You voted. We tallied. See just who Homewood’s favorites are.
FOOD & DRINK
Most Friendly Service
Urban Cookhouse
1920 29th Avenue South
205-879-0883
urbancookhouse.com
Finalists: Taco Mama, Michael’s Restaurant, Chick-Fil-A
Most Kid Friendly Dining
Taco Mama
1014 Oxmoor Road
205-414-0441
tacomamaonline.com
Finalists: Urban Cookhouse, Sam’s Deli & Grill
Best Ethnic/Regional Cuisine
Saw’s BBQ
1008 Oxmoor Road
205-879-1937
sawsbbq.com
Finalists: Nabeel’s Café and Market, Red Pearl Restaurant
Best Date Night
Gianmarco’s
721 Broadway Street
205-871-9622
gianmarcosbhm.com
Finalists: Little Donkey, Jinsei
Best Ladies Lunch
Real & Rosemary
1922 29th Avenue South
205-820-7100
realandrosemary.com
Finalists: O’Carr’s, Ashley Mac’s
Best Coffee
O’Henry’s Coffee
2831 18th Street South
205-870-1198 //
569 Brookwood Village, Suite 101
205-870-1148
ohenryscoffees.com
Finalists: Seeds Coffee, Red Mountain Expresso
Best Sweet Treats
Cookie Fix
2854 18th Street South
205-582-2623
cookiefix.com
Finalists: Pastry Art Bake Shoppe, Savage’s Bakery, Dreamcakes, Steel City Pops
Best Pizza
Dave’s Pizza
1819 29th Avenue South
205-871-3283
bestpizzainbham.com
Finalists: New York Pizza, DeVinci’s Pizza
Best Drinks/Cocktails
Gianmarco’s
721 Broadway Street
205-871-9622
gianmarcosbhm.com
Finalists: Taco Mama, Cocina Superior
Best Chef-Tie
Giani Respinto/Gianmarco’s
721 Broadway Street
205-871-9622
gianmarcosbhm.com
Timothy Hontzas/Johnny’s Restaurant
2902 18th Street South, Suite 200
205-802-2711
johnnyshomewood.com
Finalists: Eryka Perry/Michael’s Restaurant, Joshua Gentry/Little Donkey
COMMUNITY
Best Community Event
We Love Homewood Day
With first Saturday of May comes our favorite celebration of all things Homewood—the HHS band, barbecue, seeing all your neighbors and of course the street dance to end the night.
Finalists: Christmas Parade/Star Lighting, Homewood Witches Ride
Best Neighborhood
Edgewood
You can’t beat its sidewalks, neighbor hang outs, proximity to ice cream and a casual dinner, and so much more.
Finalists: Downtown Homewood, West Homewood
Best Local Cause
The Exceptional Foundation
You’re sure to make friends when you interact all that goes on here with serving mentally and physically challenged individuals by targeting social and recreational objectives.
Finalists: The Bell Center, Samford University Legacy League
Best Outdoor Spot
Homewood Central Park
We’re pretty sure the playground caterpillar alone could have won this award, but it’s also the perfect spot for play and picnics alike.
Finalists: Homewood Pool, Patriot Park
Best Church Choir
Dawson Family of Faith
More than 200 voices flood the Dawson sanctuary each Sunday morning—and at the church’s annual candlelight service every Christmas season.
Finalists: Trinity United Methodist, Our Lady of Sorrows
Best Local Personality
Adrian Castellano/WVTM 13 Meteorologist
Will it rain? Will it tornado? Will it snow? Adrian Castellano can tell you his best prediction.
