OH MY GOODNESS! What a beautiful and quaint little establishment! I loved it! When I walked in I was taken by the ambiance and the decor, a guy working there told me that the owner lived in the Middle East and that is where the inspiration came from for the decor. It's so cute. This is a great place to study, chill, gather your thoughts, read, ruminate, revel in the beauty of a coffee shop that makes you *for a moment* be whisked away and forget about the current global situation. The drinks here are amazing as well! I got a drink that had espresso, oat milk, honey, and cinnamon on ice. It was superb, I honestly wanted to order three more to go for the road lol. They also have military discount! And the stickers they have are also a cute bonus. Just go here! You won't regret it. It's honestly the small things that count in life - like cute, quaint coffee shops :). read more

Wow! I was so excited to find this coffee shop. If you know me, you know I love specialty flavors. Pizza, ice cream, coffee - if you have unique flavors, you have my attention! Baba Java has just that. The shop is a brightly lit place with great natural light. They have a pastry case and a generous offering of unique coffee beverages. I chose the Maple Latte and two savory rolls with a delicious tomato dipping sauce because I was quite hungry. I was so impressed with the flavor of both. I can't wait to go back and try something new. The only thing I feel this shop could do better is use silverware instead of plastic ware, but over all, I loved it! read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This coffee shop it the cutest and I really enjoyed my drink! So glad I stopped by, very cozy a great spot to meet friends, study, or plan a small business meeting! Their season items are really good too. I ordered the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte. read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I had an amazing cup of coffee at Baba Java. I had a hibiscus rose latte and it was heavenly. I decided on a lemon blueberry scone to go with it and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is typical coffeehouse with lots of chairs, tables, and even a few couches. The noise level was pretty quiet. They were out of a lot of baked goods they said due to it being a Monday, but I would definitely go back. My friend had a rosemary thyme latte that was insane. read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Lemon blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Really cute cafe. I didn't try any of the food but the coffee was yummy and they even did latte art. Very friendly staff and there is so much room to sit and I can imagine it would be a great place to study or get a bit of work done. read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

They have pour over coffee, which was exactly what I was looking for. Great selection of coffee beans from all over the world. You have to check it out if you're in Birmingham and you love good coffee read more

I love the pineapple dole whip with popping boba. Employees are very chill. There's always plenty of seating available and it's super comfortable and relaxed. read more

Pretty good and fast and cute some gf/v options Serves coffee and tea mainly, service was quick and kind. read more

This is the perfect environment for someone looking to study, work, or read. There is ambiance music playing in the background but is quiet enough to focus. Other patrons are respectful and quiet. The coffee is very balanced and well roasted (tastes like light roast which I like). Staff is extremely friendly. read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Almond milk decaf latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The coffee here is delicious and the muffin is heavenly. The people who work here are very sweet and obviously are passionate about their coffee. 10/10 would come back. Nice environment also for studying, reading, or meeting up with friends read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Mint black tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

If you're south hoover, this is perfect! Had an iced tea and they used real glasses. The perfect clink-clink of the ice against the glass is so refreshing on hot days like these read more

I love this place! Their coffee is delicious, and the staff is so friendly! It has the warm and welcoming vibe of a local, community coffee shop. Great place to meet or work! read more

Baba Java is a welcome addition to the Riverchase Galleria area! The atmosphere was clean and spacious with lots of light. This is a minor detail, but I was pleasantly surprised they display all their prices to include tax. I didn't get to try any of their baked goods, but they have a diverse offering of local baked goods to go with your coffee, including a handful of gluten free goodies from Joy The Baker! I tried the Bergamot Fog Latte, which had a nice balance of fragrance and creaminess. They offer free Wi-Fi, so I will definitely be back to get some work done! :) read more

It seems as though if you order online you may or may not get your coffee while it is still hot. I was parked in a clearly visible spot and alerted them to my arrival via the app. I was told that "my car could not be found and they did not know what type of car that is" I am disappointed in this treatment because I frequent this shop often. As an immunocompromised person, if hot drinks are not available unless you go in that is good to know. read more

Good coffee shop with baked goods and good furniture to take a load off or study on if your one of those college students! Unique latte flavor combinations! BlackBerry sage Lavender Latte, Lavender Mocha and one with habanero! Many others to chose from. I would recommend tasting before leaving, the two I ordered had very light flavor, we were wanting more. read more

Probably the best Latte I've ever had in my life. A little $$$ but worth it. Will definitely be coming back.

This is the best coffee place in town!! The atmosphere is unique and friendly. Different looking than every other cookie-cutter coffee shop. The baristas and roasters are friendly and will tell you about what they're doing as they're making your delicious drink. It's my favorite place to go! You won't be disappointed! read more

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New to the area and everyone was nice, good custom coffee. Wifi, upscale better than Starbucks, in my opinion. read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Daily blend and lemon blueberry scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The coffee was great but the atmosphere left something to be desired. The young ladies on the shift were quite distracting with their giggling like schoolgirls and flirting with some of the young men (potentially managers?). The one young man who helped me was very pleasant and seemed to be the only employee who was actually working. I found myself feeling sorry for him as he seemed actually interested in the job and quality of work and knowledgeable about the product but the rest of the atmosphere did not match with his level of customer service delivered. I'm not sure if I'll be back due to this experience. read more

I'm amazed by their lattes. The Honey Cinnamon latte is a dream. They've shown me what real coffee house drinks should taste like. Thanks!

