Summer is right around the corner, and now is the time to update and create content for your media platforms. Looking for a great photo opportunity or a yummy menu? Here are the top five places in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area to capture that Instagram worthy photo

5. The River

Located on Jack Warner Parkway, The River is a great Place to enjoy remarkable eats with a beautiful view of Black Warrior River. Whether you’re enjoying a mimosa watching the sun rise or set on the patio, or simply a decadent beignet, The River has it all and more! The River serves Brunch, and Dinner and would be a perfect place to dress up and capture a sentimental picture with that special someone.

Instagram: @rivertuscaloosa

4. Urban Cookhouse

Urban Cookhouse, located on North Bank Parkway, Is a new chain with a healthy twist. All dishes are created with locally grown produce making each meal vibrant and refreshing. With an overall airy setting, a health guru would get their ultimate shot of this cookhouse’s salads or a gooey brown sugar chocolate chip brownie. This would be a great meal for after a serene yoga or palate session.

Instagram: @urbancookhouse

3. Ingram Farms Ice Cream

Whether you’re getting the perfect shot of your blue monster ice cream cone or covered in it, Ingram Farms on Watermelon Road is a must. This creamery exclusively serves Blue Bell Ice Cream ensuring each scoop is served with love. This would be a great study break indulgence or a “just because”. Each cone or scoop would be a great addition to your next Instagram post.

Instagram: @catie.wallace, @Ingram_farms

2. Heritage House

This cozy spot creates a spiritual home away from home located on Paul W. Bryant Drive. Dining in? Grab a mug from their wall or write a quick prayer on their prayer wall. Heritage House provides multiple brews to choose from and bakes fresh goods every morning. This is a great place to have a quick meeting with friends, co-workers, catch up on your emails, and study for finals. You can even rent this character coffee shop for your next event ensuring every minute is picture perfect. If you’re looking for a certain dish to caption, try Heritage House’s vibrant lemon popeyed muffins or their delectable baked oatmeal.

Instagram: @heritagehousecoffeeandtea

1. Sweet Home Food Bar

Concluding our top five places in Tuscaloosa is located on University Blvd and a brunch house you definitely don't want to miss. Sweet Home Food Bar has a New York Cafe feel with an exceptional brunch menu.

Enjoying a mimosa on their front patio or a refreshing omelet on a Sunday morning is a vibe you can never deny. This rustic brunch house has great wall decorations to take your pictures to the next level. It's never a gloomy day at this food bar ensuring every minute is so impeccable, there is no filter needed.

Instagram: @sweethome_foodbar, @madculbs