The best shopping area in the metro area! From upscale boutiques, to fine eateries, there's a place…read morefor everyone here that has the patience to fight through the Hwy 280 traffic to get here. The area is very clean and during busier seasons like Christmas, the area offers police to manage traffic. I do most of my shopping online now but I love to come to The Summit as a special treat to myself because it feels like just that when I visit one of their stores or restaurants. My favorite stores here include Belk and Sephora.

This is for Snug Mug Coffee Co and them only because they don't have a Yelp page as of yet (you can…read morelook them up on social media). This coffee trailer has the sweetest workers that came from Nashville and have ranted and raved about their experience and transition to Bham. I was obsessed with apple butter as a child and saw they had a signature drink with it as an ingredient. This was a no brainer for me to order and I'm glad I did. "The Eve" - toasted apple butter latter with caramel drizzle. I got mine iced. My Mom said she didn't want anything, tasted mine after we walked away and had us turn around so she could order something for herself. She ended up ordering "The Joshua" - shortbread latte with milk and honey and cookie crumbles. Hers was too sweet for me. She loved it though.

In the 1990s and early 2000s (showing my age) the Riverchase Galleria was the best place to shop in…read morethe Birmingham area. Over time, competition from places like The Summit, the rise of online shopping, store closures (Sears, Rich's, Macy's and Belk Home and Kids), then the shootings in 2018 and 2020 led to a huge decline.For a while, it felt like the Galleria would not be able to recover. Well, now it's 2026, and the popularity of the Galleria is rising again. The mall feels brighter, cleaner and safer, due to improved management and security. It's a great spot to spend time indoors during AL's extreme heat, cold or rain (it offers covered parking too). Best of all, the iconic features remain, like the large American flag and classic carousel in the central atrium, and (best of all) Santa's workshop during the holiday season, and make it a fun alternative for young families and grandparents. So if you haven't been to the Galleria in a while, give it a try. It is worth a visit again.

Our team stopped for a bite to eat at the food court.It had chicken,Thai,Cajun,Japanese,Philly…read moresteak among other restaurants.Very nice and you could shop if you wanted too.A fill up for The Working Man Review.

I usually go to either The Coach store or Skechers here, two of my favorite brands that have great…read moresales. I love that the shops host various events throughout the year to draw customers, such as the Black Friday giveaway, various car shows, and other seasonal activities. It's a fun place to shop and sit and people watch.

Came out to Michael Kors to return some shoes and left with two handbags. Great outlet prices!…read moreSwung by the restrooms which were busy but clean. Also stopped by the food court to try Frozen Rooster. The shrimp ands fries were good. I got the lemon pepper chicken and wasn't too impressed. They still have great stores out there and ALWAYS leave with something when I visit. Although I do miss the Nike store, it's still worth the drive.

We love this place for birthday parties! Affordable prices and helpful staff! It's great, they are…read morelarge enough rooms with tables and chairs included! Big enough for a bounce castle to! Plus the city does events too; we love their breakfast with Santa! Such a beautiful building and addition to the city!

This shopping center use to be more popular than it is present day. I know there has been several…read morestores to close recently and have yet to be replaced. My one and only reason to come to this shopping center is to go to Stein Mart. I have gone to several of the other stores that make up this shopping complex but I wish there were better desirable shopping options other than what's currently located here. Overall , this shopping center is clean and there is a big parking lot available to accommodate many people. One plus side is that there are other shopping, restaurants, coffee shops in the area. Vestavia City Center is located in the heart of Vestavia so it's in a centralized location!

I really kind of forget this place is back in behind the Summit. Every time I go the extra distance…read moreand come to this part of town I'm always happy I did. So this is the average run of the mill strip mall with a variety of shopping and dining options to keep you busy for quite some time. I had been craving a sandwich so I hit up NY Butcher Block and grabbed some lunch. I noticed then that there are about 3 other restaurants that make up this shopping center area, to go along with a cookie place (so good) a place that sells learning toys, a DQ, a Jewelry store, a bank .... and so, so much more. Several people were out enjoying the day before it got to hot and doing some shopping and grabbing some food. Plenty of tables outside to sit at if you grab a bite to eat. Plenty of parking is available on-site as well. If you get wrapped up with the Summit and want to explore a little more, swing on in here and check this place out.

A great strip ball with plenty of restaurant options. Uber is certainly growing and giving its…read moreresidents a lot of cool places. I have tried several restaurant in this area and have enjoyed the experience immensely. I recommend that if you were in Hoover come check this place out.

