You voted. We tallied. See just who Mountain Brook’s favorites are.
FOOD & DRINK
Most Friendly Service
Root to Tail
2031 Cahaba Road
English Village
205-730-1699
roottotail.com
Finalists: Otey’s Tavern, Taco Mama, Gilchrist
Most Kid Friendly Dining
Davenport’s Pizza Palace
2837 Cahaba Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-879-8603
davenportspizza.com
Finalists: Taco Mama, Gilchrist
Best Casual Dining
Taco Mama
63 Church Street
Crestline Village
205-414-9314
tacomamaonline.com
Finalists: Otey’s Tavern, Billy’s Sports Grill
Best Date Night
Dyron’s Lowcountry
121 Oak Street
Crestline Village
205-834-8257
dyronslowcountry.com
Finalists: Avo & Dram, Ollie Irene
Best Ladies Lunch
Olexa’s
2838 Culver Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-871-2060
olexas.com
Finalists: Brick & Tin, Chez Lulu
Best Coffee
Church Street Coffee & Books
81 Church Street
Crestline Village
205-870-1117
churchstreetshop.com
Finalists: Crestline Bagel Company, Starbucks
Best Sweet Treats
Olexa’s
2838 Culver Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-871-2060
olexas.com
Finalists: Mountain Brook Creamery, Magic Muffins, Continental Bakery
Best Pizza
Davenport’s Pizza Palace
2837 Cahaba Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-879-8603
davenportspizza.com
Finalists: Mafiaoza’s Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub, Basil
Best Drinks/Cocktails
Avo & Dram
2721 Cahaba Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-871-8212
avorestaurant.com
Finalists: Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Vino/Gallery Bar
Photo by Mary Fehr
Best Chef
Ben Vaughn/Root to Tail
2031 Cahaba Road
English Village
205-730-1699
Finalists: Randall Baldwin/Dyron’s Lowcountry, Rodney Davis/Otey’s Tavern
COMMUNITY
Best Community Event
Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off
Because you can eat chili for days while hanging out with awesome people and supporting an even better cause.
Finalists: Mystics of Mountain Brook Parade, Otey’s Fest, Taste of Mountain Brook
Best Village
Crestline Village
The clock tower marks the spot of not just some of our favorite shops and restaurants but also our city hub—with city hall, the library and more.
Finalists: Mountain Brook Village, English Village
Best Local Cause
Mitchell’s Place
Two decades ago Nancy and Allen Meisler were looking for resources for their son Mitchell after his autism diagnosis. Today the center they started is more than they ever dreamed of.
mitchells-place.com
Finalists: Magic Moments, Junior League of Birmingham, Sid Strong Foundation
Best Outdoor Spot
Jemison Park
Could there be better place to run, walk, fish or play creek-side under an Alabama canopy?
Finalists: Overton Park, Cahaba River Walk
Best Church Choir
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Each Sunday morning voices fill the Canterbury sanctuary in song.
350 Overbook Road
canterburyumc.org
Finalist: Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church
Best Local Personality
George Jones
Snoozy’s Kids Owner
A stop into this bright and friendly Crestline kids store isn’t complete without a chat with the vivacious George Jones.
Finalists: Mayor Stewart Welch, Michael Gee, Jack Royer, Sara Evans, Will Haver
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best Dental/Orthodontics Practice
Hufham Orthodontics
120 Euclid Avenue
Crestline Village
205-871-8881
hufhamortho.com
Finalists: Kevin J. Alexander, Crestline Village Dentistry
Best Pharmacy
Crestline Pharmacy
60 Church Street
Crestline Village
205-871-0317
Finalists: Harbin Discount Pharmacy, CVS, Ritch’s Pharmacy
Best Hair Salon
Tonya Jones SalonSpa
2410 Fairway Drive
English Village
205-870-4247 //
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Suite 280
Cahaba Village
205-870-4247
tonyajonessalon.com
Finalists: Oak Tree Hair Group, Angel Hair Family Hair Care
Best Nail Salon
Nail Tek Salon
600 Olde English Lane, Suite 120
English Village
205-879-3377
nailteksalon.com
Finalists: Canterbury Nails, Envy Nails
Best Spa
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook
2655 Lane Park Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-414-0505
kesslercollection.com/bohemian-mountain-brook/
Finalists: Tonya Jones SalonSpa, Village Dermatology Aesthetic and Laser Center
Best Fitness Center
The Country Club of Birmingham
3325 Country Club Road
205-879-4611
ccbham.org
Finalists: Mountain Brook YMCA, MPower Pilates+Cyle, Levite Jewish Community Center
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best New Business
Holland Williams Photography
Holland recently moved her business to Mountain Brook from Montgomery.
850-384-6709
hollandwilliamsphotography.com
Finalists: Root to Tail, Speed Spa, Trifusion, Tulipano, Ice House
Best Customer Service
Snoozy’s Kids
228 Country Club Park
Crestline Village
205-871-2662
Finalists: The Pants Store, Please Reply, Lamb’s Ears, Ltd.
Best Boutique/Clothing
The Pants Store
233 Country Club Park
Crestline Village
205-868-1616
pantsstore.com
Finalists: Stella Blu, Elle
Best Store for Gifts (Tie)
Lamb’s Ears, Ltd.
70 Church Street
Crestline Village
205-802-5700
lambsearsltd.com
A’mano
281 Rele Street
Mountain Brook Village
205-871-9093
amanogifts.com
Finalists: Please Reply, Smith’s Variety, Lucky Duck Gifts & More
Best Store for Home Furnishings/Décor/Kitchens
Table Matters
2402 Montevallo Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-879-0125
table-matters.com
Finalists: Lamb’s Ears, Little Hardware, The Cook Store
Best Store for Kids
Snoozy’s Kids
228 Country Club Park
Crestline Village
205-871-2662
Finalists: Smith’s Variety, Once Upon a Time
Best Florist/Garden Shop
Leaf & Petal
2817 Cahaba Road
Mountain Brook Village
205-871-3832
leafnpetal.com
Finalists: Oak Street Garden Shop, Mountain Brook Flower Shop
Best Animal Care/Clinic
Liberty Animal Hospital
3810 River Run Drive
205-970-0411
libertyah.com
Finalists: Montclair Animal Clinic, Pet Vet Express, Hollywood Feed
HOME, FINANCE, & AUTO
Best Real Estate Agent
Shelley Clark
Ray & Poynor Properties
205-222-2868
raypoynor.com/agent/shelley-clark/
Finalists: Stephanie Robinson/RealtySouth, Kathryn Dorlon/Ray & Poynor Properties, Betty Coe/RealtySouth
Best Insurance Agent
Doug Corey
Crutchfield & Graves Insurance Agency
205-988-5099
crutchfieldandgraves.com
Finalist: Kelly Byrne/JH Berry Risk Services
Best Bank
Regions Bank
35 Church Street
Crestline Village //
2721 Culver Road
Mountain Brook Village
800-734-4667
regions.com
Finalists: BBVA Compass, Wells Fargo, Oakworth Capital Bank
