Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
Woman-owned restaurants across Birmingham you need to try
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Between meat-and-threes, yummy pastry shops and more, Birmingham has no shortage of woman-owned restaurants.
We’re celebrating these women and their entrepreneurial spirits by highlighting 21 restaurants across The Magic City—in no particular order.
1. BLUEROOT
Jennifer Ryan is the face behind Bham’s BLUEROOT, the place to get a quick and healthy meal. She’s also an entrepreneur, investor and small business owner featured in Forge.
- Address: 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website | Instagram
2. Michael’s Restaurant
Nestled next to Regions Field in Birmingham’s Parkside District is Bernadine Birdsong’s beloved Michael’s Restaurant. This restaurant features a rooftop bar with one of the best views of Birmingham’s skyline.
- Address: 1525 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan is owned and operated by Pinky Cole. She’s perfected the vegan burger and tops it off with a 100% plant-based menu at multiple locations in the U.S.
- Address: 7 55th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Website | Instagram
4. Bandit Patisserie & La Fête
Kristen Hall is the brains behind Birmingham’s Bandit Patisserie and La Fête, and Lacy Triplett joined Kristen to support management and production of Bandit.
I’ve gotten used to saying hello to Lacy and Kristen during my weekly (or daily, who am I kidding) Bandit trips.
If you go to La Fête, get the chicken liver mousse—trust me!
- Bandit
- Address: 2323 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
- La Fête
- Address: 2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Ga Briella’s Restaurant
Downtown Birmingham’s Ga Briella’s serves classic soul food that we all know and love. Stop by for the brunch buffet and thank me later.
6. Dirty Red Food Truck
Owner Nelesha Dale opened Dirty Red Food Truck after years of catering and corporate serving experience. Follow Dirty Red on Facebook to see where you can find the food truck across Birmingham.
7. Last Call Baking Co.
Last Call Baking Co. is one of my favorite pre-work stops, and Chanah Willis is the genius behind all the buttery, flaky treats.
The local micro-patisserie is a 2024 James Beard semifinalist and has some of the best (and most beautiful) pastries I’ve ever had!
8. Magic City Nutrition
Two women entrepreneurs, Faith and Britni, expanded their nutrition business to The Magic City in 2019. This little shop offers tasty, nutrient-filled smoothies and teas.
- Address: 2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website | Instagram
9. Shu Shop
Adeeba Khan is the co-owner of Shu Shop, which is one of my favorite authentic ramen shops we have in Birmingham.
While you’re there, order the shoyu ramen—it’s delicious.
- Address: 1820 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Instagram
10. Ted’s Restaurant
Serving fresh veggies and meats to the Birmingham area since 1973, Ted’s combines Greek hospitality with hearty Southern dishes to create an experience full of great people and amazing food.
Where “friendly gets downright fresh”, Beba Touloupis has made Ted’s Restaurant one of Birmingham’s staples.
- Address: 328 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website I Facebook
11. Pop’s Neighborhood Grill
I haven’t been to Pop’s brick-and-mortar, but I’ve had the hot dogs a few times at The Market at Pepper Place. This family-run restaurant should be your go-to spot in Birmingham for deli sandwiches, burgers, dogs and wings.
- Address: 1207 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Website | Facebook
12. Nola Ice – Broad St. Peaux Boys
Kelli Caulfield opened NOLA and Broad St. Peaux Boys at the Pizitz, bringing a taste of The Big Easy to downtown Birmingham. If you like to explore new foods, you should try their crawfish nachos.
- Address: 1821 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35233
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
13. Ashley Mac’s
There are few things I love more than Ashley Mac’s poppyseed chicken casserole. I’ve tried to perfect it on my own many times—no luck yet.
There are multiple Ashley Mac’s locations around Birmingham because they’re just that good!
14. rolls.
Famous for their (you guessed it) cinnamon rolls, rolls bakery also serves muffins, cookies and savory items like pigs in a blanket, soups and pastas to-go.
I love their funfetti rolls, and you will too!
15. Real and Rosemary
As a fan of a laid-back atmosphere, Real and Rosemary is the place to go for a chill meal. For healthier options (that are far from boring), you should stop by! The decor is also a 10/10.
I’m a big fan of the seasonal salads.
- Location: 1922 29th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
16. Farm Bowl + Juice Co.
For fresh produce lovers, Andrea Snyder opened Farm Bowl + Juice Co. so you can get your fruit bowl fix.
My favorite is the Nutty Professor bowl—complete with granola, peanut butter and local honey.
- Address: 1920 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
17. Good Neighbor Baking
Good Neighbor is a boutique bakery in Hoover owned by local baker Ramsey Nuss. They’re most famous for their mini cookie sandwiches, but I’m a big fan of the sausage scones.
- Address: Bluff Park Coffee Collective, 759 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
18. El ZunZún
Becky Satterfield’s El ZunZun serves Latin American-inspired cuisine and has become one the best spots for a cozy afternoon out. Try the beef short rib with mole sauce!
19. K & J’s Elegant Pastries
Perfecting the art of colossal milkshakes, gourmet cupcakes and wedding cakes, chef Kristal Bryant has earned herself features on Good Morning America, Food Network and Southern Living Magazine.
- Address: 2260 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
20. SLIDE Cafe
I have yet to try it, but SLIDE Cafe’s menu and chef Raquel Lindsie come with rave reviews. Try it with me?
21. Daughters Baking
Nestled in Mountain Brook Village, Daughters Baking has some of the prettiest cakes I’ve ever seen. I’ve always been a fan of the naked-style cakes, though.
Daughters Baking also has cake cups, cookies and candy mixes!
- Address: 2812 Cahaba Road Birmingham, AL 35223
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
22. The Electric
The Electric in Bluff Park is one of our favorite spots where delicious food meets cozy, eclectic atmosphere. This is the type of neighborhood bar where everyone really does know your name. And your drink order. (Try one of their rotating frozen cocktails!)
Look for their second location opening soon in Avondale’s former Tropicaleo spot, and you may just see co-owner Laura Smith behind the bar.
- Address: 2146 Tyler Rd #212, Hoover, AL 35226
- Avondale location coming soon: 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
What did we miss? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know your favorite women-owned restaurant.
