Emma & Daniel

5.18.2024 • Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Emma & Daniel

5.18.2024 • Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Tuscaloosa Favorites

Breakfast and Coffee

Heritage House Coffee Riverfront

2370 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 562-9135

This is my dad's t-town favorite! He loves to order a Bran Muffin and Iced Vanilla Latte. They have delicious pastries, coffees, and breakfast entrees. It's also right next to Hotel Indigo and within 5 minutes of the other two recommended hotels!

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

1650 Jack Warner Pkwy STE 1004, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 750-2120

Another delicious breakfast spot and Daniel and I's go-to brunch date place. Be prepared to wait a little while though...it's a popular place!

Monarch Espresso Bar

714 22nd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 210-8751

A popular coffee shop especially for students located near downtown Tuscaloosa. Delicious coffees, teas, pastries, and small breakfast bites. My favorites are the Paleo bar and Avocado Toast!

Lunch and Dinner

Taco Mama - Tuscaloosa

2104A University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 409-8173

A staple t-town casual lunch spot. I get "The Mayor" tacos with guacamole! It's delicious and has plenty of outdoor seating!

FIVE Tuscaloosa

2324 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 345-6089

This restaurant is tied for my favorite in Tuscaloosa! They have delicious brunch and dinner options. Daniel gets the burger and I get the house salad with Uptown chicken on top (it's not on the menu but they will know what you're talking about)!!!

Chuck's Fish

508 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 248-9370

Daniel and I's favorite date night spot! They have it all, but our favorite is the sushi with some appetizers!!

DePalma's Italian Cafe

2300 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 759-1879

My parents' favorite lunch/dinner spot to go to when they visit. They have the best Italian food. I always change up what I get there, but their Pizza, Baked Feta, and Tiramisu can't be beat!

Drinks

The Wine Market

515 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 764-1408

My favorite place for small plates and a glass of wine! They have the best baked feta & the cutest atmosphere. It is in the middle of downtown and is a perfect place to wait for your dinner reservation!

Session Cocktails

2221 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 201-0348

A sit-down style bar with fancy cocktails! The staff is amazing and it's a great place to end the night after dinner!

Things To Do

Tuscaloosa River Market

1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 248-5295

This is the location along the river walk that has the farmers market. It is open each Saturday from 7am-12pm!

Tuscaloosa River Walk

2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
(205) 562-3220

A beautiful walking trail starting near Heritage House and ending miles down Jack Warner! This trail passes by the farmers market!

Ingram Farms

4300 US-43, Northport, AL 35473, USA
(205) 349-4008

Ingram Farms is in Northport, AL which is a little further from the city of Tuscaloosa BUT it is worth the drive. It is one of my favorite stops to get huge scoops of Blue Bell ice cream!

Lake Nicol Cliff Trails

Lake Nicol Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, USA

Lake Nicol is a beautiful spot to walk trails or have a picnic! They have various picnic tables under the trees near the lake and have lots of cliffs where people often go cliff jumping!