Reviewed by: Patience Itson
11 of the most delish things the Bham Now team ate in September
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When part of your job is tasting the deliciousness that The Magic City has to offer, you become the sounding board for your friends looking for the best things to eat in Birmingham. Today, we’re here to share those recommendations with you! Here are eleven of the tastiest things our team ate and drank in September.
1. Avocado toast from Frothy Monkey
“I had to try the avo toast at the recently-opened Frothy Monkey downtown. It was loaded with fresh avocado and roasted vegetables. The homemade bread had a perfect texture that was cakey and thick, but crisp on the edges. A fork-and-knife avocado toast situation I will definitely be returning for.”
Lauren Perry, Content Intern
2. Pimento cheese + bagel from FILTER Coffee Parlor
“I’ve got to admit, I’m a pimento cheese connoisseur. If you are a fan, try FILTER’s PC + Bagel. The house-made pimento cheese on the locally-sourced Bee Hive toasted bagel is simply mouthwatering. Throw in some veggies—spinach and tomatoes—and top it off with Conecuh sausage and… BOOM! The perfect breakfast or lunch treat.
One last note about FILTER Coffee Parlor—it’s eco-friendly!“
Pat Byington, Content Director
- Location: 1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM | Saturday-Sunday 8AM-3PM
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3. Zucchini fritters + fries from Tasty Town
“My husband and I went to Tasty Town on a rare date lunch and enjoyed all the flavors, textures and colors. We started with the chargilled eggplant which is my favorite—creamy, smoky and delicious with pita bread hot from the oven.”
Sharron Swain, Managing Content Producer
- Location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM–9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM–10PM
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4. Macarons from Bandit
“These macarons from Bandit were so good! Honestly, anything from Bandit has a place in my heart. The ham and cheese croissant, the peachy hand pie, savory cheese and chive, peaches and cream… I could go on.”
Gabi Hembree-Lee, Business Development Manager, Bham Now
- Location: 2215 1st Ave N Suite 201B, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7AM-2PM
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5. Gnocchi mac and cheese with prosciutto from Freddy’s Wine Bar
“Freddy’s is making this childhood classic a classy, adult dish. The cheesy goodness topped with crispy prosciutto is a must-try. I recommend sipping on a glass of pinot grigio with it!”
Selah Vetter, Content Producer
- Location: 2251 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday-Saturday 2-11PM | Sunday 2-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Juicy kombucha from Harvest Roots
“Hands down the best thing I tried this month. I have always loved Harvest Roots kombucha, but seem to stick to my faves like Coast and Cosmos. I am SO glad I branched out and tried this while at TrimTab Brewing. It tastes exactly like a watermelon marg minus the alcohol. 10 out of 10 for me!”
Jessica Broom, Account Executive
- Location: 4420 4th Ave S Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday Noon-6PM | Sunday Noon-4PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
7. Street chicken tacos from Chino’s Taco Stop
“These tacos were amazing and so fresh—I can’t decide if the chicken or the veggies were my favorite part! They’re definitely one of my new top contenders for the best things to eat in Birmingham.”
Tira Davis, TikTok Manager + Content Producer
- Location: 3424 6th Ave S. Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-2PM
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8. Tortellini with pancetta from De Vinci’s
“If you’re craving a comfort dish, this tortellini is for you! The pasta was fresh and the pancetta was crispy and delicious. Definitely made for a great lunch the next day!”
Olivia Moses, Instagram Manager + Content Producer
- Location: 2707 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Daily 11AM-10PM
- Website
9. Bananas foster pain perdu from Ruby Sunshine Café
“I am a HUGE brunch person—more specifically, I love French toast. This Bananas Foster French toast was probably the best thing I have eaten since being in Birmingham. It was caramelized so perfectly, and the bananas were a delicious touch. We also had their apple pie beignets which were devoured very quickly.”
Emma Johnston, Content Intern
- Location: (Homewood) 1017 Oxmoor Rd Suite 101, Birmingham, AL 35209 | (Brook Highland) 5243 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: 7:30AM-2PM, 7:30AM-3PM
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10. The Fowl Mouth, Waldo’s Chicken & Beer
“I’d been excited to try Waldo’s Chicken & Beer since I heard about their opening and I was not disappointed. The Fowl Mouth sandwich packs a punch—it’s very spicy but not overwhelming enough to take away the flavor. Their mac and cheese was the perfect side to pair it with.”
Gabby Gervais, Content Producer
- Location: 3009 Pump House Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35249
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-9PM | Saturday-Sunday 10:30AM-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
11. Chocolate cream pie from Pizza Grace
“Smooth, creamy, high-end dark chocolate pie with chocolate crumb crust. Melts in your mouth. Not too sweet.”
Cindy Martin, President/CEO
- Location: 2212 Morris Ave Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9:30PM | Saturday Noon-9:30PM
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What was the best thing YOU ate in Birmingham in September? Let us know by tagging @BhamNow.
