Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Real & Rosemary moving to former Maple Street Biscuit Co. space in Homewood
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Ten years after it first opened in Homewood, Real & Rosemary is moving to a new location on one of the most prominent corners in downtown Homewood. The locally owned and operated restaurant will be moving from its original location on 29th Avenue S to the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. space at 2801 18th Street South, with plans to open in spring 2027.
Real & Rosemary moving to new location in Homewood
Founded in 2016 by Jennifer and Nate Carlson, Real & Rosemary is a locally owned restaurant known for its home-style Southern and American comfort dishes made from fresh, whole ingredients. Known for its healthy and accessible menu—including gluten-free choices—Real & Rosemary expanded to The Summit in 2020 and Crestline Village in 2022, although The Summit location closed in 2025.
“When we opened 10 years ago, Jennifer and I wanted to fill a void in the market—a space where the entire family could come together and share a meal focused on real food without breaking the bank. I’m proud to say that Homewood welcomed us into the community.”
Nate Carlson, Owner, Real & Rosemary
In February 2026, fast-casual Southern breakfast and lunch chain Maple Street Biscuit Co. closed its location at 2801 18th Street South after six years in downtown Homewood. Since then, the prominent space on one of the most highly-trafficked corners in Homewood has sat empty—until now.
According to a press release from full service real estate firm Shannon Waltchack, the Carlsons have inked a deal to relocate Real & Rosemary from its original Homewood location to the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. space.
“Living and working in Homewood, we understand how important parking is for our customers, and we are excited that the new location has great surface level parking, built in foot traffic, and excellent visibility in downtown. This location will allow us to continue to serve the community well for many years to come.”
Nate Carlson, Owner, Real & Rosemary
Real & Rosemary anticipates opening the new location in spring 2027, with additional details about the move to come in the following weeks.
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