Who’s the best? We asked, and you answered.
Thousands of votes were cast in Shelby Living’s sixth annual Best of the Best contest. Read on to find out our readers’ favorite businesses, restaurants and festivals in Shelby County.
Dining and Nightlife
Best Coffee
Kai’s Koffee
2953 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
Acupofkai.weebly.com
205-352-2290
Finalists: Eclipse Coffee, Starbucks Alabaster, Ground Up Coffee
Best Bakery
Delicious Bakery
844 U.S. 31 South, Suite C, Alabaster
Deliciousbakeryalabaster.com
205-685-1526
Finalists: Edgar’s Bakery, K&J’s Elegant Pastries, Tee’s Cakes and Pastries
Best Donut Shop
Donut Joe’s
3199 Lee Street, Pelham
Facebook: @donutjoes
205-663-6006
Finalists: YB’s Daylight Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Donut Chef, The Heavenly Donut Company
Best BBQ
Lazy Boy BBQ
4161 Helena Road, Helena
lazyboybbq.net
205-201-3834
Finalists: Jim N’ Nick’s, Full Moon, Tin Top BBQ
Best Milkshake
Davis Drug Company
111 South Main Street, Columbiana
Facebook: Davis Drug Co.
205-669-6713
Finalists: Steak ‘n Shake, Eclipse Coffee
Best Margarita
Margarita Grill
234 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham
themargaritagrill.com
205-982-7281
Finalists: Cozumel Grill, Zapopan, El Agave
Best Bar
Rio’s Bar and Grill
2693 Highway 95, Helena
rioshelena.com
Facebook: @Riosbarandgrill12
205-664-0366
Finalists: The Coal Yard, Pub 261, Main Street Tavern
Best Pizza
Nino’s Italian Restaurant
2698 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
ninos-pelham.com
205-620-1116
Finalists: Marco’s Pizza – Helena, Papa Saia’s
Best Patio Dining
Papa Saia’s
4300 Helena Road, Helena
papasaiashelena.com
Facebook: @PapaSaias
205-621-6161
Finalists: Margarita Grill, The Depot, Pablo’s
Best Italian Food
Joe’s Italian
21 Weatherly Club Drive, Alabaster
joesitalianonline.com
205-663-4111
Finalists: Bellinis, Amoré Ristorante Italiano
Best Mexican Food
Cozumel Grill and Mexican Restaurant
2754 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
Facebook: Cozumel Grill & Mexican Grill
205-621-8886
Finalists: Zapopan, Habaneros, Del Toro
Best Asian Food
Zou’s Kitchen
1917 County Road 58, Helena
zouskitchenhelena.com
205-664-0688
Finalists: Mizu, Panda House, Hunan
Best Date Night
Fox Valley Restaurant
6745 Highway 17, Maylene
Facebook: Fox Valley Restaurant
205-664-8341
Finalists: The Coal Yard, Chuck’s, Bellinis
Best Caterer
Home Plate Cooking
5129 Highway 17, Helena
homeplatecooking.com
205-621-6502
Finalists: Southern Sweets, Joe’s Italian
