The Palace Chinese Cuisine & Boba Tea
Chinese restaurant reopening after closing in 2025, relocating to new location next to Ollie’s. Previously operated for nearly 25 years before closure for relocation.
Summit Street Inn
Historic 101-year-old boutique inn being restored and re-opening as 6-room hotel. Originally built in 1925, located in Bayfront Historic District. Features original heart pine floors, custom cypress beds, continental breakfast, wraparound porch with rocking chairs. Rooms start at $175 weeknights, $350 weekends.
Qahwah House
New Yemeni coffee shop concept coming to Cahaba Heights, positioned as a community gathering place offering authentic Yemeni coffee culture. Located between Milo’s Hamburgers and Cahaba Dermatology.
Tru by Hilton
Tru by Hilton hotel under construction in Spanish Fort, with beam signing/topping out ceremony recently held. Part of nearly 200 rooms being added to the area along with TownePlace Suites.
Local on Dexter
New brick-and-mortar brunch restaurant from food truck company Funky Forte. Will feature full bar, breakfast and lunch service seven days a week, and courtyard seating. Space currently under renovation.
Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile
New Drury Plaza Hotel under construction in Mobile, Alabama. Part of Drury Hotels chain which operates over 150 hotels in 30 states.
Unnamed Hotel Project
Proposed 150-room hotel on former Days Inn site. Third hotel opportunity being considered by city. Hotel operator currently weighing options and in active conversations with city.
Tru by Hilton
Tru by Hilton hotel under construction in Spanish Fort, part of two new hotels that will provide almost 200 rooms and meeting spaces combined. City officials held beam signing/topping out ceremony.
Sakéroom
Japanese-inspired cocktail and sushi lounge in Five Points South offering premium sake, handcrafted cocktails and sushi in a chic atmosphere. Located in the historic Shepard-Sloss Building. Founded by Paige Depperschmidt who previously co-founded Sands of Sahara.
Henrietta’s Deli
Popular deli relocating to new Main Street location in Trussville Entertainment District. Will continue serving breakfast and lunch, with plans to expand dinner offerings including beef carpaccio, bone marrow, gulf fish, and venison.