The Local - Hueytown — Restaurant in Hueytown

I have visited The Local many times in the past few months that it has been open. Whether by myself or with my bible study group it has always been awesome. The Local is a cute little coffee shop in Hueytown with Christian influences. They serve many items from acai bowls to lattes. I have tried an abundance of them. My favorites, along with a few of my friends, are the Salted Caramel Latte and the Salted Caramel Frappuccino. They are always consistent with the flavor and texture of these. The frappuccinos are always creamy and never icy, which I love. On the other hand, I had an acai bowl in the first week of their opening and it was quite icy. I haven’t had one since, because I didn’t enjoy that particular texture. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. I meet with my bible study group once a week there. Sometimes the music can be a little loud for us to hear each other talk, but when we ask for it to be turned down they always have and been super nice about it. Not only do they serve drinks and food, but they also sell flower bouquets, blind date books, jewelry, candles, and other items. In summary, I highly recommend visiting this charming spot. It's perfect for grabbing a coffee or settling in to get...

I stopped in for there today after work to support there soft open and boy was I blown away! I met the owners and their family! They were so welcoming and such lovely people! I ordered a smoothie and when I tell you it was the best smoothie I’ve had in a long time I mean it! It hit the spot after work! There store was beautiful and all the things they had for sell (other than the food and drinks) where so beautiful like necklaces and candles and mini succulents and so much! I can’t wait for their grand opening and to order...

Updating my review to 5 stars based on the feedback from owner below. Thank you for your response!

The atmosphere and staff are great. I love going there for that reason and will continue to return. However, every drink my husband and I have had so far has been too sweet. They put way too much syrup in drinks. That’s coming from someone that typically likes sweeter drinks. If I’m ordering coffee, I’d like to be able to taste the coffee, not just syrup. Just be aware if you like your drinks to have a true coffee taste, to...