Waldo’s is one of 12 new openings around Huntsville. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
😃Hey Huntsville!
We’ve got 12 new openings around Huntsville to cover this week, plus one restaurant that closed its doors. From chicken to cheesecake, this list will have it all.
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12 new openings around Huntsville + 1 closing
The Indie
The Indie combines both American + global cuisine. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Coffee Off The Square
This coffee shop offers a convenient way to grab a drink after a workout. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Lost Boy Coffee
Lost Boy Coffee has some simply delicious signature drinks. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
bb.q Chicken
Have you ever tried Korean fried chicken? (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer
Waldo’s originated in Nashville, Tennessee. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Beignets & Brew
Effies Boutique
Cupbop Korean BBQ
What: Cupbop, the Korean cuisine chain known for serving chicken, noodles, rice + more all together in a single cup, is opening its first location in Alabama
Where: In the shopping complex near Food City
When: EXPECTED OPENING: November 2026
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WOW Cheesecake Cafe
Crepes N Kreme
HAPPI Health
Ceritha Boutique
Browse all the local artists inside Clinton Row. (Hville Blast)
[CLOSING💔] Tastees
Have you ever tried Tastees? (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)
Tastees, the popular sandwich joint, has officially closed its location on Jeff Road, effective as of August 24, 2026. The owners are actively searching for a new location to call home. The closure only affects the location on Jeff Road — the Tastees on the Redstone Arsenal will remain open.
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