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7 reasons to visit Cahaba Heights, including tasty food + 4 new developments
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If you’ve been waiting for the right reason to visit Cahaba Heights, wait no more. If you haven’t been there for a while, you’ll be surprised at all the ways this little area continues to grow and change. And if you’re considering refinancing or buying a new home, Caliber Home Loans, located in Cahaba Heights near the intersection of Crosshaven and Green Valley, can help.
I lived in Cahaba Heights when the tornado ripped through in the early morning of April 27, 2011. Nearly a decade later, Cahaba Heights has come back stronger than ever. Here’s a taste of the town plus a sneak peek at things to come.
1. Cahaba Heights has a lovely small-town feel with delicious local restaurants + bigger chains
Restaurants bring big flavor to Cahaba Heights. Here are just a few that are back in business:
- Ashley Mac’s
- Bendy’s Cookies & Cream
- Crestline Bagel
- Fig Tree
- Martin’s BBQ
- Miss Myra’s
- Mudtown Eat and Drink
- The Pita Stop
- Satterfield’s Restaurant
- Troup’s Pizza
- El ZunZún
Places to grocery shop
Keep an eye out for when other favorites will reopen and follow ShopCahabaHeights on Facebook for regular updates.
Caliber Home Loans was created by industry experts to make home financing easier for you. If you’re thinking of refinancing or buying a home, contact your local Caliber Home Loans today, located in Cahaba Heights.
2. Many of the Mom + Pop shops that give Cahaba Heights its character are open for business
From Cahaba Heights Hardware, which has been in the area since 1948, to more recent arrivals such as The Retreat Day Spa, you’ll find a lot of character in Cahaba Heights.
Here are some of the shops that are now open:
Clothing + Shoes
- Cradle + Bee
- Flip-Flops and What Nots
- GiGi’s Teen
- The Lili Pad
- Little Soles Shoes
- Manhattan South
- Ryan Reeve
- Second Hand Rose
- Serendipity Boutique
Gifts + Flowers
- Flowerbuds Inc.
- The Blue Willow
- Cummings Jewelry
- Learning Express Toys of Cahaba Heights
- Leaf ‘n Petal
Beauty + Wellness
3. Overton Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors + you can get great challah next door
Any child who lives in the area (and plenty who live farther afield) has played at Overton Park. It’s also a popular spot for birthday parties, dog walking and leisurely walks.
If you’re lucky enough to be in the area on a Friday between around 11 and 3PM, you’ll want to stop by Chabad of Alabama for some of their delicious fresh-baked challah. Your French toast will never be the same.
4. Milo’s is coming to the old Rite Aid + new streetscapes
When I asked current residents and shopkeepers what they’re most excited about in the area, a lot of them said the widening of Crosshaven and the sidewalks that are coming soon.
Also, Milo’s Hamburgers will be moving into the former Rite Aid on Crosshaven by mid-fall 2020.
5. Parkside at Dolly Ridge + new athletic fields are on the way
For people who would like to do even more of their shopping in Cahaba Heights, soon they’ll be able to at Parkside at Dolly Ridge. Look for offices and retail near Cahaba Heights Elementary School, on Dolly Ridge Road. The original date for completion is in the final quarter of 2020.
It’ll tie in with the city’s master plan and a new athletic complex that’s being built behind the school. You’ll be able to enjoy batting cages, baseball fields, walking trails, a dog park and more These will be open to the community when they’re done. The original completion date for this project is summer of 2020.
6. Cahaba Heights Corner is coming between Martin’s BBQ + Philadelphia Baptist Church
On Pumphouse Road between Martin’s BBQ and Philadelphia Baptist Church will be a 1.5-acre mixed-use development. This is brought to you by Fresh Hospitality, the same people who brought Birmingham Taziki’s, Big Bad Breakfast and Martin’s BBQ.
Look for 7,750 square feet of office space and 3,600 feet of retail space.
7. A whole new neighborhood called Helen Ridge is on the way
Harris Doyle Homes is currently building a new community with 48 homes called Helen Ridge just off the intersection of Sicard Hollow and Cahaba Heights Roads. If you’re coming from 280 or The Colonnade, the entrance is just past Blue Lake on the right-hand side.
If you’re in the market to buy or refinance a home, whether in Cahaba Heights or in the Greater Birmingham Area, contact Caliber Home Loans in Cahaba Heights.
You’ll find them at 4009 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia, AL 35243. Call 205.533.6703 or email.
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