Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
Celebrate National Avocado Day with one of these 6 unique dishes
Happy National Avocado day, Birmingham! There’s no better way to celebrate than with some fantastic guacamole or a unique avocado dish. Keep reading for five places to enjoy avocado around the city today in celebration.
1. Avo Toast at Frothy Monkey
The avo toast at the Frothy Monkey downtown is deliciously loaded with fresh avocado and roasted vegetables. The homemade bread had a perfect texture that is cakey and thick, but crisp on the edges. This fork-and-knife avocado toast situation is one you definitely need to try.
- Location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Daily 7AM-9PM
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2. Seasonal Guacamole at El Barrio
Enjoy all the seasonal flavors with delicious guacamole from El Barrio. Packed full of pickled jalapeños, fresh peaches and candied bacon, the seasonal guacamole is sure to leave your taste buds buzzing.
- Location: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-9PM | Saturday Brunch 11:30-3PM
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3. Seafood Baked Avocado at Shiki
Try the Seafood Baked Avocado at Shiki for a healthier appetizer treat. Dig right into shrimp, crab salad, bacon and spicy sauce all baked into the avocado for an array of flavor.
- Location: 300 19th St S Suite 109, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Sunday + Tuesday-Friday 11AM-2:30PM 5PM-9PM | Saturday + Monday 5PM-9PM
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4. Pineapple Guacamole at Condado Tacos
Enjoy all the pineapple while it is in season with the Pineapple Guacamole from Condado Tacos. Served with housemade chips, the guac has pineapple slices and chipotle honey.
- Location: 2800 Cahaba Village Pl Space 130, Mountain Brook, AL 35243
- Hours: Monday-Thursday + Sunday 11AM-11PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-12
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5. Avocado Toast with salmon at The Essential
Another delicious dish is the Avocado Toast from The Essential. The toast has chive cream cheese, roasted peppers, a poached egg, everything spice and sunflower seeds.
Pro tip—make it fancy by adding salmon.
- Location: 2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM-10PM | Saturday 9AM-2PM + 5PM-10PM | Sunday 9AM-2PM
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6. Power Up smoothie featuring avocado at Farm Bowl
Enjoy your avocado in The Power Up smoothie at Farm Bowl. The drink contains almond milk, coconut water, avocado, blueberry, spinach, banana, coconut butter, cocoa nibs, chia seeds, hemp seeds, local honey and cinnamon to help power you through the day.
- Location: 1920 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM | Saturday-Sunday 8AM-7PM
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Where are you celebrating National Avocado Day? Tag us on social @bhamnow and let us know.
