Sports and food always go hand in hand, especially in Downtown Huntsville. This week we want to showcase our amazing Huntsville Hockey teams, but we can't leave you with an empty stomach! So, enjoy these lists of our favorite breakfast and lunch items in the downtown core. All in this edition of the Downtown Explorer!
Huntsville Hockey is something you have to experience live! Our Huntsville Havoc professional hockey team is halfway through their season and need your support during their games! Come cheer them on at the Von Braun Center this week.
Upcoming home games:
Feb. 26 @ 7pm
Feb. 27 @7pm
Mar. 14 @5pm
The same goes for our UAH Hockey team, coming to the close of their season. Cheer on the chargers for their final games!
Upcoming home games:
Mar. 6 @4pm
Mar. 7 @2pm
If you haven't been downtown early in the morning for a cup of coffee and a breakfast burrito, then you truly haven't experienced Downtown Huntsville! Here is our list of our favorite breakfast items in the downtown core:
Hippea Camper has officially moved into Beezr on Northside Square, we recommend you try their Hashroom Bake (hashbrowns with vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, and vegan susuage)
If you enjoy a french toast, we recommend the Blueberry French Toast at Rhythm on Monroe topped with whipped honey butter, bacon, and more!
Commerce Kitchen is a beautiful spot for an outdoor brunch with friends. Try their Cast Iron Skillet & Eggs meal with a delicious Mimosa.
Have a big appetite? Visit La Esquina Cocina for some Steak & Eggs!
Need a wide selection? 1892 East Restaurant has everything from eggs, to chicken, to tofu. However, we do recommend you try their Eggs Benedict!
A winner of our Super Seven Breakfast Items is Below the Radar's Biscuits & Gravy! A great southern comfort food.
When it comes to Acai Bowls, you better head to Honest Coffee Roasters! Seriously, we recommend any of them!
Moon Bakeshop has so many great options (including their coffee), but our favorite is the Bacon Cheddar Scone!
If you want a small breakfast, try Cozy Cow's smoothie options!
Fan of pancakes? Try Another Broken Egg's Buttermilk Pancakes with various topping options!
Of course, if you are a coffee lover, we have to recommend the Craft Coffee Trail with 10 local coffee shops around the downtown area!
The past few weeks, the DHI Staff have been trying various lunch options in the downtown core and we challenge you to do the same! Here is our list of recommendations:
Inside Beezr you can find the Champagne Taco Kitchen, offering just that! We recommend the Carnitas Tacos (Pulled-pork confit, roasted corn, Guajillo rojo salsa, cilantro, cotija)!
Corner Pour recently announced they would be opening for lunch on the weekends, and we are so glad they made that decision. Our recommendation here is the Miso Soup!
Humphrey's Bar & Grill has a wide selection of chicken options so we recommend The Humphrey's Bird (a classic chicken sandwich).
The Poppy's recently opened kitchen, The Parliament, has a great selection of UK-inspired cuisines. We recommend starting with the French Onion Soup!
Sushi! That's what we recommend at Oshi Poke Bowl & Sushi!
Pecan Encrusted Crispy Trout...if that doesn't make your mouth water, I don't know what will. Try it at Rhythm on Monroe!
If you are at the Furniture Factory for a drink, try their hamburger steak topped with mushrooms and onions. A great dish to pair with a cold glass of beer!
Looking for a salad? Try the Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna at Commerce Kitchen!
Try the Kimchi Fried Rice at Big Oh's for a kick of delicious Asian cuisine.
Jack Brown's Burger & Beer Joint has some of the best burgers in the world, we are convinced. We can't recommend just one, go try them all!
Cheese lover? Get the Mac Melt at MELT Huntsville! Mac & Cheese inside a grilled cheese? Yes, please!
For a family meal, grab the double-wide or triple-wide meals at Moe's Original BBQ!
The Heady Boi Salad at Phat Sammy's is such a unique and delicious creation (like everything at Phat Sammys)!
Fan of Buffalo Chicken? Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza at Sam & Gregs Pizzeria (or just try any pizza)!
Pane e Vino has the best pasta selection. We recommend trying the Butternut Squash Ravioli!
Craving a specialty taco? You can build your own at Taco Mama in downtown!
Like the idea of creating your own lunch? Create your own Calzone at Marios Five Points!
Last but certainly not least, we recommend you try the BBQ Pork Sandwich at Ted's BBQ!
Lunch in Downtown Huntsville is a great way to enjoy downtown during the day while also supporting our local businesses. Remember most of these restaurants offer curbside pickup, to-go ordering, and some even offer delivery (check out GrubSouth)! So, will you accept our challenge to have lunch with us? If so, use the hashtag #LunchWithDHI and tag us so we can share your favorite lunch items in the Rocket City Center!