5 openings + expansions coming to Homewood, including Neighborhood Nutrition

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If there’s a chance of meeting this little ball of fluff, I will see you there. Photo via @magiccity_bham on Instagram

Homewood continues to thrive! This popular area just south of Birmingham proper has been expanding for a while now, and it looks like they’re not slowing down anytime soon.

2020 is Looking Bright for Homewood

2019 was a big year for Homewood. A ton of new businesses and restaurants popped up throughout the area and met great success. It looks like other local companies are catching on to the trend.

Check out five of the most exciting recent announcements of businesses that are expanding to or opening in Homewood this year!

1. Neighborhood Nutrition

Neighborhood Nutrition is the newest expansion project of Magic City Nutrition located in the Battery. This energizing beverage bar makes eating healthy easy and fun—not to mention delicious.

You can get clean energy teas in flavors like peachy keen, lime skittle or pink starburst. Plus, don’t forget your meal replacement shake—even indulgent flavors like wedding cake, peanut butter brownie and blueberry muffin ring in at just 200 calories and 9 grams of sugar.

  • Address: 2908 18th St. South, Homewood, AL
  • Hours: Mon-Friday 7AM to 6PM | Saturday 9AM to 2PM
  • Projected to Open: March 7, 2020
  • Contact Magic City Nutrition: (405) 414-9220 | Facebook | Instagram

2. SoHo Standard

SoHo Social is a Homewood favorite that’s been around for close to three years now. Their newest development, SoHo Standard, is getting close to opening its doors.

Owners Dave Horn and Taylor Hughes describe SoHo Standard as the expansion of their original project with a simple, more upscale menu selection and a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.

SoHo Standard will host a full bar with premium liquors, including a large selection of scotch and bourbon as well as refined cocktails with house-made ingredients. They’ll also place a high focus on wine and offer a small beer selection with both local and imported brews.

  • Address: 1830 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL
  • Hours: TBA
  • Contact: (205) 423-8080 | Facebook | Instagram

3. Hero Doughnuts

Anyone who’s ever spent time in Homewood will probably tell you about this local favorite. Now, Hero Doughnuts is no stranger to the area, however, they’re growing!

They recently leased the space next door, expanding their shop and almost doubling their square footage. More room for doughnuts? Sounds like a win to us.

Hero Doughnuts boasts a menu of fresh, seasonally flavored brioche doughnuts, delicious hamburgers on brioche buns as well as house-made frozen custard. Um… Yum.

  • Address: 3027 Central Ave, Homewood, AL
  • Hours: Open every day from 7AM to 5PM
  • Contact: (205) 623-1017 | Facebook | Instagram

4. The Eastbury Condos

Clearly, Homewood is the place to be! If you want to live right in the middle of the action, good news. The newly renovated Eastbury has stunning condos for sale right in the heart of Homewood.

Their amenities, design and location are truly hard to beat. Check out 5 reasons The Eastbury needs to be on your radar, plus find sneak-peek photos inside this gorgeous building.

  • Address: 1840 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM to 5PM | Sun 1PM to 5PM
  • Contact: (205) 266-5535 | Facebook | Instagram

5. Homewood Bagel Company

Homewood Bagel Company (HBC) picked up loyal fans after years of selling their bagels in various pop-up shops. Last month, HBC finally opened their first permanent storefront in Homewood!

Since the opening, Homewood Bagel Company has sold out nearly every day. They serve bagels in-store or through delivery, as well as offering curbside pickup.

Don’t miss out—we recommend getting there early in the morning to get ’em while they’re hot! (And before they’re gone).

  • Address: 2907 Central Ave, Homewood, AL
  • Hours: 6:30AM-4:00PM, 7 days a week
  • Contact: (205) 769-6131 | Facebook | Instagram

What 2020 addition are you most excited about? Let us know on social @BhamNow.

Beth Cunningham
Beth Cunningham

A Birmingham transplant who can usually be found hitting a new hiking trail or restaurant opening when she's not writing stories and snapping photos for Bham Now.

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