Reviewed by: Michael Seale
5 fantastic cafes + restaurants with a European feel in Huntsville
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For a cafe or restaurant to have a European feel to me, it must accomplish two things:
- Have a concept + design that momentarily transports you to a European country
- Offer a unique menu + service style that slows down the pace of dining (ex: ordering several courses over an extended period of time)
Read on to find five spots in Huntsville with a European feel and check out our insider tips to dine like a true European.
Good Company Cafe
I remember the first time I stumbled upon Good Company Cafe. I found it tucked away in a shopping strip in South Huntsville and didn’t know what to expect—but when I walked in, I knew I had struck gold.
From the antique wooden chairs and dainty wallpaper to the laidback atmosphere and classic cafe menu, this spot has English countryside galore written all over it.
Dine like a European:
- To start: Earl grey tea + scones with jam
- Main course: Latte with vegetable frittata
- To finish: Sparkling white wine with some mini cakes
- Where: 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123, Huntsville, AL 35802
- When: Tuesday-Sunday 8AM-3PM, closed Monday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Gold Sprint Coffee
Although Gold Sprint doesn’t boast a blatant European theme, it has what all European big-city cafes offer: an eclectic but relaxing environment and a flexible menu.
Here, you can truly stay for a while. In addition to offering coffee and pastries, Gold Sprint serves beer, wine, cocktails, sandwiches and small bites.
Dine like a European:
- To start: Cortado + a pastry
- Get the appetite going: Draft beer + hummus with warm pita
- Main course: Sparkling water + Jimmy Pesto sandwich
- Where: 2515 9th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: Monday-Saturday 7AM-7PM, Sunday 9AM-5PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
L’Etoile Patisserie
L’Etoile offers an authentic taste of French pastries right here in Huntsville. The owners, Kevin and Kristen, traveled the world through Kevin’s 34-year service with the U.S. Army.
Consequently, they indulged in some of the world’s finest cuisine and fell in love with the experience, flavor and culture of French bread and pastries.
Dine like a European: Grab an espresso + pain au chocolat
- Where: 1214 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL
- When: Tuesday-Saturday 7AM-3PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
The Poppy + Parliament
It’d be a crime to put together a list of Huntsville cafe and restaurants with a European feel and leave off the iconic Poppy and Parliament.
In addition to sporting an authentic English atmosphere, design and cuisine, The Poppy also boasts a unique butcher shop and international market. Just follow the sign by the bar, go up the stairs and you’ll find it.
Dine like a European:
- To start: Negroni + mushrooms on toast appetizer
- Main course: English ale + traditional fish + chips
- To finish: Espresso + bread pudding
- Where: 117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-12AM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe
Huntsville is known for its German roots, and there’s no better way to get an authentic European dining experience than visiting Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe.
Dine like a European:
- To start: German pilsner + European cheese plate
- Main course: In the spirit of the Germans, order a 2nd pilsner + pork schnitzel
- To finish: Black coffee + chocolate cake
- Where: 6125 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30AM-9PM
- Website | Facebook
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