The wait is almost over. Carl Radke’s Soft Bar + Cafe is set to open in the upcoming months.

The Summer House cast member updated fans via Instagram on Thursday (May 22), nearly a year after announcing the concept for his non-alcoholic bar. Carl shared a video from outside the Brooklyn location, where construction was visibly underway. He noted that the old industrial facade had been taken down and would soon be replaced with glass panels.

“Alright, the garage door is gone,” he mentioned in his Story. “This will eventually be glass, but we’re making some progress, slowly but surely.”

Carl didn’t provide an exact opening date, but said the bar was still on track to launch “this summer.”

“Can’t wait to show you guys,” he added.

Carl Radke teases what’s in store for Soft Bar + Cafe

Even with a full team of professional builders, Carl has been quite involved with the renovations himself. On Friday, May 23, he uploaded several photos taken from a boom lift, which he utilized to paint the exterior brick wall. 

Days before the bar updates, Carl traveled to Milford, Connecticut, to visit Athletic Brewing, an award-winning beverage company specializing in non-alcoholic craft beer.

“Doing a little tour,” he said while showing off the factory. “Behind the scenes of one of the best non-alcoholic beers in the business… Thank you, Athletic team. It’s really cool.”

Carl Radke explains his mission for his non-alcoholic bar/cafe

Carl, who began his sober journey several years ago, shed more light on his business in Summer House Season 9, Episode 13, revealing he was “about to sign” a seven-year, $10,000-a-month lease for the bar. Although he admitted it was a risky move that could result in bankruptcy, he remained confident in his business model. Carl laid out his vision during a recent appearance on the Zac Clark Show, explaining what inspired the Soft Bar + Cafe concept. 

“I realized that I think there still needs to be a place — that looks and feels just like a cool bar [or] a cafe — that there’s zero alcohol,” he said. “But what there is is really great drinks. Functional drinks that make you feel good. Nothing mind-altering, but quality products… an experience that is elevated and fun.”

He continued: “I’m looking for something that feels and looks like the other cool and elevated spots, but most of those places are very limited in their non-alc options. I don’t drink alcohol and I don’t drink coffee, so I don’t exist in New York City.”

Get more details about Carl’s Soft Bar + Cafe, including his six-figure investment in the company.