Side Track

Side Track is a specialty coffee shop located at 817 S. Railroad Avenue in downtown Opelika, Alabama, founded in April 2016 by David Bizilia and Buddy Foster with support from Prevail Coffee Roasters. The café is known for its creative seasonal drink menu, community-first atmosphere, and a distinctive pay-what-you-want honor system that reflects its mission of turning strangers into friends. Beyond coffee, Side Track hosts events such as food pop-ups, art exhibitions, and live music, making it a beloved gathering place in Opelika’s downtown corridor.