11 of the most popular new bars + restaurants in Birmingham that opened this summer

If you’re like me, you’re probably finding it hard to keep up with all of the new restaurants in Birmingham opening in Birmingham. To make your search for the city’s hottest new eateries easier, here are 11 of the most popular spots that opened in Birmingham in June, July and August, in no particular order.

1. Slutty Vegan | Woodlawn

Slutty Vegan is one of Birmingham’s most anticipated new openings thanks to the vegan restaurant’s meatless burgers and fun experience. The Birmingham location opened in late August to excited (and hungry) crowds.

• Location: 7 55th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday Noon-8PM | Friday-Saturday Noon-9PM
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2. Frothy Monkey | Downtown

This summer has been an eventful one for local coffee lovers thanks to openings like June Coffee, Frothy Monkey and even more coffee shops on the way. Frothy Monkey took over the beloved Urban Standard space in June and now serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as cocktails.

• Location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-9PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-3PM
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3. Tasty Town | Parkside

Tasty Town has already taken the Bham Now office by storm thanks to their tasty (see what they did there?) Greek offerings. Their menu includes delish spreads and hummuses, pita sandwiches and several can’t-miss desserts.

• Location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
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MORE: Find 10 of the hottest restaurants that opened this spring.

4. Half Shell Oyster House | Pelham

Another popular restaurant in Birmingham, Half Shell Oyster House officially opened their Pelham location in June. Their menu includes a variety of seafood options and other choices like steak, chicken sandwiches and desserts.

• Location: 2408 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday 4-11PM | Saturday 11AM-11PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
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5. Bandit Patisserie | Downtown

From the minds behind The Essential comes Mercantile on Morris’s newest tenant, Bandit Pâtisserie. The shop includes fantastic pastries, coffee and tea, and believe me, those pastries are well worth the hype.

• Location: 2215 1st Ave N Ste 201B, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7AM-2PM
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6. American Kolache | Vestavia Hills

Former Auburn and NFL player Chad Slade opened a branch of American Kolache, the first specialty shop of its kind in Birmingham, in early August. The store serves sweet and savory kolaches, traditional Czech breaded pastries with multiple fillings.

• Location: 1031 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 6AM-2PM | Sunday 7AM-2PM
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7. Waldo’s Chicken and Beer | Cahaba Heights

Where’s Waldo? In Cahaba Heights serving some of the tastiest chicken sandwiches and tenders I’ve had in my life. The new restaurant serves scratch-made Southern-fried chicken and rotisserie chicken, with tons of sauces to boot.

• Location: 3009 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
• Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-9PM | Saturday-Sunday 10:30AM-9PM
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8. Continental Drift | Southside

If you’re always on the hunt for fun new cocktail bars, add Continental Drift to your list. Owners Eric Bennett and John Easterling have worked with some of Birmingham’s most recognizable bars, and now, they’re bringing their Hawaiian-themed drinks and nostalgia with Continental Drift.

• Location: 2201 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Sunday-Monday 4-10PM | Thursday 4PM-Midnight | Friday-Saturday 4PM-2AM
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9. The Battery | Homewood

The Battery, a new fine dining restaurant and bar in the former Little Donkey space, has already knocked Homewood’s socks off. Enjoy tasty seafood and cocktails from the new Southern kitchen and bar, with a menu done by successful chef Jeff Compton.

• Location: 2821 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Wednesday-Monday 11AM-10PM
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10. Rodney Scott’s | Trussville

Trussville’s entertainment district is popping with new openings (including Bendy’s Cookies & Cream and Hero Doughnuts), and Rodney Scott’s BBQ is already a hit. Bonus: the Trussville location of Rodney Scott’s features the first drive-thru in the Greater Birmingham Area.

• Location: 312 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
• Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM
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11. Alpha Charlie Grill | by the airport

Did you know one of the most popular new restaurants in Birmingham is built from airplane parts? Brian Kemp, owner of Kemp’s Kitchen, opened Alpha Charlie Grill with an airplane-themed menu and interior design in June.

• Location: 4900 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
• Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM
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Which new restaurants in Birmingham that opened this summer are YOUR favorite? Tag @BhamNow to let us know.