Starbucks Set To Open At Northport's New Courtyard By Marriott

NORTHPORT, AL — Work on Northport's newest hotel isn't quite complete, but a recently announced amenity is already generating buzz in the community.

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City Council President Jeff Hogg confirmed to Patch on Friday that the new Courtyard by Marriott will feature a Starbucks that will provide a limited menu.

While the world-famous coffee shop brand has yet to open a standalone location on the north side of the Black Warrior River, Hogg said he hopes the new location will result in a bigger presence in Northport for the company.

"Although talks with Starbucks has not produced a stand alone building (yet) in Northport, I was pleased to learn of the partnership with the new Courtyard by Marriott for a limited menu," Hogg told Patch. "We hope this will be a catalyst for moving forward with an eventual brick and mortar location as well."

Hogg said talks remain ongoing and the opening date for the new Starbucks will be sometime in March.

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