New Funky Forte brunch spot coming to downtown Montgomery

Montgomery-based food truck company expands with brick-and-mortar restaurant Local on Dexter.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:13am

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A highly stylized, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeating grid of brightly colored, abstracted brunch items like pancakes, waffles, and fruit, conceptually representing the fun, energetic vibe of the new Local on Dexter restaurant.Funky Forte's new downtown Montgomery brunch spot will bring a vibrant, creative energy to the city's dining scene.Montgomery Today

Funky Forte, a popular Montgomery food truck company, has announced plans to open a new brick-and-mortar brunch restaurant called Local on Dexter in the heart of downtown Montgomery. The new restaurant will be located at 116 Dexter Ave. and feature a beautiful courtyard for customers to enjoy.

Why it matters

The opening of Local on Dexter represents the continued growth and evolution of Montgomery's vibrant food scene, as a successful local food truck operator expands into a permanent downtown location. This will provide more dining options and bring more foot traffic to the city's central business district.

The details

Funky Forte has built a loyal following with its creative, locally-sourced menu items served from its food truck around Montgomery. The new 116 Dexter Ave. location will allow the company to offer a full-service brunch experience with a beautiful outdoor courtyard space.

  • Funky Forte announced plans for the new restaurant in April 2026.
  • Local on Dexter is slated to open in the summer of 2026.

The players

Funky Forte

A Montgomery-based food truck company that has become a local favorite, known for its creative, locally-sourced menu items.

Local on Dexter

The new brick-and-mortar brunch restaurant that Funky Forte is opening in downtown Montgomery, located at 116 Dexter Ave.

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What’s next

Local on Dexter is expected to open its doors to the public in the summer of 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of Funky Forte from a popular food truck to a full-service brunch restaurant in downtown Montgomery reflects the growing vibrancy and diversity of the city's dining scene, providing more options for residents and visitors alike.