November 2025 Local Spotlight

We are so excited to announce this month’s Local Spotlight! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Central Alabama, and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your ARC Realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by region and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are November gifts to you!

The Filling Station

Birmingham Metro, Trussville

For the last decade, locally owned eatery, the Filling Station, has been helping locals eat, drink, and love Italian fare. Classic Italian comfort foods like pasta, soup, salad, stromboli, and more come in large portions and always hit the spot. The pizzas are some of the best around, and perfect for filling up or when you’re feeding a crowd.

LOLO recipients will enjoy a choice of a bowl of tomato soup or an order of tiramisu.

Iz Cafe

Hoover

Iz Cafe is a longstanding local staple in Vestavia Hills, offering decadent desserts and tasty soups, sandwiches, and salads to enjoy with friends and family. Dine in the welcoming, casual space at this family-owned eatery, or grab a delicious meal to heat and eat from the comfort of your own dining room table.

LOLO recipients will enjoy a full size loaf of pumpkin or banana bread.

Kingdom Dough

Montgomery Metro

Kingdom Dough is a sweet little mom-and-pop shop specializing in fresh donuts, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches made daily. Wash it all down with a great cup of coffee, or go big with a Kingdom-sized fritter that will satisfy the largest of appetites. The family-owned eatery offers a welcoming gathering space for the community.

LOLO recipients will enjoy a half-dozen glazed donuts.

A Birthday Place

Shelby County

Make your next party a true event to remember by easily stocking up on great party supplies like edible cake toppers and balloons at affordable prices at A Birthday Place. This locally owned business has been party central for nearly twenty years now, helping customers make wonderful memories for birthdays, weddings, and holidays.

LOLO recipients will enjoy $10 to spend towards anything at A Birthday Place. *LoLo suggests these items under/around $10: cake supplies, plates, candles, and more*