Unprofessional business. The address is for an apartment complex and the building in which the studio is placed is not listed. The owner of this is not good at replying or keeping time professional. I had an 8 o’clock time scheduled and when I was on my way I informed the page in which they replied that they had to push back the session for an hour. That is fine even tho I already paid for half of my session to hold my place. This was also after he told me to “be on time”. I show up at 9 and wait for 30 minutes for this guy to reply which building he is in, get no response then leave. He said he had a family member who had a stroke and had to stay the children’s hospital which I don’t mind, we can reschedule, but I haven’t gotten a reply since or a refund. The individual messaging me said I’d get a full refund AND my time, but I haven’t gotten a reply since that message. Don’t even bother hitting these people up can’t even let a homie inside to record a scheduled session.
I have been shopping here for over 4 years now and always have a great experience. Daniel and everyone there are always helpful courteous and friendly. They have great variety and always have plenty of chicken feed.
In a world where customer service is fading, you won’t see that at HH 🙂
Good local store with much of what you need for common house hold repairs.
Nice store with a surprisingly large selection. Super friendly & helpful employees. I’ll be back.
Muy buen servicio al clientes
6. Guitar Gallery
Address: 2621 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 , Helena , Alabama , United States
If you want a guitar shopping experience with people that are friendly, knowledgable, and fair, go here. Plus, free stringing for life! NO ONE does that!
I live in Atlanta and my elderly grandmother lives in Hoover. Visiting Grandma is my priority when I’m in town, obviously…but I do call ahead to plan my travel around Guitar Gallery’s open hours!
Not your average customer tbh. I play banjo and already own my dream machine (a Mastertone), so it was cool to see that the few banjos they have are the new composite-material Gold Tone models.
Primary hype for me is their vinyl assortment. The bargain LPs I get are always in great condition, and even the vintage $5 albums have been graded and put in nice sleeves.
Good folks, ready to help in any way
Got to go back
Lots of great records for sale!
Went in to browse the selection of records. Good selection to pick thru. Staff was very friendly, atmosphere is excellent. Enjoyable experience.
These people are not honest and they will rip you off !
Sadly, it appears that GG is moving away from guitars — their bread and butter. This is no longer the place where I bought a Taylor 614ce and a Rickenbacker 381. Nowadays there’s not much of a selection, and the actual Fenders, etc., have been replaced by the cheaper, Asian-made cousins from Squier and the like. Too bad; I know times are tough, but it seems that GG is running up the white flag and surrendering.
7. Huskies Food Mart & Liquor Store
Address: 490 Riverwoods Ct, Helena, AL 35080 , Helena , Alabama , United States
Not a huge selection and the prices are higher than the ABC but you can’t beat the convenience!
Best Prices! Excellent place for shopping!!!
Best customer service ever. I recently heard they got an award for best gas station in town.
They’ve all latest products and items you can ask for. Personally recommended to my family and friends. Huskies Food Mart rocks.
They sell Gas.. who new??
Good wine selection
Clean and friendly
The lady at the register was just talkin to the customer ahead of me. When is my turn I approached the counter I say how you doing? She just looks at me, I say how you doing? She just continues to look at me. So I ordered my items and informed her that I did speak and said how you doing nothing. So I got my items and I did not say thank you. 6:35pm 5/31/23
Too expensive
PRICE GOUGING!!!
PAID $40 FOR A $20 DOLLAR BOTTLE.
ZERO STARS.
Negative stars
8. Buck Creek Stained Glass
Address: 4114 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080 , Helena , Alabama , United States
David created custom panels for my parents’ anniversary. They were beautiful and fit the space perfectly. He definitely listened to my requests and finished the project in a timely manner. Would definitely work with him again.
Not only does David produce beautiful stained glass works of art, but he is friendly and inviting to everyone! We felt so welcome visiting and seeing his work. He can answer any question you have!
David did a great job on a piece my daughter designed and even let her sign it. It is exactly as promised and fit in the frame perfect!
Completely unresponsive and clearly not interested in being visited during their posted business hours. I have tried for two consecutive days to contact and visit and have found no one at the shop and unresponsive during the posted business hours by phone. Don’t waste your time!
