Peanuts are the iconic snack of the south, so while traveling around Birmingham you should have a sack! You can find them raw, boiled, or roasted at the Peanut Depot [3009 Messer Airport Highway Birmingham, AL 35203] and whichever way you try them, they are downright delicious.
The storefront used to be located downtown in the historic Caldwell Building, where it was for 100 years!
Recently it moved to a new location in a quiet industrial area, but that just makes it even easier to park and grab your peanuts. You can see some if its antique machinery inside the shop and learn a bit of history.
Try plain, salted, or my favorite – the Cajun seasoned. These nuts may taste familiar to you because the brand is sold at sporting arenas around the south including Cowboys stadium in Texas and at the New Orleans Superdome.