Well, I revisited Sozo Trading Co. today and I was greeted warmly again when I entered the store…read more The clothing selection looked just as great as it did the last time I was in the store and I also noticed other things such as beautiful glassware, dishes, sturdy furniture, electronics, a variety of linens plus several light fixtures and nice lamps. And then I noticed the jewelry, because the last time I visited I was looking for mystery jewelry jars and today I was happy to see five or six baggies absolutely full of costume jewelry that appeared wearable along with beads and watch parts and just everything I could use for crafting and repurposing with jewelry. So, I purchased two jewelry bags and the contents did not disappoint me when I opened them at home. So, it was another productive and great day shopping at Sozo Trading Co. In addition, there is always plenty of free parking and if you have the time there are a couple of restaurants nearby.

Sozo Trading Co recently turned 10!!! I can't believe they have been around this long already…read more This is one of my favorite thrift stores to visit. At their 10 year celebration, it was such a fun environment! They had raffles , special pricing and even had a coffee truck on site. I really enjoyed coming here to celebrate with them! The staff is hardworking and seem to enjoy their jobs.

Mac's One Stop is a full breakfast and lunch diner located inside of the Chevron gas station near…read moreUAB hospital. They serve breakfast like various breakfast biscuits, grab and go options and cook to order breakfast. For lunch, they offer grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders cooked to order. Sides include French fries and onion rings with deli food like chicken salad is available. On every Wednesday, the chef offers a Southern cuisine menu that changes week by week. They serve the special from 11-2 or until they sell out. They provide the option to call in, stop by to prepay, or walk-in based on what's available after pre-orders. Today's soul food menu consisted of baked chicken over rice, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and cornbread for $14.99. The portions size was huge, enough to eat twice from the plate. The food was served in Styrofoam plates with dividers with individual wrapped utensils and salt & pepper packets. Condiments were available as well. Drink was not included, but since the location is inside a gas station, there was many options to choose from. The baked chicken was a chicken breast that was bigger than the size of my hand. The chicken was so moist and tender, which made it easier to chew. Gravy was poured on top of the seasoned, fluffy yellow rice and went perfect for the entire dish. The greens are full of flavor and pair so well with the semi-sweet cornbread square. The macaroni and cheese was not as moist and cheesy as I would like but I eat it and enjoyed. Overall, the place receives a 5/5 for me. I'll be back to try a grilled lunch item next! -DASC

Mac's One Stop is such a hidden gem!! We tried the BLT, Jalapeño Burger, and Onion Rings all were…read morephenomenal!

Well, the store is exactly as described…read more The shop has some cool and weird stuff. the employee was really helpful and friendly. Was a great distraction from a rainy afternoon.

The name kinda says it all, not really sure how this has evaded me for so long and why I didn't at…read moreleast just pop in to see what was up with this place. Small store front with extremely obscure things on display/for sale. Everything from skeletons to animal heads (taxidermy) to jewelry to books on science ..... a collection of art ... you name it, if it's kind of strange (or in this case odd) then it's got a home here. I don't really know how to approach pricing to say if it's good or bad ... I guess if you feel good about the price you're paying, then it must be pretty good. If you are wandering around...looking to kill some time .... may be worth a quick stop, you'll either like it or not, I don't think this is a place where there is an in between.

Vapor is an excellent thrift store! My recent visit was successful. I found some really cute items…read morefor reasonable prices. The color of the day was blue, so those items were half off. I highly recommend Vapor if you enjoy thrifting. I typically don't like thrifting but I always enjoy coming here! Friendly service every time.

If I could give zero stars, I most definitely would. When it comes to showing the love of God, the…read moremanagement department falls very short. I went through the interview process and was offered the job the very next day. However on what should of been my first day, after having been there for 4 hours, I was fired by the store manager for being gay. They knew I was gay when they offered me the job.

