7 new + coming soon businesses around The Magic City, including a fun new ramen spot

This seating arrangement at Kyuramen is so unique. (Jordyn Davis / Bham Now)

Welcome to another wonderful week, Birmingham!

From an all-new ramen shop in Inverness Corners to an exciting café addition to Mom’s Basement in Avondale, here’s what’s new and coming soon to The Magic City.

Now Open

1. Kyuramen | Inverness Corners

Kyuramen is now open. (Jordyn Davis / Bham Now)

Kyuramen, a popular Japanese ramen shop chain, has opened its first location at Inverness Corners in the former home of Newk’s Eatery. Known for its fresh ramen, fried rice burgers and more, Kyuramen has more than 100 locations across the country.

Plus, they also offer unique desserts like matcha pudding and ube crepe cake.

• Kyuramen: 950 Inverness Cors, Birmingham, AL 35242
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM
• Website | Instagram | Facebook

2. Woods Trading Co. | Gardendale

Britt and Laura Woods at the new Wood’s Trading Company. (Wood’s Trading Company)

A new locally-owned outdoor retail store offering popular brands of apparel, shoes and recreational gear has opened in Gardendale.

Woods Trading Co. is owned by Britt and Laura Woods, who also own Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman and Ace of the South in Gardendale.

The new store has a little bit of everything, including:

• Clothes from Patagonia, North Face + Southern Shirt Company
• Footwear from Hoka, Brooks + Uggs
• Fishing gear + camping equipment
• Pickleball paddles
• + more

• Wood’s Trading Company: Facebook I Instagram
• Hours: Monday thru Saturday – 9:00AM to 8:00PM; Sunday – Noon to 8:00PM

3. Cahaba Dermatology | Cahaba Heights

Cahaba Dermatology in Cahaba Heights is open for business. (Cahaba Dermatology)

Cahaba Dermatology’s third Birmingham-area office is officially open.

This expansion brings the local community a comprehensive range of dermatology and spa services, offering a new location to receive skin exams, laser treatments, facials, chemical peels and more.

• Location: 3965 Crosshaven Dr STE 113, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Coming Soon

4. Henrietta’s Deli | Trussville

Henrietta’s is coming soon to Trussville. (Pat Byington)

For the last decade, Trussville resident John Finney worked under one of Birmingham’s most awarded chefs, Frank Stitt. This December, he’s opening his own restaurant—Henrietta’s Deli is coming to 120 S Chalkville Road in the Trussville Entertainment District.

Named after his grandmother, Henrietta’s Deli will serve a variety of crafted sandwiches, salads and charcuterie. Plus, there will be a retail area in the deli where guests can purchase locally-made meats, honeys, spices and more.

• Location: 120 S Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
• Hours: 11AM-8PM Tuesday-Saturday
• Opening: December 2024

5. Rêve | Pizitz Food Hall

Chef Jacob Stull. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A new French fine dining concept is coming soon to downtown Birmingham. Rêve, a fine dining concept specializing in French cuisine, will be opening at The Pizitz Food Hall in 2025.

Rêve is operated by Chef Jacob Stull, who earned his culinary chops at several restaurants along the East Coast and the historic Brennan’s Restaurant on Royal Street in New Orleans, where he studied under famed Chef Slade Rushing.

At Rêve’s new location, diners can expect elevated French comfort food with seasonally rotating three-course, five-course and 10-course tasting menus.

• Location: 1821 2nd Ave N #3112, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Opening: 2025

6. Café at Mom’s Basement | Avondale

It’s just like hanging out in your mom’s basement. (Mom’s Basement)

Last week, popular local hangout Mom’s Basement announced its plans to open a brand-new café before the end of the year via an Instagram post. According to the post, Mom’s is launching a new café and is now recruiting a team of bakers and baristas.

• Location: 4411 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Opening: 2025

Closed

7. Five Guys Burgers & Fries | Brookwood Village

Five Guys at Brookwood Village has closed. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

The last tenant within Brookwood Village’s original footprint has closed its doors for good. 

Last week, the popular burger joint Five Guys closed at Brookwood Village. Five Guys has been the only establishment operating at the once-popular mall since Hickory Tavern left in September 2023.

Which business are you most excited to see in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know!