Meet Morris

Morris Avenue is Birmingham’s historic cornerstone, where local shop owners, restaurants, and creative businesses bring new life to its cobblestone streets.

Our Neighbors

Explore the businesses that make our street special.

  • outside photo of steel city barber shop

    Steel City Barbershop

    Barbering and grooming services with a friendly atmosphere in the heart of Birmingham.
  • The Essential restaurant, Morris Avenue, white bar with wooden stools, drinks on shelves behind

    The Essential

    A restaurant that combines Roman and Southern influences in its one-of-a-kind offerings.
  • Alabama Peanut Company, Morris Avenue, view of outside of building with people sitting at table in front

    Alabama Peanut Company

    The first ever American peanut shop, selling boiled and roasted peanuts on Morris Ave since 1907.

The Making of Morris Avenue

Morris Avenue, with its cobblestone streets and red-brick warehouses, once thrived as Birmingham’s bustling hub of commerce and railroad trade. Even now, its historic charm shines through its many businesses, offering a glimpse into the city’s past and present.

Come See Us!

Want to see Morris Avenue in person? Here’s everything you need to know.

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