Really love this area, only complaint is that they would have had this here before I moved .... I…read moreknow for a fact I would have done most of my dining in this area. Great area that is still growing and developing. Good selection of restaurants that has something for everyone (Cajun, Steakhouse, Burger place, Chicken Place, Grilled Cheese Place) and much, much more. They continue to expand, there is an Aldi as well as a few other places to shop. New construction is currently going on. Fast food options as well. From what I understand an Amphitheater is coming to this area as well (signs are actually currently in place indicating that it's coming soon). Really great expansion in the Hoover area. Looking forward to seeing what else they add in the coming months.

I had the chance to visit this location recently. I must say, it's a great place to catch some live…read moremusic, grab a bite to eat or relax and enjoy a cocktail or beer. There are several restaurants to select from for all budgets and tastebuds and a couple of bars and places that sell sweet treats. Every vendor we encountered had great customer service with a smile and were very helpful as we looked over their menus. There's even an exercise studio on site as well. There is plenty of seating near the stage, and near the restaurants. Most of the restaurants serve you by having you walk to a small window to place your order and when your buzzer goes off, you return to pick it up. We went on a Friday, so it was crowded and a lot of kiddies were running free, lol. We didn't get to stay to hear the band, but will vowed to return on another evening to check out the entertainment. The big screen had the Master's Tournament on for those that wanted to view it. I remember there were other vendors located there I was interested in trying out when The Edge first opened that are no longer there. Overall I enjoyed my visit here and look forward to my next one. Pro Tip: Check their website to view current tenants. They seem to change frequently.

The Edge is LEGIT!! I really like it here and enjoyed myself…read more My first time here , recently was such a nice time. I have zero complaints. This gem is a great addition to the area! . It's perfect to grab some food, a cocktail , a sweet treat or coffee... you name it! There's something for everyone! I especially like the large screen. I envisioned myself watching some Alabama football in the fall! Roll Tide. But yeah , I know I'll be back at The Edge for some more fun in the sun!!! Highly recommend and it's great for families!

A nice little shopping district laced with various restaurants and spas and artist galleries…read moreinvites you to spend a few hours and unwind. Rather than in a straight run, this, like three other shopping districts very similar to this one (the Cahaba, the Crestline, and the Mountain Brook Village), wind through the streets in their respective neighborhoods. All of these shopping villages are very close drives from one to another so plan on taking a few hours to explore them all. Each of the shop keepers or restaurant owners or staff we met were exceedingly kind and gracious. A definite southern charm area you are sure to love.

I would say this mall seen better days and I'm surprised it not shut down. Me and my best friend…read morehad time to kill and I wanted to check out a particular store. Luckily, we went doing the work and school hours because it wasn't hardly any people here, but I don't know if the mall be dead like this even on weekends. There's a few stores still open and a small food court and that's it. You'll come across malls rules displayed inside, but I doubt they're enforce.

Western Hills Mall is sort of the centerpiece of the city of Fairfield. Its an old, sort of run…read moredown place where there just isn't a whole lot going on. No real major department stores, none of the latest products, not too much of a food court. They've got a nail salon, a low end jewelry store, and one or two spots where you can get things to eat like chicken wings or hot dogs, maybe a burger or some fries. The food is unequivocally unremarkable, and the ambiance of the place just sort of screams, "you should leave this place". The mall is pretty small, and I think that the only actual national businesses there might be a Dominos Pizza, and a couple of Foot Lockers where you can find alot of shoes, but not really the latest ones. For insance, if you want the newest air max running shoes, you won't find them here. The mall sits next to an abandoned Wal-Mart, and has more parking than it will probably ever need, so that's good. They do have a variety of interesting things for sale at a few kiosks in the middle of the mall. I got myself a grill for just 20 bucks. Great deal. The redeeming factor here is that they've got a dominos pizza with great carryout specials. They've got grills for cheap, and they've got lots of parking. 1 star for each of those things.

Ah the Summit! Literally on top of a hill, this place has everything you could want/need. With the…read moreaddition of Trader Joes, there are grocery items, specialty items, several restaurants ranging in price, as well as a bookstore and movie theater. I will say that I try to avoid this place from Thanksgiving - Christmas, due to the sheer volume of people who are here shopping/eating. Parking can be a hassle in some areas, but don't give up! Keep circling and you're bound to find someone leaving.

The Summit... sometimes saying the name will make you shiver. Despite the parking and the traffic,…read moreyou know that sometimes you have to go there. It has great restaurants, shops, and a movie theater that make the hassle worth it. But man do you dread going there and having to fight through all the traffic for a parking spot. On the plus side, you do feel safe here - well lit, patrolled by security. Tip - Depending on what store you need to get to, it may be faster to go to the back entrance of the shopping center and deal with less traffic.