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re: Recently moved to the Covington/Mandeville area (from Fairhope, AL)
Posted on 11/18/25 at 6:48 pm to Sassafrasology
Posted on 11/18/25 at 6:48 pm to Sassafrasology
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FYI, I find the Mandeville Coffee Rani slightly better than the Covington.
Agreed. Mandeville Coffee Rani is one of my favorite breakfast spots.
Abita Roasting Madisonville is also nice with great views of the river. If you haven’t ordered the Pile of Bacon it’s highly recommended.
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Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:10 pm to Govt Tide
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Recently moved to the Covington/Mandeville area
Covington has a super-cool mayor. His e-mails keep you up to date on events around town as well as infrastructure / budget type stuff. Sign up on the city website, mayor's page.
In front of the groceries / drug stores / city hall and at parks is a bi-monthly newsletter. Page 3 gives events - Over 100 free, live music acts per year.
Also, within in a radius of 5 blocks of the Trailhead there are 24 restaurants (no chains or franchises counted). Locally owned, in most the owners are on premise and / or in the kitchen. Cov was chosen #5 best restaurant in America by USA Today (fwiw).
IIRC, the mayor also posts on Tiger Droppings
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Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:10 pm to real turf fan
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Baldwin county has one thing that you WILL miss when hurricanes hit; Most of Baldwin County has Elevation
What are you talking about? Aside from obvious areas (i.e., proximity to lake or rivers) hurricane flooding isn’t a problem in Mande/Cov to my knowledge.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:29 pm to Havoc
Downtown Covington has really improved over the last 10 years or so. The southern has a great bar, and the Haven coffee shop is a cool spot that sells drinks in the evenings and occasionally has live music. Our favorites have been Lola, and del Porto. The reminding is a coffee shop in Terra Bella that has surprisingly good breakfast / brunch. The anchor is a cool place too, food is ok but it’s on the water and has music occasionally. Cool place to watch a football game too.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:36 pm to Govt Tide
You need to get a boat and start a regular run on the Northshore waterway swingers circuit. Look for Jody.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:36 pm to Govt Tide
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what are some can't miss events
Saints games
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:33 pm to Macavity92
We enjoy Abita Roasting. Great food and nice to sit outside in good weather.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:40 pm to Gee Grenouille
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If you're into shooting there's a skeet club in Husser that might make for a fun weekend.
Covey Rise Lodge
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:41 pm to shotskimakesmysat
Covington is nice. But, yes, parts of it are dumpy. All along Collins is filled with low end businesses and vehicles that go with it. I’m hoping the elementary school is ok. My granddaughter may be going to kindergarten there in a few years.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:49 pm to Dixie2023
Stay south of 12 if you want the schools is what I’ve been told
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:57 pm to 10tiger
Lola is awesome,
When they’re serving it try the octopus.
When they’re serving it try the octopus.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 9:27 pm to NorthshoreClown100
Northshore is full of tons of trash with money. Place is terrible compared to pre-Ida let alone what happened after Katrina.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 9:57 pm to Fat Man
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:05 pm to Govt Tide
How did you like Fairhope? I have seen a few articles that describe it as idyllic.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:25 pm to Govt Tide
Liz's Where ya at Diner in Mandeville is one of the best little hidden gem restaurants ever. You will leave with a full belly and a smile on your face. Liz is absolutely phenomenal.
Abita Roasting downtown Covington is really good also. All you can eat catfish on Thursday nights too.
The trailhead is where it is at on Saturday mornings also!
Abita Roasting downtown Covington is really good also. All you can eat catfish on Thursday nights too.
The trailhead is where it is at on Saturday mornings also!
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:38 pm to Govt Tide
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which while really nice can be quite cliquish and snooty.
I read that as a lack of culcha and crime.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:42 pm to Govt Tide
Stay away from the Popeyes on 59 it is entirely staffed by sex offenders.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:53 pm to Govt Tide
Lots of basic recommendations that will be underwhelming.
Aki is the best restaurant on the north shore. Haven’t seen a single mention of it. Get a Bears roast beef once a week and you’ll be happy
Aki is the best restaurant on the north shore. Haven’t seen a single mention of it. Get a Bears roast beef once a week and you’ll be happy
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:53 pm to Govt Tide
Fairhope, AL is nice?
Posted on 11/19/25 at 12:09 am to NASTY
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Get a Bears roast beef once a week and you’ll be happy
Bears is only best roast beef poboy on the north shore because Darryl’s closed.
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