Costa's Trussville location on U.S. 11 has gone dark, and the restaurant could close permanently. Its owner says health concerns and the physical demands of running a restaurant are factors in the decision.
Health Concerns Drive the Decision
The restaurant's owner told the Birmingham Business Journal that health issues and the physical demands of running a restaurant are factors in the possibility of a permanent closure.
The Trussville location's future remains uncertain as a permanent closure remains possible.
Hoover Location Remains Open
Costa's Hoover location remains open, but it is not affiliated with the Trussville location.
The Hoover location is at 3443 Lorna Road.
A History of Barbecue Recognition
The restaurant's barbecue concept was named the top barbecue eatery in the area by The Birmingham News in 1985, per the Hoover Sun's reporting.
Alabama has food establishment sanitation rules.
Part of a Broader Suburban Dining Shuffle
Trussville established a municipal entertainment district in 2020, part of a regional push, alongside Hoover and Mountain Brook, to keep dining and leisure spending within city limits rather than losing it to neighboring areas, as Hoodline previously reported. The Trussville location's future remains uncertain. Costa's Hoover location remains open and serves a Mediterranean menu.
