12 exciting new openings around Huntsville + 1 restaurant shutting its doors

Waldo's parking lot — 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

What: At this new restaurant, specialty chefs serve a menu of local and global flavors for breakfast + dinner in the lobby of the Hotel Indigo
Where: 940 Nunnuhsae Pk Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
When: NOW OPEN
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Coffee Off The Square

YMCA — This coffee shop offers a convenient way to grab a drink after a workout. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: The popular Athens coffee shop is opening a brand-new location inside the Hogan Family YMCA that’s open to the public, with members getting access to exclusive discounts
Where: 130 Park Square Ln, Madison, AL 35758
When: SOFT OPENING: August 24, 6AM-2PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Lost Boy Coffee

What: This coffee shop has opened inside the new Hotel Indigo, serving fresh-made pastries, house-made syrups, teas + more, with additional food items being available soon
Where: 940 Nunnuhsae Pk Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Sun 7AM-4PM
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bb.q Chicken

What: You’ll want to try this new Korean fried chicken restaurant, now offering a menu full of unique + delicious sauces for its crispy chicken wings
Where: 1012 N Memorial Pkwy Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Sun 11AM-8:30PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

What: The popular chicken chain is set to open its first location in Huntsville, bringing its menu of crispy chicken, homemade sides, + more
Where: 2100 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
When: OPENING EARLY SEPTEMBER
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Beignets & Brew

What: Indulge in some delicious New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee and breakfast + lunch options
Where: 1015 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Thu 6AM-9PM | Fri 6AM-10PM | Sat 7AM-10PM | Sun 7AM-9PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Effies Boutique

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What: Baton Rouge-based Effie’s Boutique is giving you a new way to shop for contemporary women’s fashion here in Huntsville
Where: 2626 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
When: GRAND OPENING: September 1, 10AM-7PM
Website | Instagram

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
Website | Facebook | Instagram

WOW Cheesecake Cafe

What: This rebranded donut shop is turning into a cafe, which will serve classic + creative cheesecake flavors, as well as signature coffees and matcha
Where: 11156 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35756
When: COMING SOON
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Crepes N Kreme

What: Enjoy a menu full of delicious desserts, like ice cream, brownies, cheesecake and of course, signature crepes
Where: 1079 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35758
When: COMING SOON
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HAPPI Health

What: A new full-service health clinic will be opening soon in Cavalry Hill, in the same building as the Cavalry Hill Library
Where: 2950 Fairbanks St NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
When: COMING SOON
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ceritha Boutique

Browse all the local artists inside Clinton Row. (Hville Blast)

What: This women’s fashion boutique has moved into a new location on Clinton Row — go check out its unique selection of clothes!
Where: 101 Clinton Ave E, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: NOW OPEN

[CLOSING💔] Tastees

Brick building 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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