Very disappointed to say the least!! I took my antique stained glass lamp to David to have it repaired. He guaranteed us there would not be a problem in fixing it. After 3 1/2 years of numerous excuses and zero communication unless I called him, the lamp is not even close to being repaired. The lamp is still in a box in pieces. Shame on me for giving him 3 1/2 years and 600.00 deposit to complete the work. BEWARE!!!!
Completely lied to us and took $250 in deposit for a piece of stained glass. Filed a report with the Helena police department and still no results. Please avoid this man he is a crook. The facts are the facts. David you are a liar and a fraud.
9. Redbox
Address: 2381 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080 , Helena , Alabama , United States
Advertised karaoke. Good dj but no singers and audience except me. Mostly pool players.
Awesome atmosphere
The drinks here are good and the employees are great! The only thing I didn’t like was it seemed like they needed more than one bar tender. The music was also great! Great atmosphere. Great location! The historic building it is in is also very pretty.
Have you ever been asked to leave an establishment before ever entering? Goodfellas social club would not allow me to enter the establishment due to my level of intoxication. I was aware of this, I didn’t go to goodfellas social club to drink, I came to socialize. I wasn’t allowed to socialize because I didn’t want to spend money on a drink, I would have gladly paid for a free glass of water. Keep in mind I was in no way shape or form hostile toward the establishment nor its patrons. Long story short my intoxication is not a dictation of my intelligence. You may not care about my opinion but you lost my business and any and all of my network. Goodfellas social club does not live up to its name.
You ever get the vibe that the employees think their better than you? If not you should try Goodfellas.
My husband and I just stop in to celebrate New Years Eve and didn’t get any good vibes at Goodfellas :(! The bar tender lady made a comment are they still sitting there very rude didn’t even feel welcome !!
12. McDonald’s
Address: 7210 Wyndham Pkwy, Helena, AL 35080 , Helena , Alabama , United States
It’s McDonald’s same old same old, limited menu sucks.
Egg mcmuffin the best
A lil slow but still good
It was fine i guess
Receipt had 1 wrong item, fries were rang up as med I ordered LG. 2 items missing from order when I got home, then they don’t answer their phone when you try to call
Update: when my family member went back the manager Kay personally remade the order, and made sure that all the items were included….Thank you so much Kay for your service, I know you were busy but you are appreciated!!!!
Bad service
If I could give zero stars, I would. I was going to run by and pick up a quick lunch. The drive-thru line was long, so I went inside and not one employee had a mask on. Not. One. They had them slung all the way under their chins, so I just left. It’s typical of how this place operates. It takes forever to get any food, the fries are always cold, and the orders are usually wrong. If you check your order before you leave, be prepared for ugly attitudes if you ask for fresh fries or to have an incorrect order corrected. And they just need to take ice cream items off their menu board. The machine is always broken. I drive just a little further to McDonald’s in Alabaster on Hwy. 31. It’s still faster than if I went to Helena and they have much better food quality. Plus, their employees are always masked.
Frappe machines never work at any McDonald’s! Except the one on Hwy 31 in alabaster next to Big Lots and The Foundry thrift store. Could somebody please please explain why everytime you pull up the Frappe machine is broken? How come out every McDonald’s around you the frapp machines all brake at the same time. I just can’t seem to understand this. I waited over 30 minutes in line at the drive thru to be told that they could not take my money a 20.00 bill because they had no change. No sign posted not one that they didn’t have any change. I could see it for a 50 or 100 bill but not a 20 and it was only 730 or 745pm and no change . Just don’t understand this.
13. Redbox
Address: 4730 Hwy 17, Helena, AL 35080 , Helena , Alabama , United States
Having never held a guitar until age 45, I just hoped to find someone who could show me how to play a few songs sitting on the front porch. Duke School of Music has taken me so much farther than I ever imagined. I now play guitar and bass in my church band, and am working on playing drums. Tripp showed me it’s never too late to learn a skill that can change your life. My experience with Tripp and his school has opened a new world to me.
Awesome place and staff
Tripp Duke is an excellent music teacher. He is very patient and explains concepts in an intuitive manner. I highly recommend Duke School of Music to any aspiring musician or parent.
I’m sure he’s great but he never responded to emails or calls after initial contact was made.
