Carpe Diem is a charming coffee shop set in a quaint old Victorian house, and is popular in Mobile…read morefor a reason. They roast their beans in house, and the staff is always friendly. For instance, advised that my daughter was shy when the kid hesitated to order one day, the barista brightened up even more and put the girl at ease. Whether their coffee is good or not is completely subjective. I think it's good overall, but it might not be my first choice in town. But it's made with care, and as mentioned, roasted in house. Its popularity speaks to its quality. They also have a very good selection of pastries and other goodies to accompany your coffee, including a Mobile institution--cheesecake from a local company called Cotton Blues. The only gripe I have about Carpe Diem is their seating setup. There simply isn't enough of it. That said, I don't know how they could use the space more efficiently, since the cafe is small as it is. I prefer more private seating, which in other coffee houses I've been to has been accomplished with the judicious use of plants or high-backed chairs. The biggest component of the crowded seating is due to students from Springhill College across the street. Today, for instance, my husband and I were unable to find any seating at all. Even on the days when we can find seating, being entirely surrounded by people working quietly on their laptops feels awkward and lends a library-like feel to the atmosphere. It feels rude to have a conversation at a regular level. I feel like I'm intruding. I don't know how a coffee shop should handle this conundrum, as it's really not good business practice to limit customers' time while there, or to turn away clientele, even in an attempt to please all of their customers. There is already a back room which seems to be an unofficial space dedicated to students, but the overflow still takes up much of the cafe. That said, I enjoy Carpe Diem and going there is a nice little treat. I would definitely recommend it.

My go-to coffee spot for Mobile. A great little spot with excellent coffee priced affordable. The…read moreservice is always good but expect a line most of the time. Very warm feeling with indoor and outdoor seating. The pastries and sandwiches make this a good place for breakfast or lunch also.

My daughter and I had breakfast here today and I can't express enough how much I enjoy their menu…read more She had never been to the Redbar before, and had also never had a crumpet. So it was doubly pleasing to be able to introduce her to this pleasing restaurant with its eclectic cuisine. The breakfast menu is what usually draws my attention. Served anytime, not just normal breakfast hours, a customer can choose between crumpets, omelettes, french toast, or just the usual bacon and eggs. I usually order one of their crumpets, but today, chose their Loaded Omelette with cheese grits. More like a purée, the grits were superb, creamy and buttery. My omelette was delivered spicy and hot. Giving my daughter a taste we soon concluded that the sausage used reminded us of the blood sausage we have enjoyed for breakfast in Peru, when we travel there to visit my wife's family. This is certainly not a typical omelette for Mobile, Alabama. My only complaint about it is that it was slightly overcooked and dry. Nevertheless, it was very tasty. My daughter had the Fried Egg and Cheese Crumpet, that she reported to be delicious. A mix-up on my drink order brought me a Turkish coffee rather than a Turkish latte, and suspiciously weak to be considered Turkish. I suspect that the cashier heard "Turkish", but not "latte", and confused, may have decided to see if a regular Americano would pass as an acceptable substitute. Except for the jolt I was expecting to receive, from the latte I ordered, it was acceptable. I am eager to return again to try one of their "Build Your Own Smashburger." Until then I will continue to hold the opinion that I have yet to have a disappointing meal at the RedBar, and I rest assured that my meal on that day will be equally satisfying.

I have stopped here for lunch or dinner 3 times recently as the food is amazing and the staff…read moregreat. if you are looking for a smaller portion check this place out. I have tried the stuffed mushroom, Shepards pie and a burger and all were fantastic. For a side I had the sweet potato casserole and it was ok, not my favorite as I found the potatoes to be slightly undercooked for my liking. Other than that every thing was amazing. The stuffed mushroom with balsamic reduction probably my favorite. Prices are really good too. The dining tables are old window with mason jars to drink from adding to the uniqueness. Will be back really soon.

It's a Starbucks and I needed a jolt of caffeine goodness. When I asked the hotel clerk where the…read morenearest Starbucks was located she pointed in both directions and said, pick the way your going and there's one at each end. Hilarious! It was fine, nothing extra, but it didn't cause me any tummy troubles so 4 Stars it will be.

I have a meeting this morning, and we chose Starbucks. I tried the Papua blonde roast. It's not my…read morefave but not bad. I love the pastries here! Also, today they have some oldies jazz playing. The vibe is SUPER chill. I love it. I wish I could do all of my work from here. The only down is the parking. On either side of the building is busy traffic. Plus one side of the parking lot forced you to walk in the drive thru to get to the door. Weird. Still love them though.

Excellent service and good art - nice combo for a cozy downtown hang. Also serving breakfast, Blue…read moreBell milkshakes, and smoothies on the go. While visiting the home of America's first-ever Mardi Gras (that's here, not NoLa, check the books!), I tried my first King Cake Latte - a hazelnut and cinnamon espresso drink that's rich and nostalgic (hopefully filled with a touch of luck!) like the original, without all the carbs and calories. Delicious!

