Honest Coffee: 5 Reasons We Keep Coming Back

Honest Coffee Huntsville, Alabama

A lot of coffee shops have popped up around Huntsville over the last few years and it can honestly be a little bit overwhelming if you’re new to town and are trying to decide which one to try.

One of my wife and I’s favorite places to get coffee is at Honest Coffee in Downtown Huntsville.

We’ve been to pretty much all of the different coffee shops in Huntsville, but we keep coming back to Honest. So, I thought I’d write up a few reasons why we love it so much.

At the end of the article, I’ve also included some information to check out before you go. Including my favorite drink, food to order off of the menu, and some insights from my talk with Honest Coffee Owner Christy Wimberly.

Located in Downtown Huntsville

Honest Coffee Huntsville, Alabama
Honest Coffee is located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and Eastside Square in Downtown Huntsville
(Image Credit: Andrew Smith, Alabama Explorer)

Longtime Huntsville residents will know that the downtown scene has grown a lot in the last few years. It used to be kind of dull, but now it gets busier and busier every night and it seems like there are new Downtown Huntsville restaurants popping up every other day.

If you’ve ever been to Honest Coffee, you’ll know that it has a great location in Downtown Huntsville. It’s sitting right on the corner of Clinton Avenue and Eastside Square and is a quick walk to Big Spring Park, the Courthouse, the parking garage, and tons of local restaurants and shops.

Tip from a Local: There is some street parking around Honest, but the spots are usually full. It’s easiest to just park in the Central City Parking Garage and walk. It’s not very expensive, close by, and will save you a lot of time!

Its location just makes sense. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been going downtown for something and have decided to stop by and grab a coffee on my way to walk around Big Spring Park or go to a boutique with my wife.

I spoke with Honest Coffee Owner Christy Wimberly and asked how the store’s downtown location has helped it grow:

“I definitely think the location has contributed to our growth. When we opened in 2017, we were are the front side of the city’s focus to revitalize downtown as an entertainment destination. As the energy of the downtown area has grown, we have been able to grown along with it.

My favorite part of our location is most certainly the community of downtown. It’s so fun to be able to take a break and walk to other local concepts and pass by and chat with regulars from different industrys.”

-Christy Wimberly, Owner of Honest Coffee

To me, their location makes them one of the best coffee shops in Huntsville!

Caters to All Dietary Lifestyles

Over the last few years, vegan and gluten-free eating has become more popular, and Honest Coffee has done a great job keeping its menu up to date with what its customers want.

There is something for everyone at Honest. Its menu has options for vegan and gluten-free customers, and plenty of healthy options for those looking to start their morning off right.

I asked Christy what went into the decision to make their menu cater to different dietary lifestyles.

“Before opening Honest, I was operating a juice bar. I became aware at that time of the lack of options for people with different nutritional needs. People in our community came to think of my spots as an approachable option for those with different dietary needs.”

-Christy Wimberly, Owner of Honest Coffee

Outside of coffee, one of my favorite things to get from Honest Coffee is the acai bowl. If you haven’t had one, they’re amazing.

They have a few options, but my favorite is the Bom Bom Bowl. It has an acai base and is topped with granola, bananas, almonds, local honey, and a few other things.

I’m sure the other acai bowls are great too, but I always get the Bom Bom Bowl because it’s just so good!

More Than Just Coffee

Speaking of more than just drinks, Honest Coffee has a great menu with tons of different food options. You can definitely just stop by for a cup of coffee, but you can also grab breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack while you’re there!

For breakfast, they have a lot of different options like bagels, biscuits, and sandwiches. I like to get the Breakfast Sandwich, but I’ve also heard that the Grilled Breakfast Burrito is good too! Honest definitely has some of the best breakfast in Huntsville, so be sure to grab something next time you’re there!

Tip from a Local: There is a lot of great food at Honest, but if you’re just looking for coffee, be sure to try the Bee’s Knees. It is one of our favorites!

I’ve actually never gone to Honest Coffee for lunch, but it’s served all day and they have a handful of different paninis. Next time I go in, I’m going to have to try either the Chicken Basil Pesto Panini or the Turker and Goat Cheese Panini.

I asked Christy what she recommends and here’s what she said:

“I would recommend our Bootlegger Latte paired with either a Bom Bom Acai Bowl with Peanut Butter, or our Breakfast Sandwich.”

-Christy Wimberly, Owner of Honest Coffee

Of course, there are also plenty of great sweet treats that you can get while you’re there too. They’re all from Mason Dixon, which is a popular gluten-free bakery in Huntsville.

You Can Bring Your Dog

Honest Coffee Huntsville, Alabama
Honet’s outdoor seating is the perfect place to bring your furry friend! Can you spot the dog?
(Image Credit: Andrew Smith, Alabama Explorer)

Unlike some of the other coffee shops in Huntsville, Honest has a lot of outside seating so you enjoy a cup of joe with your pup!

You can’t bring your dog inside with you, but if you’re going with someone, you can sit outside with your dog while someone else goes inside and orders.

I see dogs outside of Honest Coffee almost every time I go. Dogs always bring a smile to my face and I love to say hi to them while I wait for my order. So if you’re like me, this is definitely one of the best parts about Honest.

However, if you’re not a big dog person or if you’re allergic, you can always sit inside to ensure that you don’t run into any fluffy pups!

Great Place to Do Work

Honest Coffee Huntsville, Alabama
Honest has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and is a great place to do some work! I worked on this article while enjoying some coffee!
(Image Credit: Andrew Smith, Alabama Explorer)

If you’re working from home or are in college and looking for a place to do some work, Honest Coffee is a great spot.

It has free wifi, plenty of outlets, and large tables so you can spread out and work. I don’t think I’ve been too Honest without seeing someone doing some work on a computer or having some type of business meeting. It’s completely normal and expected, so it’s a great place to hang out and get some work done.

Sometimes you’ve got to get out of the house or office while you work, and Honest is the perfect spot for it.

There are tons of great coffee shops in Huntsville, but Honest is by far one of the best. If you’ve never been, I’ve dropped some info below for you to check out before you go.