Conveniently located next to Piggly Wiggly and has plenty of options to choose from. I enjoyed…read moremyself will be back, glad to have an ice cream spot in McCalla.

One of Birmingham's only true creameries, where they're making all the ice cream in house. I am a…read moreself proclaimed Ice Cream Snob, but Big Spoon checks all my boxes. Unique flavors, classic flavors, the smell of fresh waffle cones inside. Big Spoon does a ton of business, as they should. The location here in Avondale is great, but not super walkable from any really good restaurants. I would love to see them open another spot on 2nd Ave. I had the strawberry tres leches in a waffle cone and it was delicious. I appreciate the care and craft that went into making sure every bit down to the bottom of the cone had ice cream in it. 10/10.

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

Without a doubt, Cookie Fix makes the best cookies in Alabama! What once started as a singular shop…read morein Homewood has now expanded to multiple locations. They have monthly and daily specials as well as fun seasonal flavors! They always offer their classics but I definitely appreciate a rotating, diverse variety of flavors. The cookies themselves are dense, thick, and gooey on the inside- always baked to perfection! Cookies are handmade and always fresh. I think the prices are very reasonable, as the cookies are high-quality. I've tried so many different cookies but today I had the pleasure of trying the "Peanut Butter Bb Over the Top", which is easily one of the best cookies I've ever had. Also, they often have boxes of day-old dozens (no telling what's inside until you take it home though) but in no way can you tell they're a day old.

The Yelp blog's "Top 100 chocolate chip cookies to dip your milk into" post introduced me to Cookie…read moreFix. That list mentioned their location in Homewood, but I was able to swing by the Brock's Gap Hoover outpost. Unfortunately the selections were on the scant side; they had run out of some options. I wanted a cookie with dark chocolate but ended up purchasing the semi-sweet chocolate chip ($3.02 with tax). To be fair, it was about an hour to closing time. But later I went on Cookie Fix's website and reviewed the calendar, and Sundays have the fewest number of cookie options (9 versus 13 on Wednesday for example. At any rate, the cookie was very pleasing, with a unique ice cream scoop shape, a reasonable amount of chocolate, a soft middle, and noticeable sea salt. I approve! The young woman helping me was very polite and helpful; she might've been a high school student. I spotted a fridge stocked with cookie dough if you want to bake at home. And there's no seating inside but a couple of benches and tables with chairs right outside. Since this Cookie Fix is located in a shopping center, parking was unproblematic. There are also numerous restaurants and shops around for before or after getting your Cookie Fix!

This place should be crowded all day everyday; they can satisfy your sweet tooth. The candy is so…read moregood and they have candied apples, ice cream and fudge plus so much more. The young ladies that work there are smiling and sweet like the candy. Oh, they have samples sometimes. The cute lil spot is very clean and cool and ready to serve you. Nice spot!!! I love it!!!

Clean. Nice staff. It was so hard to find parking on a Saturday afternoon. Made like 2 rounds and…read moreended up with a spot right in front of the door :) I had the chocolate fudge brownie chocolate ice cream. So delicious. The website does not have pricing which is weird however it does seem that each location may have different pricing and that is what caused it. The quart of ice cream at this location is $15.99. I truly think it was a steal so def coming back for pints of the chocolate fudge ice cream. I selected a small cup with 1 scoop and I paid $8! I think it is priced fair but definitely on the more expensive side for 1 scoop. Everything is well organized. Just really great service and interior! Will definitely coming back again and again!

Visiting my grandchildren in Birmingham and saw this restaurant . Decided to try and really…read moreenjoyed the burgers !

Got my first Whole Scoop of summer a few days ago. I used to try different flavors at every visit…read morebut have settled on Acai Oatmeal as my go-to fav. At quick glance of the freezers, I thought they were out of it! I ask the employee behind the counter and he confirmed that they had it after checking a side freezer. It was delicious! My son enjoyed his SuperMan flavored scoop. This shop is locally owned and operated and feels like a true neighborhood ice shop. There is memorabilia and city themed decor through the store. There's indoor and outdoor seating which makes it a nice gathering place for family and friends.

This is my all time favorite shaved ice spot!! With over 50 flavors, food options, milk shakes,…read morespritzers, and ice cream this is the go to spot on a hot summer day. Heck, even on a cold winter day this is a great spot. My kids and I frequent this place year round, it's never too cold for shaved ice. If you go don't be afraid to try new flavors or even mix them. My go to is yellow ice cream with strawberry cheesecake topped with cream. Also, unless you like it to melt fast, tell to not make it "soupy". My kids love the silver fox (sweet vanilla) and ninja turtle (not totally sure what this is). It's under new management, but the items available have remained the same. Don't let the small building fool ya!! This place packs the most punch for your buck.

The hottest spot to go after school! Any season, they will satisfy. This is probably my all time…read morefavorite shaved ice spot, and I've been going here for several years as long as I can remember. The staff has always been the sweetest and to be such a small little spot, the amount of people they serve doesn't slow them down one bit! It is the epitome of a hole in the wall as it's the size of a small shack, but the amount of flavors they have is ENORMOUS! My favorite flavor is Tigers Blood or Wedding Cake with the cream. Always, with the cream!!

Always a great choice to stop at K & J's! New cupcake selections made each day. If you miss the…read morestore hours, no worries. Just get something out of the vending machine! If you want to sit down and enjoy your treats, you'll enjoy all the beautiful pink decor and relaxed atmosphere.

Such a cuteeeee dessert lounge! The staff were extremely polite and helpful with me making a…read moredecision on what to try since they have an endless amount of variety options to choose from. This pastry lounge is really clean and the splash of pink everywhere is amazing! I will most definitely go back to try other items!

Can't believe it took us so long to try Bayonet! Overall, we were completely blown away. Every dish…read morefelt intentional and every bite was delicious. We had the oysters (the selection was unreal), the branzino, the tuna burger and the peas & carrots side dish. All incredible. But the real star of the show was the coconut cream pie. Truly, do not go to Bayonet without ordering it. Quite possibly our new favorite dessert in Bham. The tableside martini and coffee service were such a fun touch, and our waitress was amazing. She helped us navigate the menu perfectly. Ah, cannot wait to go back.

There aren't too many places in the world that can be called "genuinely impressive", but Bayonet…read moresimply cannot be placed into any other category. It was opened by a husband and wife couple, Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily in 2025. As a James Beard Award nominated chef, there was good reason to expect a great meal even before the dinner. The presentation, creativity and focus on seasonality are standout features of Bayonet. Very bold dishes like the chive and caviar egg sandwich prove that the chef does not hesitate to go extreme. The Strawberry Wahoo was no less impressive, both in presentation and the genuinely unique combination. Staff are highly professional, bartenders Bradley and Miles are top notch pros of the industry. All of that is before acknowledging the beautiful interior in which Bayonet is situated. Thus, ending two words, just book!