I've been here a few times now and have always had a great experience. I loved the Autumn latte specials they had and have enjoyed sitting outside in the cool autumn weather. Service is good! read more

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If a random stranger came through the city of Birmingham, stumbled around aimlessly for a while and finally worked up the nerve to ask a local for a suggestion to grab a coffee, Red Cat would likely be at the top of that list. It's one of Birmingham's original coffee shops as coffee culture started to transition from the realms of iHop and Denny's into something that one might actually appreciate. Red Cat opened here in 2008, close to the time when Railroad Park was forming up in front of it as well. Of course, beans are roasted in house. Of course, the views are very pleasant overlooking railroad park across the street. And, what other colors could mugs be other than red? The layout inside is pleasant, although does have a bit of that "overly private" feel. The way that tables are positioned, it's not conducive to having a chat with a stranger. Depending on the vibe one is looking for, that can be a good or a bad thing. Basically, this is where you come if you don't want to be bothered. As a whole, a wonderful spot to enjoy one of their signature Espresso blends. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Blue Russian Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Nice place, great coffee. The service is friendly & the food is great. The menu has a little of everything. The pastry selection is excellent. read more

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Red Cat is one of my favorite coffee shops in Birmingham! I love all their different lattes but the Persian is my favorite. They have a cat of the month with a different combo which is so fun! This one is usually busy but there is plenty of seating inside and outside. It's a cozy spot that's the perfect place to catchup with a friend or get some work done. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Persian Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my first time at this shop. I was helping a friend out with an assignment Saturday so I was using the pavilion next to this shop. Walked up and saw some patrons drinking liquids of their early morning choice. I entered and inside was nice . Nearly all seatings were taken but, after i placed an order, a table became available so I sat down and waited on my cappuccino with caramel. I did add a packet of trivia to sweeten it. All in all the morning treat was tasty and my visit was pleasing. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I prefer the pepper place location but since we were at RR park , we came here to grab coffee. I ordered a Cortado and my mom had one of their winter festive drinks, biscoff latte. We both enjoyed our hot drinks. The service was blah. This location is small inside, so we enjoyed our drinks to go. There is a patio. No private parking lot. Street parking only. read more

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I only stopped by to do work on my laptop so I only grabbed a simple plain black coffee. The food options and multiple drink options look great though. My favorite is always the vibe and the server I had was very nice and welcoming. This was a great place to sit and work and multiple people had been in there meeting with others so it is great for that too obviously. This is a great place. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Plain black coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Red cat a cute, cozy cafe right across the street from Railroad park. Indoor seating filled up quick, so we sat outside. Fortunately the weather pleasant. There was not much of a line inside and the baristas quickly prepped my coffee. I ordered a cappuccino with lavender syrup and was not the biggest fan. It wasn't terrible, but I'd order something else next time. Overall I'd visit again! Very convenient to grab a coffee and walk around the park. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Front of building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Bischoff latte is incredible and a must-try if you come here. Kind staff with a nice atmosphere to study or get some work done. The spinach and feta hand pie had a generous amount of filling and great flavor. The breakfast bowl and breakfast sandwich are both pretty average, as would be expecting ordering food from a coffee shop. The coffee is amazing though. read more

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The last few times I have been here have really deterred me from returning anytime soon. This place is very convenient for long study sessions. However, they seem to be having issues training their staff as I have encountered issues with inconsistent prices and long waits for a drink. They also changed their wifi password (why?) and the Internet is spotty. The tables are wobbly as well. I will probably be going to other coffee shops before thinking about stepping into red cat again as the drink quality and service has diminished. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The space is nice, and there is a decent amount of outdoor seating as well. The Nutella pop tart from Birmingham Breadworks was delicious. Having Railroad Park across the street to walk around while enjoying the delicious coffee is a huge plus! read more

I was attending the @WaterLanternFestival, at railroad park and wanted a cool drink. I didn't want the typical food truck drink and decided to see what the Red Cat had to offer. Such a great spot to sit outside and have a pastry, coffee and/or a cold drink after a day of activities at the park. The service was nice and pleasant. I ordered a smoothie. Great options for a fruit smoothie. My mango and pineapple smoothie was delicious. I'll put this place on repeat. The $6 price was worth the taste for the 16 oz drink. Perfect for a fun event, read more

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Chai latte tasted like milk with cinnamon. Did not care for it. Service was ok. It was very crowded on a Sunday afternoon.

