I guess you could call this hidden gem. Aden Cafe is nestled among the wildwood shopping center off…read moreof lakeshore parkway. Known for its middle eastern style offerings including Yemeni coffee and other kinds of coffee (hot or iced), pastries, crepes, and ice cream you will find it hard to find something you won't like. The place itself is a relaxed environment where you could study or catch up with friends. I tried the iced Aden latte (espresso, milk, pistachio and lavender) and it's the best coffee off of lakeshore. None of the flavors were overpowering the others. I also ordered a biscoff crepe and a sabaya. The sabaya was flaky and crispy, smothered in delicious honey. It wasn't the thickest sabaya but I enjoyed it! The biscoff crepe was so decadent. The crepe itself was soft and chewy, the perfect texture for such a delicious crepe. The fruit given with it also paired well with the drizzled sauce. I am looking forward to supporting this locally owned spot more often!

I had the Dubai Strawberry Cup and the strawberry ice cream today and it was so yummy ! I will be…read moreback!!

It's a great spot and booming with local residents. Everytime we go there's a range of people…read moreincluding tons of kiddos. I like that there's inside and outside seating depending on your vibe. Be prepared to sit in either because they do get busy especially Saturday mornings (we stood in quite the line). The food is good. If I could do a 4.5 star I would simply because there was hair in our burrito, but that's on us for not mentioning it to management. It's worth mentioning that there's a park nearby if you do visit with your kiddos and need something to do after.

Probably my favorite coffee shop in all of Birmingham, this spot in Homewood never disappoints…read more From the moment you walk in, the space feels clean, bright, and welcoming. Even when the line is out the door, the service is efficient and genuinely kind. You can tell the baristas care about what they're doing, they weigh their coffee grounds precisely, time each espresso shot, and pay attention to every detail to make sure each drink comes out smooth and rich. They also offer alternative milks, which I really appreciate. The food is just as impressive. Nothing feels overly greasy, and everything tastes fresh. The biscuits are a customer favorite, but I personally love the eggs, sausage, toast, and fruit. The honey butter is especially outstanding and adds the perfect touch. One of the coolest parts is that it used to be a gas station, and the old pump area has been transformed into a covered patio with couches, perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends. I would easily give this place 5/5 stars and highly recommend it!

I was so happy to have had Caveat close to my hotel when in town for a work trip. I loved the…read morecoffee and vibes here so much, I plan to only stay in Homewood from here on out. A bold claim, no? Maybe that's all you need to know... but I love writing about coffee shops so don't stop here. I love real deal coffeehouses (yes, in a house) and it's so cozy in here. I didn't stay to work because every seat was taken both times I came in (late morning), so get here early or perhaps late, if you want a seat in the middle of the week. The baristas couldn't be nicer. They took their time and chatted with customers, a rarity in those crowded coffee chains. Do check out those seasonal lattes (I mean, for February, a cherry blossom latte? Say less). My favorite is on the regular menu, a salted rosemary latte and it's literally perfect. I adjusted the sweetness level to be less so, and I loved the notes of floral rosemary and coffee. Pro tip: skip the line and order ahead!

Only reason it's not a 5 is the whole parking situation. Had to circle a few times before I decided…read moreto park a few blocks away and just walk. Noticed they had a good crowd of students and remote workers so assuming WiFi is good there. Got to sit outside and enjoy the day while having a productive meeting. Loved the coffee and matcha we had they were delicious.

What a charming bakery/coffee shop in a super cute almost European nook in town. If you're…read morevisiting, I definitely recommend taking a drive to this area. Progressive area - Seems to be... There wasn't line when we got there but the crowd usually follows us for some reason so by the time we left there was standing room only and a line out the door. The bakery items were very fresh and tasty. I loved the Swedish gingerbread cookies - light and crisp. The lemon bar was delicious. They also have sandwiches that liked really good. Coffee - I got a vanilla latte extra sweet (no lavender) and my daughter said it was one of the best. I thought it was pretty good. I would go again when back in Birmingham!

I often enjoy getting a pastry and a coffee here. I had a not so good experience last time but…read morewanted to try again. I was never greeted. More customers came in. The young girl making the coffee was loudly talking about someone who messed up their coffee order this morning and how frustrated she was. The only other employee was occupied with what seemed a large order of bread etc. When she finished what she was doing she looked at the now five customers, claustrophobically waiting, and said I'll be right back and disappeared. Leaving the one guy serving the one customer. It was 11:30 am on a rainy day. Figured I could do without a cream cheese croissant and coffee and left. Had already waited 5 as the only other person in there and did not want to wait another undetermined amount of time. I know one of the bakers. It's a shame the front has been so bad these last two times.

I have heard about this place ever since it first opened up. I hadn't been able to check it out yet…read moresince I'm rarely in this part of Homewood. I have to say I'm really impressed with how this area has been revitalized lately! There is both an Honest Coffee and a Frothy Monkey here. I actually like this so that if either is too crowded you can try the other one. Honest Coffee is small, but so chic. I loved everything here from the atmosphere to the staff. All so warm and welcoming. I met up with my friend Miranda here to catch up and since it was in the morning, I totally opted for a caffeinated drink. I saw a lot of other drink options like Miranda's Watermelon Slushie and thought those would be great for when I come by here in the afternoons or evenings. I chose their seasonal drink of the Orange Creamsicle iced coffee. It was delicious! It was just the right proportion of orange creamsicle sweetness but still a good amount of coffee flavor. A barista there gave us juice samples too that I surprisingly liked too. It was some sort of juice of beets, ginger, and other superfoods. I will definitely be venturing this side of town more!

