There are so many delicious latte options here! For summer they had a fun music inspired seasonal…read moremenu. The "Dr. Feel Good" was an iced oat milk coconut mocha latte and was so yummy. The "Take on Me" was equally tasty with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla cold foam. This was a great stop near a large hotel area so perfect for many travelers.

Stopped in for a much needed caffeine hit before a wedding and purposely stopped here for the…read morematcha (I'm a matcha drinker and not was the first place we could find that served it) But they were out. It took them a few min to figure out that they were out but they were out. So I ordered a vanilla chia latte with one lump of vanilla and it was just sort of very milky and you couldn't really taste the chai. It wasn't bad just weak. Staff was for dry but they were having their own conversation and that was more of a priority. It wasn't busy so I don't blame them (there was one other person there) but there wasn't any real sense of urgency-Took about 10 min for my one drink to be made not including ordering them for them to figure out if they did to did not have matcha.

What a charming bakery/coffee shop in a super cute almost European nook in town. If you're…read morevisiting, I definitely recommend taking a drive to this area. Progressive area - Seems to be... There wasn't line when we got there but the crowd usually follows us for some reason so by the time we left there was standing room only and a line out the door. The bakery items were very fresh and tasty. I loved the Swedish gingerbread cookies - light and crisp. The lemon bar was delicious. They also have sandwiches that liked really good. Coffee - I got a vanilla latte extra sweet (no lavender) and my daughter said it was one of the best. I thought it was pretty good. I would go again when back in Birmingham!

Any time I head out of town (Huntsville), I try to find a local pastry and/or coffee shop…read more Visiting Birmingham, I had all lot of options; Continental wound up being the call for pastries. Nestled in the Mountain Brook area, it's a little hard to see but is right next to Chez Lulu, which I think is a sister restaurant. Parking is a little tricky but manageable. I got there fairly late so the selection was a bit picked over, but I still got a good array of treats to bring home. Service was a touch slow but friendly. They were fairly busy. There's no room to eat inside or outside that I could discern; it's exclusively a take and go type of place. I got two pecan sandies to share with my parents, who were along for the ride, and then a cardamom bun and a peanut butter cookie for later. Sadly, I don't feel like any of the pastries really wowed. The pecan sandies were a little too dry (even as sandies go) and the pecans didn't taste toasted nor were they especially plentiful. The peanut butter cookie was the best thing, though it too was a little on the dry side - nice PB flavor though. I straight up didn't like the cardamom bun. The cardamom flavor was completely overwhelming, to the point it wasn't sweet at all, and instead tasted almost medicinal. The texture was nice but I couldn't finish it. Perhaps I arrived too late to order their specialties. I know they specialize in European goodies so if I return I'll make sure to try a croissant or something similar.

Food first, thoughts after... I go to OHenry's almost on a…read moreweekly basis. Located conveniently near a running trail, I always make sure I reward myself with coffee after. One of my favorites to get is the cool carmello. Food wise their breakfast burrito and Conecuh sausage biscuit is delicious. As a student I've also tried to study here before. There is additional seating upstairs. The lighting is more dim on the upper deck. Surrounded by numerous and convenient parking spots, there is no excuse not to go!

The coffee is good. I am in town twice a year and I always stop here for coffee. I even told the…read morebarista this and she just half smiled and went on. I asked her for sugar free suggestions and she pointed me to a sign. So, the service is really not that great but I like to support local instead of huge chains. I have felt less than appreciated the last couple of visits so I may need to find a new spot the next time I'm here. Maybe they are just big in locals. I'm not sure.

I was so happy to have had Caveat close to my hotel when in town for a work trip. I loved the…read morecoffee and vibes here so much, I plan to only stay in Homewood from here on out. A bold claim, no? Maybe that's all you need to know... but I love writing about coffee shops so don't stop here. I love real deal coffeehouses (yes, in a house) and it's so cozy in here. I didn't stay to work because every seat was taken both times I came in (late morning), so get here early or perhaps late, if you want a seat in the middle of the week. The baristas couldn't be nicer. They took their time and chatted with customers, a rarity in those crowded coffee chains. Do check out those seasonal lattes (I mean, for February, a cherry blossom latte? Say less). My favorite is on the regular menu, a salted rosemary latte and it's literally perfect. I adjusted the sweetness level to be less so, and I loved the notes of floral rosemary and coffee. Pro tip: skip the line and order ahead!

