A great place to work, study or simply enjoy a coffee, latte or frozen creation. Their Honey…read moreCinnamon Latte was yummy, lightly sweet and hit the spot. Service was quick and efficient. The Cinnamon Scone was tender, moist and full of cinnamon flavor, but I wish I'd had her warm it a bit - as she offered. It was cool from being in a refrigerated case. The atmosphere here is high ceiling industrial, but exposed brick and a lovely walnut paneled wall give it a warmth and a stately library touch. I'll return.

Conveniently located in Trace crossings. My lemonade was very tasty. They have tons of items on…read moretheir summer menu. Can't wait to try more. This place has plenty of patio seating tons of pastry, sandwich, and coffee options. Tons of restaurants and cool retail shops all in walking distance. Service was great.

Very kind staff and great service! Usually high school kids there who really care and want to make…read moreyour drink the right way. Always delicious

Was my first time going and it was fantastic. Not only was the staff was super kind, but they…read moreexplained everything about the drink I was wanting and were patient with me. 10/10 service and I will definitely be coming back again for my next mid lunch drink order.

Why do most coffee shops in Alabama have to face a parking lot? Why the heck is everything another…read moreugly strip mall? What makes it even sadder in the case of Santos, is they tried to make the exterior a little more enjoyable by putting some nice tables and even a swing outside. Sadly, without any plants separating the area from the parking lot, the entire vibe of this coffee shop, both looking out from inside and sitting outside is not that great. But, vibe aside, let's talk about how it got here. Santos is a family owned small chain. The main owner, Wendy Madden, opened the first coffee shop in 1993 in Tuscaloosa and since expanded into Santos Coffee we know today. The establishment pays homage to Guatemalan saints and ancestral lands where coffee is sourced from, from family's original plantations. The beans are roasted in Birmingham after being imported from Guatemala. The coffee is absolutely excellent here. Seriously, a very tasty latte. Oddly, they do not have an option to get it in a mug, so there is no way to avoid the plastic coating and the flimsy paper cups. Also there wasn't even a design on top of the latte...but ok, maybe that's slightly picky to highlight. Thus, Santos as a whole is a good coffee shop for to go orders. With excellent coffee quality, this is where they really shine. With that said, the vibe and serving methods need work.

Super clean and the aesthetic I could spend hours here and work…read more The staff were really nice. They had good options for food and for drinks outside of coffee! Free water, which I love because it's self serve. Only thing I would change is the energy shot. It would amazing if they served an energy shot actually. I was expecting like a mini juice shot packed with vitamins and suppl

Decided to try 7Brew since it's been here almost a year, and I tried another comparable place…read morerecently. Part of the reason it's taken me so long is online ordering is not available. The menu is available online, but it doesn't have prices. I had it narrowed down to two choices when I pulled in, but the menu with prices wasn't readily available when I was several cars back, and if the rotating menu boards did have prices, I couldn't have seen them until it was pretty much my turn to order. So I decided to get the exact same thing I got at the 'competitor' earlier this week. I ordered a medium Sugar Free Tiger's Blood; it's an energy drink with coconut and strawberry. The drink itself was a little lighter in color; it also had a much different taste. It had more of a bite than I was expecting; maybe it had less strawberry? I'll assume it had similar calories, but anything I've seen online shows it might have a little more caffeine than the other, at 114mg for a medium. I still had absolutely no idea of how much it was. Well, surprise, excluding tip, it was 81¢ MORE than the competitor. Cons: Online ordering not available Nutritional information/calculator not available Prices not readily available Drink ordered less expensive and better flavor elsewhere So would I get this $7 energy drink again? Absolutely not. However, I might be willing to try a coffee or tea based drink hoping that it's not as pricey and I can get it with the creamers and sweeteners I prefer.

If you are a big coffee drinker, then definitely stop by 7 Brew Coffee. It seems like no matter the…read morelocation, there's always a long line. Today the line was pretty short. I can't remember the guy's name who helped us, but he was so friendly and very patient since this was our first visit. After speaking with him and telling him our likes/dislikes, he suggested we try the Sweet and Salty and it was definitely that. We got it frozen and it was very delicious. It definitely tasted like coffee, but with a kick of sweetness... and not too much. They even offer other beverages for non coffee drinkers. The service was great and fast. Definitely would check them out again and try something new!

Finally made it to Baba Java Coffee, and I wish I hadn't waited so long! I had the cappuccino and…read moremy friend got the latte, both delicious. The cappuccino was stronger than what I usually go for, but smooth, not bitter at all. The ambiance is really nice, mostly tables and chairs with one cozy area that has softer seating. A few people were working on laptops, so it seems like a good spot to post up for a bit. Parking was easy too. Will definitely be back!

