Automatic Seafood brunch — Brunch, please. (Cecilia Wood / Bham Now)

Looking for inspiration for the best food to eat in Birmingham this spring and summer? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered with some of the tastiest things we’ve eaten. The Bham Now team is full of passionate eaters, so let’s dive into the best food we ate in Birmingham in May.

1. Build-your-own salad from Greenhouse

Greenhouse salad - best food to eat in Birmingham — Did you hear? Greenhouse is opening a downtown location soon! (Olivia Moses / Bham Now)

“I decided to branch out one Sunday afternoon and walk to Greenhouse. Best decision ever! The bread crumbs (sourdough croutons) taste fresh and the avocado + feta and sprouts were delightful. They also have house-made ranch!”
Olivia Moses, Instagram Manager + Content Producer

Location: 1017 Oxmoor Rd #111, Homewood, AL 35209
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-8PM | Sunday 10AM-3PM
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2. Punk rock roll from Rock N’ Roll Sushi

Punk rock roll from Rock N Roll Sushi - best food to eat in Birmingham — This is not the first time this roll has made an appearance as some of the best food to eat in Birmingham. (Gabby Gervais / Bham Now)

“Both of these rolls were delicious but the Punk Rock Roll was one of the best I’ve ever had! The strawberry, cucumber and avocado salad on top added the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch, it was absolutely amazing.”
Gabby Gervais, Content Producer

Location: (Downtown) 420 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | (Hoover) 4441 Creekside Ave #133, Hoover, AL 35244
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11AM-9PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
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3. White BBQ pizza from Zaza

BBQ pizza from Zaza - best food to eat in Birmingham — BBQ + pizza = the perfect combo. (Jessica Broom / Bham Now)

“Sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions and chicken topped with a white BBQ sauce and added parmesan make this pizza a BIG win in my book!”
Jessica Broom, Account Executive

Location: 207A 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-8PM | Saturday 10AM-2PM, 4-8PM | Sunday 10AM-2PM
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4. Pho Tai + Gỏi Cuốn Tôm Thịt Nướng (Shrimp & Charbroiled Pork Spring Rolls) from Saigon Noodle House

“This is some of the best pho I’ve been able to find in Birmingham. The broth is rich and savory and the sliced beef is always fresh and perfectly done (not over cooked and chewy).”
Gabi Hembree-Lee, Business Development Manager

Location: 4606 US-280 #108, Birmingham, AL 35242
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM
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5. Hot wings plate from Yo Mama’s

Yo Mama's hot wing plate — Go-to order at Yo’ Mama’s? (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

“One of my local downtown favorites because it’s an easy walk from the office, and it’s scrumdiddlyumptious! Plus, you can never go wrong with the Tropical Splash drink!”
Jacob Blankenship, Channel Analyst + Photographer

Location: 2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-2:30PM
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6. Brioche French toast from Automatic Seafood and Oysters

“I recently tried Automatic Seafood for the first time, and I was blown away. I ordered the brioche French toast (served with banana, summer berries, whipped lemon cream fraiche, chamomile and almond) and it was the perfect amount of sweet and fresh. I also snuck a few bites of the avocado toast, which was savory and filling. Will definitely be trying again.”
Cecilia Wood, Social Media Manager

Location: 2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Monday-Friday 4-10PM | Saturday-Sunday 10AM-2PM, 4-10PM
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7. Meatball sub from Ore Mercantile

Ore meatball sub — Extra pickles for me, please. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

“I love all the sandwiches at Ore, but the meatball sub is one of my favorites. It can be a bit tricky to eat sometimes, but each bite is worth the extra effort.”
Nathan Watson, Senior Content Producer