Here are 9 of The Magic City’s favorite small businesses

Sojourns Fair Trade
Our followers love stopping by Sojourns for last minute holiday shopping. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

We asked our audience on social media:

To celebrate Small Business Saturday, we wanted to know our followers’ favorite places to shop small and local in Bham.

I browsed through all 670+ comments to put together a list of the top 9 commented businesses!

This is a great list for small shops to support this holiday season.

Join in the latest conversation: What is your favorite Bham venue to watch a love show?

Keep reading to see if you’re favorite store made the list…

Urban Suburban

urban suburban sign
Top tier location for goods of all kinds! You never know what you will find in there… (Bham Now).

Urban Suburban is a personal fav of mine, so I was very pleased to see it mentioned in the comment section so many times!

Whether you are seeking a specific piece of home decor or just looking around, I promise you will probably leave with more than you expected to…

I could spend hours in there.

Have last minute holiday shopping left? Stop by Urban Suburban for one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone.

Location: 5514 Crestwood Blvd

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM
  • Sun 1PM-5:30PM

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Sojourns

Sojourns Fair Trade
This is a total fan fav in the Magic City! (Bham Now)

Sojourns was probably the most-commented small business from the comment section!

Our audience loves getting all kinds of gifts + goodies from here.

They have incredible jewelry, clothing, self-care items + so much more…

Read our story to learn more about them: Sojourns Fair Trade brings beautiful products from around the world to Birmingham

Location: 5520 Crestwood Blvd

Hours:

  • Mon 10:30AM-5:30PM
  • Tues-Fri 10:30AM-6PM
  • Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM
  • Sun 1PM-5:30PM

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Thank You Books

Thank You Books
The coziest atmosphere. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Another one of my favorites!

Thank You Books has the best vibe for bookstore shopping.

They’ve got all kinds of books to choose from and browse through.

Get cozy + stay a while in one of their few reading nooks!

Location: 5502B Crestwood Blvd

Hours:

  • Mon closed
  • Tues-Sat 10AM-7PM
  • Sun 12:30PM-6PM

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B. Happy Gift Shop

B. Happy gift shop is another amazing local small business that our followers love to support!

They are known for having the best seasonal items with a flair.

Stop by and find the perfect stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Location: 3124 Heights Village

Hours:

  • Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM
  • Sat 10AM-5PM
  • Sun closed

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Consigned Design

Consigned Design is a local fav consignment shop by far…

If you’re looking to sell some of your clothes, you can walk in OR book an appointment today.

Get some money back on your clothes that didn’t get much wear… maybe you’ll even leave with something new!

Location: 72 Fulton Springs Rd, Alabaster,AL

Hours:

  • Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM
  • Mon/Sun closed

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Charm

charm bham
Charm on 2nd has everything you need and more! (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

Charm is an awesome boutique with a mix of eclectic gifts, vintage jewelry, and home goods.

They have great cards and paper for all occasions, as well as accessories for any occasion!

Stop by, take a look + maybe something will speak to you…

Location: 321 20th St N

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM
  • Sun closed

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Wild Roast Cafe

Wild Roast
What’s your go-to coffee order? (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

I am a coffee lover for SURE! I was super excited to see at least one local coffee shop in the comment section.

Our followers love grabbing an afternoon pickup at Wild Roast Cafe.

BTW: They were voted Hoover’s Best Coffee of 2023!

Location: 585 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL

Hours:

  • Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM
  • Sat 8AM-5PM
  • Sun 10AM-5PM

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Alabama Goods

If you’re stuck on holiday shopping, this is your lucky day!

Alabama Goods is a one stop shop full of Alabama-made gifts and treats.

The assortment of gift baskets for every season is incredible…

Location: 2933 18th St S

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM
  • Sun 11AM-3PM

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Left Hand Soap Co.

Last, but certainly not least, is Left Hand Soap Co!

Another one of my favs that popped up in the comment section…

They have the BEST handmade soaps with an assortment of scents and benefits from each bar.

My personal fav scent: Strawberry + Mint (but I also want to try their lip balm!)

Location: 2805 2nd Ave S

Hours:

  • Tues-Fri 10AM-6PM
  • Sun/Mon closed

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What’s your favorite place to shop local? Let us know @bhamnow!

Julia Sager
Julia Sager
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