Townhouse

Townhouse is downtown Birmingham‘s see-and-be-seen bistro, and its flower-smothered patio is one of the most photographed spots in the metro — the kind of place where a Sunday mimosa comes with a decent chance of a celebrity sighting. Part of the Heirloom Hospitality group (the team behind Adachi), it’s an all-day New American spot with a genuinely great burger, truffle fries people drive in from Chicago for, a solid brunch, plus vegan and vegetarian options and a full cocktail program.

It’s a scene, yes, but the food backs it up. We have it on our list as the town’s default brunch and girls’ hang — dog-friendly, patio-forward, and reliably fun. Angle for a floral patio table on a sunny day, order the burger, and settle in for the people-watching.