Top 25 Things To Try In Homewood: Food Edition

Check these off your foodie bucket list. Aloft Hotel's top choices to try while in Homewood, AL.

1. Salem's Dinner Philly Cheese Steak

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A must try when in Homewood. The Salem's staff will have you feeling right at home with their southern hospitality.

MUST TRY: Philly Cheese Steak

(Even Craig Ferguson of CBS's "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson called it t"the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwich I've ever tasted--and I'm including Philadelphia.")

2. Dreamcakes Bakery Wedding Cake Cupcake

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A shop you can't walk past without stopping. Dreamcakes offers gourmet cupcakes, homemade cookies, pound cakes, brownies and French Macaroons. Be sure to check their twitter and facebook pages to see if the Cupcake Truck is near you!

MUST TRY: Wedding Cake Cupcake

White velvet cake topped with almond buttercream.

3. Johnny's Restaurant Chicken Pot Pie

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Committed to serving fresh and local food, Johnny's is the best meat and three in the area.

MUST TRY: Chicken Pot Pie

4. DoDiYo's Cretan Style Fish

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Dodiyós is a distinctive destination for fresh, seasonal flavors from every country that touches the Mediterranean Sea.

MUST TRY: Cretan Style Fish

Grilled fish, served with sautéed wild greens, red chili flakes, and extra virgin Greek olive oil.

5. Urban Cookhouse House Baked Cookie

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Urban Cookhouse uses the freshest ingredients with an emphasis on supporting the local farmer. If you have time, be sure to stop by the Homewood and Summit Farmer's Markets sponsored by Urban Cookhouse.

MUST TRY: House Baked Cookie

Chocolate chip cookie dough that is half-baked in a small cast-iron skillet and then topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

6. New York Pizza Statue of Liberty Pizza

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Old fashioned pizzeria Located in the heart of Edgewood.

MUST TRY: Statue of Liberty Pizza

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers & Italian Sausage

7. Little Donkey's Fried Chicken

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Original Mexican food and spirits influenced by our Southern soul. With everything made in house, from slow-cooked meats to fresh pressed tortillas, they offer something for everyone's taste preference.

MUST TRY: Fried Chicken

8. O'Henry's Coffee Turtle Deluxe

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Birmingham's first true coffeehouse. All locally roasted coffee by their sister company O'Henry's -Coffee Roasting Company.

MUST TRY: Turtle Deluxe

Ghirardelli chocolcue, carame, hazelnut and espresso with steamed milk. Topped with real whipped cream

9. Saw's BBQ White Barbecue Sauce

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It's good enough for Paula Dean, y'all! Saw's BBQ tops Paula Dean list of "The Best Barbecue Across America".

MUST TRY: White Barbecue Sauce

10. Jackson's Bar and Bistro Cookie Dough Egg Rolls

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Best patio space in Homewood to relax while sipping on your favorite cocktail.

MUST TRY: Cookie Dough Egg Rolls

11. GianMarco's Veal Chop Parmesan

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GianMarco's will provide you with a welcoming atmosphere of Italian charm mixed with Southern hospitality.

MUST TRY: Veal Chop Parmesan

12. Savage's Bakery Smiley Face Cookies

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Made By Hand Since 1939. This made from scratch family owned bakery is located in the Heart of Homewood, Alabama.

MUST TRY: Smiley Face Cookies

13. Dave's Pizza Sweet Tang Pizza

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Good Pizzas. Good Times. This local pizza place has a passion for good pizza, good beer, and great music.

MUST TRY: Sweet Tang Pizza

White Crust, Sweet & Tangy Sauce, Mesquite Grilled Chicken, Chopped Bacon,

Thinly Sliced Red Onion, Finished with Sharp Cheddar Cheese

14. Sam's Super Sandwiches Super Cheeseburger

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Located in Homewood for 41 years now. Most days you'll find the owner, Sam, who is now 70 years old behind the grill himself!

MUST TRY: Super Cheeseburger

15. Steel City Pops Blood Orange

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A family favorite! Steel City Pops are made in small batches from the freshest all-natural or certified organic ingredients, locally-harvested where possible. And yes, a selfie is always required with your pop. #steelcitypops

MUST TRY: Blood Orange

16. Chicago Mike's Hot Dogs Vulcan Dog

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Quarter pound hot dogs smothered in Chicago Mike's secret sauce. This place is perfect for all the hot dogs lovers out there.

MUST TRY: Vulcan Dog

Chili, cheese, slaw, mustard, onions, sauce

17. Edgewood Creamery Mint Chip Ice Cream

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Small town Ice Cream shop feel. They have everything from waffle cones, frozen yogurt, to Mexican Hot Chocolate.

MUST TRY: Mint Chip Ice Cream

18. Crape Myrtle's Cafe Chicken Salad

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Tucked inside a local bookstore, Crape Myrtle’s Café is the place to come for friendly service in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Taking its name from the trees that bloom fuschia all summer long in front of the building, this casual cafe serves fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, Southern-style vegetables, fish, and homestyle favorites such as meatloaf sandwiches.

MUST TRY: Chicken Salad

19. Octane's Carmelatto

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This unique coffee bar offers hand-brewed coffees, artisan espresso drinks and late night craft cocktails. Stop by early morning for a pastry and coffee or kick back late night with a cocktail.

MUST TRY: Carmelatto

20. O'Carr's Chicken Salad and Fruit Plate

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MUST TRY: Chicken Salad and Fruit Plate

21. Pastry Art Red Velvet

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A Homewood favorite. Try leaving the store with just one! Pastry Art has replaced the traditional petit four with their "Baby Bites". The menu changes daily so there is always something new to try!

MUST TRY: Red Velvet

22. Jinsei Kadoma Tuna

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A unique sushi experience in Birmingham. Jinsei offers the finest fish flown in daily from around the world.

MUST TRY: Kadoma Tuna

Spicy tuna, tempura rice cake, avocado, jalapeno, tobiko, eel sauce

23. Momma Goldberg's Momma's Love with Momma's Nachos

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Momma Goldberg's provides delicious food and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. The “old school” deli theme allows customers to create their own sandwiches and salads as well as choose from the appetizing specialty menu.

MUST TRY: Momma's Love with Momma's Nachos

Roast beef, ham, hickory smoked turkey breast with muenster cheese served on a seeded hoagie bun. Momma's Nachos are hot pepper cheese melted on dorito chips. (Jalapenos are optional)

24. Homewood Gourmet Baby Bleu Salad

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MUST TRY: Baby Bleu Salad (So good it was published in Southern Living Magazine!)

Baby greens with honey-balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, spicy pecans, oranges and strawberries

25. Nabeel's Cafe Chicken Salad

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MUST TRY: Chicken Salad