Who’s the best? We asked, and you answered. Thousands of votes were cast in Hoover’s Magazine’s sixth annual Best of the Best contest. Read on to find out our readers’ favorite businesses, restaurants and festivals in Hoover.
Dining and Nightlife
Best Coffee
The Neighborhood Brew
5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 206, Hoover
theneighborhoodbrew.com
205-980-7445
Finalists: Edgar’s Bakery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Coffee-o-logy
Best Bakery
Edgar’s Bakery
180 West Main Street, Hoover
205-444-1220
6801 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 128, Greystone
205-408-0897
edgarsbakery.com
Finalists: Louise’s Cakes N Things, Darlene’s Kitchen, Consider It Joy Baking
Best Donut Shop
Shipley Do-Nuts
2050 Greenvale Lane, Hoover
shipleydonuts.ws
Facebook: @ShipleyDonutsHooverAL
205-822-2142
Finalists: Krispy Kreme, Heavenly Donuts, Daylight Donuts
Best BBQ
Jim N’ Nick’s
1810 Montgomery Highway South
jimnnicks.com
205-733-1300
Finalists: Full Moon Bar-B-Que, Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill, Moe’s BBQ
Best Burger
Baha Burger
4745 Chace Circle, Hoover
bahaburger.com
205-682-6980
Finalists: Five Guys, Golden Rule, Mugshots, Green Valley Drugs, Tip Top Grill
Best Milkshake
The Whole Scoop
3421 South Shades Crest Road, Hoover
thewholescoopicecream.com
205-444-8000
Finalists: Steak N’ Shake, Chick-fil-A, Green Valley Pharmacy
Best Margarita
La Fiesta
1941 Hoover Ct, Birmingham
Facebook: La Fiesta Hoover Al
205-979-7314
Finalists: Superior Grill, Pablo’s, Iguana Grill
Best Bar
On Tap Sports Café
3340 Galleria Circle, Hoover
ontapsportscafe.com
205-982-3124
Finalists: Grey Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Pizza
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
610 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100, Hoover
vecchiabirmingham.com
205-637-3036
Finalists: Tortuga’s, Brixx, Salvatore’s, Baker’s – Bluff Park
Best Patio Dining
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
610 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100, Hoover
vecchiabirmingham.com
205-637-3036
Finalists: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Front Porch, Cajun Steamer
Best Italian Food
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
610 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100, Hoover
vecchiabirmingham.com
205-637-3036
Finalists: Salvatore’s, Costa’s Mediterranean Cafe, Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Best Mexican Food
La Fiesta
1941 Hoover Ct, Birmingham
Facebook: La Fiesta Hoover Al
205-979-7314
Finalists: La Fiesta, Frontera Grill, Amigos, Habaneros
Best Asian Food
New China
2124 Tyler Road, Birmingham
205-823-9788
Finalists: Mr. Chen’s, Yuki Japanese, Taste of Thailand, Blue Pacific
Best Date Night
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
191 Main Street, Hoover
birmingham.firebirdsrestaurants.com
205-733-2002
Finalists: Stardome, Vecchia, J. Alexander’s
Best Caterer
Louise’s Cakes N Things
1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 118, Hoover
cakes-n-things.com
205-823-6799
Finalists: Vecchia, Ashley Mac’s
Health and Beauty
Best Family Doctor
Dr. Carrie Huner
2547 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 103, Hoover
205-988-8311
Finalists: Jody Gilstrap, Marina Brainin, Darlene Traffenstadt
Best Dentist
Dr. Jennifer Morrissey-Patton with Hoover Family Dentistry
425 Emery Drive, Hoover
hooverfamilydentistry.com
205-989-8931
Finalists: Kasey Davis Dentistry, Paul Bargainer, Chase Lake Family Dentistry, Tom Jones
Best Dentist
Pure Dermatology and Aesthetics
5346 Stadium Trace Parkway, Suite 100, Hoover
puredermalabama.com
205-682-8022
Finalists: Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham, Aesthetic Dermatology, Inverness Dermatology
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Jeffrey Backus with Backus Orthodontics
425 Emery Drive, Suite A, Hoover
backusorthodontics.com
205-987-0040
