The best cafes in Huntsville

4 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Shipley Do-Nuts

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Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.

113 Avenue M

“Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.”

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Farmhouse Coffee & Cream

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Farmhouse Coffee & Cream mixes handcrafted espresso, specialty lattes, fresh pastries and chocolates with fresh-scooped ice cream, so you…

1329 University Ave K

“Farmhouse Coffee & Cream mixes handcrafted espresso, specialty lattes, fresh pastries and chocolates with fresh-scooped ice cream, so you can pair a cappuccino with a waffle cone and call it balance. Cozy nooks, friendly vibes, and SHSU-adjacent energy make it a clutch hangout for work, study, or catching up.”

From the Huntsville newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Five Loaves Deli

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Whether you crave a stacked sandwich or a vegan sprouted something, Five Loaves Deli keeps Huntsville fed with all-day breakfast, homemade…

Midway Plaza, 1329 University Ave I

“Whether you crave a stacked sandwich or a vegan sprouted something, Five Loaves Deli keeps Huntsville fed with all-day breakfast, homemade soups, and a legit coffee lineup built on cold-brewed Dead Man’s Reach, house-made syrups, and even an affogato with Bluebell Homemade Vanilla.”

From the Huntsville newsletter, September 29, 2026

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C.A.T. Cafe Bakery - Coffee, Art, Tea

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Set inside the old Walker County Jail, C.A.T. Cafe Bakery - Coffee, Art, Tea turns out heirloom bakes alongside 100+ crafty drinks from…

Inside the historic haunted Walker County Jail, 1012 University Ave

“T. Cafe Bakery - Coffee, Art, Tea turns out heirloom bakes alongside 100+ crafty drinks from Piney Woods Roasters coffee to layered lemonades and bubble tea. Go for the quirky vibes and local art, stay for the custom treats and matcha-chaga curiosities.”

From the Huntsville newsletter, September 23, 2026

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