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

Why the heck I haven't shopped here before is embarrassing. Shame on me…read more This place is great. Lots of various fruits and vegetables - of course. But also lots of jams, relish, honey, chow-chow, salsa, etc. The toughest thing for me is buying tomatoes because these vendors often put rotten ones on the bottom of the container and who wants that? It is fall, so,there were hundreds of pumpkins, squash, gourds, etc I need to work in coming here weekly for our produce. Will start monitoring for when they sponsor a plant sale.

It is a true farmer but it is PRICEY $9-$14 a watermelon…read moreCorn $8.50 + for a dozen Tomatoes- $6 a basket Cantaloupe $4 But happy to support local businesses

This was my first time in this Goodwill and I didn't have anything in particular I was looking for…read more The first thing I noticed when I walked in was that it smelled clean and fresh. That is the first time I've ever experienced that in a Goodwill. This location is larger than most I've been to. The staff were pretty friendly. The dressing rooms were blocked off with carts and signs. I asked an employee if it was available to use. She stated I could use one of the first rooms. So I'm not sure why it was ALL blocked off. I found a few items and called it a good trip'

Great first time visit on a Sunday afternoon. The store was kind of busy but I had no issues…read moreparking. The inside of the store was pretty organized. I found the inventory to be slightly limited. I did find some nice pieces and some cute booties. I got three items for $18 plus tax. One of my clothing items was 50% off so that was unexpectedly awesome! The lady that assisted me at checkout was quite nice & helpful. I enjoyed my first ever visit to this GM location!

I love ollies. You have to go when they are fully stocked. Great prices and great hoursread more

I always enjoy venturing to Ollie's. I am always able to find some good deals, as they have a…read morevariety of items. What I have come to find is that if you want something there, you have to go ahead and grab it. The next time you go back, it may not be there. I have been several trips and I found some juice that I really liked. The next time I went back, I got another one. I should have grabbed tons of it, because it was eventually gone and has not returned. So I would definitely suggest you buy some items in bulk. The type of juice that I purchased is normally $5.00 higher at other stores. So I should have gotten more. I have noticed that this is the trend with many of their products. I have been able to find great deals there on Kcups for my coffeemaker. It is priced much cheaper and they always have a different variety. I am also in love with their rug selection. We purchased rugs there for our home and have been absolutely pleased. They also sell food, clothes, and other home items. I would encourage anyone to visit. The customer service is also top notch at this location with all of their employees lending a helping hand. They take precautions seriously too and have markers to maintain social distancing. Plus, they have Ollie's Army where you can join for free to get rewards. I save my coupons for Customer Appreciation and am able to save a lot. I really enjoy visiting and I'm glad that they finally got a location close by home.

Stop & Shop is open from 9-12 for breakfast and 1-5 for lunch/dinner everyday except Monday &…read moreTuesday. They definitely keep up with the reputation of big plates. But you do need to be prepared to wait. We went for lunch on a Sunday and stood in line for about 45 mins. We knew we would have to wait so it really didn't bother us. They have cold waters waiting on you. We got the oxtail plate over rice with Mac & cheese and candied yams. The oxtails were pretty salty but the rice helped a little bit. The Mac and cheese is alright but not bad and the candied yams were very sweet and more on the firm side. We also got the turkey wings over dressing which was okay. Each plate comes with a big piece of cornbread. For the price, the portions, and if you're in the area, it's definitely worth a try if you have time to wait.

Whoa! I mean this place reputation proceeds it!!!! We didn't even know the real name. My brother in…read morelaw told us Big Plate? This place is the infamous Stop and Shop Ensley! Y'all, folks coming in and out of here with white bags like crazy trading places! One come out, three go in! This place is jumping! Bae and I literally drove around Ensley off the instructions down by Old Council school. And, it is! Right across the street. On to this food! Bae and I real hungry. They act like they know it, tBae got Oxtails, pinto beans and candied yams. Who gonna eat all this food? I got meatloaf, Mac and cheese and greens! Wow. Everything is good, but folks come here for these portions. Huge. Bae and I could eat off one plate. Y'all already know, I'm telling everybody! Yelp! Just did!