Birmingham Coffee Shop Guide
Whether you’re working on assignments, catching up with a friend, grabbing a midday pick-me-up, Birmingham has lots of cafe and coffee shop options. Each of these coffee shops have standout features differentiating them from each other, which makes it easy to find the perfect coffee spot for you.
As someone from Birmingham who loves coffee, tea, and spending time in coffee shops, I have been to many of the city’s coffee shops and want to highlight some standouts in this Guide to Birmingham Coffee Shops.
If you want to know the hours, location, atmosphere, recommendations, and more details about Birmingham coffee shops, check out my run-down of the Birmingham coffee scene below!
Cala Coffee
As California natives and current Alabama residents, the founders took inspiration from both areas to start Cala Coffee, a two-location coffee business that offers a range of coffee blends, local food favorites, and a lively yet low-key atmosphere that totally gives west coast vibes.Photos via @calacoffeeco on Instagram
Locations: (Cahaba Heights) 3950 Autumn Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 | (Downtown) 1826 3rd Ave N 101 Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM
Menu Highlights: Ladybird Taco breakfast tacos, Bandit Patisserie pastries, and Ethiopian, Brazilian, Colombian, etc. coffee blends
My Recommendation: Vanilla Latte
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Seeds Coffee Co.
Seeds is a non-profit coffee shop known for its locally roasted beans, large selection of food options, and light, low-key atmosphere.Photos via @lay.shep and @seedscoffee on Instagram
Location: 174 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM
Menu Highlights: Latte paired with one of the homemade syrups, pastries, and breakfasts like eggs, biscuits, yogurt bowls, avocado toast, etc. (served until 11AM)
My Recommendation: Honey Cinnamon Latte
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Santos Coffee
Santos is a Guatemalan coffee shop with several locations in Birmingham and its surrounding areas. In addition to having lots of locations, Santos Coffee shops also have lots of menu items and seating options. Not to mention, some locations even have a drive-thru option!Photos via @santoscoffeeusa on Instagram
Locations: (Acton Rd) 4700 Cahaba River Rd Shop B, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 | (Homewood) 2908 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209 | (Mountain Brook) 2738 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 | (Uptown) 2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Suit B, Birmingham, AL 35203 | (Hoover) 1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy Suit 101, Hoover, AL 35244 | (Gardendale) 1009 Fulton Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217
Hours: (Acton Rd) Sunday 7:30AM-4PM, Monday-Friday 6:30AM-5:30PM, Saturday 7:45AM-4:30PM | (Homewood) Sunday-Saturday 7AM-4PM | (Mountain Brook) Sunday and Saturday 8AM-4PM, Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM | (Uptown) Sunday-Saturday 7AM-4:30PM | (Hoover) Sunday 8AM-5:30PM, Monday-Saturday 7AM-5:30PM | (Gardendale) Sunday 8AM-4:30PM, Monday-Saturday 7AM - 5:30PM
Menu Highlights: Signature lattes, drip coffee, smoothies, shakes/frappes, frescas, and breakfasts/lunches like custom sandwiches, sweet and savory bowls, and pastries
My Recommendations: Café Nutella and Seasonal Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie Lattes
O.Henry's
O.Henry's is a long-time Birmingham favorite that also has a number of locations. Each location has the quintessential coffee shop vibes, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options, and drink and food that is hard not to love!Photos via @ohenrys on Instagram
Locations: (Brookwood Village) 569 Brookwood Village, Ste. 101, Birmingham, AL 35209 | (Dunnavant Valley) 300 Carlow Lane, Suite 111, Birmingham, AL 35242 | (Highland Park) 2915 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205 | (Homewood) 2831 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209 | (Patchwork Farms) 3066 Healthy Way, Suite 100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 | (Stadium Trace) 1024 Marble Terrace, Suite 110, Hoover, AL 35244 | (Samford University) 800 Lakeshore Dr., Student Center, Birmingham, AL 35229
Hours: (Brookwood Village) Sunday 7AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday 6AM-6PM | (Dunnavant Valley) Sunday-Saturday 6AM-4PM | (Highland Park) Sunday 7AM-7PM | Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-7:30PM | (Homewood) Sunday 7AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday 6AM-6PM | (Patchwork Farms) Sunday 7AM-7PM, Monday-Saturday 6AM-7PM | (Stadium Trace) Sunday 7AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday 6AM-7PM | (Samford University) Monday-Thursday 7AM-6PM, Friday 7AM-2PM, Closed for Summer and Holidays
Menu Highlights: Signature Turtle latte, hot chocolate, pastries, breakfasts, salads, and sandwiches (Food options vary by location)
Click here to see each location’s menu
My Recommendations: Plain Drip Coffee, Cafe Mocha, and Flavored Lattes
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
A newer coffee stop to Birmingham is Bitty & Beau's Coffee, a national coffee franchise that employees over 400 individuals with disabilities. As a big fan of the Bitty & Beau's in Auburn, I was very excited about the Birmingham opening. While I've only been to the Homewood location once, I anticipate it becoming a regular coffee spot for me.
Prevail Union
Prevail Coffee Roasters crafts their coffee with a focus on integrity and community. They have cafes in Montgomery, Atlanta, and, most recently, Birmingham. Located on the first floor of the Shipt Building, Prevail Union BHM is a central spot for coffee, BlueRoot Co. meals, and Ladybird Taco tacos.Photos via @prevailcoffee on Instagram
Caveat Coffee
For heads-down work time, Caveat has the optimal atmosphere which is quiet and possesses few distractions. Since I prefer to work with background noise, I usually just get my drink to-go. While parking may be limited, they have a drive-thru, so you don’t even have to leave the car! Photos via @caveat.coffee on Instagram
June Coffee
Enjoying a pretty day while getting work done is easy to do at June. Not only does June have a bright indoor seating area with lots of natural light, but it also has a courtyard for outdoor seating. Plus, they serve great-tasting coffee, with classic options for the coffee purists and fun flavor combinations for the more adventurous individuals.Photos via @junecoffeeco on Instagram
Church Street Coffee and Books
As the name suggests, Church Street is a coffee shop and bookstore in one. It is a great meeting spot or workplace with a second story designed as a quiet space. However, I’d argue Church Street is most famous for its breakup cookie, which is a must-try if you visit this coffee stop.Photos via @81churchstreet on Instagram
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