Having opened in 2019, Baba Java entered the area's coffee shop scene at a time when coffee for…read moremost local residents was still associated with one single chain. This was the first location of Baba Java and has since expanded through the city. Ran my Omani entrepreneurs, this little coffee shop became quite popular over the years. The staff working here are mostly teenagers or college students, who are very attentive and professional despite their young age. The owner clearly picked out incredible folks to be here who make Baba Java feel both welcoming and well kept. The interior of the space is fairly basic coffee shop design, but admittedly, a little bit dated in 2026 and lacks the unique vibe of some other independent coffee shops. Window views facing the strip mall parking lot don't create much of an ambiance either. With that said, design is not the main thing to come here for. The coffee is excellent and priced very reasonably, offering a great value for an establishment of this sort. There is easy to access WiFi and an overall feeling of being welcomed. A solid little coffee shop that allows customers to support some local business owners instead of a big chain.

I always like to try new coffee places and since I've never been to a Dutch Bros, I had been…read moreanxiously awaiting their opening. But here lately it's been so busy they have police directing traffic so I decided to wait a few weeks before I tried it. I went on a Tuesday morning and I ended up ordering the golden Eagle hot. I could tell there was a new person taking my order, but he did very well. It did not take me long to get my drink but the way the drive-through is that you have to wait behind people so it's not a two lane drive-through like some other coffee places. You can download the app and then get some freebies after a while. I will definitely be back.

Our area's first Dutch Bros recently opened. I avoided it for a bit, but I found it not as busy…read moreone afternoon. Walk-up and online ordering isn't turned up yet, so drive-thru it was. Not going to lie, I felt silly asking for the Tiger's Blood Zero Sugar Rebel. I was also glad I had downloaded the app so I knew what I wanted so I wasn't gawking at the menu trying to decide. It was fantastic! I had just gotten through at the gym, and it was so refreshing. It made me happy enough I decided to pull over a half-mile down the road to take my Yelp photos. It comes with Sugar-free Coconut and Sugar-free Strawberry, but I'm not sure I would have been able to tell you those were the flavors if I hadn't read it on the menu. The medium has 85 mg of caffeine, so slightly less than a cup of coffee. Glad to have Dutch Bros nearby, and I look forward to trying some more flavors, no matter how awkward ordering it makes me feel.

The drinks weren't awesome. Our cake slice had mold on it... just a "trendy" place in my opinion…read more.. teenagers seem to love it.... It was packed with them.

Went recently in the early evening. Thought we were beating the dinner crowd in the shopping…read morecenter as parking can sometimes be a little crowded with 2 restaurants and surrounding retail, but parking was already filling up. Nice atmosphere. There were two small groups already there, and I get the impression it is kind of a hang-out for some high school/young adults. The staff was friendly, and even though we'd indicated we'd had boba tea before, they were great at giving the whole tea spiel. I'd seen lots of colorful teas and fruit and such online, but we were just looking for the standard milk teas, as a good one of those is essential. My daughter got a taro with boba which was going to be my pick, so I quickly chose the Cinnamon Roll from the wall, which is winter melon milk tea, winter melon and cinnamon (syrup) drizzle, and boba. The boba was still warm in the bottom of the cup, which was an interesting first for me. But the boba was generous, and the drizzle gave it a sweetness and flavor that definitely tasted like a cinnamon roll. My daughter said the taro was a little bland, and on sampling I kind of agree that the taro was a bit mild. I did have one issue with my cup. When I went to pick it up, I did so from the bottom and it splorted out the top of the straw; I felt like a kid with a juice box, though I definitely didn't pick it up with any type of Hulkish vice squeeze. I don't know if it was because of the warm boba or just a thinner cup that was softer to touch. Picking it up close to the top of the cup helped. I do like that there is a closer boba tea option than there ever used to be, and while it wasn't my absolute favorite boba tea of all time, it's definitely some place I'll return to try a few more of the traditional milk tea options.

Absolutely love this place! Staff is fantastic, drinks taste amazing and it's always a great…read moreexperience!

I stopped by for a protein shake. I ordered a chunky monkey ($9) and it was delicious. The lady who…read moremade it was super nice too. These teas and shakes are expensive and also expensive to make. We're all experiencing higher prices for our favorite treats. They use excellent quality products in these. They are no more expensive than Planet Smoothie in Alabaster. I enjoyed mine and will be back for another!!!