Anna Sanford & Welcome
Anna Sanford & Welcome
Things to Do
To Our Guests: Thank You
This place is so special to us and it means so much to us that you're making the trip to celebrate here with us! Below are a few local favorites: some traditions, some go-to meals, and a few spots we think you'll enjoy while you're in town.
What To Do in Fairhope - Southern Living Guide
Afternoon cookies, tea, and cannon shooting at The Grand Hotel
Don't miss the Grand's famous afternoon tradition, daily at 3:45 PM: a military historical procession begins near the lobby fireplace and continues to Cannon Park overlooking Mobile Bay for a Civil War–replica cannon salute. It's followed by complimentary tea and cookies in the Grand Hall - a sweet, old-fashioned little experience!
Shopping in Downtown Fairhope
Stroll the streets of downtown Fairhope, stop in the local boutiques...
Ice cream at Mr. Gene's Beans is a must!
Cookie Fix, right next to the iconic Fairhope clock. has warm, gourmet cookies with a rotating daily menu of flavors *plus, it's the bride's good friend's cookie shop!
Fairhope shopping guide →
Golf
Lakewood Golf Club Two championship courses at the Grand Hotel, open to guests.
Where To Eat
Breakfast & Coffee:
Provision — Modern market with a café, coffee bar, and wine bar all in one
Refuge — A favorite coffee shop (family-friend owned)
Kind Cafe — Bagels and coffee, easy grab-and-go
Another Broken Egg Cafe — Classic breakfast spot, good for groups
The Barn at Hope Farm — Coffee-shop counterpart to The Hope Farm, same Nichols Avenue location
Julwin's — Fairhope institution serving Southern breakfast and lunch, all-day breakfast menu
LUNCH
Sage — Lebanese cuisine — shawarma, hummus, kebabs; casual. *A favorite of the bride!
Dragonfly — Playful Mexican–Asian fusion tacos and bowls; relaxed vibe, great for a casual night. *Must order their Tempura Turnip Fries
Cactus Cantina — Casual mexican food *lunch/dinner*
Panini Pete's — A Fairhope hot-spot with Paninis, beignets, and burgers in a cozy café setting; outdoor seating under the oaks
Mary Ann's — Oldie but goodie, casual sandwich spot
Dinner
Little Bird— *favorite
Indoor and nice outdoor covered seating
Red or White — *Boan fam-favorite!
Wine bar with a strong local following among the food-and-wine crowd (super limited in seating; there is a bar area)
Wash House —*another favorite
Steakhouse
Sunset Pointe — Waterfront seafood at Fly Creek Marina, right on Mobile Bay; known for gulf coast BBQ shrimp, seared tuna nachos, and some of the best sunset views in town — great for a scenic dinner
The Hope Farm — Gourmet, farm-to-table dishes with craft cocktails and live music; lively atmosphere, good for a group night out
The Fairhope Inn — Upscale Southern dining; a favorite for a nicer night out — reservations recommended
Master Joe's — sushi spot, casual
