36 Best Coffee Shops near Gardendale

“Stopped here for espresso and a coffee. The employees were very friendly and the space is large with a lot of seating. It looks like this building used to be a Pizza Hut or China Buffet and they repurposed it.

Big outdoor seating, plenty of parking. I ordered a hot mint latte with oat milk and my husband ordered a decaf Cortado. The coffee is my mint latte is mild, tasted a little watered down. My husband said his Cortado was good, better than Starbucks.“

“I stop at the Starbucks anytime I’m coming from Central Alabama to Huntsville, which is quite often. The drinks are always PERFECTION!! Bathrooms are clean, which is a super plus especially for a lady who’s traveling“

“I walked in Dunkin and was served by this lady named germanda she was so sweet and professional but it was this other store manager who was very rude and loud yelling and cussing being very nasty on what looked like the headset to the drive thru she said she doesn’t wanna serve anybody and don’t have anything food“

“We havent eaten here in a long time. My husband got sick, and the staff always a bad day, ever single day. 🙄 Wasnt expecting much, it is McDonald's. We ordered, SIMPLE, QUICK, NICE!!! We pull up to pay, simple, quick and NICE, pull On up to pickup food and THE SAME THING!!! Greeted with a smile, had our order almost ready, no long wait, and NICE!!!!!!! A little goes a long way. The food was hot and good. (it is McDonald's) 🤷🏼‍♀ and the ice cream machine worked GREAT!“

“I’m not a coffee drinker. But a local chef(shout out to Whitney Simone!) I follow and patronize raved about Rochelle’s grit bowl, so I decided to try breakfast here. I wished that it was advertised that breakfast was sold here because I always thought this place was just a coffee spot. Anyway, I was sooooo impressed with the cuteness of the decor inside. It felt very cozy and intimate. Soft music played in the background. I love the branding on the cups and other merchandise for purchase. Upon entering, my friend and I were greeted warmly. We placed our orders and found a place to sit. The seats were comfy and a bright red that matched the theme of it also being a lounge. There was a little free library where you could take home a free book. There were several small tvs available to watch. Our food came out after a short wait. Yall….my grit bowl was absolutely splendid! The grits were creamy and perfect- not too thick, not too thin. The meats were delicious as were the eggs. My friend enjoyed his pancakes but also wanted to try the grit bowl after hearing me rave about mine. After he devoured his, he agreed that it was just as good as I told him it was. My peach smoothie came in this cute little sealed cup with the branding on it. I love a business that doesn’t skip on the branding! I enjoyed my experience here 100% and I’m even thinking of returning tomorrow morning for breakfast! One thing I would improve: I hope the owners consider advertising that they sell breakfast as well. Folks like me that may not be coffee drinkers but who love breakfast will gladly patronize the business…if we know they sell more than coffee. Overall, this place earned my 5 stars.“

“My partner and I were in town from California and this place is the ticket for true coffee consumers. Clean space with a great vibe . The coffee is fantastic and the staff is spot on and friendly. Can t wait to return. Thanks guys“

“Been meaning to try this place out for a while, and finally had the time to today! Such a cute atmosphere, the staff was super friendly, and the service was quick! Not terribly crowded at all, and everyone there was just chill and having a good time by the looks of it. I will be returning when I can! The iced coffee I got was also very scrumptious, just what I needed this morning ^^“

“Friendly staff and customer service is wonderful. Drinks are unique and they are always coming up with new seasonal flavors. We love you guys.“

“Awesome addition to the Crestwood neighborhood!“

“An incredible opportunity to live here!!“

“I had an incredible experience today with Grounds Coffee! Expertly crafted coffee and baristas that made me feel like family!“

“The coffee was more bitter than sweet. The avocado toast was excellent!!! 10/10. They need to add more for the smaller toddlers in the play room and when I visited lots of older children were playing ruff in the area. I also wish they would extend there hours, they close too soon in the evenings.“

“This coffee is located inside the Region's center downtown and open to the public. The ladies who run and manage the place are amazing and always have a smile on their faces. The coffee and treats are sweet. If you don't know what to choose, they are more than welcome to recommend a drink based on what you like. Keep up the good work ladies.“

“Staff is very friendly and helpful. Always have pleasant conversations while waiting for our drinks with the team here. Coffee and energy chillers are always good. Even though our order is the same every time we go the sweetness/flavor varies, sometimes I taste no flavoring in our drinks, sometimes it's really pronounced - even though we always just get the normal amount.“