Finalists: John Phillips, PT Ortho, Sarver Ortho, Birmingham Orthodontics, Canales Ortho
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Melissa Curl with Alabama Family Eye Care
5356 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover
alfamilyeyes.com
205-733-0507
Finalists: Dr. Catherine Amos, Eye Care Associates, Dr. Lynn Hammonds, Eye Care Associates
Best Chiropractor
My Chiropractor
2801 Highway 150, Hoover
mychiropractorhoover.com
205-444-0727
Finalists: Lott Pain Relief, Lakecrest Chiropractic and Wellness, Koenig Wellness
Best Pharmacy
Hoover Hometown Pharmacy
2801 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
hooverhometown.com
205-650-1960
Finalists: Mills Pharmacy, Roberts Discount Pharmacy, Target – The Grove
Best Nail Salon
Sapphire Nails & Spa
5569 Grove Boulevard, Suite 101, Hoover
sapphirenailsandspahoover.com
205-988-0080
Finalists: Ross Bridge Nails, K&K Nails, Spa One Nineteen
Best Hair Salon
Pure Style Salon and Spa
2341 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 121, Hoover
purestylesalonhoover.weebly.com
205-820-9229
Finalists: T. Fox Salon, Stone Spa and Salon, The Look
Best Spa
The Spa at Ross Bridge
4000 Grand Ave., Birmingham
marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/fitness-spa-services/bhmhv-renaissance-birmingham-ross-bridge-golf-resort-and-spa/205-916-7677
205-949-3041
Finalists: Pure Style Salon and Spa, Spa One Nineteen, Spa Greystone
Best Fitness Center
Pure Barre
1870 Chace Drive, Suite 100, Hoover
purebarre.com/al-briverchase
205-982-8366
Finalists: YMCA Hoover, CrossFit Riverchase, Lifetime Fitness
Services
Best Veterinarian
Patton Chapel Animal Clinic
1665 Montgomery Highway, Hoover
pattonchapelac.com
205-267-0067
Finalists: Lake Crest Animal Clinic, Bluff Park Animal Hospital, South Shades Crest Animal Clinic
Best Dry Cleaners
Deluxe Cleaners
3633 Lorna Road, Hoover
deluxecleanersbirmingham.com
205- 987-3300
Finalists: Plaza Cleaners, Greystone Cleaners
Best Pet Supply Store
Petco
5631 Grove Boulevard, Hoover
stores.petco.com
205-987-9623
Finalists: PetSmart, Hollywood Feed, Pet Supplies Plus
Best Florist
Hoover Florist
1905 Hoover Ct, Hoover
hooverflorist.net
205-823-5273
Finalists: Sweetspire Gardens, Sarah’s, The Petal Cart
Best Plumber
K-Wood Plumbing
311 North Burbank Drive, Birmingham
Facebook: @Kwoodplumbingllc
205-915-1098
Finalists: Hoover Plumbing, Ben Parker, Parker Plumbing
Best Pest Control
Waynes Environmental Services
2183 Parkway Lake Drive, Birmingham
callwaynes.com
205-985-7009
Finalists: Cook’s Pest Control, Vulcan Termite, American Pest Control
Best Landscaping
Schroeter’s Lawn and Landscaping
2539 John Hawkins Parkway, No. 322, Suite 101, Birmingham
birminghamlandscapingservices.com
Facebook: @SchroetersLawnAndLandscape
205-222-7646
Finalists: Cater Design and Landscape, Sweetspire Gardens, Gardner Landscaping LLC
Best Tech Repair
Uptech Computer
4421 Creekside Ave., Suite 137, Hoover
uptechal.com
205-982-8508
Places
Best Wedding Venue
Park Crest Event Facility
2030 Little Valley Road, Hoover
parkcrestevents.com
205-822-7275
Finalists: Aldridge Gardens, The Barn at Shady Lane, Ross Bridge
Best Farmers’ Market
Ross Bridge Farmers Market
2101 Grand Ave., Hoover
Facebook: @rossbridgefarmersmarket
205-410-0775
Finalists: Andy’s, Bluff Park UMC, Lee Branch, Park and Crest Market
Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party
Let’s Play
5025 Highway 280, Birmingham
letsplayparty.com
Facebook: @letsplayinbirmingham
205-590-5866
Finalists: The Whole Scoop, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, Bluff Park
Best Place to Worship
Hunter Street Baptist Church
2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
hunterstreet.org
205-985-7295
Finalists: Riverchase Baptist Church, Riverchase UMC, Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Best Hotel
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave., Birmingham
marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmhv-renaissance-birmingham-ross-bridge-golf-resort-and-spa/
