Hit Different 108 e1715020304314 6 new + coming soon openings in the Birmingham area — Hit Different BBQ & Grill is now open in Pelham. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Happy Monday, Birmingham! From coffee shops to day spas, there are all kinds of new businesses popping up across The Magic City.

Keep reading for a roundup of three new openings and a sneak peek at a few spots that are coming soon.

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1. Frida’s Cocina & Cantina | English Village

Frida's Cocina & Cantina (Lauren Perry / Bham Now) — The new eatery is owned by Maribel Perez and Miguel Huerta, and named after the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. (Lauren Perry / Bham Now)

Frida’s Cocina & Cantina is a new upscale Tex-Mex restaurant celebrating its grand opening May 13. Located at the former Civitas location on the corner of Cahaba Road and Fairway Drive, Frida’s offers a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes like fajitas, enchiladas, carnitas and ceviche.

Hours: 11AM-9PM Daily
Location: 2031 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
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2. Hit Different BBQ & Grill | Pelham

Hit Different 125 6 new + coming soon openings in the Birmingham area — Hit Different is now open in Pelham. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

This new barbecue joint in Pelham just… hits different! A family-owned restaurant and food truck operation, Hit Different BBQ & Grill specializes in Southern comfort food, melt-in-your-mouth meats and all the fixin’s.

Serving classics like pulled pork, smoked gouda mac n’ cheese and rich collard greens, make sure to swing by the new storefront on Pelham Parkway and give it a taste.

Hours: 10:30AM-8PM Tuesday-Thursday | 10:30AM-10PM Friday- Saturday
Location: 3569 Pelham Pkwy Suites 1 and 2, Pelham, AL 35124
Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. Mockingbird Day Spa | Trussville

Make sure to check out the infrared sauna and red light therapy. (Jordyn Davis / Bham Now)

Need to relax and unwind? Look no further than Trussville’s newest hot spot, Mockingbird Day Spa. Alongside spa rituals like massages and facials, Mockingbird also offers cosmetic services like spray tans, waxing and brow tints.

Hours: 9AM-6:30PM Monday-Saturday
Location: 145 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
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4. Bandido Coffee | Five Points

A new coffee shop is coming to Five Points. Located in the former location of Panache, Bandido Coffee is the latest venture of local entrepreneur Raul Chavez. Chavez is the founder and owner of Fade Parlor, a barber shop brand with three locations across Birmingham.

His newest project, Bandido Coffee, will be an edgier, more unique coffee bar that will bring a dive-bar twist to the local coffee shop scene. He also plans to offer coffee drinks inspired by Latin culture.

Opening: July 2024
Location: 1024 20th St S #103, Birmingham, AL 35205
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5. J. Crew Factory | Cahaba Village

jcrew 6 new + coming soon openings in the Birmingham area — J. Crew Factory opening in Cahaba Village. (Grace Howard / Bham Now)

A new retail store, J. Crew Factory is coming soon to Cahaba Village next to Mountain High Outfitters. Unlike a regular J. Crew store, J. Crew Factory is an outlet where you can find lower priced designs for men, women and kids.

Opening: Summer 2024
Location: Cahaba Village Pl, Mountain Brook, AL 35243
Website

6. Pet Haven | Fultondale

black dog playing water fountain during daytime — Like a self-service car wash but for your furry friends. (Elisa Barrantes on Unsplash)

Do you hate making a mess in your bathroom trying to clean your pup? Coming soon to Fultondale is Pet Haven, a 24/7 self service pet wash.

Pet Haven provides all the tools you need—oat shampoo, pet deodorizer, conditioner, dryer—once you’re done, you’ll be driving off with a clean pet in no time.

Opening: Opens the week of May 20th
Location: 2610 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL 35068

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