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    O'Henry's Coffees

    4.1 (137 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    jeanette j.

    Such a cozy coffee shop. My caramel latte was pretty good and the staff was really friendly. Definitely a nice spot to catch up on work or get some studying done.

    sitting area, the specially made coffee hehe, front counter
    Azka A.

    Don't tell the other locations...but this one's my favorite! I adore the SOHO area and have frequented it even more these last six months since I box at the studio down the street from O'Henry's. It's a cute spot that I love to study in or just relax at since it's also so close to UAB. The staff are without a doubt my favorite part-not sure the names but there's two in particular that are absolute beams of sunshine. Always joking around and smiling behind the counter no matter the time of day. On my most recent visit, I decided to be *that* patron and ask for what the staff recommended, and was greeted with such happiness! She asked if she could make me something special after figuring out some of my basic preferences and even said she'd make me something else free of charge if I didn't love it- spoiler: loved it! She was also extremely tentative to the fact I can't eat pork just from noticing my hijab. I saw that the egg bites were freshly made and ordered one, and very sweetly & apologetically she responded saying she figured I wouldn't be able to have them due to them containing sausage. Love love LOVE being seen like this!!! Need the other locations to take notes!

    Coffee grounds in my cup.
    eric m.

    Ordered a 2% cafe au lait. Literally the worst cup of coffee I have ever had from a coffee shop. Unfortunately, I didn't take a sip at the counter because I had no reason to expect it wouldn't be at least good as it usually is at O'Henry's. I could taste a hint of cinnamon and there were more than a few grounds at the bottom of the cup. I threw it away when I got home, I didn't even bother to drink the rest of it. Waste of money. Is there anywhere in Birmingham left to get good coffee on the go??

    menus and prices
    Rachel H.

    The first thing you notice when you step into O'Henry's is the SMELL. It's rich in that beautiful coffee aroma that made me want a cappuccino in my hand that very moment. Okay, that a little intense, but it's true!! They have TONS of options to purchase coffee by the pound - decaf, light, medium, dark, Sumatra, flavors like blueberry and cinnamon streusel, coffee from all over Africa and South America, and more. It was extensive! And while we didn't try any food, they had an extensive menu of snacks, pastries, etc to choose from. And they looked delicious. And yes, the cappuccino I did end up enjoying at the end was wonderful. I'd definitely go again!

    Piper Mint Tea
    Dj D.

    Popular local coffee shop. I don't drink coffee but a like a good tea. The Piper Mint Tea (sweetened with honey) was just the pick me up that I needed. Some of the staff was friendly. The cashier left some happiness to be desired.

    Shannon T.

    It was my favorite study spot in college, it was my parent's favorite coffee shop in town, and it's a frequent stop if I travel through Birmingham for work. You can't beat the coffee or ambiance. Their drinks can be decadent and almost dessert-like, but even their classic black coffee is special. Every time I've walked through the door, it's like walking into a Dickens novel. The aesthetics are wonderful and the aroma of the coffee has storybook magic. I'm waiting and hoping the day they come to Nashville is sooner rather than later!

    Unsweetened almond milk iced latte :)

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    Friendly, fast service, great hot chocolate and the cranberry/orange muffins are tasty!

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    Great atmosphere and good coffee. A favorite place to spend time with my husband on our coffee date.

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    Best flavored coffee in town. Place can be a little cramped when busy but awesome coffee and vibe

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    Great coffee, food, & service. Lots of exceptional bean choices for brewing at home. Try Christmas blend- it's addictive!

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    Breads on offer. You can buy a quarter of one of those big sourdough breads
    Breads on offer. You can buy a quarter of one of those big sourdough breads
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    1 chocolate chip, 1 peanut butter.
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    Tiramisu and strawberry tres leches
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    Upside down pineapple
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    Bandido Coffee

    4.6
    (32 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    4.5 but rounding up because the vibe was sooooo perfect…read more 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!

    Should I be judging a coffee shop on their matcha? I don't know. Maybe not. But I was pretty…read moreunimpressed. 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.

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    Bandido Coffee
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