Tuscaloosa’s best local businesses

The 143 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 10

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

• 01Restaurants47 places · newest: Antioch Pizza Shop - Tuscaloosa, AL, Aug 2
• 02Beauty18 places · newest: Glam Salon And Blow Dry Bar, Aug 2
• 03Shopping3 places · newest: Thrifty Charm Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Indian Hills Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Brown's Corner, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Mi casita bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Alabama Express, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Oh So Lavishhh, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture8 places · newest: Battle-Friedman House & Gardens, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: Acker Appliance, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Eat My Beats, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Tom Beckbe, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Evans-Roshell Park, Jul 21

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• Gorgas House

  Services

  University of Alabama's oldest structure, built in 1829, featuring period furnishings & artifacts.

  Gorgas House, 810 Capstone Dr · gorgashouse.ua.edu ↗

• Just Love Coffee Cafe - Tuscaloosa

  Cafes

  Cozy, kid-friendly coffeehouse serving breakfast burritos, waffles, and cinnamon rolls.

  2531 University Blvd #101 · justlovecoffeecafe.com ↗

• The Shops At Riverwalk Place

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring restaurants like The River and Another Broken Egg.

  1650 Jack Warner Pkwy · the-place-tuscaloosa.edan.io ↗

• Tuscaloosa Midtown Village

  Other

  Strip mall, complete with restaurants, cafes and stores ranging from casual clothing to electronics shops.

  1800 McFarland Blvd E · midtownvillagetuscaloosa.com ↗

• University Mall

  Other

  Sizable, long-standing indoor shopping center with several department stores & occasional events.

  1701 McFarland Blvd E · university-mall.com ↗

• University Town Center Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping mall containing a variety of shops and restaurants, including the Peach Cobbler Factory.

  1130 University Blvd · lib.ua.edu ↗

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