New Retail Hub Opens in Montgomery's Old Cloverdale

0:00This is Cory with the story, and here's what is making news across Birmingham right now. A new neighborhood retail hub, called Old Cloverdale Village, is opening in Montgomery's historic Old Cloverdale district. This 11,000 square foot project renovates a 109-year-old building on East Bearview Avenue. The core structure is already complete, with popular Big Bad Breakfast planning to launch by the end of March. The development is a team effort by the Five Stone Group, Bayer Ventures, DNA companies, fresh hospitality, and restaurateurs who are Charles Morgan. Joining Big Bad Breakfast are House of Alchemy, a combo wine bar, coffee shop, and bookstore, and Cloverdale Creamery, a local ice cream spot. Big Bad Breakfast comes from Jane's Beard award-winning chef, John Currence, who started the chain in Oxford, Mississippi, back in 2008. It now boasts 28 spots across the South, with several already in Alabama, like Birmingham, Florence, and Tuscaloosa. House of Alchemy will serve specialty coffees,

1:00wines by the glass, cheese and meat plates, plus bottles and books for sale. Owners aim to make it a cozy spot for morning brews or evening chats. Meanwhile, Cloverdale Creamery owners call it their long-time dream, offering classic scooped treats. Developers say these tenants mash the areas vibe perfectly, boosting local options and drawing folks to the historic neighborhood, House of Alchemy Eyes, and early next year debut, rounding out this fresh community edition. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I, solelypellow.com. Made in AI.