Finalists: Coach Steve Sills, Valerie Woods, Johnny Montgomery, Sam Graphos, Frank Morgan, Wayne Salem, Susie Ankenbrandt
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best Pediatric Practice
Mayfair Medical Group
3401 Independence Drive
205-870-1273
childrensal.org/mayfair-medical-group
Finalists: Alabama Pediatrics, MedHelp PC
Best Dental Practice
Brighter Image Dentistry/Dr. Spencer Maddox
2908 Central Avenue, Suite 150
205-591-6220
brighterimagedentistry.com
Finalists: Powell Pediatric Dentistry, Homewood Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Best Eye Care Practice
JJ Eyes
2814 18th St South
205-703-8596
jjeyesoptical.com
Finalists: Red Mountain Eye Care, EyeCare Associates
Best Chiropractic Care Practice
Homewood Friends & Family Health Center
3250 Independence Drive, Suite 100
205-803-1234
homewoodfriendsandfamily.com
Finalists: Witt Chiropractic, Oxmoor Chiropractic
Best Pharmacy
Homewood Pharmacy
940 Oxmoor Road
205-871-9000
homewoodpharmacy.com
Finalists: CVS, Publix
Best Hair Salon
Salon U
2824 Linden Avenue
205-870-8708
salonustyle.com
Finalists: Wheelhouse, Forecast
Best Nail Salon or Spa
Genesis Nail Spa
350 Hallman Hill East, Unit 51
205-802-0639
Finalists: Escape Day Spa, L V Nails
Best Fitness Center
Shades Valley YMCA
3551 Montgomery Highway
205-870-9622
ymcabham.org/shades-valley
Finalists: IronTribe, Homewood Rec Center
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best New Business
Hemline Birmingham
1802 29th Avenue
205-802-9252
shophemline.com
Finalists: Wild Things, Farm Bowl + Juice Co., Hero Doughnuts, Mason-Dixon Bakery & Bistro
Best Customer Service
Hemline Birmingham
1802 29th Avenue
205-802-9252
shophemline.com
Finalists: Sikes Children’s Shoes, Mason Dixon Bakery and Bistro, Publix
Best Boutique/Clothing
Alabama Outdoors
3054 Independence Drive
205-870-1919
alabamaoutdoors.com
Finalists: Soca Clothing Boutique, Fab’rik
Best Store for Gifts
Alabama Goods
2933 18th Street South
205-803-3900
alabamagoods.com
Finalist: White Flowers
Best Store for Home Furnishings/Décor
At Home Furnishings
2921 18th Street South
205-879-3510
athome-furnishings.com
Finalists: Homewood Antiques & Marketplace, Nadeau
Best Store for Kids
Homewood Toy & Hobby
2830 18th Street South
205-879-3986
homewoodtoy-hobby.com
Finalist: The Smocking Bird
Best Florist/Nursery
Sweet Peas Garden Shop
2829 Linden Avenue
205- 879-3839
facebook.com/sweetpeasgardenshop/
Finalists: Homewood Flowers, Wild Things
Best Animal Clinic
Homewood Animal Hospital
501 Scott Street
205-943-0008
homewoodanimal.com
Finalist: Standifer’s Animal Clinic
Best Place for Creativity
Do It Yourself Crafts
1909 Oxmoor Road
205-868-4346
doityourselfcrafts.com
Finalists: Homewood Musical Instrument Company, Liz Lane Gallery
HOME, FINANCE, & AUTO
Best Real Estate Agent
Scott Butler/LAH Real Estate
205-879-8580 Office
205-706-5836 Cell
scottbutler@lahrealestate.com
lahrealestate.com/agents/scott_butler/
Finalists: Stacey Flippen/ARC Realty, Joe Falconer/RealtySouth
Best Insurance Agent
Thomas Waters/State Farm
3103 Independence Drive
205-879-1988
thomaswaters.com
Finalist: Stan Faulkner/State Farm
Best Bank
Regions Bank
100 Green Springs Highway //
1 Independence Plaza
800-734-4667
regions.com
Finalists: Wells Fargo, BBVA Compass
Best Auto Service
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
1717 27th Court South
205-879-4499 //
289 Lakeshore Parkway
205-490-1426 //
215 Green Springs Highway
205-942-6684
expressoil.com
Finalists: Rob’e Mans Automotive Service, Hatfield Auto Parts & Service