I come here about three times a week, so I figured it was my obligation to leave a raving review! Every time I come to Baba Java, I get sad when it's time to leave. I love all of the baristas, a few of them I would consider friends now. They give me such a sense of community every time I walk through the door. The coffee is amazing. It's roasted in-house and is used to make the most delectable drinks you could imagine. Also, I am a very slow drinker and none of the baristas give me looks when I ask for my drink to be reheated! :) Their food is amazing as well! They provide food from locals in Birmingham including the Joyful Food Co., Sweet Bottom Bakery, and a host of others. I personally enjoy the cinnamon roll and the savory roll. They both go well with my fat rolls. :P In short, this place isa diamond in the middle of Hoover and you should go there as much as you can. Just don't take the table right by the door by the couch. That's mine. read more

Just tried this place for the first time. I ordered an iced chai tea latte and it was on point! Delicious, creamy and not watered down like Starbuck's! Will definitely come here more often! read more

This was my first time in there and they took there time explaining everything to me and how it worked and what their favorites were. I got the Honey Cinnamon Latte and it is SOOOO GOOD!! Highly suggest!! This is a good place for meetings, morning coffee, a relaxing evening, study area, etc. Love it!! read more

Baba Java Coffee - Hoover - Honey Cinnamon Latte! SOOOOO GOOD!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Really delicious coffee and very friendly service. I highly recommend this coffee shop for anyone who like high quality coffee. I had the pumpkin cinnamon latte with almond milk and it was amazing. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect. The coffee was good. The staff is full of expertise and will patiently explain things. I learned about a date being served with traditional Turkish coffee. That was interesting. I hope to go back and try more of the unique offerings. read more

Great service and better coffee! We love little local coffee shops and Baba Java didn't disappoint. We will definitely be back!

Americola is great. Staff is very friendly. I like how uncluttered it feels it feels spacious. It's a very practical shop in terms of vibe and pricing. No frills, but yet great. read more

Wow! Only word that describes this place. I was greeted upon arrival and was made to feel completely "at home" during my time here. Quality iced latte and quality service. I'll be back often! read more

Best coffee in town! I love coming to Baba Java. It's so cozy! The customer service is amazing. You will always leave with a smile on your face. Jacob, Abby, and Levi are three of the awesome staff members that work at Baba Java that always go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied. Other than the fabulous experience you will have at Baba Java, the coffee is delicious. So rich and so full of flavor. read more

I am a fan of the traditional 6 ounce Cappuccino and Baba Java has a great one. I love their cinnamon buns and scones. And their staff is delightful. You feel like they are really glad you have come. read more

Cannot say enough good about this coffee shop! I have frequented this coffee shop many times over the last several months and every time I am so pleased with the taste of the coffee, the owners, the employees' excellent, friendly customer service, and with the comfortable, calming, clean atmosphere. It is a must for you to visit!! You will not be disappointed!! read more

Very good coffee! Try the camel latte or even a regular iced latte. There is plenty of space and quiet vibes to get work done. The outlets even have USB ports, which is a nice convenient feature. read more

Nice clean café with a full size roaster in the back. They roast all the beans they use in their coffees. I had an espresso straight up, nice depth of flavor with a strong top note, not a heavy roast. I also purchased a bag of the Yemen whole bean at their recommendation. Made a cup when I got home- it had been roasted about 2 weeks prior. The beans are on the smallish side but are a consistent size. Nice and clean with a distinctive berry flavor that I think is unique to this coffee. It has a great aftertaste and the flavor improves after the coffee cools a bit. Hope these guys stay in business and I can sample their other roasted offerings. They had 5 different beans, all at a medium roast. read more

So happy to have Baba Java close by! The place is super cool inside and the people were friendly. I will most definitely be back!

Best pour overs in town! Excellent coffee and excellent service. They also do some serious Turkish coffee.

Love this place and the people. Try the Yemen. Ethiopia also very good. Definitely go there and try it.

It looked really good.. the coffee is really good. Don't order for here, always order to go. Or else you won't be able to take your coffee with you in your car when you leave( glass cups). The Quiches were overall pretty bad. read more

Baba Java is consistently excellent. I have never been disappointed with anything I have tried. The atmosphere is really cool and friendly. All of the coffee I have tried is delicious. Their orange apeel latte is the best latte I've had in Birmingham. They carry a wide variety of coffee's and teas, and they also carry piper and leaf teas and steel city pops. I really don't know why this place doesn't have more reviews. Easily one of the best coffee shops in Birmingham, if not the best. read more

Stopped for a coffee this morning and the manger served us. Had a Turkish coffee and an American coffee. Both were good. Sat outside with no problems. read more

Great place and a wonderful addition to Hoover. If the owner is reading this could you please stick a single high-end coffee for those of us that LOVE single origin, unique, coffees? You have the set up, but when visiting was only to order something on the low end - medium roast - claims to be Ethiopian, and is, but is essentially roasted to death probably due to it being lower quality beans. And, honestly, of the shops I've been too claiming single origin and not delivering high quality coffee you are probably the best. If you have the set up, do it right, right? Everyone who likes Starbucks will love this place, so please support them. They are so close to being great IMO! All I'm asking for is a single high quality coffee! I'll buy all of it I promise. Seeds doesn't even meet this need - would be unique for all of Birmingham - gotta train people on great coffee!!! read more