My husband and I got our romcom on and had a date here yesterday. This was my first time coming to this location. We were greeted upon entering and ordering was easy. I got a breakfast sandwich and a superfood smoothie. The star of the show was the smoothie! It was perfectly blended and it was so good, while being packed full of great ingredients. The service was good and the employees were friendly. I'd go back! read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Superfood Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I went to the location at Pepper Place but there isn't a Yelp location for that one. I needed a workspace before I could check in to my hotel room so I found this spot. I got a chai latte and a pumpkin something muffin. (It was gluten-free, I believe.) The ambiance was super cozy and the natural lighting was beautiful. There's plenty of space for folks to work, meet with other folks, etc. The only thing I didn't like was the WiFi was inconsistent. I had to use my hotspot while I was here to get some work done. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Chai latte and pumpkin muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

If you find yourself with a caffeine craving at Railroad park, check out Red Cat! They have a fun cat themed speciality coffee menu and lots of fun season drinks. My favorite is their Abyssinian - a delicious vanilla and cinnamon combo. Ask the baristas for their recs, they're so friendly! They have a menu of breakfast burritos and bowls that always hit the spot, and a pastry case with fresh selections. This also a great study spot, with great lighting and lots of tables near outlets. read more

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This small corner shop is in a fabulous location, it's within walking distance of children's Hospital, Red Mountain Theater, Railroad Park, UAB and the surrounding vicinity. You can smell coffee fragrance as soon as you begin opening the door the baristas are happy with quick service. Any coffee drink you can imagine, pastries and a few other snack or breakfast necessities are always available. read more

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Great morning stop for a cup of Java! Convenient for the medical district with friendly staff and good service. read more

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Whenever I visit Railroad Park, I try to stop by Red Cat. If you have never been, Red Cat has more than just coffee. I, myself, am personally not a coffee drinker, but I do enjoy their other drinks and food. They have sandwiches, wraps, salads and paninis as well as baked goods. They also serve a hot breakfast. One day I tried their winter salad, and it was delicious. Recently I had a white hot chocolate with gingerbread syrup. Street parking is available, and the shop is directly located across from the park. There are some tables in the the shop as well as covered tables at Railroad Park. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've been traveling for the last 1.5 years & haven't had access to grits, so I knew just the spot when I was back in Birmingham. Red Cat's Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowl did not disappoint- It's what I call "fancy grits!" The eggs were fluffy, & the grits were warm to the perfect temperature. My coconut milk cappuccino with cinnamon was delicious, & my partner enjoyed his iced hazelnut almond milk latte. We did wish our drinks were served in mugs since we were dining in, but the friendly baristas & cozy environment made up for that small expectation. Suggestion: label the food menu gluten & dairy free :) read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Breakfast bowl + side of fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love this avocado toast and it alone is reason enough to visit. This is a busy coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Service and patrons are steady. read more

This coffee shop is a good stop before walking railroad park or going to the farmers market on Saturday (they have another location at pepper place with a larger inside + more seating). Their coffee is overly sweet to me but they have a lot of flavors to try, plus smoothies and sandwiches. The inside seating is a bit cramped but if you're lucky enough to get a spot, it makes for a half decent study location. read more

I love red cat -- I love the baristas and the service, I love the location and atmosphere, I LOVE the mochas and the sandwiches. I have no complaints. Come here if you want a solid coffee and cute cafe read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Sunday morning allowed for quick parking and easy to grab a latte to-go. Friendly staff. Cool cat ambiance.

Wonderful atmosphere and solid coffee! Line was out the door. Would love to come back and try some other items on the menu. They were extremely busy and the wait was long. Staff was friendly. Beautiful area of town, too. read more

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Employee said nothing the entire interaction. They gave me my coffee in a mug when I asked for it togo. When I let another employee know it was supposed to be togo, again, the employee said nothing and just poured my latte (that had whipped cream) into a togo cup and handed it back to me. I'm pretty tired of coffee shop employees acting too cool to be kind when I had done nothing to them. As a Gen Z, I think this is an ongoing issue with my generation. They quite quit their job even when the job isn't that difficult, and they take out their bad attitude on the customers. They assume the worst of every customer and expect them to be rude. When will my generation learn that the work place is what you make it? If you keep a good attitude and do your job, you're unstoppable! Management and customers really appreciate that. Sure, you'll get a Karen every now and then, but don't absorb their negative energy and spread it to someone else who didn't do nothing. I'm just tired of people not being friendly and still expect a tip. They're not treating other humans with respect. You never know what someone else is going through. You can really make a difference in someone's day just by being friendly. Overpriced coffee and food. I don't wanna come back to a place that drains my energy and wallet. My latte was as bitter as the employees. Hope they lighten up read more

Loved the coffee! Loved the muffins! Don't recommend the pop tarts, thought they would be great but was disappointed.

