Guidebook for Tuscaloosa
Food Scene
Go to the Java side during the day for coffee and juices and the restaurant side at night for a great dinner. The Uptown Chicken is my favorite app.
43 locals recommend
FIVE Tuscaloosa
2324 6th StGo to the Java side during the day for coffee and juices and the restaurant side at night for a great dinner. The Uptown Chicken is my favorite app.
Great sushi- but be warned- it can take forever. I think they bring in fresh gulf seafood daily though, so it's worth it if you aren't in a hurry.
48 locals recommend
Chuck's Fish
508 Greensboro AveGreat sushi- but be warned- it can take forever. I think they bring in fresh gulf seafood daily though, so it's worth it if you aren't in a hurry.
Lovely authentic German bakery/coffee shop steps away from the loft! The food is delicious and the women are awesome. I think they are part of the families that came from Germany to work at the Mercedes plant not too far away.
They have wifi so get a cappuccino and study or work for a few hours. They open early and close early.
Edelweiss
2324 4th StLovely authentic German bakery/coffee shop steps away from the loft! The food is delicious and the women are awesome. I think they are part of the families that came from Germany to work at the Mercedes plant not too far away.
They have wifi so get a cappuccino and study or work for a few hours. They open early and close early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hit the Alcove for a great selection of beers and a laid-back, older crowd (that is rare in a college town). Sit outside if the weather is nice.
11 locals recommend
Alcove International Tavern
730 22nd AveHit the Alcove for a great selection of beers and a laid-back, older crowd (that is rare in a college town). Sit outside if the weather is nice.
Just a few doors down from the Loft is one of Tuscaloosa's breweries. Their beers are great ($5 a pint) and you can bring your own food or have it delivered. Games are upstairs and on Tuesdays they have trivia.
16 locals recommend
Black Warrior Brewing Company
2216 University BlvdJust a few doors down from the Loft is one of Tuscaloosa's breweries. Their beers are great ($5 a pint) and you can bring your own food or have it delivered. Games are upstairs and on Tuesdays they have trivia.
TONS of beers on tap- and just a few blocks away (< 5 min walk) towards the Strip.
19 locals recommend
Loosa Brews
412 20th AveTONS of beers on tap- and just a few blocks away (< 5 min walk) towards the Strip.
Essentials
We go here all of the time for snacks and drinks. They do not have a ton of inventory (we keep requesting milk)- but what they have is great. Also you can buy beers for grocery store prices and drink them there.
Cravings
2320 University BlvdWe go here all of the time for snacks and drinks. They do not have a ton of inventory (we keep requesting milk)- but what they have is great. Also you can buy beers for grocery store prices and drink them there.
Entertainment & Activities
Less than a 5 minute walk is the Ampitheather. They are getting great bands and artists so be sure to check their calendar while you are here!
31 locals recommend
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
2710 Jack Warner PkwyLess than a 5 minute walk is the Ampitheather. They are getting great bands and artists so be sure to check their calendar while you are here!
A beautiful venue- they have movies, plays, and concerts- so check their calendar during your stay!
14 locals recommend
Bama Theatre
600 Greensboro AveA beautiful venue- they have movies, plays, and concerts- so check their calendar during your stay!
Bryant Denny Stadium
920 Paul W Bryant DrRoll tide! Just wanted to put it on the map for reference.
Sightseeing
Gorgas House Museum
810 Capstone DrPresident's Mansion
727 Magnolia DriveRotunda
Capitol Park
2828 6th StSee where the Alabama Capitol Building was once in Tuscaloosa!
Shopping
Capitol Park Antiques Interiors
2625 University BlvdAwesome antique/gift/home store just a block away!
Next door to Five- great store with clothes, gifts, home decor, and really everything you can think of.
The Gypsy Spur
2314 6th StNext door to Five- great store with clothes, gifts, home decor, and really everything you can think of.