Scott's Koneys
Scott's Koneys is a breakfast and lunch stand located at 109 20th Street South next door to Kinko's and downstairs from Reed Books. It was first opened by Scott Green in 1977 across 20th street, then moved in 1995 to its present location when Adamson Ford opened.
In addition to hot dogs, Scott's serves a full breakfast menu, a variety of sandwiches, and frequent lunch specials. Though there are a few 4-seat tables in the front window, most of the seating is on stools at large bar height tables in the center of the dining room.
In May 2006, Corporate Realty Development announced that they were considering a mixed-use high-rise project on the block occupied by Scott's. The City of Birmingham has agreed to purchase the property and lease it to Corporate Realty at $10/month. Green has expressed hope that the city would help his business to relocate. He is interested in space at the Taylor Building at 20th Street and Morris Avenue. Unless that space or something nearby becomes available he expects to move closer to his home in Trussville.
References
- Jordan, Phillip (July 20, 2006) "Renewed Again: Can Birmingham learn to make new friends and keep the old?" Birmingham Weekly. Vol. 9, No. 47
- Tomberlin, Michael (May 24, 2006) "Southside may get two hotels, new retail." Birmingham News.
- Coman, Victoria L. (January 7, 2007) "Cafe, bookstore make way." Birmingham News.