

  300 Snow Dr (Birmingham) · gbhs.org ↗

• The Pawms Pet Resort Downtown

  Pets

  Clean boarding, cleaning, dog-loving, dog-grooming, pet-care service featuring supervised playtime, positive socialization, and experienced…

  806 1st Ave N (Birmingham) · pawms.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  126 Wildwood Pkwy (Homewood) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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