5 new business openings to know about this week in the Rocket City

PXL 20230530 161713423.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL — Among the new business openings this week is the much-anticipated opening of Big Spoon Creamery in Downtown Huntsville. (Michael Seale/Hville Blast)

This week, we learned about five new businesses in the Huntsville area that opened or announced their openings. The new business openings featured this week are eateries in either Huntsville and Madison, and most of those have not announced an exact opening date.

However, we want to make you aware of their pending arrivals! Here’s who opened or announced an opening this past week in the Huntsville area:

1. Big Spoon Creamery

274547131 4841406472579520 3384491228407467537 n — Big Spoon Creamery will finally open June 3 downtown! (Big Spoon Creamery via Facebook)

One of the most-awaited new business openings here in town is Big Spoon Creamery, which opens soon at 201 Jefferson St N Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35801, taking the space previously occupied by Cookie Dough Magic.

Location: 201 Jefferson St N Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35801
Opening Date: June 3
More info

2. John Smith Subs

315430413 140895312043668 500526164839633698 n — Jon Smith Subs opened in Madison in November, and will open in Huntsville soon! (Jon Smith Subs via Facebook)

We love a good sandwich shop, and a new one is about to open in Huntsville! Jon Smith Subs, which already has a location in Madison, plans to open a Huntsville location, but has not announced a date.

Location: TBA
Opening Date: TBA
More info

3. Barracuda Taco Stand

89965003 1093895860947994 926748385065566208 n — Barracuda Taco Stand plans to open at the corner of Cleveland Ave and Meridian Street. (Barracuda Taco Stand via Facebook)

Did someone say tacos? I’m there! Barracuda Taco Stand — a Louisiana-based walk-up taco stand — announced a new location in Huntsville. This is one of the new business openings discussed at last week’s Huntsville City Council meeting.

Location: Cleveland Avenue Northwest and Meridian Street North in Huntsville
Opening Date: TBA
More info

4. First Watch

348915286 570709008545205 8011381230436482232 n — We are looking forward to First Watch opening in Clift Farm! (First Watch via Facebook)

First Watch is a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot expected to open at Clift Farm. From pancakes and waffles to smoothies and tea, this spot has you covered for early meals.

Location: Clift Farm, Madison, AL 35758
Opening Date: TBA
More info

5. 7 Brew Coffee

345926287 1621139265025666 1957267989358945857 n — We are excited to try 7 Brew Coffee! (7 Brew via Facebook)

We love coffee here in Huntsville, which is why we were excited to learn about 7 Brew being on of the new business openings here in town! The Huntsville store is part of the brand’s expansion to the Tennessee Valley.