Located downtown with street parking. My family and I decided to go here for chocolate chai tea lattes, iced of course lol. Staff was friendly, not too busy on a Saturday morning I believe they had just opened. Inside was decorated nicely and very clean. We decided to take our drinks to go but I would definitely visit this location again.
John Rittmann
I left a review next door about how my girlfriend broke up with me, and now all of the staff at Shu Shop won't stop crawling into my DMs. The food there must be loaded with salt, because they sure are thirsty. It's been 3 years, get over yourselves. I'm happier alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice K.
Love the atmosphere, felt very welcoming and cozy. Barista recommended the maple sea salt latte, I was not sure what to expect but it was perfect, not too sweet. The area is very spacious and there are plenty of outlets for work. A variety of sizes in workspace. Many other beverage options for those who don't want to go for coffee. I look forward to returning for their ladybird tacos and a pastry.
Cortez D.
Nice small coffee shop. The coffee is amazing but what really makes them good is the TACOS.
Russell G.
This appears new. Nice environment. They have pastries. We went to try the chai tee and we tried the chocolate chai latte tea and it was great. the waitresses there greet you coming in and tell you they appreciated your visit on the way out. I recommend this business. Drop by and make a purchase.
Britt J.
Super friendly, great coffee & great pastries. Would I be back? Heck yeah! I set here for 5 hours working and the time flew by. They remained busy and steady throughout the day. I can't wait to try another pastry.
M j
Cala Coffee is the best coffee in Birmingham. Friendly staff, comfortable space, and good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Tiemann
Excellent downtown coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leo Rose
Very good coffee, you can definitely tell the beans are freshly roasted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LaToya Holt
Arriving at Cala Coffee 15 mins before it closed, I accepted that I may not have the best experience. When I took my first sip of my lavender latte and it smelled like I was transported to a beautiful field filled with lavender, I was so glad I fought for parking and ran over before closing. If you work in downtown Birmingham or just pass through, make the stop. The coffee is worth it!Parking: Parking was not the easiest. Have your park mobile app set up and ready to go.
I have become a huge fan of Cala's downtown location, whether I'm working from the coffee shop or grabbing a quick latte to-go. There's plenty of seating options, the drinks are consistently good no matter what I get + the staff is friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JJ D.
Atmosphere: Cala Coffee's Downtown location is surprisingly spacious and has a beautiful interior. We went on a cloudy day, and the soft, dim light made the entire cafe feel nice and cozy. Service: Our barista was friendly and happily provided us with recommendations. Our drinks also came out quickly! Food: We ordered a Grinchy Matcha Latte, a Chai Latte, and a Cappuccino. The Grinchy Matcha, which is a matcha latte with cinnamon and peppermint syrups, was a pleasant surprise! It tasted mainly like peppermint with hints of matcha. It was very sweet but satisfying. The Chai Latte wasn't too sweet and had a warm hint of spice to it. Lastly, the Cappuccino was fresh, frothy, and the espresso tasted nice. Overall: We've previously checked out Cala Coffee's Cahaba Heights location and were instant fans. The Downtown location, though not as convenient in terms of parking, was just as lovely and had great quality drinks. We'd love to come back in the future and try their other seasonal drinks!
Scott M.
New coffee spot occupying the space formerly held by Revelator. Happy to report that they are maintaining the vibe and the quality of the previous tenant, (which I loved). Come here for top notch caffienated beverages, delightful baked goods, and an easygoing, calm vibe that's perfect for those just waking up as well as for those who are wide awake and looking to get some work done.
Janis T.
Cala Coffee Downtown has super cool decor - the original brick walls and clever signage make it a fun place to hang out. I didn't love my coffee drink but that's on me for trying something new that I wasn't sure about. They had a pretty good selection and the service was very efficient. Will definitely return.
Located downtown with street parking. My family and I decided to go here for chocolate chai tea lattes, iced of course lol. Staff was friendly, not too busy on a Saturday morning I believe they had just opened. Inside was decorated nicely and very clean. We decided to take our drinks to go but I would definitely visit this location again.
I left a review next door about how my girlfriend broke up with me, and now all of the staff at Shu Shop won't stop crawling into my DMs. The food there must be loaded with salt, because they sure are thirsty. It's been 3 years, get over yourselves. I'm happier alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the atmosphere, felt very welcoming and cozy. Barista recommended the maple sea salt latte, I was not sure what to expect but it was perfect, not too sweet. The area is very spacious and there are plenty of outlets for work. A variety of sizes in workspace. Many other beverage options for those who don't want to go for coffee. I look forward to returning for their ladybird tacos and a pastry.
Nice small coffee shop. The coffee is amazing but what really makes them good is the TACOS.
This appears new. Nice environment. They have pastries. We went to try the chai tee and we tried the chocolate chai latte tea and it was great. the waitresses there greet you coming in and tell you they appreciated your visit on the way out. I recommend this business. Drop by and make a purchase.
Super friendly, great coffee & great pastries. Would I be back? Heck yeah! I set here for 5 hours working and the time flew by. They remained busy and steady throughout the day. I can't wait to try another pastry.
Cala Coffee is the best coffee in Birmingham. Friendly staff, comfortable space, and good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent downtown coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good coffee, you can definitely tell the beans are freshly roasted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arriving at Cala Coffee 15 mins before it closed, I accepted that I may not have the best experience. When I took my first sip of my lavender latte and it smelled like I was transported to a beautiful field filled with lavender, I was so glad I fought for parking and ran over before closing. If you work in downtown Birmingham or just pass through, make the stop. The coffee is worth it!Parking: Parking was not the easiest. Have your park mobile app set up and ready to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Friendly staff, good
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I have become a huge fan of Cala's downtown location, whether I'm working from the coffee shop or grabbing a quick latte to-go. There's plenty of seating options, the drinks are consistently good no matter what I get + the staff is friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: Cala Coffee's Downtown location is surprisingly spacious and has a beautiful interior. We went on a cloudy day, and the soft, dim light made the entire cafe feel nice and cozy. Service: Our barista was friendly and happily provided us with recommendations. Our drinks also came out quickly! Food: We ordered a Grinchy Matcha Latte, a Chai Latte, and a Cappuccino. The Grinchy Matcha, which is a matcha latte with cinnamon and peppermint syrups, was a pleasant surprise! It tasted mainly like peppermint with hints of matcha. It was very sweet but satisfying. The Chai Latte wasn't too sweet and had a warm hint of spice to it. Lastly, the Cappuccino was fresh, frothy, and the espresso tasted nice. Overall: We've previously checked out Cala Coffee's Cahaba Heights location and were instant fans. The Downtown location, though not as convenient in terms of parking, was just as lovely and had great quality drinks. We'd love to come back in the future and try their other seasonal drinks!
New coffee spot occupying the space formerly held by Revelator. Happy to report that they are maintaining the vibe and the quality of the previous tenant, (which I loved). Come here for top notch caffienated beverages, delightful baked goods, and an easygoing, calm vibe that's perfect for those just waking up as well as for those who are wide awake and looking to get some work done.
Cala Coffee Downtown has super cool decor - the original brick walls and clever signage make it a fun place to hang out. I didn't love my coffee drink but that's on me for trying something new that I wasn't sure about. They had a pretty good selection and the service was very efficient. Will definitely return.