Now that we got a Panera Bread open in town, we’ve got an additional option when it comes to lunch. Unfortunately, we’ve also lost 2 places in the process - Lagniappe’s (going to Athens) and The Coffee Bean. The latter was only open for 2 maybe 3 months. It looked promising, but parking and maybe it’s location played a part in their demise I’m guessing. The Brick’s new location seems to be working out well. I’ve been there several times for lunch. Maria Bonita is also another alternative. It’s most “upscale” of the Mexican restaurants in town. There’s a place near my house I eat at when I can - Westside Coffee Place. It’s more of a deli-type eatery. Home cooked food and fresh sandwiches. They are also close to the Panera place and I think they’re losing some business to the new kid in town. If everything works out like it always does, as soon as the “new” wears off, everyone will go back to being evenly spread among all the regular eateries.

When I get over to Huntsville anywhere near lunchtime, I try and meet a friend or two… or three… or more.