205-916-7677
Finalists: The Wynfrey Hotel, Embassy Suites – Hoover
Best Private School (K-12)
Prince of Peace Catholic School
4650 Preserve Parkway, Hoover
popcatholic.net
205-824-7886
Finalists: Shades Mountain Christian
Best Daycare
Covenant Classical School
Trace Crossings
5390 Magnolia Trace, Hoover
covenantclassical.com/locations/trace-crossings-daycare/
205-733-5437
Finalists: Odyssey Day School, Shades Crest Baptist Preschool, Pioneer Daycare
Shopping
Best Gift Shop
Wrapsody
161 Main Street, Suite 127, Hoover
wrapsodyonline.com
205-989-7277
Finalists: Turquoise, Past and Presents, Lou Lou’s
Best Jewelry Store
Southeastern Jewelers
5299 Valleydale Road No. 111, Birmingham
southeasternjewelers.net
205-980-9030
Finalists: Shay’s, Jared
Best Sporting Goods Store
Academy Sports + Outdoors
2810 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
academy.com
205-403-6145
Finalists: Field and Stream, Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best Furniture Store
Haverty’s
3650 Lorna Road, Hoover
havertys.com
205-989-6492
Finalists: Urban Home Market, Ethan Allen, Issis and Sons
Best Consignment Store
Then Again Consignment
3659 Lorna Road, Hoover
thenagainconsignment.com
205-987-3640
Finalists: Renaissance Consignment, The Growing Tree, Once Upon a Child
Best Children’s Clothing Store
Once Upon a Child
3718 Lorna Road, Hoover
onceuponachildhoover.com
205-277-0313
Finalists: Growing Tree, Sew Precious, Kicks
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Lou Lou’s
160 Main Street, Suite 128, Hoover
shopatloulous.com
205-982-5117
Finalists: Pink Tulip, Von Maur, Belk
Best Garden Center
Andy’s
124 Mars Hill Road, Hoover
andysgardencenter.com
205-402-2639
Finalists: Home Depot, Sweetspire Gardens, Collier’s Nursery
Best Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
5250 Medford Drive, Hoover
205-263-4970
Finalists: Piggly Wiggly – Bluff Park, Fresh Market, Publix – Trace Crossings
Best Hardware Store
Bluff Park Hardware
597 Shades Crest Road, Hoover
Facebook: Bluff Park Hardware
205-823-1953
Finalists: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Rocky Ridge Hardware
Home and Finance
Best Insurance Agent
Chris Dorris with State Farm
2717 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 115, Hoover
chrisdorris.com
205-985-7799
Finalists: Ryan Goolsby with State Farm, Kyle Hicks
Best Real Estate Agent
Donna Gaskins
donnagaskinshomes.com
205-441-0333
Finalists: Thad Lowery, Steve Parker, Renee Hamilton
Best Real Estate Company
RealtySouth
1220 Alford Ave., Birmingham
realtysouth.com
205-822-0988
Finalists: Keller Williams, Remax, Arc Realty
Best Bank
Regions
Trace Crossings
2531 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
regions.com
205-326-5300
Finalists: Wells Fargo – Trace Crossings, Iberia Bank, First Commercial Bank, America’s First Credit Union
Auto
Best Auto Service
Estes Warehouse Tires, Inc.
3420 Old Columbiana Road, Hoover
estestire.com
205-979-7841
Finalists: Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln, John’s Auto, Hoover Toyota
Best New Car Dealer
Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln
2551 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
longlewis.com
205-900-7312
Finalists: Hoover Toyota, Hendrick, Tameron Honda
Best Used Car Dealer
CarMax
2696 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover
carmax.com
205-994-7242
Finalists: Hoover Toyota, Hendrick, Donohoo
Best Oil Change
Estes Warehouse Tires, Inc.
3420 Old Columbiana Road, Hoover
estestire.com
205-979-7841
Finalists: Express Oil Change, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln, Havoline Express
Arts and Culture
Best Annual Festival
Moss Rock Festival
The Preserve, Hoover
mossrockfestival.com
Finalists: Celebrate Hoover Day, Bluff Park Art Show
Best Local Artist
Jayne Morgan
571 Park Ave., Hoover
jaynemorgan.com
205-902-5226
Finalists: Katie Adams, Kerry Leasure – Here a Chick
