New Crestline pizzeria, Hide and Hunter + 3 more noteworthy businesses coming to Birmingham
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Who says all the fun has to be downtown? Weโre getting an inside scoop of whatโs new and noteworthy all over the Magic City, and youโre invited. Here are five new Birmingham businesses that you need to keep an eye out forโand we have all the details.
1. Hide and Hunter

This handcrafted and vintage leather goods store has some of the prettiest bags youโve ever seen. Made organically, these bags serve an even better causeโthey support domestic and international outreach trips with a portion of their proceeds. Their home brand, Hide and House, sets them apart with these hand-poured and vegan friendly candles as well as beautiful drinkware.
Hide and Hunter is based right here in the Magic City, and their first brick and mortar location at Mercantile on Morris is opening so soon. With a projected opening date of October 8, we are gearing up to go check out their opening this week.
- Location: 2212 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Rickey Jโs Bakery
Rickey Jโs is a local, family owned bakery, and they recently opened their new location right off 280. Located previously in Pinson, this shop is about to hit the taste buds of Vestavia Hills. With chicken salad weโve heard is amazing, smaller baked goods and fresh cakes made to order, we can see why people are big fans.
Rickey Jโs describes themselves as โbaking with loveโ so itโs no secret that this family owned shop is one of Birminghamโs noteworthy businesses this week. Itโs going right at the top of our list.
- Location: 4647 US-280 Ste B, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
3. Slimโs Pizzeria

Letโs hear it for Birminghamโs Crestline neighborhood. Your new pizza destination, Slimโs Pizzeria, is serving up a slice of goodness on Church Street. The pizza isnโt all that wows usโtheir handcrafted cocktail menu has us feelinโ fancy no matter the occasion.
Slimโs is now open, so make your way there for dinner plans this week. Enjoy a Slimโs pie in their Church Street location or take it to go and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. You wonโt regret it.
- Location: 65 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- Contact: Website | Call | Instagram
4. The Ono Pokรฉ

The pokรฉ shop we all know and love, The Ono Pokรฉ, is headed east to join the existing noteworthy businesses at The Summit. These rice bowls have made their way into the hearts of Birmingham, and The Ono Pokรฉ is here to give the people what they want and head up a third location at The Summit. Catch us โcheersโing our rice bowls in early 2022.
The Ono Pokรฉ is big on flavorful combinations, but you can build your own bowl by selecting your base, protein, toppings and sauce. Trust us, you have to try their spicy aioli. Be sure to stay tuned for details such as location and opening datesโyouโll see us there for sure.
- Location: Keep up to date on their Instagram for the latest details.
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Teaspoon

This Bay Area based bubble tea shop, Teaspoon, is officially coming to The Magic City. As their first location in the Southeast, we canโt wait to be the first to show them a good, old-fashioned Southern welcome.
They will serve classic and unique boba tea flavors with fresh ingredients and add-ins such as taro chunks, egg or almond pudding. Donโt worry, dairy sensitive friendsโTeaspoon has oat milk options, too. We canโt wait for all of the poppinโ pictures that weโll take with our gourmet boba tea. Make sure to keep an eye out for an opening date, it is estimated early 2022.
- Location: Stay up to date with their Instagram for location details.
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Thatโs all for today, folks. Want to find all of the new and noteworthy businesses? Keep up to date with our socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Tiktok.