Traveling through Mobile and stop here for a quick pick me up…read more It's a cute little shop and the service was great. The down side was they were out of things that we wanted to order. I ended up going for an ice raspberry coffee... not great didn't taste anything but regular coffee. My husband got the mango monsoon smoothie. That was good had to substitute the pineapple in the original smoothie for bananas because they were out. Still tasted really good. My husband also got a cinnamon roll. Unfortunately the cinnamon roll was not great. It was hard as a rock. They didn't even warm it up the frosting that went with the cinnamon roll was fairly good but couldn't get over eating a rock.

The cashier was quick to order and prepare my Frappe…read more Clean the restroom. Plenty of parking spots If from out of town it is confusing getting over to it from airport blvd.

Great. Place. Friendly service and staff. Love coming here. Love. Their. Drinks. Perfect. Place…read more To. Go. Rather. Your. Looking. For. Something hot or. Something cold. They got you covered

We went through the Drive-thru. The customer service was great! We order Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea…read moreLatte's and they were so good! We inquired about the bear cups and we were advised to try be at Starbucks first thing on Monday for the release because there would be limited quantities. We were thankful for the advice!

I was in between adventures and needed a beverage. Came through the drive thru. Service was speedy…read moreand prices were reasonable.

First time here, I was helping my sister get a library card. Really nice, modern library. There is…read morea quiet room & a computer room on the second floor by nonfiction. First floor is Fiction & a large children's room. Has elevators & stairs. Will return. Staff very helpful.

I love going to al the local libraries here in Mobile, AL. My favorite is the Moore Branch Library…read morewhere I have made friends and several acquaintances there. My major complaint is that the circulation department at West Regional is extremely slow. In particular the library purchases movies for rental. The circulation/preparation department then sits on them for six to eight weeks after release date before making them available to rent. Now on average new release movies cost from $15.00 to $35.00 each. In most cases they will purchase from 12-20 copies of the movie. At the rental rate of 75 cents for a one week rental or the same amount for a three week rental of T.V. shows by the time they are available to rent the library never recoups the initial investment for each title. This is my major beef. The library uses taxpayer funds to make these purchases knowing full well they are going to lose money on each title. It used to not be this way. What can be done? Probably nothing. Who can fight governmental organizations and win!!!

Comfortable seats. Easy to order food from iPads at seat. Nice overall. Only issue was parking was…read morelimited.

This was super fun but more pricey than we had prepared for. The food was actually better than…read moreexpected and the menu is decent. The chairs were so comfortable. With only 16 chairs in each theater, it was also nice to not feel crowded. The footrest was a must for me being a short person. Without the footrest my feet dangled and didn't hit the floor. The chairs also felt clean. You should buy tickets ahead of time since the theaters are so small. Don't wait on tickets til you get there. Parking was really full but we managed to get a space as someone was leaving. Check-in was easy and the workers were nice. Tickets were about $20 each after tax. So let's get to the food. There are no prices on the website for food, so know it's high. Some entrees were around $16-18. I got a shrimp poboy for $22 that came with a decent sized side. There were quite a few shrimp on the poboy and I enjoyed it. The cookie a la mode was a bit overcooked, but still good. Also liked the shrimp and grits ok. Not the best I've had but not the worst. (I'm looking at you, Dauphins) Honestly the best part is ordering from the iPad and have a nice server bring it to your chair without missing the movie. Total for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 sodas, and one dessert was around $160. I'd rather Noja for that! If we came back, it would have to be for a special movie. We'd definitely eat somewhere else first to save money. But I like to try places at least once, and if you have the cash, this is the lux way to watch a movie in Mobile.

Not a lot of choices for coffee in Mobile, Alabama and yellowhammers done a great job coming in and…read morefilling that void their coffee is good. They're organization and quickness gets you through the line and back on the road. If you're looking for your morning caffeine fixed, this is the place to go.

I have become a real fan. Love that it is Mobile based. Love the menu. LOVE THE SERVICE! The…read morepersonnel is always kind and go above and beyond. Especially impressed that you have folks outside the building to accept orders and payments. You seem to do everything right. And love that ya'll are S. Alabama graduates. Go Jags!

The food was delicious, service impeccable and the ambiance cozy. Biscuits light fluffy and yummy.read more

Maple Street Biscuit Co is in a cute, renovated space. Staff were friendly and fast. The iced…read morecoffee was prepared well and not too sweet. We went for the first time around 2 pm on a Sunday. Now, maybe the food would've been better had we gotten there earlier (as they are more of a breakfast/brunch spot) but this place should consider taking "biscuit" out of the name. We ordered two biscuits with eggs and both biscuits were hard, dry and flavorless. If I ever made it back to Maple Street, I'd try anything on the menu other than their biscuits, which is a shame considering we were looking forward to good breakfast sandwiches.