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    Cafe Crispy

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    Wings
    Ranita S.

    Simply delicious and so affordable. I hope they always keep their prices low. Chicken wings are whole and fried delicately Fries are thin and crispy Chinese donuts delicious and a good size I got 5 wings, fries and Chinese donuts for $6. That's unheard of Comes with hot sauce and ranch

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    Jay T.

    Can't fake the Foo? They tried. While watching graphic Kung Foo movies! I was headed to the Barons game and wanted a quick early nibble, and I happened upon what I have to think is a brand new fried chicken/boba tea restaurant. I had never noticed it, and I drive up 19th all the time. It's super spacious, clean and inviting- if a little sterile. Furniture ranged from metal and wood benches and stools to metal patio furniture to a conference table. A little odd. The menu was just as haphazard. Boba tea options. Fried chicken. Fried seafood. I went with chicken fingers ($5.99, came with fries and a drink), an extra soda (no soda fountain, only canned drinks), and an extra side of tater tots. It was a cheap meal. The food only took about 10 minutes (I was the only patron in the restaurant) and came out super hot. The chicken fingers looked EXACTLY like Foosackly's (which famously claims, "You Can't Fake The Foo!"). Same thing: strips of chicken breast meat in a light batter. However, you could tell that the oil was shared with their seafood options. Not the best. Crinkle cut fries were crispy and well seasoned. The tots were crispy. The ranch that came as a side was acidic and very generic. The honey mustard was something else entirely. It had a weirdly fruity taste to it and looked oily. The sauces were terrible. The most off-putting part of the whole experience was having to watch kung fu horror movies while I ate. The cashier was having dinner behind me and was watching a movie that showed a pre-teen boy being whipped to blood, a woman being dismembered in a dryer, and several folks being violently flayed alive and tortured. Definitely unappetizing.

    Strawberry Boba
    Joiya A.

    Cute, clean, cozy little spot! Good for a quick lunch fix. Their Strawberry boba is definitely my favorite! 10/10. I ordered their grilled shrimp plate and the portions were more than I could finish. The food its self was hot and fresh 8/10. Service 10/10! The staff are extremely friendly and they make sure you have everything you need before leaving.

    Alyson T.

    Great food, great service, affordable, fantastic frappes! Highly recommend! The fried shrimp sandwich and friend chicken sandwich with fried okra was amazing!

    Grilled Chicken & shrimp plate

    This place is right beside my work and so convenient to eat at!! They give you a ton of food. I personally love the hibachi but I've heard the wings are something serious too !!

    4 piece chicken tenders, fries, and coleslaw and strawberry boba milk tea
    Lucy T.

    I had stumbled upon this place walking around one day and was very intrigued by the sheer cuteness of this place. They had huge pictures of boba drinks on their windows and their logo is a chicken drinking a boba tea. How cute! I immediately had to look this place up and see what they were all about. It seems like it was a full boba cafe that also served chicken, fried fish, and shrimp. Interesting combination! I knew I was gonna have to try this place. I finally got to this past weekend, and it was a great experience. Since it's a very small business, I expected their hospitality to be top notch and they really were oh so very sweet to me. Imagine Chick-fil-a workers times 1,000. I placed a pick up order, and they had my order ready within five minutes of me placing it. That showed me they really cared about their business and wanted to be punctual. My boba and food were wrapped very securely, but I ended up just eating it there since I wanted to eat my food hot. I ordered the four piece chicken tenders, fries, and a side of coleslaw. The fries were getting a little cold, but that was no fault of theirs since it took me longer than anticipated to pick up my order. The coleslaw was okay. I'm not a huge fan of coleslaw in general, but I did like that theirs was very finely shredded. It was a little watery, so I would recommend them using a little less mayo. The chicken tenders were very different from any that I had ever eaten. I was afraid it was a tad undercooked since it was so soft and juicy, but it turns out they use chicken thighs instead of breast meat to make their chicken tenders. They rave online that they make the best chicken tenders, but I can't say they were the best I've ever had. I don't think I would order their chicken tenders again, but they are just such nice people that I would definitely come back to try their chicken wings or shrimp. That is what good hospitality does. It makes you want to go back! Finally, the highlight of my visit was my strawberry boba milk tea. I had told the lady at the front it was possibly the best boba I've ever had. I definitely want to try more flavors they offer. I sure hope Cafe Crispy can do well in this location and are here for the long haul!

    Strawberry Milk Boba and Taro Milk Boba
    Jillian E.

    Holy moly! My wife and I had the Strawberry Milk boba and the Taro Milk Boba delivered through Uber eats and it was honestly the best boba we've had in Bham! Like WOW. We really love boba and have tried it at just about every local spot but this was by far, the best. We're already craving it

    Chicken wings strawberry boba

    One of the friendliest restaurants I have ever been to. Price is very reasonable food is delicious

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    Amanda F.

    The people here are so nice!! Also, it's so great to have some boba near the hospital :') Food is delicious and fast with unbeatable prices!

