Homewood Toy and Hobby, 2830 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209…read moreWe have been going to Homewood Toy and Hobby for years, and it continues to be one of those special local stores that is a pleasure to visit. One thing we noticed right away is how convenient and accessible the store is. There is plenty of parking, and they have both a front and back entrance, along with a handicap ramp. That may sound like a small detail to some people, but for someone using a wheelchair or needing easier access, it makes a big difference. The aisles are also wide enough for a wheelchair, which is not always the case in small specialty stores. The service is prompt, friendly, and genuinely kind. The employees are wonderfully nice and helpful without making you feel rushed. My brother enjoyed looking around, taking his time, and selecting what he wanted to buy. That kind of patient, friendly atmosphere means a lot. The store has an amazing assortment of hobby items. They carry model railroading supplies, model airplanes, model cars, military miniatures, radio-controlled vehicles, helicopters, cars, and many other hobby and collectible items. It is the kind of store where you can go in for one thing and still enjoy walking around just to see everything they have. Homewood Toy and Hobby also has the feel of a place that has earned loyal repeat customers over the years. That says something good about both the store and the people who run it. We are thankful for a local hobby store like this and appreciate the kindness, accessibility, and great selection they offer. God bless! Mark and Tim Elders

The cashier did not know how to do returns. There was basically a bunch of expensive crap you could…read morefind at Walmart for 5 bucks. A lady came in saying that her 1 year old son did not know how to use a Nee-Doh squishy and that she had won it at an auction. I asked to the cashier if I could buy it and she very quickly said (in an angry tone) No YOU CANT HAVE IT! and then proceeded to stuff it under the counter, Horrible service.

Very helpful employees. I went around the time of last Christmas to find a Traxxas RC car and the…read moreemployees were super helpful. There is a wide variety of model airplanes, toys, RC vehicles, and more. There was also this friendly cat wandering around the store like he owns the place, so I assume it was a bodega cat. Look forward to seeing it next time if it's still there.

Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. They had everything we needed and prices are very fair.read more

Good stock and the owner is very friendly and has great customer service. Place feels more like a…read morehome than a business. Very laid back and casual

This is a great games and hobby shop. It is a little cramped, but the plethora of board games and…read moreminis as well as dnd and magic stuff is incredible. The dice selection is top notch, but the owners are what make the place special. Friendly and very customer aware. The atmosphere is family friendly, and they have several tables for playing games in house. If you are interested in gaming, drop by and give the place a look see. You will not be disappointed!

It's convenient if you're looking for any classic video games or game system. They also sell comic…read morefor anyone that collect comic books. The young lady greeted us while attending with a customer as we were walking in. I came in looking for a particular ps2 game, but they didn't have it in stock. I love the setup, but the store is small and there isn't enough selection of ps2 games here compared to most video games store.

Great little store with a huge collection of games at a good price. It also seems like a pretty…read morecasual place so hopefully the employees are treated well too. It's too far for me to go very frequently, but if I was any closer I'd probably be here every then qeek.

Located in Riverbrook Plaza. Cool place if you are into cards. There were a lot of people playing…read morePokémon in there. Very busy. Probably everything a card enthusiast could want.

Sold some old Pokémon cards here, employees were nice and helpful (even though we weren't well…read moreprepared), and I got value from the cards I was selling.

Awesome staff who are friendly and knowledgeable. Great pricing, can't wait to race my new car…read morethere during one of their race nights!

I was really impressed with this small shop and what they had available. Decent prices, too. If you…read moreare into RC or building models, it's worth stopping in to check their selection.

A fellow mom told me about this market and gave me an early pass to shop. Wowza!! This place is…read morehuge and packed with clothes, toys, shoes, baby supplies, books, electronics... everything and anything you could think of! I can't imagine the amount of time and resources it takes to pull this off! Volunteers were super friendly and helpful through the checkout process. I'll have to remember the Fall sale as well, as you can score some great deals here!

This is a consignment store that comes at least twice a year that is located in the old KMart…read morebuilding in Crestwood. They have everything from shoes to baby accessories, toys and furniture. You can even catch some designer handbags for sale their too. You can also sell your used items. I've never sold before, only bought so I'm not quite sure how the process goes. They do have a Facebook page so you can check them out to see when they will be around again.

What an awesome place! Valhalla Board Game Café is located in the converted school in Pelham, next…read moreto Half Shell Oyster House and I had several friends tell me I needed to check it out. When you enter, you're in a room full of game size tables and lined with shelves holding every kind of game imaginable! From Uno to Catan, whatever you're in the mood to play you'll be sure to find. You pay $10 per person, and that gives you unlimited gaming for the day. They sell some alcoholic beverages that are fantasy themed, soft drinks, charcuterie plates, chips, and other snacks. I

This past weekend we had the honor of checking out Valhalla Board Game Cafe grand opening. Most…read morepeople that know me know I am not much of a board game player but will always join in and play some cool board games! I was mainly here to support friends and of course eat some food! So Adam Valentine, the other co-owner, and his staff have been working hard getting this place ready and it definitely showed! I mean every last detail was covered. The art on the walls were spectacular as well as the decor and custom tables with their logo on it. They even have merchandise for you to check out and purchase. Easy 10/10. The staff was amazing everyone was all smile, very helpful, and very quick. I didn't feel rushed or unwanted it was super welcoming. With all the people that were there they did a great job. Staff gets an easy 10/10. Now I'm sure you guys want to know about the food that's what you're here for right? The food was very simple but very high quality. They were working with a limited menu for the opening so this menu may change or just have more options in general in the future. I ordered the chicken sandwich it was kinda like a club sandwich (I don't remember the name of the sandwich sorry) it had cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a huge pile of deli sliced chicken. Not to mention the super soft brioche sliced bread. Did I mention the meats and cheeses are all the Boar's Head products?! The sandwich was absolutely delicious the only thing I would have wished I could've had done was have the bread toasted. Other then that it gets a solid 8.9/10. You also get a pickle and a choice of chips baked or regular and your choice of different coffees, soda, or water. I want to point out we also got a charcuterie board with lots of meats, cheese, fruits, and vegetables. It was really good of course just wish it was a easier way to get the deli meats of the scewers like tongs or something without everyone touching it with their hands when sharing it. I really enjoyed my time here and plan to be back especially to try more stuff on that menu and play games of course! It was so fun and I encourage everyone to go check this place out and show these guys some support. They are located in the Campus No. 124 building.