6 new businesses + 2 closures in Birmingham this week
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It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
From a new arcade in Bessemer to a new ice cream shop opening in Five Points West, here are six businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, two local businesses we’ll miss.
Now Open
1. Everyday Fun Arcade | Bessemer
Folks looking for family-friendly fun in Bessemer are in luck!
Everyday Fun Arcade opened earlier this year in Bessemer, offering both classic arcade favorites and more modern VR experiences. The new arcade, located at 6000 Pocahontas Road in Bessemer, offers packages starting at $99 to celebrate birthdays, host school or team parties and more.
- Location: 6000 Pocahontas Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
- Hours: 10AM-8PM Daily
2. Little Luna Pizza | Bluff Park
A new restaurant is now open in Bluff Park! Little Luna Pizza, a takeout only pizzeria serving up high quality, New York inspired pizzas. Each pizza is made with cold-fermented dough, California grown tomatoes, aged mozzarella, and fresh meats and vegetables.
They’re baked in a high temperature stone oven for a thin, crisp and airy finish. Little Luna also offers a curated selection of fresh salads, creamy gelato, and delicious desserts.
- Location: 2142 Tyler Rd #124, Birmingham, AL 35226
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 3-8PM (Temporary Hours)
3. Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee | Five Points South
There’s a new spot for your morning caffeine run in Five Points South: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is now open inside the Cortland Vesta apartments on Highland Avenue.
Land of a Thousand Hills sources coffee through direct relationships with farmers in Rwanda, supporting fair wages and community development initiatives including schools and infrastructure.
- Location: 2173 Highland Ave
- Current hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-3PM
Coming Soon
4. Unbothered Scoops | Five Points West
A popular Bessemer ice cream shop is coming to the Five Points West Neighborhood in Birmingham.
Unbothered Scoops announced last week on social media it is opening a second location at 2401 CrossPlex Blvd, in between the local Starbucks and a Chase Bank branch.
- Location: 2401 CrossPlex Blvd., Suite 105
5. Project Lean Nation | Homewood
Project LeanNation (PLN) is officially setting up shop in Birmingham, bringing a tech-enabled, coaching-first approach to meal prepping and nutrition.
Forrest Walden, a familiar face with 25 years of owning and operating fitness brands like Fitness Together and Iron Tribe Fitness, is the owner of the upcoming location. PLN’s app offers plans based on specific health goals, where customers can choose from 30 different meal options each week, with boxes available in sizes of 12, 18 or 24 meals.
- Location: 2809 18th Street South, Homewood
- PLN Homewood: 205-784-2000 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Qahwah House | Cahaba Heights
A new coffee experience is coming soon to Cahaba Heights! Located between Milo’s Hamburgers and Cahaba Dermatology on Crosshaven Drive, Qahwah House is bringing authentic Yemeni coffee options to Cahaba Heights and opening later this year.
Set to open in the heart of the Vestavia Hills neighborhood later this year, Qahwah House is a new concept that aims to deliver exceptional coffee and tea offerings in a curated environment where community and craftsmanship meet.
- Location: 3965 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243
Closed
7. Birmingham Festival Theatre | Five Points South
Birmingham Festival Theatre (BFT) is moving out of its Five South location of 53 years at the end of May due to rising operational costs.
Located at 1901 1/2 11th Avenue South, the intimate theater with a capacity of 100 is home to the oldest black box theater in Alabama, according to BFT.
Despite its departure from its original space, BFT is still very much alive. As an all-volunteer, non-profit theatrical group, BFT will continue to produce performances, such as the upcoming rendition of Little Shop of Horrors which is co-produced with Encore Theatre in June.
Staff have assured the community that they are in the process of looking for a new venue.
8. Hero Diner | Railroad Park
Another Birmingham-area Hero Diner location has closed its doors—at least for now.
A sign posted Monday morning at Hero Diner’s Railroad Park location at 1701 First Ave. S. says the restaurant is “temporarily closed.” The closure comes just weeks after HERO’s Hoover location at Stadium Trace Village permanently shuttered on April 12. That same day, Tasty Town Greek Restaurant in Parkside—also owned by Pihakis Restaurant Group (PRG)—abruptly closed.
At this time, it is unclear when (or if) the Railroad Park location will reopen.
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