    Fried chicken w donuts

    The boba tea is really good and a really good price. The food was hot and fresh. Chicken fried perfectly (spicy chicken was very mild) and the donuts were amazing. Staff was friendly. I was sad the place was empty though this is a good lunch spot! Recommended from someone who loves a good chicken fry.

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    Pretty cheap food and we'll made, would recommend. The service was great and food came out quickly.

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    Cala Coffee Downtown

    Cala Coffee Downtown

    4.5
    (40 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    First latte I had from Cala was here and it was amazing. Brown sugar vanilla iced. This place has…read morebeen my fav go-to coffee shop since. Nice baristas and it's always pretty packed inside. I frequent both locations and will most likely frequent the new one in mountain brook as well!

    3.5 but I'll round up just cause I think I got a lil unlucky…read more Came by here for some caffeine after the event at Salud in Birmingham. I was specifically super excited to try their seasonal matcha special, which was made with horchata (also from Salud!) and strawberries, if I recall correctly. Unfortunately, we walked in only to find they were out of the supplies needed to make the drink. :( I was caught off guard and didn't know what to order, but the barista recommended a latte with maple flavor so I went with that. The interior was clean and spacious and had a relaxed and calm but energetic feeling to it. Good place to hang out or work quietly. There's a self-service area to spruce up or fix your drink or grab lids or stir sticks. Service was nice and my drink came out quickly. It was pretty good but not really the "right" drink for me. I like my stuff on the sweet side and this was much more balanced and coffee-forward. That said, it held its own against my sugar-craving taste buds and I drank most of it, which is usually the hallmark of good brew, lol. I don't really blame them because I blanked on what to order and just went with what was suggested. It's probably a great suggestion for lots of other folks! Would be happy to come back and try a different beverage. Seems like a nice place overall. :)

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    Grounds

    Grounds

    4.7
    (18 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    There are a million different reasons to love this place, but today I'm going to say it's because…read morethey treat you like family (or rather the family that they like). Interested in a coffee but not sure of the best milk option (because they are dairy free and all milk options are included) or if it's best hot or iced? Just ask. Seriously, ask! They are honest in saying oh no, better iced/better hot. While they are crafting your beverage, stroll the accompanying retail shop for quality shoes and purses, local art, local makers works, books and jewelry. While they do not hand craft their syrups, the syrups that they use (Pink Alchemy) are top notch and not overly cloying. They have always hit the spot. Always so welcoming! Shop local, shop minority owned, shop the place that accepts and loves everyone!

    I like the feel of this coffee shop, the menu was not very big but I think that is a positive I did…read morean iced latte with Sugar free vanilla and lavendar, with macadamia milk. (They only offer milk based milk options) The coffee itself had a good taste I do think I would have preferred just a regular iced coffee with the flavor but I know that for next time. I did enjoy being able to look at the offerings of the connected store (Basic.) they had many unique things for sell including clothing, shoes and various books. Tyler was great with helping make my selection of drink and I loved how patient he was with assisting on the order. The feel of the space was very comfortable and welcoming to creatives. I love the location and how it is in walking distance to so many things. Thankfully I was able to find a parking spot across the street and didn't have to pay to park. Basic. is the store sharing the space and it is nice to be able to browse their inventory while waiting for your drinks. They have some things that I have not seen anywhere else if I had to compare it to another store I would compare it to Earth Bound. Everything seemed to be environmentally conscious which is always nice to see.

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    The Red Cat

    The Red Cat

    4.3
    (233 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I've been to the Railroad location before, but I was in the area and decided to try Red Cat…read moreCoffeehouse. Street parking was pretty easy to find, which was a plus. The space had a lot of people inside--many working or meeting up--so it had a lively, productive vibe. I ordered the superfood smoothie, which tasted good once I got it, but it did take a little while to come out. After ordering, I sat down for a minute before stepping out to the restroom, and it still wasn't ready for a bit when I returned. Overall, still a good experience and a nice spot to hang out, but the wait time was a bit longer than expected.

    Are you a cat lover? If so, you'll appreciate the playful vibe of this coffee shop -- even though…read morethere aren't actual cats roaming around, the café leans into a fun feline theme with lattes named after different cat breeds. Meow! We ordered the Abyssinian Latte with vanilla and cinnamon, and it was absolutely the bomb -- warm, smooth, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The space itself is incredibly cozy and inviting. Colorful furniture, eclectic paintings, and musical instruments hanging on the walls give it a creative, artsy feel -- like they actually get used by a local band after hours. It has that relaxed coffeehouse charm where you could totally imagine Phoebe Buffay singing "Smelly Cat," yet it's also calm enough to have a real conversation or get a bit of work done on a laptop. Parking is street parking only, but we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot. They offer pastries and I noticed they also serve breakfast items, though we stopped in just for coffee this time. The shop was fairly full, which is always a good sign, but there were plenty of small tables that comfortably seat two to four people, so it never felt cramped. The baristas were super friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive vibe. My partner and I ended up lingering longer than planned while we talked through our day's plans -- always a sign of a great coffee spot. Warm atmosphere, delicious drinks, and kind staff make this an easy five-star experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of their cat-themed creations!

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