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.

Stopped in to grab some iced coffee before taking the kids to an event of a Saturday morning around…read more10am. Decided on the fall in a cup latte off the specialty menu. I ordered it half sweet, but it was still very sweet so I'm not sure if the real thing is super sweet or if they just forgot to half the sweetness for my order. So good. Kept this tired mama energized the whole day!

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

This waffle truck was phenomenal. The service was great and the truck was so cute! I got the…read morecinnamon sugar classic waffle and it came out hot and was nice and fluffy. I also got an iced caramel latte. It had the perfect balance of coffee strength and flavor. Definitely recommending and will partake again.

Great food and drinks, great service. Sandwiches are AMAZIIIINNNGGG!! The owners and so kind and…read morefriendly!

This is the perfect place to have lunch, coffee, dessert, or even just sit and study! we've been…read morewanting to try this place since it opened and it did not disappoint. There were so many pastry options but we decided on the cinnamon roll and it was so good warmed up! The vanilla latte tasted like good quality coffee. We got the roman roast sandwhich, which is apparently the most popular food item on the menu. The beef was tender and juicy and the fries were perfectly crispy. You could definitely split this with someone, it's a huge sandwich. We also got the campo italiano focaccia flatbread. The focaccia part was really good, it was fluffy and also crispy. The chicken on top was kind of dry though. I loved the vibes of the inside, they have free wifi so it's a perfect place to do some work or study! There's a good bit of parking, too. The guy working there was really nice. Overall I definitely want to come back to try more of their menu and pastries! I was too full for gelato but I got a sample of their dubai chocolate flavor and it was so good.

ive been going to vecchia pizzeria for YEARS now (which is just as good as this place). so when i…read moreheard they opened a cafe and gelato place i knew i had to go! absolutely incredible all around! we decided to stop by for lunch, coffee, and to get a bit of work done. we went midday during the middle of the week, and there were plenty of cozy spots open and free wifi. definitely a place i would go to if i need to study! the decor is super cute and staff was super friendly! starting off w/the latte: i got the iced vanilla latte and the color was perfect! the latte was superb the roman roast sandwich is one of the most popular options and it was delicious, came with perfectly crisp fries. the flatbread was 'campo italiano' and had some chicken on it. the bread was amazing! i only had a small spoon of gelato to try out the flavors, but will definitely be coming back for gelato or maybe an affogato. overall, no notes! perfect for a date night or to come midday for a quick lunch!

Yes trust me because I give people honest reviews and nothing I said was a lie. The drinks have too…read moremuch caffeine in them and it's not healthy. Furthermore she has just two reviews and I have I cant even keep up at this point with pics. Lol nice try

Man was really nice and they had a lot of options to choose from. don't trust Staci b. Great…read moreservice and gave us free samples. Ambiance was great too.

First time getting to visit this place while we were out running errands on a beautiful Saturday…read moreMorning. The workers were all kind and running the two lanes extremely efficiently. We barely had to wait long to get our drinks. After it finally came for our turn to come we got to taste the drinks and they were fantastic. We will definitely come through to order again soon! The iced Chai drinks are delicious.

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.

Noir's location inside the Hoover Library is incredibly convenient. Whether you're visiting the…read morelibrary or just stopping by for coffee, it's easy to pop in. I would love to see them add mobile ordering in the future so you could order ahead or have your drink brought to wherever you're working in the library. I've been twice now, and both times I ordered the Golden Hour Latte. It's excellent--the cold foam is incredibly thick, and the flavor and texture are spot on. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Noir. On my first visit, I also tried the Chicken Pesto Panini with the pasta salad. The panini was delicious, though I'd personally prefer a different cheese than mozzarella. The real surprise was the pasta salad. At first glance, I wasn't sure I'd like it, but after one bite, I wished I had ordered a second container to take home. I don't usually enjoy creamy pasta salads, but this one completely changed my mind. The staff have been friendly, attentive, and happy to offer menu recommendations. On one visit, I arrived about 10-15 minutes before closing, and they were still welcoming. They explained that food service ends an hour before closing, but drinks are available until closing time. They currently follow the Hoover Library's hours and are open Wednesday through Sunday, with plans to expand to Mondays and Tuesdays once they have enough staff. Overall, Noir has quickly become one of my favorite local coffee spots. Great drinks, surprisingly good food, and excellent customer service make it well

Attended the Black label brunch on Sunday & it was such an amazing experience located in Hoover…read morelibrary but once you come through the doors you almost forget very intimate cool place to gather with friends I attended the exclusive black label brunch and the food the service the ambiance was all 10/10 you can definitely tell the food is made with love Tiffany & Tierra (the owners) are beautiful inside and out the brunch is every 3rd Sunday you have to purchase tickets fast space is limited and they sell out quickly We started with collard green egg rolls and grilled oysters they served fish shrimp and grits turkey wings collards honey butter cornbread succotash and much more I highly recommended getting tickets or just stop by for lunch

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!