One of the best compliments a restaurant can get is to say that it’s a place you want to take out of towners.
We consistently receive requests asking about our recommendations for places to take friends and family who are visiting Huntsville.
Here’s a list of some favorite unique, local spots you and your visitors will be sure to enjoy.
Alchemy/Honest Coffee
For lovers of specialty coffee, make sure to take them to these shops serving delicious coffee and good vibes.
Don’t make us choose a favorite.
Address:
- Alchemy: 2211 Seminole Dr SW #2073, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Honest Coffee: 114 Clinton Ave E #106, Huntsville, AL 35801
Mason Dixon Bakery
Mason Dixon is Alabama’s first 100% gluten-free bakery. This is a perfect spot for those with food allergies or restrictions. They are paleo and vegetarian-friendly too.
This is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch.
Address: 2358 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
Pizzelle’s Confections
Looking for a spot to satisfy that sweet tooth? Pizzelle’s is a must, because they have something for everyone.
Stop in for a treat while enjoying Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill on a Friday night.
Address: 2211 Seminole Dr SW #4A, Huntsville, AL 35805
Ale’s Kitchen
The cool factor of having a brewery/restaurant located in an old school building is hard to beat, especially when the menu items are this appealing.
Creative burgers, tacos, and a lot more can be paired with their tasty craft brews. Jerk chicken tacos and an IPA would be our suggestion.
Address: 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Sam and Greg’s
It’s all about location at Sam and Greg’s. Located on the square in the heart of downtown Huntsville, this is a great spot to pop in for pizza and some homemade gelato.
Their gelato flavors vary, and you can even find specialty flavors during the holidays.
Address: 119 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
Blue Plate Cafe
This is your classic Huntsville restaurant serving up meat and three. They also have a fantastic breakfast.
Bring your appetite here!
Address: 3210 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Purveyor
Looking for a fine dining experience with a wow factor?
Check out the latest addition to the downtown upscale food scene and see why it’s worth the hype.
Address: 201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Take your visitors on a local brewery tour. Find the full list here!

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Thanks for the article, but for some reason I can not highlight any of the text in this article. I was hoping to copy the address for a few of these into my maps app (while stopped in a parking lot), but I can’t. I can do it at work now, but most people will only give it one shot. It’s the mobile world we live in.
Hi Stewart,
I’m the web admin… thank you for the feedback. We have had our content stolen and republished without proper attribution in the past, so we had to take precautions. I apologize for the inconvenience. I’m happy to email you any information from the site you need if you are still having copy/paste issues.
Same with me. This site needs to change their format.
Hi Brian, as Amy mentioned above, we’ve had our content stolen multiple times and republished on other peoples sites as “their own”. Once, it happened 3 times in one week. It’s a lot of work to track people down and get our work removed from their sites.
So we have a plug-in that prohibits people from copying our content. However, if you’d like a copy for personal use, we are happy to email it to you at any time.
– Laurie