Gardendale

north suburb bham · 35071

Gardendale is the kind of northern Jefferson County suburb that voted itself into existence and then kept voting. Incorporated in 1955, it spent most of the 2010s in a court fight to break off its own school system from Jefferson County; a 2018 Eleventh Circuit ruling shut it down on racial-discrimination grounds, and the city quietly moved on. What remains is a tidy I-65 exit with a Magnolia Festival, a sprawling First Baptist campus, and reliable commute times downtown. Dating here trends churched, married-young, and family-forward; bring patience for small-town gossip velocity and an honest answer about Sunday plans.

$46,949

median income

$1,264

median rent

The data

Gardendale by the numbers

Median individual income in Gardendale is about $46.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Gardendale pays about $1,260 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Gardendale

Gardendale
Dining
Stix Restaurant
Asian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,857
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3405 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL 35068
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,857 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Yo Chef Surf and Turf Smokehouse
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,049
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2201 4th Pl W, Birmingham, AL 35204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,049 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yo Chef Surf and Turf Smokehouse.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 4 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed12 to 4 AM, 11 AM to 12 AM
Thu12 to 4 AM, 11 AM to 12 AM
Fri12 to 5 AM, 11 AM to 12 AM
Sat12 to 6 AM, 11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 6 AM, 11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Gardendale
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 905
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
430 Fieldstown Rd Ste 108, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 905 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Gardendale.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Sushi Village | Japanese • Gardendale
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 658
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
592 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 658 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sushi Village | Japanese • Gardendale.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
The Old Dowdle Gas & Pub
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 400
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
139 Cane Creek Rd, Warrior, AL 35180
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 400 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Old Dowdle Gas & Pub.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Gardendale
Activity
Super Bowling Lanes and Sports Bar
Bowling alley★ 4.1 · 388
Wheelchair access
Find it
4416 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 388 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Super Bowling Lanes and Sports Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps
Gardendale
Dining
Our Place
Restaurant★ 4.6 · 289
Wheelchair access
Find it
1218 Main St, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 289 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Our Place.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
FriClosed
Sat7 AM to 2 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Gardendale
Dining
Kumo | Sushi & Asian
Chinese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 261
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
835 Odum Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 261 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kumo | Sushi & Asian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Tootie's on 31
Liquor store★ 4.3 · 188
Wheelchair access
Find it
925 Decatur Hwy #103, Fultondale, AL 35068
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 188 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tootie's on 31.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps
Gardendale
Drinks
The Lush Garden Wine Bar and Lounge
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 169
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
209 E 7th St, Anniston, AL 36207
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 169 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lush Garden Wine Bar and Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Taquería Garnachitas
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 151
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
901 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Taquería Garnachitas.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Gardendale
Dining
Sweet Caroline's
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 129
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
250 City St Ste 116, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 129 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sweet Caroline's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Gardendale
Dining
The Filling Station - Gardendale
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 69
Find it
250 City St, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Filling Station - Gardendale.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Gardendale
Dining
Sea Bar by Little Betty
Restaurant★ 4.8 · 50
Find it
1011 Jemison Ln, Birmingham, AL 35223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sea Bar by Little Betty.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Usually plenty of parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Gardendale
Dining
Mama's Country Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 42
Wheelchair access
Find it
651 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mama's Country Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 7 PM
Tue5 AM to 7 PM
Wed5 AM to 7 PM
Thu5 AM to 7 PM
Fri5 AM to 7 PM
Sat5 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Maps
Gardendale
Drinks
Black Creek Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4 · 31
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1731 Decatur Hwy Ste a, Fultondale, AL 35068
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 31 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Creek Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Gardendale

Gardendale by the numbers

Local date spots

Stix Restaurant

Yo Chef Surf and Turf Smokehouse

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Gardendale

Sushi Village | Japanese • Gardendale

The Old Dowdle Gas & Pub

Super Bowling Lanes and Sports Bar

Our Place

Kumo | Sushi & Asian

Tootie's on 31

The Lush Garden Wine Bar and Lounge

Taquería Garnachitas

Sweet Caroline's

The Filling Station - Gardendale

Sea Bar by Little Betty

Mama's Country Grill

Black Creek Tavern

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