Reviewed by: Patience Itson
5 new + coming soon businesses in the Birmingham area—plus 1 farewell
It’s the start of another week in Birmingham, and we’re excited about some awesome new openings including a board game café. We’re also saying a sad goodbye to one beloved spot in Avondale. Ready to dive in? Take a look at the details below.
1. Bold as a Lion Studios | Bessemer
Great news for Bessemer! Bold as a Lion Studios, a locally-owned photography and videography company, has recently opened its own studio in the heart of the city.
- Opening: NOW OPEN
- Location: 1815 3rd Ave N in Bessemer
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Tina’s Market | Homewood
Tina’s Market—formerly Teenie’s Take-Home Market in Mountain Brook Village—is moving into the recently-vacated Hero Doughnuts location in Homewood. Stayed tuned to Bham Now for updates.
- Opening: March 2024
- Location: 3027 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Valhalla Board Game Café | Pelham
After hosting pop-up board game events across Birmingham for years, the folks from Valhalla Board Game Café are now planning to open a permanent spot in Pelham.
- Opening: Summer 2024
- Location: 2408 Pelham Pkwy Suite 400, Pelham, AL 35124
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Subs ‘n Grub | Center Point
Subs N’ Grub is now open in Center Point. Visit for a delicious selection of quality subs and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. You can also get mouthwatering personal pizzas, too.
- Opening: NOW OPEN
- Location: 818 Florentine Dr, Birmingham, AL 35215
5. Santos Coffee drive-thru | Montclair Road
Calling all coffee enthusiasts! Santos Coffee, a cherished local coffee spot is set to unveil a new drive-thru outlet on Montclair Road in Birmingham.
Founded by sisters Wendy Padilla-Madden and Katie Ellis, Santos Coffee is a homegrown chain of coffee shops boasting six establishments across the Greater Birmingham area.
- Opening: Spring 2024
- Location: 1546 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Closings
1. Harvest Roots | Avondale
Another Birmingham business is bidding farewell. Harvest Roots Kombucha closed its doors on Sunday, March 3. Established in 2020 in the Avondale Mill’s Shopping Center, it was the city’s inaugural kombucha taproom.
Founded by Pete Halupka and Lindsay Whitaker, the shop introduced fermented goods like krauts, kimchi and kombucha to the local community.
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