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Huntsville, AL Best-Kept Secrets! 🤫

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Personal hole-in-the-wall HAWT spots! I'll direct you to the best hangouts, where I get drinks, spend all my money, and share the recommendations that make Huntsville home. I've been to every place I mention, and they're places I think actually make ...
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Calm Vibes Only

This is more than sips of coffee. Of course, coffee is my addiction, but you have more places around than you think where you can relax and enjoy some calm after a crappy day at work!

 
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Anyone can feel comfortable here! As a book nerd? As a bisexual woman? As a music fanatic? This coffee shop has opened my world to new communities. I can sip a coffee while reading a book in the morning and by night I’m jamming out to a new band host...
Gold Sprint
 
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Not a franchise Coffee Shop in MidCity!
TOUS les JOURS
 
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The staff? Amazing. The Coffee? Delicious. The food? Mouth watering. The vibes? Immaculate.
Turbo Coffee
 
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Best “low-key” spot everyone drives by! **shh don't tell anyone**
Rooster's Crow Coffee Roastery
 
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Very cute and “city coffee shop vibes” in my opinion! Love the coffee and the service is top tier!
Honest Coffee Roasters

Nerd Inclusive

We can all find our people! This one's dedicated to the nerds, the weebs, and the geeks <3

 
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Hole in the wall for gamer gales and guys! I've gone to find Magic the Gathering cards, dice, Dungeon and Dragons figures or accessories. Not everyone knows about this place, even if you're from here. But who doesn't like to help the local nerd suppl...
The Deep
 
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Wanna shop local? This is a must then! They always have events going on, a medieval inspired cafe, plants, cats, art, handmade crafts… I mean you could spend a WHOLE day here and still not get through everything!
Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment
 
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Hours can be sporadic, but planning and patience are more than worth it!
Dragon's Forge Cafe
 
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I could spend days in this store and still not be able to look at everything!
2nd & Charles

Need a Drink?

Sometimes we need something stronger than coffee…  and I've got you covered! Go hang out, meet new people, people watch, or drink just because you earned it!  

 
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Too many food options and all the drinks you could want!
Stovehouse
 
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Drink to the kids we use to be!
Campus No. 805
 
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Meet new people, listen to live music, get food from amazing food trucks, +++ DRINKS :)
The Camp
 
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Did you have field day in school growing up? How about we tweak that memory for the present day you and make it *adult* friendly!
Field Day
 
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You come here if you want BEER 🍺🍻
The Nook
 
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How about going to an underground bar? Food up top and a cocktail bar undernearth? I'M IN!!!
Chuco Underground - The Mercado Group - Huntsville, AL
 
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New and ✨ popular ✨ for a reason!!! I swear i'm not an alcoholic!
THE DIRTY OLIVE | Cocktail Lounge
 
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When I heard about this place I legit squeeled! an exclusive speakeasy in a cave below? Yes. Just fucking yes. (tip: comment on the paintings to the bartender casually ;) you're welcome! Also, RESERVATION ONLY and you get a SECRET code)
Catacomb 435
 
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Yes it's a little more expensive. HOWEVER, a drink and their freaking creme brulee? I don't even question it!!
Rhythm on Monroe
 
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I always reccommend downtown! But a rooftop bar overlooking it? It's a request to see the beauty of Huntsville!
Baker & Able
 
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Love their breakfast, but the drinks are even more phenominal!!! 10 outta 10, would reccommend again.
Prohibition Restaurant + Bar
 
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This is my SPOT!!!! So freaking beautiful and full of fun and music!!! Please try this bar!!
Stella's Elixir Lounge

Food Spots *aka the best places as a local*

 
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I go so much, I'm a regular…
Big Bowl Thai Cuisine
 
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Best "I'm not in the mood for anything* Spot!
Aki - Japanese Restaurant
 
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I hadn't eaten fried green tomatoes in 5+ years until here… WORTH THE WAIT!!!
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
 
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Listen… they do chocolate gravy biscuits on Saturdays!!!
Blue Plate Cafe
 
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I'm HUGEEEE on breakfast and theirs? It meets every part of my pallete and then some!
Maple Street Biscuit Company
 
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I walk here after leaving the clubs in downtown. This is the only best to get food when you're tipsy/drunk 😂
Jack Brown in Huntsville, AL
 
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Every once in awhile I was something that looks so healthy I feel invincible. Where do I go? I go here.
CHOP N FRESH
 
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We want something nice to look at when we eat right? Go here. Enough said haha
One Eleven
 
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Fancy. Not far. Wine list. Surf N Turf. Need I say more? Oh right, they have a giantttt fish tank!
Grille on Main
 
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You wanna margarita? I expect you to be here!
Phil Sandoval's
 
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Relaxed and peaceful venue! But wait - they offer cooking classes 🤫
Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi

Thrifting 101

These are my favorite spots to find all the random treasures I know get to call mine! You never know what you're going to find - and that's the best part!

 
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My first time here? Christmas Day, 2024. Anything and everything you never thought you wanted or needed! Ton of handcrafted items and antiques! Supporting locally!!
University Pickers
 
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I’ll go to any thrift store I see, but if I get to support an animal rescue by second hand? Oh I’m here on repeat!
SNAP Thrift Shop
 
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I can count how many, on one hand, that I've left here empty handed
America's Thrift Stores & Donation Center