I had a bit of extra time before church this past Sunday morning, so I decided to try a local…read morecoffee shop that I haven't visited yet. Honest Coffee Roasters happened to be close by, so that's where I chose. The barista was very peppy and was patient with me while I decided what I wanted to order. I was tempted to get a seasonal drink, but settled on a Cortado. It was delicious! I also got a chocolate croissant which was so light and yummy! It was much quieter than I expected, but that may have also been due to it being a holiday and folks out and about traveling for the weekend. I could have easily stayed there all morning just soaking up the cozy atmosphere and listening to the music the store was playing. Lots of dance and pop hits which I love!

Lovely friendly helpful staff as always. Wide variety of selections too! One of my go to witchy…read morestores ever since I started my craft.

I try not to be biased in my reviews. I did end my visit early with my partner because we came to…read moredo some studying. However, there wasn't enough space to plug our laptops. Definitely recommend bringing an extension cord. Bri gave us an amazing tour. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I diiiiid come across one of two beauties they mentioned in the tour. I believe their name was Voodoo (pictured). Voodoo told me to leave a review or they would visit me in my dreams. Task complete.

What an amazing coffee shop! Me and my family came here to get coffee and it was great!…read moreMy coffee drink was so good. I ordered the snickerdoodle mocha. Also, I got some cinnamon coffee cake. It was super delicious. The inside was super cool and cozy. It was very clean too. It had a great ambiance to it! The service here was great. The girl taking our order was very kind and funny. Overall, great coffee shop and I highly recommend it.

Always a great place to go for coffee and a snack! I got a small latte and the biscuit and it was…read moreto die for! Service is always great and restaurant is always clean. Love all of they're sweet and savory treats.

Great food and coffee, Monkey Mocha (no alcohol). Not too impressed with the taste of the spiked…read moreIrish Coffee despite it being pretty. My friends also said the Expresso Martini was way too strong. The staff was amazing and accommodating. The problem we had is that we had a group of 12 on Saturday at 10:30 for brunch. We called on Thursday for reservations which they don't take. They did tell us to have 2 or 2 people come in at 10:00 and they'd work to seat us. They knew we were coming and had a phone number if there was a problem. I received no call. We were provided a table for 8 at 10:30 with 2 two seater tables. This was not ok. The manager did work with us to scoot empty table to our large table so we could all sit together. Water was promptly provided and drink orders taken. Then food orders taken. Food came out before drinks. I know it's hard when there's a large group but I felt it should have been staffed appropriately knowing we were coming. Our group had a good time because we weren't rushed and we got to visit. For people that need to know, there's no handicap parking at all and we needed a spot. Parking is quite challenging so prepare for that.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant ever since they opened the one in downtown but have not…read morebeen able to make it until today. I am in a women's group that plans various brunch's lunches and dinners in the BIRMINGHAM area. One of the ladies made a reservation weeks ago so they knew that we were going to be at least a party of 12 to 14. It turned out to be about 12 when they got the tables together. There was just one full table of about eight people and then two other tables which weren't close to us so they ended up putting an extra table in so we could all sit together. Since it was a Saturday morning, it was pretty busy. Parking is a bit cumbersome. I pretty much had to make my own spot so that was a bit frustrating. I don't think I saw any handicap spots. I arrive there about 1015. We had to wait 15 minutes to get our table which wasn't too bad. When they came around to take our orders, we gave them our drink order and our food order. Several of us got some alcoholic beverages. I was a bit surprised that we didn't get our drinks until after we got our meals. I chose to get the vanilla French toast which came with spiced peaches, but I did not want that. I wanted strawberries which they told me they were out of. My friend next to me got a breakfast board and lo and behold. She had strawberries on there so I asked again for strawberries and the young man said they didn't have any and then I pointed to her board eventually I got strawberries and was charged five dollars for them, which I wasn't told before hand. I did get the espresso martini, which mostly tasted like vodka. It was very strong and not very tasty. Also, the glass was very small. It looked like they only had two bartenders if that you could definitely tell they were behind. All in all my experience, there was not very good. I don't think I will be back. I had a brunch plan there next month that I decided to change to a different location. Rachael was our server and she did you the best she could. She had no control over the drinks. I also asked for extra napkins, which I did not receive. It seemed like it wasn't very well staffed for a Saturday rush.

Ordered the power up smoothie. Was really good, will be back to try more. Liked the dining inside,…read morewelcoming and bright. Cashier was friendly.

Awesome location! Parking is deceptively easy here -- there's a big lot right in the back! Order at…read morethe front from their long list of acai bowls, smoothies, wellness shots, and juices. It seemed like the acai bowls were some of the most popular options. I had a chocolate smoothie and a "Fireball" wellness shot, which was straight up ginger, lemon, and cayenne. I know, why would I do this? Was in the mood for a rush and some heartburn. Idk. I got the chocolate smoothie because it sounded like a milkshake. Life is all about balance. Service was quick, the store was light and bright. I think the prices are relatively reasonable for this sort of thing. Have y'all seen the cost of berries lately?! I do wish they noted more clearly about protein. None of the smoothies specifically noted they were high in protein, and I was looking for a meal-replacement type situation. They offer sets of juices to do a juice cleanse! I've been wanted to do a 2 or 3 day cleanse to try to get a clean break from all the sugar. I'll keep in mind that they have the option!

It's a cool little coffee shop right next to a bike shop! Outside, there's a cozy seating area…read morethat's perfect for chatting with friends. The coffee itself was super creamy and had a really good taste! I'll definitely be coming back!

This is absolutely our favorite coffee. Its a coffee shop and the coffee is better than all the…read moreothers. Not much else to say.