4.5 but rounding up because the vibe was sooooo perfect. Came here for caffeine before the drive back up to Huntsville. This is a GORGEOUS coffee shop with a lot of Latin flair. I will say parking was a bit of a pain. I cheated and parked at Chick fil a but I don't think that would've worked if I'd stayed for more than enough time to order and go. Fortunately I was in and out fairly quickly. That said, if I lived in the area, I'd love to hang out for a while. The atmosphere is just perfect. Cool, a tiny bit punk rock, great music, powerful air conditioning, fun stickers and stuff on the tables for local bands, breweries, and celebration of immigrants. Service was super sweet and working diligently. The barista who spoke with me answered my questions happily and made great recommendations. I ordered an iced horchata latte for myself, an iced chocolate Abuelita for my dad, and a chocolate concha to take home to my husband. Our drinks came out quickly and we were on our way. She warmed up the concha without asking, which wound up not being necessary but would've been appreciated had I eaten it immediately. My iced drink was a little over-full and did squeeze out some when I stuck a straw in. Sticky! No big deal, we had wet wipes in the car. The horchata latte was perfection. Sweet, creamy, strong cinnamon and coffee flavors. Exactly how I imagined it would be! My dad said he felt the chocolate Abuelita was a little light on coffee flavor but he rarely drinks iced coffee or "fancy coffee," so YMMV. The concha was tasty, subtly sweet, and soft when I got around to eating it later. Will definitely return on future trips to Birmingham. Thanks so much, Bandido! read more

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Should I be judging a coffee shop on their matcha? I don't know. Maybe not. But I was pretty unimpressed. Only way I knew matcha was in there is bc it was green. I'm always willing to try again of course. They were also super busy ... but with the amount of people behind the counter, you'd think they could dole out 2 matcha lattes in less than 20mins. Maybe not. Who knows. read more

We are Californians who have a treasure trove of coffee shops at home who decided to visit a local small business vs visiting the large brand coffee shops while in BHM. 1: Esthetic - welcoming open space, stickers on tables, nice wall art. There was a lot of students studying there the day we stopped by. 2: Customer Service- 10/10, the owner was friendly and welcoming. 3: Coffee: Mazapan Latte - I give it a 6/10 . In their defense, I think the young lady that made the drink probably over saturated the drink with oatmilk, because that's all I tasted. I should've tasted it before I left, but I didn't & that's my fault. 4: Location - great location on a busy intersection. Good foot traffic and close to UAB. 5: You have to pay to park and it's a busy intersection. We were lucky and found parking right out front. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop by again and trying something new. read more

One of the best servers I've had in a while. It was her first day and you would've never known. Excellent food choices with a different flare. Amazing coffee concoctions both hot and iced. Excellent choice for breakfast or brunch. read more

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Fantastic coffee shop right on the circle in 5 Points South! I had the horchata iced latte, which was outstanding. The staff is super nice, the music they were playing was very good. There's tons of seating inside and several tables outside. I believe I heard the owners are gearing up to open a food spot right next door. I'll be a regular if there's a breakfast burrito involved. Fun vibe, great natural light, pastry selection, good coffee. Bandido is certainly a great option for all UAB people. read more

Bandido Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Bandido coffee is a must try when in the five points area. If you're a fan of Mexican pastries/sweets then you'll love everything here as the milk drinks are based on them and they have pan dulce. They also have breakfast items such as croissants or toasts. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant that had some melted cheesy goodness with a soft and flaky croissant. The latte I ordered was perfectly balanced and a good pick me up on a rainy day. I loved the decor with various twists on famous paintings, stickers, skulls etc. it's not a place I would come to study as the playlist is a little loud albeit a great one. It's a hangout spot though. The baristas are friendly and helpful with the menu too. This is a local place I will continue to support! read more

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The horchata (hot or iced) is reallllly good! I've had it both ways and have tried a few other of their specialty lattes but this one is my favorite. It's really cute in there and they have some really cool seating areas, it's like a coffee bar but cooler. The wait time, however, can be a little steep sometimes because they also serve the coffee for Brunch & Social next door. read more

I've only been here once, but really enjoyed it. The vibe is very cool. Love the decor and the staff are very friendly. I asked for a recommendation (barista suggested the horchata latte) and it was fantastic. The only negative I can muster is that as far as I could tell, the lattes only come in one size and it is SMALL for the price. The quality is definitely there though. read more

Not sure why it took me so long to try this place, but now I have and I feel like I've been missing out! Tucked away in a little nook in 5 Points south, this place is small and punching above it's weight. Super friendly people, nice decor, and a great beverage menu that includes some real gems like their Horchata Latte. Get in there and order one of those right away. A few spots to sit outside and a few inside. Super clean. Quick. Solid espresso. Nice overall vibes. Will definitely return. read more

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Read and seen several reviews so looked forward to trying Bandido out. Sunday 10 AM not a single pastry left other food items were on the menu. My friend had the Avocado Toast (good, nothing fancy) and a SF latte with Oat milk. I had a warm Chai Tea Latte with Oat milk (non fat milk was not an option). All milk alternative are $1 more per drink. The chai flavor was very light being more milk forward. The total was $24 and some change. A little on the high side in my opinion. Atmosphere is cute and a very clean place. Staff were nice and the service was fairly quick with the steady traffic. Might try again another time. read more

