brown bread on white ceramic plate — Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert—banana bread is always a good idea. Photo via Unsplash

Banana bread-making was one of the most popular quarantine pastimes, and at one point last May, it was even the most-searched-for recipe across the US. Although the trend seems to have died down, we’re happy to report the buttery bread is still just as tasty—especially the banana bread treats from these local shops. And what better day to celebrate than today, on National Banana Bread Day?

1. Joyful Food Co.

Joyful Food Co.’s Banana Bread is pretty much all you could want in a loaf. Made with organic bananas, almond and coconut flour, free-range eggs, walnuts and more, it’s the perfect mix of moist and crunch. Plus, it’s paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free.

They offer online pre-ordering for pick up and local delivery to the Birmingham area for only $4.

Address: Bluff Park — 759 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226 | Crestline — 4500 Montevallo Rd, Ste E104, Birmingham, AL 35210
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10AM-5:30PM | Sat, 10AM-4PM | Sun, 12-4PM
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2. Magic Muffins

Magic Muffins has all the options for your banana bread fix, including sweetbreads, low-fat muffins, mini muffins and muffin tops. Are you drooling yet? Call them to make an order for pick up or swing by their location off Overton Road to browse their cases for fresh baked goods.

Address: 3150 Overton Rd, Birmingham 35223
Hours: Mon-Fri, 5AM-3PM | Sat, 6AM-12PM | Sun, Closed
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3. Edgar’s Bakery

Four words: Banana Nut Pound Cake. The best part about this baked treat from Edgar’s is that it will last a couple of days (or not if you’re anything like me). The loaves only cost around $8 and they’re available for in-store pickup, delivery or shipping.

Address: Find your nearest location + their hours here.
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4. Church Street Coffee and Books

Although the Breakup Cookie is usually our go-to, we’ve got our eye on Church Street’s Banana Nut Muffin. Made fresh each day with real bananas, this bestseller is a yummy addition to a coffee drink or tea.

Address: 81 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Hours: Mon-Sat, 6AM-6PM | Sun, 7AM-6PM
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5. Cinnaholic Hoover

Cinnaholic’s mouth-watering menu is the answer to most sweet-tooth cravings. And their Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a must-try. It’s available for a limited time, so make sure to grab yours while you still can.

You can order online for pickup or get it delivered via Uber Eats, GrubHub or Door Dash.