Reviewed by: Pat Byington
New Birmingham coffeehouse opening this spring near Railroad Park
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Breaking news for coffee lovers!
Last month, Bham Now reported that East Pole Coffee Co., a beloved Railroad Park favorite closed its doors. While we’re sad to see them go, a new coffee shop is taking its place: Whammy Coffee.
Read on to learn more about this new coffee joint opening this spring.
“Coffee, just how ya like it”
Birmingham-based Whammy first started out doing business at pop-up shops and e-commerce around Birmingham at local spots like Pepper Place and Ore Mercantile.
Now, Whammy is getting its very first location in the thriving The Denham Building this summer. The shop specializes in global coffee from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ethiopia. They also plan on offering delicious pastries and seasonal drink specials.
Samford Alum Mitch McEver and his wife Maddie are excited to transform their pop-up shop into a brick-and-mortar, where they will serve their locally roasted coffee all day.
“Whammy is all about having fun and enjoying great coffee in an inviting space for the community.
When looking for our first location, The Denham Building stood out because of its historical character, proximity to UAB and location within an up-and-coming neighborhood in Birmingham.
Plus, the opportunity to be a part of a community of like-minded, small business owners inspired us. We look forward to introducing Whammy to the Parkside District soon.”
Mitch McEver, co-owner, Whammy, according a press release
A fun environment for everyone
Known for its “light-hearted” branding, Whammy will include a miniature toy dinosaur with every coffee bag.
They plan on officially opening sometime this spring.
Recent happenings at The Denham
If you’re driving by Regions Field, chances are you’ve seen The Denham.
The structure was first built in the late 1920s as a purple historic warehouse but was later turned into a residential area. Now, The Denham has multiple businesses thriving in the area. Here’s a look:
- Cocktail bar Tucana Tiki Bar
- Authentic Chinese restaurant Urban Hai
- Monday Night Brewing
- Office spacing
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