Had a really nice Saturday morning at Caveat Coffee sitting on the patio with an iced blueberry…read morevanilla latte -- such a good combo and not overly sweet. It really did taste like a blueberry muffin. The patio had a relaxed, cozy vibe that made it easy to just slow down and enjoy the morning. Only downside was parking. I had to circle the block twice before finding a spot, so just be prepared if you go during a busy weekend morning. Thankfully, they do have a drive-thru option which is a huge plus if you're short on time or don't want to deal with parking. Definitely still worth the stop for the coffee and atmosphere!!!

I was eating at a nearby restaurant and saw that this place was still open so I decided to drive…read moreacross the street to get me half a dozen breakup cookies. If you haven't had one before you definitely need to get some. It's the chocolate chip cookies, but they're salted. It gives them a different flavor. You can go inside and get something to go or eat it there because they do have tables for people to sit at. We came here on Mother's Day around 5 PM on a Sunday and it wasn't really busy. I will definitely be back.

Updating my review from six years ago (teary eyed face). I have so many good memories from hanging…read moreout with my friends here in high school. This was the spot we would all come to to do homework. It's still got that same warmth and charm. I came in on a Wednesday morning to sit and do some work. I ordered a cappuccino, bran muffin, and a breakup cookie to take home. The cappuccino is just as expected. Served at the perfect temp, great flavor. The bran muffin, which was my attempt to be healthy, was really a delicious stand-out. I would definitely get that again. And, of course, the breakup cookies are some of the best cookies in town. They bake all of the baked goods in-house, I believe, which gets a round of applause from me. A lot of the recipes are still the same ones I remember from 7 years ago. One thing I noticed that's even BETTER than I remember was the books and gift selection. A lot of the books caught my eye. It's a great curation of fiction, non, memoirs, birding books, children's, etc. They also carry the Village Apothecary candles, which are made locally and have some packaging I really love. Church Street is one of the Birmingham staples. I hope they're open for a million more years. They do what they do exceptionally well.

I visited O'Henry's for the first time and will definitely be back! It's very close to my house,…read moreand I specifically wanted a spot where I could sit outside, enjoy the nice weather, and get some work done. The outdoor seating was perfect for that. I ordered one of their Valentine's favorites, the Everybody Loves Raymond with oat milk, and my friend got the Wedding Cake. My drink was so good -- definitely a new favorite! The inside was also very nice with a great atmosphere if you need a place to study or work. It had a comfortable, productive vibe without being too loud. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

In the words of Gordon Ramsey, "finesse". This coffee shop…read moreis a lot different than others in a near proximity, simply because of the finesse. Looking back, the outside should have been all it took to convince me that this was the coffee shop to visit, but instead I visited a competitor first. But that's okay! Because now I have! And I've learned things! So many delicious, made-to-order, coffee drinks to choose from. Plenty of intimate seating options for studying or meetups. The staff was fabulous, answering all of my senseless Yelp inspired questions. I'll pay the extra $1 for the delicious experience of coming here. 02-19-2025

What a wonderful coffee shop! Excellent coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place where you can…read moretruly feel the passion for quality. A special thank you to Lee Wideman, whom I had the pleasure of meeting at an event in Birmingham. He didn't recommend Baba Java because he works there--he recommended it because he genuinely believes in it. After visiting the very next day, I completely understood why. Great coffee is always worth it, and this place is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Birmingham. Thank you, Lee, for the recommendation!

Pop first, thoughts after... Parking was very easy for this…read morelocation as it is shared with many other restaurants and shops at the edge. We came for the popsicles because we had a coupon for free one. The popsicles are overall really good. Handmade and homemade. You can have them dipped and/ topped. Overall I've been to this particular shop twice. The popsicles are priced about $6 a pop and that is not including the tip you will be asked to give. I really have to go home and break piggy bank to eat pops here.

I always order a large decaf, caramel frappe with whipped cream and caramel drizzle and I'm in…read moreheaven when my perfect order is handed to me at the second window. Everyone who has waited on me at Bullet Coffee on 280 is so nice and they always sign my "Buy 10 coffees and get the next one free" card. This little coffee place always looks neat and clean to me and I have every intention of returning soon!

Drive-thru only, but absolutely worth the stop. The menu had plenty of great options, including…read moreseasonal drinks posted right on the window. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the drinks were so good we went twice during our visit. Prices were affordable, and the service was quick--perfect for a grab-and-go caffeine fix. Definitely a must-try local gem.