Came in for the weekend and before heading out to the airport decided to grab a cup o joe... this place was the closet to us. Plenty of parking since it was a holiday . Nice place sparse decore but what they had was cool. Sort of Mexican skull themed. First thing I saw was one of the coolest merch shirts, I had to have it.... Sorry, we don't have your size.... Ok, how about I take a bag of beans home? Do you have a dark or espresso roast? Sorry, we don't.... They were 0 for 2, will they strike out with the cappuccino? Nope, they hit a triple, the Cap was really good! Ok, Bandido, maybe next time... read more

The scenery on the inside is very cute! I ordered off the winter menu and got the sugar coffee espresso ice coffee. It was delicious. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant. It's pretty big which was nice but I didn't enjoy it as much as my coffee. The servers were kind and efficient with getting orders out. I would definitely visit again! They also have free WiFi if you want to sit and do work. read more

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A friend suggested meeting up here on a Saturday morning. I was excited since I've had this coffee shop bookmarked. Parking was kinda challenging but it didn't take me too long to locate a spot. This is a cute , hip little coffee shop. I felt a little tight inside since it was crowded. My friends and I ordered and then found seating outside. I love the outdoor seating space.... It's so cute! The staff were all working hard and they were friendly. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and a black coffee. I enjoyed my selection but I just wish the sandwich had been hotter. My friends enjoyed their drinks and food also. I plan to return soon! read more

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Great service chill ambience. Very well prepared dirty Chai..absolutely delicious... I also got a pastry to go. New spot on my map of stops, my brother and sister in law purchased property just around the corner. read more

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Great coffee shop in downtown, with great staff and a great menu. It's hard to find a coffee shop that actually stands out as unique but this is the place!!! Pros: - coffee is amazing - great specials - great food & pastries - nice interior - outdoor seating - horchata latte Cons: - hard to find parking - very expensive ($7 per latte, $8 pastry) Love read more

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Stumbled upon this coffee shop when I was looking for a new place to try in town and boy am I glad I did! This Latin inspired coffee shop has plenty of Mexican lattes to choose from. I got the mama coco which is coconut with chocolate abuelita (Mexican hot chocolate) which was delicious! I didn't feel the coconut flavor too strongly but I grew up drinking this and it was nostalgic to have it in latte form. They have plenty of food and pastries to pick from. Inside there are a few tables to pick from. Will definitely be back! read more

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Lovely place. Lovely barista. Enjoyed the coffee and the decor. The barista was super helpful and gave me recommendations. read more

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I got their popular horchata latte and it was delicious! It was only 2 ladies upfront serving on a Sunday, but they held it down and were very nice and attentive. I would say that my mom and I both got hot drinks and they were pretty warm almost on the cooler side so I'd tell them next time to make it a bit hotter. Overall, pretty cool place inside with tasty drinks! read more

i went in yesterday for the first time, it was a 10/10 experience! i will definitely be going back, staff was super kind and helpful. The match drink was perfect! read more

Bandido Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cool and chill spot. Aesthetic for sure and in a cute area for vibes suggests parking a little further and getting a nice walk to the spot. But def super friendly staff. Also some good a** coffee. Also pastries add a little heaven and culture. I love it! Viva La Mexico! read more

Bandido Coffee - Vibes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Decided to come here on a whim and was very happy with this decision. As someone who is a self proclaimed coffee connoisseur Bandido met my high expectations! It's a hidden gem with a cozy feel! read more

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When I arrived, there was no one in sight, but the ambience was just right. It really gave that a hole in the wall. If you know you know type of café coffee was just simply delicious. They do the coffee just the way you like it. The service is also very welcoming. Everyone was so kind in there. I highly recommend for a quick coffee pick up if you just wanna show a friend sit down and lounge tons of outdoor and indoor seating. read more

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I love this place! No boring decor like all the other coffee shops! And the coffee is soooo good! The staff is always so welcoming!

Very good coffee and the service was amazing! The alley way to get to the shop is very aesthetic and I definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Bandido Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great coffee and breakfast. Very relaxed, chill ambiance. Nicely decorated and the coffee soda drink was unique.

Very cute little coffee shop in 5 points! The service was fast and everyone was friendly. They have unique flavors, i got the horchata latte and it was so good. Perfect espresso to milk ratio. Definitely will be back! read more

not really a coffee drinker but i absolutely love their coffee! so far i've tried the horchata latte as well as the mark cuban. overall, i enjoy stopping by this little coffee shop whenever i need a space to work from downtown. its small and kinda hidden, so i like that its never too crowded. also, i love that they stick to their hispanic heritage when it comes to the menu items and music. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Very good small coffee shop. They have a thing but you can put stickers on the table. I think that's kind of cool. Whatever sticker sets you have long as it's nothing offensive but overall I'll be back read more

Great coffee and concha's. The service was fast and courteous. The server was by herself and she made sure to help everyone in a timely matter. The ambiance was nice and had great music playing. read more

Super quaint location down a brick lined Alley. The barista was very friendly and the coffee delicious. What more is there to say? read more

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A lovely little coffee shop in a cute alley. Staff were friendly and coffee was super delicious. I would definitely come back.

Great coffee, amazing service, and cool ambiance. This is a great coffee shop in Birmingham AL. I enjoyed my iced coffee while sitting in their outdoor seating area - but the inside looked just as great! Would definitely come back. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks for the great coffee! read more

Bandido Coffee - Outdoors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Muy padre ambiente, servicio y café. Se los recomiendo a todos! Es estacionamiento no es lo mejor pero aparte de eso está súper cool el coffee shop. read more