A new, family-owned bakery will soon make its home in downtown Huntsville.

The Moon Bakeshop will be located at The Avenue.

The new bakery will feature a selection of Southern-influenced and European-inspired baked goods, along with a few lunch options.

Many of the items will be gluten-free and vegan friendly options.

The Moon Bakeshop is expected to open in December 2018 and will be located at the space between Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi, and Pet Wants at 201 Jefferson Street.

"I'm originally from Huntsville, so opening our store here was an obvious choice," said Maddie Watkins.

"We believe it's the perfect place for a business like this to be embraced. Downtown has seen a rebirth and the area has been adding more diverse concepts to its food scene. We also want to partner with other local businesses that are passionate about what they do," added Watkins.

The bakery is owned by a husband and wife team, Thom and Maddie Watkins. The duo will be making the items they sell by using local ingredients.

A few items that will be available include butter croissants, scones, cookies and small plates like avocado toast using homemade bread.

The Moon Bakeshop also plans to partner with local coffee and tea providers to serve alongside the dishes.