38 Best Cafes in Birmingham

“This evening, we had the pleasure of dining at Giuseppe's Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite the restaurant being fully occupied, we opted to dine al fresco and enjoy the surroundings. Our meal consisted of the Feta Cheese bake as an appetizer, followed by Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Manicotti. Each dish was expertly prepared. Notably, our waitress Ty provided exceptional service, making us feel welcome and treating us with familial warmth. She ensured we had refreshments to take with us and carefully packaged our leftovers. We highly recommend Giuseppe's Cafe to anyone in the area and suggest requesting Ty's attentive service, mentioning Melissa from Pensacola as a referral.“

“This is one of our favorite places for lunch. I always get the baby blue salad with a scoop of chicken salad and it’s perfect every time! My husband came with me on Friday and got the burger; it was delicious! The place is clean, the food is great and the people are friendly. We love Ashley Mac’s!“

“This place is great! Excellent staff and we were happy to support such a good cause to save the kitties who deserve all the love and a good home!“

“The food is always fresh and delicious, the Reuben is my favorite!!! Great people and wonderful service!“

“Absolutely delicious!! So glad we saw the signs on the street advertising brunch! We will be back.“

“Great atmosphere! The ham quiche is absolutely delicious“

“This is one of the hidden gems in town! Always fantastic food and I eat here at least twice a week. The service is outstanding and always friendly. Sue the hostess that works the door is amazing. She remembered my name by the second visit and always greets me with a smile?. The entire staff is unbelievable and you feel like you are eating lunch with best friends. Highly recommend!!!“

“I've purchased two blends from Herban Soul Cafe. So far, I've tried the Movin on and it is delightful. The strawberry green tea was an excellent touch! Many detox teas are hard on your tummy. Not this one. Great job!“

“Love this place! Amazingly fresh and delicious!“

“My favorite local restaurant- delicious food, atmosphere and staff exceptional, and also fun to shop for unique gifts.“

“Update 5/10/24: Things have changed quite a bit since my initial review. Parkside is very different and better in most ways. Better cocktails, better arrangement & seating on their excellent patio, better service, friendlier bartender.. The only thing not markedly better is the food. The old Hotbox was great too, until near the end. Very nice job, new owner.

Good bartenders, good drinks, decent beer selection. Sometimes they have something special on tap too.

Parking: Park where you can and walk through Avondale. It's a lively neighborhood.“

“This is such a cool eclectic cafe and the food is out of this world good! My husband and I love coming here! We have been twice and love it so much! Highly recommend!!!“

“My favorite place to eat for a meat and two. Fresh veggies, meats and more. Consistent quality and service.?“

“This place has so many interesting flavors. Every single flavor looks yummy. The service was friendly and fast. Prices are average. I got the creamy jasmine tea and it was very tasty. I like that a lot of their drinks are lactose free. The cup sizes are pretty big too. I will be back to try more flavors!“

“Great Place to eat“

“Food and the service are excellent. Very friendly place including customers. They also have a good variety of frozen food and sweets.

Parking: Tough to find a spot at lunch

Kid-friendliness: Always kids with a parent

Wheelchair accessibility: We use a wheelchair often when dining in“

“Had such a lovely fellowship time with the saints“

“My favorite is the Mocha iced coffee, it gives me lots of energy to continue with my day!Also their workout group is fun and a great way to help me stay on track with my exercise!Also Their mega teas are great picker uppers in the middle of the day!!

Kid-friendliness: I was with my little girls and they loved their shakes! Wild berry and banana caramel are their favorites!“

“This has become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is amazing and the staff is always so friendly. Even when busy this restaurant is always clean. I highly recommended this place.“

“Good vibes in the area … ☮️“

“Niasia kept her smile in place as they were swamped and had run out of hot dogs and pretzels. I watched as the other workers frowned . The lines were long and it wasn't very organized. This was yesterday 5.4.24 . It was a Saturday. I have never seen it this bad. I waited20 minutes for hot dogs and another 15 for a pretzel. The young worker did her best and kept smiling. That's why I notice her.“

“This place is truly amazing! It’s a delightful mom-and-pop establishment with fantastic food, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. Whether you’re a visitor or a local in the Birmingham area, I highly recommend paying this place a visit. The staff is exceptional, providing great service, and the food is top-notch. Thank you for your wonderful Southern Hospitality - Your Transplant Game visitors from South Carolina.❤️“

“Delicious sandwich, cold beer, and the owners are the coolest cats in town.“

“Oh man where do I start??! The taste of this coffee is divine. The baristas are quick and kind, easily able to become your next besties. This place has not just coffee, but also REAL chai and REAL matcha from REAL ethical and sustainable sources. Need a snack? They’ve got everything from full breakfast meals to snacks before lunch to lunchtime sandwiches. All of this and it’s conveniently located in the downtown region center see you can pop by before doing your banking business! There anything more convenient or helpful??? You’ve got to try this place out I know you’ll fall in love with it <3“

“Awesome addition to the Crestwood neighborhood!“

“First time travelers to Birmingham, Edgar's is an amazing option for brunch. Apart from a convenient location near a few hotels, they are located throughout the city. Friendly service, great tasting baked goods and respectful prices. Try the chocolate rugelach it's phenomenal.“

“Food is good Fresh as well 10/10“

“Very friendly staff. 7am to 7pm“

“The food is great and so is the service! We visit frequently to catch up with friends and clients.“

“Food is always hot and fresh!!!!“

“Delicious. Speedy. Friendly. It was well worth the visit. Great price, great food, great staff.
I had the Cobb, and mom had the Caesar. Deliciousness abounded. Y’all, definitely add the tofu or the chicken - we did each respectively, and nothing disappointed.“

“Great staff. Always attentive, polite, and good humored. I’m never really there for food and just work or study so like that I can come in and camp without feeling pressured to order stuff. I do though and like the snacks and coffee. Hours are the biggest draw for me bc there are ZERO cafes in Jasper on Sundays. Plus the late hours make it less rushed.“

“We bought a strawberry cake on short notice for my daughter's graduation from the University of Alabama and every staff member we connected with was pleasant and helpful. They went the extra mile to create just what we had hoped for and it was delicious! Best cake ever.“

“Love the service, but my toasted bagel was burnt to a crisp, and the floors are always sticky from one end to the other, around the drink area. Maybe someone should be hitting it with a mop. Wet floor signs and drinks all on the floor are below any cleaning standards. Every day, no matter the time, dirty floor, and wet floor signs?“

“A great place to meet friends for lunch and also a great place to get some work done on your computer“