Sadly this place has closed due to COVID-19. Went by today (10/5/2020) and saw the sign on the door
Robbert Fairbrother
Seriously the best maple donut ever! Moist, flavorful. And the coffee was awesome too. And the grits were good and I'm not a grit fan at all. Some people commented on it being a hipster coffee shop-after being in Seattle and Portland and other hipster California areas-I'd say this place is a light version and shouldn't deter anyone from going to eat those donuts and the great coffee.
John B.
Urban Standard has wildly disingenuous hours that conflict with the hours posted on their website and other online properties. At this point, I can't quite tell if Urban Standard is still in business!It's unclear if these bizarre hours are related to the pandemic, but if so, city, state, and federal authorities have all provided officially-sanctioned public health guidelines on how to reopen establishments like Urban Standard safely and successfully. By implementing these guidelines, the vast majority of restaurants and coffee shops in Birmingham have safely reopened.Taken together, the only logical conclusion is that Urban Standard is now closed indefinitely with no concrete plans to reopen.
Kelo Corleon
it's a racist place, glad they closed
Benjamin C.
Urban Standard It is a shame that it took me hearing about this place closing down for me to come out and try the food. I have been here before for a book signing, but I have never tried the food. Until the last day they were open. . . I'm generally not a coffee or coffee shop person, but the food here was phenomenal. And I ate a lot of it: cuban sandwich, soup, tofu scramble, cookie, and chai. The cuban had tender and flavorful pork, ham, and bun. It was also a big boy sandwich - totally not expected from a pretty little coffee shop! For a reasonable price too! The soup of the day seemed to be some sort of cauliflower cheddar soup. I liked the fact that it came out piping hot, and it was savory even without being overly creamy. The tofu was tasty and well-seasoned with a little bit of curry powder it seems. The chocolate chip cookie was pretty unique: crispy, a little crunchy, a tad salted, and soft and gooey on the inside - safe to say that I haven't had a chocolate chip cookie like this before. The chai was rich and creamy. It's sad to see this place close, especially after tasting its goodness.
Kenzie K.
Urban Standard is a cute coffee shop in downtown Birmingham. I've visited here twice, and both times I found the coffee good and the food totally delicious! Last time I visited (right before the Pandemic) I particularly enjoyed the Grits and the Biscuits; the latter were house-made :-) The food here is good enough that I'm looking forward to visiting again soon. The only reason I'm giving them a four star review is the fact that everything (most epseically the service) seems so slow that if you didn't know better you'd think you were on a tropical island somewhere. Hopefully I'll be able to give them an upgrade soon :-) Despite the slow service, this is a really nice place to hang out, sip some coffee and enjoy some good food.
Steven Beard
Absolutely love this place. Lots of seating, the food and coffee are incredible. The grilled chicken panino and mocha are my favorites, but breakfast and other lunch / coffee items are also great. Good atmosphere to study, go on a date, or have a casual business meeting. The staff is friendly as well. Highly recommend.
xvx bby
The staff is SO NICE and very very helpful! They were kind about explaining the vegan and vegetarian options. I got the vegan breakfast plate and it was amazing!
PatchworkBeauty
The iced matcha latte is out of this world. Ended up having to get a refill! Will definitely visit again. Chill vibes and great staff.
Latrecca Wilson
Yes yes yes! I miss this place so much. I went there almost daily when I lived nearby. The best coffees and snacks! I loved the scones the best!
Sadly this place has closed due to COVID-19. Went by today (10/5/2020) and saw the sign on the door
Seriously the best maple donut ever! Moist, flavorful. And the coffee was awesome too. And the grits were good and I'm not a grit fan at all. Some people commented on it being a hipster coffee shop-after being in Seattle and Portland and other hipster California areas-I'd say this place is a light version and shouldn't deter anyone from going to eat those donuts and the great coffee.
Urban Standard has wildly disingenuous hours that conflict with the hours posted on their website and other online properties. At this point, I can't quite tell if Urban Standard is still in business!It's unclear if these bizarre hours are related to the pandemic, but if so, city, state, and federal authorities have all provided officially-sanctioned public health guidelines on how to reopen establishments like Urban Standard safely and successfully. By implementing these guidelines, the vast majority of restaurants and coffee shops in Birmingham have safely reopened.Taken together, the only logical conclusion is that Urban Standard is now closed indefinitely with no concrete plans to reopen.
it's a racist place, glad they closed
Urban Standard It is a shame that it took me hearing about this place closing down for me to come out and try the food. I have been here before for a book signing, but I have never tried the food. Until the last day they were open. . . I'm generally not a coffee or coffee shop person, but the food here was phenomenal. And I ate a lot of it: cuban sandwich, soup, tofu scramble, cookie, and chai. The cuban had tender and flavorful pork, ham, and bun. It was also a big boy sandwich - totally not expected from a pretty little coffee shop! For a reasonable price too! The soup of the day seemed to be some sort of cauliflower cheddar soup. I liked the fact that it came out piping hot, and it was savory even without being overly creamy. The tofu was tasty and well-seasoned with a little bit of curry powder it seems. The chocolate chip cookie was pretty unique: crispy, a little crunchy, a tad salted, and soft and gooey on the inside - safe to say that I haven't had a chocolate chip cookie like this before. The chai was rich and creamy. It's sad to see this place close, especially after tasting its goodness.
Urban Standard is a cute coffee shop in downtown Birmingham. I've visited here twice, and both times I found the coffee good and the food totally delicious! Last time I visited (right before the Pandemic) I particularly enjoyed the Grits and the Biscuits; the latter were house-made :-) The food here is good enough that I'm looking forward to visiting again soon. The only reason I'm giving them a four star review is the fact that everything (most epseically the service) seems so slow that if you didn't know better you'd think you were on a tropical island somewhere. Hopefully I'll be able to give them an upgrade soon :-) Despite the slow service, this is a really nice place to hang out, sip some coffee and enjoy some good food.
Absolutely love this place. Lots of seating, the food and coffee are incredible. The grilled chicken panino and mocha are my favorites, but breakfast and other lunch / coffee items are also great. Good atmosphere to study, go on a date, or have a casual business meeting. The staff is friendly as well. Highly recommend.
The staff is SO NICE and very very helpful! They were kind about explaining the vegan and vegetarian options. I got the vegan breakfast plate and it was amazing!
The iced matcha latte is out of this world. Ended up having to get a refill! Will definitely visit again. Chill vibes and great staff.
Yes yes yes! I miss this place so much. I went there almost daily when I lived nearby. The best coffees and snacks! I loved the scones the best!
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Amazing cabbage soup!! Will definitely be back.
We came for breakfast and had the vegan breakfast plate and avocado toast. We came for lunch and got a vegan Reuben and the grilled cheese. Delicious!
Great cup of coffee and delicious, healthy menu options!
Great atmosphere with lots of natural light. Food was good, coffee good, and lots of vegan/vegetarian options.
Tremendous coffe, outstanding breakfast. Amazing hidden gem.