Although they love their Crestwood location, Seasick Records has outgrown their current home. Photo via Seasick Records on Facebook

On February 7, Seasick Records announced their upcoming move to East Avondale. However, Seasick isn’t the first to fall in love with East Avondale. See why this vibrant area is the place to be.

Seasick Records – Coming March 2020

While we have loved our 5 years in Crestwood, Seasick has outgrown our current space and we’re moving. That being said, we are only moving a mile away, so we'll still be in the neighborhood! pic.twitter.com/Oq9rvPHrWK — Seasick Records (@seasickbham) February 7, 2020

Since Seasick Records has outgrown their Crestwood location, they’ve decided to move to a new spot in East Avondale. Although the new shop is just a mile away, it is much bigger.

In addition, the popup barbershop Newman’s Classic Cuts will be moving with Seasick. In fact, they will be adding two more chairs and rebranding themselves to the simple “Classic Cuts.”

Hours : 10AM-7PM, Tuesday–Saturday; 12-5PM, Sunday–Monday

Contact: 205.677.3166 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

ORE Mercantile

Since their grand opening in November 2019, ORE Mercantile has made a big splash in East Avondale. In addition to their own products, this micro-retail store has products from several local Birmingham retailers, including:

Location : 4414 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4414 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 11AM-6PM, Monday–Saturday; 11AM-5PM Sunday

: 11AM-6PM, Monday–Saturday; 11AM-5PM Sunday Contact: 205.202.4542 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Gatos and Beans

Did you know that Alabama’s first (and only) cat café is right here in Birmingham? That’s right! Since they won REV Birmingham’s Big Pitch competition in 2018, Kelli and Stephen Steward launched their dream–Gatos and Beans.

Since Gatos and Beans is a cross between a cat adoption center and a café, one half of the building features a coffee shop/wine bar, while the other half is a cat adoption center.

Location : 4348 3rd Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4348 3rd Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 12-7PM, Monday and Sunday; 11AM-7PM, Thursday–Saturday; Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

: 12-7PM, Monday and Sunday; 11AM-7PM, Thursday–Saturday; Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Contact: 205.202.6683 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Sheppard’s Pet Supply

Since 2015, Will Sheppard’s pet supply shop has focused on raw and holistic foods for your fur babies. Although Will is the owner of Sheppard’s Pet Supply on paper, he insists that his shop cat, Declan, is the real boss.

Location : 4410 4th Ave S Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4410 4th Ave S Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 10AM-6PM, Monday–Friday; 10AM-4PM, Saturday; Closed Sunday

: 10AM-6PM, Monday–Friday; 10AM-4PM, Saturday; Closed Sunday Contact: 205.703.0989 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Sanctum Tattoos & Comics

Sanctum Tattos and Comics is in East Avondale. Photo via Sharron Swain for Bham Now

Whether you like tattoos, comics, or both, Sanctum has something for you. The tattoo artists at Sanctum can give you any tattoo style–especially ones influenced by comics. Additionally, if you have used comics that you’d like to get rid of, Sanctum will purchase them!

Location : 4410 4th Avenue South Suite BBirmingham, Alabama

: 4410 4th Avenue South Suite BBirmingham, Alabama Hours : 12PM-8PM, Tuesday–Saturday; 12PM-4PM, Sunday

: 12PM-8PM, Tuesday–Saturday; 12PM-4PM, Sunday Contact: 205.201.6862 | Website | Email | Facebook | Instagram

Beacon Yoga

Beacon Yoga is located right next to ORE Mercantile and Sanctum Tattoos & Comics. Photo via Beacon Yoga on Facebook

This yoga studio and eco-friendly shop is focused on conscious living through movement, breath, community and mindful spending. Beacon Yoga offers a wide range of yoga styles to fit your personal preference, including vinyasa, hatha, ashtanga, and yin.

Location : 4412 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4412 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : Open 24 hours, Wednesday–Saturday

: Open 24 hours, Wednesday–Saturday Contact: Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Tropicaleo

Tropicaleo sports authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in East Avondale. Photo via Tropicaleo

Get your grub on at Tropicaleo, the authentic Puerto Rican restaurant and bar that’s bringing the island life to Birmingham. At Tropicaleo, all dishes are made with fresh, local ingredients. In addition, they offer a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan, and nut-free items.

Location : 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 11AM-9PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 11AM-11PM, Friday and Saturday

: 11AM-9PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 11AM-11PM, Friday and Saturday Contact: 205.643.5956 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Harvest Roots Ferments – Coming Spring 2020

Pete Halupka and Lindsey Whiteaker of Harvest Roots celebrating the announcement of their big move to Birmingham. Photo via Harvest Roots

Harvest Roots is an upcoming kombucha taproom coming right next to Tropicaleo. Although their products are all across the southeast, they can’t wait to open a brick & mortar location. Stay tuned–they will open in Spring 2020.

Hours : TBA

Contact: Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Cahaba Brewing Co.

The crowd inside Cahaba Brewing Co. Photo via Cahaba Brewing Co. on Facebook

If you don’t know about Cahaba Brewing Company yet–which rock have you been living under? Since 2011, Cahaba has been one of Birmingham’s favorite breweries. In addition to their amazing brewery, Cahaba hosts a ton of events at their East Avondale location.

Location : 4500 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4500 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 3PM-10PM, Monday–Thursday; 12PM-12AM Friday and Saturday; 12-8PM Sunday

: 3PM-10PM, Monday–Thursday; 12PM-12AM Friday and Saturday; 12-8PM Sunday Contact: 205.578.2616 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Mom’s Basement

Mom’s Basement is decked out in nostalgic decor that will remind you of–you guessed it–your mom’s basement. Photo via Mom’s Basement on Facebook

Since they opened in 2018, Mom’s Basement has offered a vintage atmosphere and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Simple is the name of the game– that’s why Mom’s Basement only serves canned beer, wine and a handful of liquors.

Location : 4411 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

: 4411 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Hours : 4PM-12AM, Sunday–Wednesday; 4PM-2AM Thursday–Saturday

: 4PM-12AM, Sunday–Wednesday; 4PM-2AM Thursday–Saturday Contact: 205.774.6667 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Do You Love East Avondale Yet?

In short, East Avondale has a ton going on. In order to keep up to date on all of East Avondale’s new businesses, stay tuned to Bham Now.

What are your favorite places in East Avondale? Let us know by tagging @bhamnow on social media!

Nathan Watson Tennessee native who fell in love with Birmingham during college. Graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2019. Passionate about Birmingham and its continued growth.