Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
More than food shopping at these 6 unique Alabama grocery stores
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Rooftop patios, locally-grown produce and a coffee shop—that’s what awaits busy shoppers in some of Alabama’s most unique grocery stores.
To help lead you to an unforgettable grocery store near you, we’ve gathered up six of the most unique grocery stores in Alabama.
Red Bird Produce | Birmingham
Red Bird Produce in Birmingham has a top-notch selection of locally-grown produce and homemade goods like jellies and jams for those missing the farmers market vibes in the middle of the week.
- Address: 131 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Tues-Fri, 9AM-6PM | Sat, 9AM-4PM | Sun, 12:30-4PM | Closed Mon.
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Greer’s St. Louis Market | Mobile
Not every grocery store can have it all—a rooftop sitting area, a beer + wine bar, a coffee shop and a hot lunch buffet. But, as the saying goes, ‘Greer’s Got It!’ This downtown Mobile grocery staple also boasts a selection of live plants and fresh-cut flowers.
- Address: 260 St Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours: Sun-Thurs, 7AM-9PM | Fri + Sat, 7AM-10PM
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Star Super Market | Huntsville + Meridianville
Star Super Market has been serving the greater Huntsville community since 1944, connecting customers with the highest-quality in fresh meats and produce, all with the locally-run hospitality that makes the South so special.
- Addresses
- Hours
- Huntsville: Mon-Sat, 7AM-9PM | Sun, 8AM-9PM
- Meridianville: 7AM-9PM, daily
- More info
Marino’s Market | Birmingham
Looking for budget groceries in the Birmingham area? Marino’s Market has been serving the ‘Ham for almost 100 years, providing quality groceries at prices that suit every budget.
- Addresses
- Central Park: 1965 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208
- Ensley: 2415 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218
- Hours
- Central Park: 7AM-9PM, daily
- Ensley: 7AM-8PM, daily
- More info
The Farmhouse Market | Foley
Fun fact for you: Baldwin County is home to over a thousand individual farms. Those growers come together at The Farmhouse Market in Foley, which has a butchery, freshly-baked bread and locally-grown produce.
- Address: 3910 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-6PM | Sun, 12-5PM
- More info
Wright’s Market | Opelika
Looking for a family-owned specialty grocery shop in the Auburn area? You’ll love walking into Wright’s, where friendly faces greet you and affordable prices make your wallet happy, too.
- Address: 603 Pleasant Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 7AM-8PM | Sun, 12-6PM
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Provision | Fairhope
Provision is essentially the store every woman I know wants to open—it’s a bar, a coffee shop, a restaurant, a grocery store and a gift shop. The art deco vibes are simply unmatched, too.
- Address: 100 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7:30AM-7PM | Fri + Sat, 7:30AM-8PM | Closed Sun.
- More info
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