Came in for brunch on a Sunday. Got there just before 11 and there was a bit of a wait, but it…read moremoved pretty fast. Service was friendly and quick, even though it was busy. Portions were generous and prices were decent. They were also great about accommodating gluten-free. I ordered the Farm Breakfast with bacon and gluten-free bread, it was filling and really tasty.

We arrived 1:45pm on a Thursday and it was empty except for another party. We easily found street…read moreparking outside the restaurant. I ordered the Banana Puddin' cold brew that was really good. They also serve pour over! Vanilla-Cinnamon French Toast came with 2 small bread slices - I liked that the portion was small and manageable. We also ordered the Quinoa & Black Bean Burger and the BE Hive Quinoa Bowl. They are great options for vegan / plant-based / vegetarian members in your party. The Biscuit Board comes with 4 mini biscuits and 4 different spreads, which was nice to share with the group. We all liked that the restaurant was quiet and bright and airy.

Delicious food. .. super cute place.. family owned, small business…read more Good quality ingredients. great service!!

Yemeni/middle eastern coffee shops have been trending in Birmingham lately and for good reason…read more They're full of variety and quality. Think of the most delicious pastries , teas and coffees, ice creams, crepes etc. Adam and Eve is the place you order plenty of things to share with a group. There's plenty seating to suit what you're in the mood for. There's comfy chairs, regular tables and booth style seating. You order up front and your order is called out. I ordered a Dubai croissant and a Yemeni tea. The croissant was filled to the brim with cream. It was delicious. I wish the pistachio was mixed a little more with the chocolate, instead of half and half however. It was still delicious. The Yemeni tea was amazing. It will be my go to drink from Adam and Eve on a cold or overcast day. It was soothing and paired perfectly with a sweet treat.

The General is such a cute niche coffee spot off of Clairmont Ave S. I would compare the atmosphere…read moreto that of The Continental Bakery in English Village. More of a simple southern antique style. Baristas were extremely helpful and patient as I pondered my order! I ended up ordering a delicious warm breakfast sandwich and a cold brew to drink with it! SOO delicious!! I am a sucker for a good breakfast and coffee! The menu was large and well diverse: they even had a cortado on the menu which I cant get at all coffee shops!   I am surprised not more people know about the place. I had never heard of it until I was scrolling through highly rated coffee shops on Yelp! The space inside is large and can seat lots of people! For being in Birmingham this surprised me; I feel like most coffee shops here are fairly small.    I also appreciated how relaxed and welcoming the environment felt. It would be such a great spot for studying, meeting a friend, or even having a casual work meeting. The music wasn't too loud, and everything felt clean and well-kept. Overall, I would definitely come back and recommend The General to anyone looking for a cozy, charming coffee shop with great food and even better service.

I was looking for a place to grab some lunch but didn't want a drive thru/fast food experience…read more This location was very close to my location and the reviews looked great! It's such a unique place with it being both a restaurant as well as a shop. It's got a very nostalgic feel to it with the decor and items for sale. I saw a couple students but when I visited I mostly saw upper class looking Caucasian ladies. Being very laid back, down to earth and often times socially awkward, I admit that it felt a little hoity toity, while also being a very welcoming spot. It's hard to explain, so you'll have to check it out for yourself. Also worth noting for the plus size community: the chairs are not plus size friendly. (See zoomed in photo) The employees there were on top of their jobs and super helpful. They cleaned up the tables that emptied quickly, as the lunch crowd trickled in. The food was good. I loved the creative presentation of the sampler plate! The pimento cheese was very cold and hard to spread but I still it. The toast triangles were delicious! While they offer a lot of excellent coffee choices. I only got a 1/2 & 1/2 tea. Even the restroom was really neat with the retro decor. I'd definitely go back.

Edgar's bakery was great! First I started off with the Carrot Cake, which might be one of the best…read moreI've tasted. It was also my first Monte Cristo Sandwich, and it wonderful. The cheesy grits were also good. I recommend it overall!

Edgar's is such a warm and welcoming bakery, offering delicious breakfast and lunch, as well…read more The baked items are truly the best in Birmingham! My favorite cake will forever be Edgar's Strawberry Cake. The strawberry pound cake is also mouth watering, and so moist! A nice, warm atmosphere makes for a relaxing experience. Nice place to meet friends for lunch.

