Let’s be honest, Birmingham has a lot of cool shops. So much so that choosing an item on first visit might be a bit overwhelming. That’s why REV ask several small business owners about their top-selling items and what they like about them. Here’s what they had to say: 

Jim Reed’s Books 

2021 3rd Ave N 

Birmingham, AL 35203 

https://jimreedbooks.com/ 

“Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury 

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury is our best-selling book, year after year, for forty years (ranging in price from $5 to $1,500)…along with books by Harper Lee & Truman Capote & William Faulkner & Shirley Jackson & Richard Wright & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & J.K. Rowling & J.R.R. Tolkien & Isaac Asimov & many, many others. Come see an eternal bookstore at the center of the Universe–Historic Downtown Birmingham! 

Yellowhammer Creative

2821 2nd Ave S 

Birmingham, AL 35233 

https://yellowhammer-creative.myshopify.com/ 

“It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham” t-shirt, $24 

This is one of our oldest designs and our most popular over the years. Our grassroots campaign to revive this old slogan of Birmingham’s became a rallying cry for the growth Birmingham has seen over the past decade. We’ve been printing this design for 8 years and it’s been around the world. 

Yo Mama’s

2328 2nd Ave N 

Birmingham, AL 35203 

https://www.yomamasrestaurant.com/food/ 

Peach Cobbler Chicken & Waffle , $13.45 without peaches ($11.95) 

It’s the perfect combination of Sweet & Savory!! Sure to fill up even the hungriest of people. 

Gaia Florals

2201 2nd Ave S Suite 107  

Birmingham, AL 35233 

https://gaiaflorals.com/ 

“Wrapped Bouquets”: $35+ 

 Bouquets are a top seller because you got awesome fresh cut flowers at a great price. We source mostly locally grown flowers but strive on elevating our florals by combining awesome blooms with cool textures and other interests!