Perfect. Great location across from Railroad Park which has beautiful walking trails. Quick pleasant and attractive staff. Had a real smoothie; no powders or sweeteners or dairy. Just like home thanks! read more

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It is a nice small coffee shop right across from railroad park. There is both indoor and outdoor seating but it is limited. I absolutely love the iced Bengal lattes with oatmilk! It is creamy, not too sweet and really smooth. It is my go to there. I do love the turkey sausage breakfast sandwich. It does very a lot more in taste from day to day compared to the coffee which is much more consistent, but overall the breakfast sandwich is really good! The servers are always so sweet and helpful if you are trying to find something you would like. Sometimes it's hard to hear your name called if you are not near the pick up station, but even the customers are sweet and will let you know. Overall it is a really nice cafe to go to when you are near Railroad Park. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Iced Bengal Latte with oat milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices. Really well decorated too. Would recommend!

Atmosphere: Red Cat is a cute, local coffee shop on the corner of the street by Railroad Park. The interior is very cozy and lets in a lot of natural light. Service: Our barista was very friendly, and our order came out pretty quickly! Food: We ordered a Blackberry Cold Brew and White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha. We had a hard time deciding what drink to order because their various flavor combinations seemed so interesting! The Blackberry Cold Brew was some of the best cold brew we've tried. The fruity blackberry taste was subtle and elevated the coffee taste of the cold brew as a whole. The White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha had the perfect balance of flavors. This was our first time trying a mocha with a fruity flavor, and Red Cat made it work! Each sip had both sweetness from the chocolate and tartness from the raspberry. Overall: Red Cat's unique drink options and friendly atmosphere make it a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. The drinks that we had were original and memorable! We would happily come back to try their other drinks and would recommend anyone to explore their menu. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Blackberry Cold Brew, White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Alright guys, buckle in. At 3:50, I went and got a Havana Brown, thoughts? I LOVED IT SO MUCH I WENT BACK AT 5:00. This time I got a Persian and man, I don't know what it is but I loved them both. Normally, I'm a black coffee kind of guy, but really enjoyed that neither of these drinks were too sweet. The workers were friendly and informative and the coffee beans are toasted in house. There's so much to love about this shop including the lovely park right outside. I'm not from the area so I appreciate how it feels to go somewhere and feel welcomed. Do yourself a favor and try one of their drinks. I have no doubt that it will be amazing! read more

I can't express how happy it makes me that Birmingham is coming around to the idea of having tons of places that make real coffee. This place is a good example of the kind of spot that in a perfect world would be on every corner. It's quick, quaint, and efficient. The baristas know exactly what to do to make sure you get enough caffeine to ensure you don't fall asleep anytime soon. The selection of pastries should suffice for just about whatever you're looking for, and the place is super clean and has good prices. Don't think twice if you're looking for coffee. Just walk right in and order. read more

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I always stop here when I'm coming through Birmingham. I love the atmosphere for studying and reading. The service is always great and the coffee here is some of the best in the city. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Oat milk iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great spot for a quality coffee. My go to has been the iced lattes recently n particular the season white chocolate pumpkin spiced latte. They offer breakfast items as well if you need a small bite read more

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This place has a cool vibe. The service was friendly and fast. The coffee was great.

Any place where I went on my first date with Stephanie has to get five stars. I'll tell that story in another post. As to today, on the last Sunday of the month the Saints and Sinners meet here to start at 6:00am. The other Sundays we meet at the O'Henry's Highland. If your interested in learning about Birmingham's industrial past, how to fix cars, or how to stove-up, this is the group for you. COVID - as good as they can. Sustainability - they've always tried hard, but Covid makes it hard. read more

Update May 2024. Red Cat is under new ownership, and the last time I stopped by both the spanakopita and grits are gone from the menu. Tasty Town opened on the ball park end of the park, and they have spanakopita, but I still miss Red Cat's old version. read more

We stopped in at the Red Cat for coffees before exploring Railroad Park across the street from the coffee shop. The coffees we got were fine. The location is quite small, but it didn't feel crowded. The service was a bit awkward, but our experience at the Red Cat was fine overall. read more

The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a great coffee shop we stop by during a road trip. Their coffee are awesome. They are very friendly. The most amazing is the Pumpkin chocolate chips muffin. Have you hear a Chocolate Monster said " too much chocolate"? They put more chocolate than homemade one. Love love love it. Definitely come back, when we pass Birmingham, AL. read more

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