sanpeggios pizza — Sanpeggio’s will be opening its seventh Birmingham area location in Hoover. (Bham Now)

A popular Birmingham pizza staple is eyeing a move into a recently vacated restaurant space in Hoover.

Read on to learn more.

A Birmingham favorite

Sanpeggios Pizza 133 edited scaled e1695310627418 1200x629 1 Popular Birmingham pizza spot set to open in Hoover — Making New York-Style pizza at Sanpeggio’s. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

According to the Birmingham Business Journal, SanPeggio’s Pizza announced in a Facebook post on Jan. 2 that it plans to open a new location at 5250 Medford Drive, Suite 106, formerly home to a Papa Murphy’s restaurant.

Founded in 2000 by brothers Pat and Mike Sanford and their friend Tim Pegg, SanPeggio’s got its start in Chelsea and has since become known for its New York–style pizza and wide-ranging menu.

Today, the brand operates six locations in:

Five Points: 1024 20th St S
Homewood: 803 Green Springs Hwy
Hoover: 2657 Valleydale Rd
Valleydale: 2657 Valleydale Rd, Hoover, AL 35244
Trussville: 7270 Gadsden Hwy # 100, Trussville, 35173
Chelsea: 50 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043

And coming soon, Hoover location: 5250 Medford Drive, Suite 106

The menu features classic and gourmet pizzas—along with salads and subs, making it a go-to option for casual lunches, dinners and takeout.

Busy area continues to grow

The new SanPeggio’s will be located along the I-459 corridor, an area that has seen growth in recent years. Nearby businesses include Sprouts Farmers Market and Jimmy John’s, placing the restaurant in a high-traffic retail hub.

An opening date for the new SanPeggio’s location has not yet been announced, but pizza lovers in Hoover can look forward to another local favorite joining the neighborhood soon.

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