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Southern Greens

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Southern Greens is a health-conscious cafe and bodega located in downtown Auburn, Alabama, that offers customizable meals and ready-made food options. The establishment emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and serves as a community-focused space with a front-porch atmosphere. It operates as a sister store to the Boulangerie French Bakery, incorporating some of the bakery's signature items into its menu.

Ownership
Southern Greens is an independent business owned by Jessica Rizzo, who also owns the Boulangerie French Bakery in Opelika, Alabama.
Founded
2025
Roasting
Roasting arrangement not independently verified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its downtown Auburn bodega-style cafe, which focuses on customizable, healthy meals like salads, smoothies, and sandwiches, as well as 'take and bake' options.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not provide information regarding the sourcing, origin, or roasting of its coffee, as it functions primarily as a health-focused restaurant and bodega rather than a specialty coffee roaster.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Southern Greens, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-10-01 · The Auburn Plainsman
Fall food finds in Auburn

Southern Greens introduced seasonal fall menu items, including harvest squash soup and a Thanksgiving-inspired sandwich, following its September grand opening. The cafe is noted for its "take and bake" meal offerings and its connection to the local bakery Boulangerie.

2025-10-01 · The Auburn Plainsman
Southern Greens opens in downtown Auburn

Southern Greens, a new bodega and cafe, held its grand opening in downtown Auburn on September 19, 2025. The establishment focuses on health-conscious, customizable menu items and offers meal plans specifically designed for local college students.

2025-09-23 · The Observer
Southern Greens offers fresh, healthy options

Located at 156 N. College Street, Southern Greens opened as a quick-service, wellness-focused bodega in the former space of a local sports bar. The business features a build-your-own menu for salads and smoothies, alongside grab-and-go options and pastries sourced from a local bakery.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-29. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify any specific coffee sourcing details or roasting partnerships, as the brand's public presence focuses exclusively on its food menu and cafe services.

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