“This local coffee shop is such a gem! The quality of the coffee is absolutely outstanding. The best part is the coffee is locally sourced. Emma was a pleasure to meet. So grateful to have a spot like this close to home!“

“Great atmosphere. So glad there's another place like this in Birmingham! Great Coffee, great pastries, and fantastic entertainment. Can't wait to come back for a show to try some of their cocktails! After hearing about the owners sister who was killed by a metra train, it's so inspiring to see her keep thriving and keeping her sister's memory alive. ❤️❤️“

“Lively! I am not from Birmingham but I am a coffee lover. From Orlando but, I wanted to see something new for a change from the normal city life. Noticed there were allot of coffee shops here than in any city I’ve been to which made it hard to decide on which one I liked to visit more but something about the atmosphere caught my attention. It was quite which made it easier to work. The environment even though it was quiet it felt inviting. The glass made allot of natural light come in and I loved being able to enjoy a good view while working. I definitely would come again even if it’s to relax. Unfortunate I’m not from here. Anyone who enjoys coffee I highly recommend to come here.“

“Delicious breakfast in a casual atmosphere!“

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“Very great ice cream and great people. Would highly recommend stopping in!!“

“I recently had gastric sleeve surgery and have had a terrible time trying to find stuff to drink that is calorie free and no artificial sweeteners. A friend suggested that I try the tropical tea. I did and I was hooked!! Their customer service is amazing and when my order was put on back order, they were so friendly and did everything they could to get my order pushed through.“

“just now I was visiting the Birmingham Airport in Alabama and ordered 2 coffees from terminal C and I spilled one of my entire coffees right in front of the store. Quickly an employee sweet as can be came out and helped me clean up while the other employee remade my coffee for FREE without me asking!! It is my first flight and my nerves are shot and this act of kindness from both of your employees made my day better. Thank you starbies!!“

“Excellent cafeteria style food! Love the hamburger steak, the sausage with kraut, and the baked catfish! Always plenty of great sides to go with them. Great food and great people! They've been a staple of Tarrant for at least 30 years, probably longer!“

“Colette was a very good server. Food was above average. Bloody Mary wasn't worth the $10.00. However, we get our bill and we are being charged $2.00, a piece, for a biscuit..... WTH??? The menu never mentioned an additional charge for a biscuit, toast, or etc... I even told the brunette waitress that looked like a manager but she was probably the dishwasher. We love the Frothy monkey too but I think you just lost some customers. PM me if like“

“I am a 7 Brew lover and have been for awhile now. I basically begged the mayor for one here. I’m so happy that we finally have a location closer so I don’t have to drive 30 mins one way for a drink. Yes, this one is a little slow.. but I don’t mind the wait. I can see how that would be annoying for some people though. It has definitely gotten better recently. I go to 7B pretty much every day, sometimes twice a day and enjoy talking to the employees that I see regularly 😃“

“Love them,, They are very accommodating and polite with great hours“

“Jessica is a rock star! I ordered food Sunday thru DoorDash and it was not what it supposed to be! When I called she apologized and took my name down. I went today and she made to bowl for me even though they don’t make the bowls doing the week.“

“Nice location, and very nice staff. I spent about $20 for a specialty drink + a nice sized sandwich + tip. Coffee selection is very basic, they have a few fun/seasonal drinks but nothing crazy or exciting. Food menu is also simple, and I don’t think I saw any prices listed on the TV screen for the food items. I did like that my sandwich was made to order—already better than Starbucks!“

“great doughnuts would try again“

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“Open room, no booths or privacy, but very clean and stylish. The food was excellent, except the "spinach" salad actually came as spring greens and I personally would have preferred the spinach as described. Our server was OUTSTANDING, one of the best we've ever had, don't remember his name, but it was Sunday evening 2/15/26.“

“The triple berry matcha is soooo good, but was a bit heavy on the ice today. The employee was working alone and still learning the new drink recipes so it took a while. Saturday Target foot traffic on a Saturday morning is hard to manage with one person. She was very nice but there was definitely a backlog.“

“Quick order ahead service!“

“12 doughnuts for $25 and not fresh and not filled well. But the staff was pleasant courteous and friendly. Greeted with a smile. They store was out of somethings but suggested others. This team makes it a joy to come to.this store location. Clean on the inside and outside. Will come back and try something else.“

“We met my parents here for breakfast and had the best service and food. The food was hot and they were super fast. The employees and the manager checked on us a couple of times as well. Would visit here again“