The best cafes in Birmingham
12 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Tucked inside Workplay, Lee's Coffee at Workplay pours Non-Fiction Coffee and handcrafted cocktails in a cozy spot built for pre-show…
Homewood folks, Domestique Coffee - Dawn Patrol leans into specialty coffee without the fuss, pouring single origin and blend options that…
Daysol Coffee Lab
CafesDaysol Coffee Lab is a local roastery turning global beans into smooth, approachable blends roasted in-house by owner and head roaster Bert…
Daysol Coffee Lab
CafesGood Health To Be Hail is a local spot steering Bessemer toward tasty plant-based eating, with wraps, burritos, salads, sandwiches, even…
The Well & Co.
CafesWhether you need caffeine or a new throw pillow, The Well & Co. blends a specialty coffee bar with a thoughtfully curated home boutique.…
The Well & Co.
CafesBaba Java Coffee - Hoover roasts ethically sourced, specialty beans and brews them with care, so your latte actually tastes like the notes…
Panera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesCala Coffee
CafesCala Coffee is a specialty roaster with cafés around Birmingham serving locally roasted espresso and drip that actually tastes like someone…
Cala Coffee
CafesBaba Java - The Village at Meadowbrook is pouring locally roasted specialty coffee and espresso, then doubling the joy with its Popbar…
Whether you need a low-key latte spot or a quick, wholesome bite, The Red Cat @ Railroad Park delivers with specialty-grade coffee roasted…
Whether you need a mellow latte or a straight-up jolt, The Red Cat Coffeehouse @ Pepper Place has you covered with coffee roasted fresh…
Gatos & Beans
CafesThis week, skip doomscrolling and spend some time relaxing with adoptable cats from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue at Gatos & Beans, Alabama’s…
Gatos & Beans
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