I had a great first experience at Filter coffee today! Upon walking in, I was greeted by the…read moreemployee at the counter with a smile. When I went to the counter, I took a moment to look at the menu, and told him it was the first time in. He took the time to explain the signature flavors, the various ways to order a drink, and even explained the different notes of the coffee beans they offered. I ended up ordering a vanilla cardamom cappuccino to go. The barista brought the coffee to my table, which I found extremely personable and kind, even though they had multiple orders to make. The coffee had great notes of cardamom and vanilla without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Even though I got it to go, the drink stayed warm for quite some time, and was in a compostable container. In addition to this, all UAB students actually get 10% off, just make sure to show your Blazer ID. One thing I noticed for future visits is that the tables are quite small, so it may not be the best place to do work or study, especially not in group settings. While it was a pretty quiet space that could be good for studying, the seating is not the most conducive to studying. In addition to this, Filter Coffee is located at 5 points, which makes parking difficult, but that is not the company's fault, just something to note if someone decides to visit. Overall, I definitely see myself going back to Filter and highly recommend it to anyone if they around the 5 Points area for the friendly staff, great coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Filter is a cozy shop specializing in new wave coffee. They were selling Onyx Coffee from the…read morecounter, which is a vote of confidence in my book. Any time I'm traveling, I like to try the cortado or an equivalent drink at a shop like this, and I'm happy to say Filter's would rank in the top 10, maybe top 5. The quality and freshness of the beans was obvious from the rich, thick crema on my drink and the milk was steamed just the way I like it. There's a fair amount of seating inside, charming decor, and my drink came out to me very quickly on a Wednesday morning around 8am.

Really nice little cat cafe. The women running it were very friendly. The coffee was good. The cats…read morewere very cute. If you like cats, this is a fun place to visit!

I absolutely loved this cat cafe, very clean, friendly and…read morehelpful staff that was very knowledgeable and social with customers - Emily was great ! Loved all the decorations and cat vibe look everywhere, will be back to hang out with the kitties again

I only recommend this if you're short on time and the reason being that it's pretty pricey and you…read moredon't get a lot of food. With that being said, I'm almost positive the serving size you get for each order is normal/average, BUT i always have a large appetite, especially after a workout. This cafe is located within the gym. You can get a variety of foods such as sandwiches salads, noodle bowls, etc. You can also get a variety of smoothies, protein shakes, supplements, etc. They also have pre made meals that you can grab and go if you don't have the seven minutes it takes to prepare you meal. I ordered the soba noodle bowl with cilantro avocado slaw. It's a bit spicy but i'd say that spice is more for the flavor and not unbearable, i don't like spicy at all but i'll tolerate this. The noodle bole includes low mean noodles, peanuts, red pepper flakes and can add chicken for an additional charge. It's right around $9.00 and again, for the amount of food, i'd probably want to just go to a restaurant and pick up take out so i wouldn't be hungry after the meal.

This is Life time's onsite cafe, and it is open to members and non-members. They serve a variety of…read moresmoothies- protein shakes as well as healthy fruit smoothies and juices. They have a wide selection of protein bars as well as other healthy meals for breakfast and lunch that you can pick up on the go. They provide you with calorie counts and nutritional content on most of their foods. This is a great place to stop by after your work out, and they also have free wifi if you want to sit around and work on your laptop. The staff is very friendly and will help you out with substitutions on your meals or smoothies if you ever need any.

One of my all time best local restaurants to get wings and gizzards. And even better, their prices,…read moreand quality of food are very impressive. I have gotten the daily combo which was 5 wings with fries, a slice of bread, and a fountain drink for $8. I've also gotten the gizzards which come with fries and a slice of bread for $5.50. Everything is cooked to perfection. There are no seats to enjoy eating there, but a welcoming counter to order your food. The staff are super sweet and helpful with suggestions. Located across from Kelly Ingram Park, you walk in and see pictures on the wall that show the history of the restaurant dating back to 1958. This is a staple restaurant of Birmingham that is a must try. Just a little tip. If you go there and order the wings or gizzards and they ask if you want them all the way. Please note this means they will put ketchup and hot sauce on the wings and fries in the little paper basket in the big. The gizzards will come with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. So if you don't want any of that on there, just say you'd like them plain, or however you'd like them. They are seasoned so good, they really don't need anything at all. Oh, and don't worry if you see a line waiting to order, they move quickly with options besides just chicken. They also have pork chops, fish, okra (this is really good), fried green tomatoes (this is really good), burgers, and chicken livers too.

It says that they open up at 9:00am but they didn't open until 10:10am. Sorry workersread more

What a great place for lunch or just take-outs. I found this little cafe by accident but what a…read morefind. I would say cake and chicken salad are their go tos but after trying their jambalaya it's right up there as a mainstay. My DIL loves the almond cake. While Hanna enjoys the chocolate ganach. As for my self my go to is the German Chocolate cake. All their cake slices are very good. I have proclaimed IZ Cafe as having the best cake in the Birmingham area. Another favorite is their chicken salad. My DIL loves her's on croissant. For Myself I use low carb tortillas. Very good chicken salad includes apple and walnut with a light mayonnaise. We got the take home meal today consistenting of chicken and sausage jambalaya, salad, and roll. My son will be feasting on this after work. To my delight they use connecuh sausage!!! Outstanding flavors.

Loved when I worked near this business. Stopped by to pick up my usual. Chicken salad and tomato…read moresoup. Was delicious like I remembered. Prices have increased. Like everything else has increased in the past 10 years. Facility was spotless and service was great.