Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bandido Coffee

    4.5 (35 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Order Bandido Coffee Takeout or Delivery

    Bandido Coffee Photos

    BANDIDO COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Bandido Coffee

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Horchata Iced Latte
    Alex P.

    Had the Horchata Iced Latte while I ate at Bandido Brunch & Social. It was great. Service was awesome, they brought to the bar where I was sitting. Vibes were great.

    No coffee yet but look at these chips! Complimentary is even better!
    Saundra G.

    One of the best servers I've had in a while. It was her first day and you would've never known. Excellent food choices with a different flare. Amazing coffee concoctions both hot and iced. Excellent choice for breakfast or brunch.

    Camille F.

    Fantastic coffee shop right on the circle in 5 Points South! I had the horchata iced latte, which was outstanding. The staff is super nice, the music they were playing was very good. There's tons of seating inside and several tables outside. I believe I heard the owners are gearing up to open a food spot right next door. I'll be a regular if there's a breakfast burrito involved. Fun vibe, great natural light, pastry selection, good coffee. Bandido is certainly a great option for all UAB people.

    Iced latte
    Westyn R.

    Bandido coffee is a must try when in the five points area. If you're a fan of Mexican pastries/sweets then you'll love everything here as the milk drinks are based on them and they have pan dulce. They also have breakfast items such as croissants or toasts. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant that had some melted cheesy goodness with a soft and flaky croissant. The latte I ordered was perfectly balanced and a good pick me up on a rainy day. I loved the decor with various twists on famous paintings, stickers, skulls etc. it's not a place I would come to study as the playlist is a little loud albeit a great one. It's a hangout spot though. The baristas are friendly and helpful with the menu too. This is a local place I will continue to support!

    Best to ever do it. RIP king.
    Scott M.

    Not sure why it took me so long to try this place, but now I have and I feel like I've been missing out! Tucked away in a little nook in 5 Points south, this place is small and punching above it's weight. Super friendly people, nice decor, and a great beverage menu that includes some real gems like their Horchata Latte. Get in there and order one of those right away. A few spots to sit outside and a few inside. Super clean. Quick. Solid espresso. Nice overall vibes. Will definitely return.

    Coffee bar area
    Toni-Cyntina R.

    The scenery on the inside is very cute! I ordered off the winter menu and got the sugar coffee espresso ice coffee. It was delicious. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant. It's pretty big which was nice but I didn't enjoy it as much as my coffee. The servers were kind and efficient with getting orders out. I would definitely visit again! They also have free WiFi if you want to sit and do work.

    Plant
    Gabe P.

    A friend suggested meeting up here on a Saturday morning. I was excited since I've had this coffee shop bookmarked. Parking was kinda challenging but it didn't take me too long to locate a spot. This is a cute , hip little coffee shop. I felt a little tight inside since it was crowded. My friends and I ordered and then found seating outside. I love the outdoor seating space.... It's so cute! The staff were all working hard and they were friendly. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and a black coffee. I enjoyed my selection but I just wish the sandwich had been hotter. My friends enjoyed their drinks and food also. I plan to return soon!

    Cuz I be bougie with my dirty chai
    Nichelle W.

    Great service chill ambience. Very well prepared dirty Chai..absolutely delicious... I also got a pastry to go. New spot on my map of stops, my brother and sister in law purchased property just around the corner.

    Emily L.

    Great coffee shop in downtown, with great staff and a great menu. It's hard to find a coffee shop that actually stands out as unique but this is the place!!! Pros: - coffee is amazing - great specials - great food & pastries - nice interior - outdoor seating - horchata latte Cons: - hard to find parking - very expensive ($7 per latte, $8 pastry) Love

    Inside
    Isabel S.

    Stumbled upon this coffee shop when I was looking for a new place to try in town and boy am I glad I did! This Latin inspired coffee shop has plenty of Mexican lattes to choose from. I got the mama coco which is coconut with chocolate abuelita (Mexican hot chocolate) which was delicious! I didn't feel the coconut flavor too strongly but I grew up drinking this and it was nostalgic to have it in latte form. They have plenty of food and pastries to pick from. Inside there are a few tables to pick from. Will definitely be back!

    The menu
    Lorraine F.

    Lovely place. Lovely barista. Enjoyed the coffee and the decor. The barista was super helpful and gave me recommendations.

    i went in yesterday for the first time, it was a 10/10 experience! i will definitely be going back, staff was super kind and helpful. The match drink was perfect!

    Vibes

    Cool and chill spot. Aesthetic for sure and in a cute area for vibes suggests parking a little further and getting a nice walk to the spot. But def super friendly staff. Also some good a** coffee. Also pastries add a little heaven and culture. I love it! Viva La Mexico!

    See all

    22 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Melissa L.
    1
    324
    138

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 day ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam
    0
    9
    6

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ozzy O.
    6
    100
    627

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    I love this place! No boring decor like all the other coffee shops! And the coffee is soooo good! The staff is always so welcoming!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great coffee and breakfast. Very relaxed, chill ambiance. Nicely decorated and the coffee soda drink was unique.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    A lovely little coffee shop in a cute alley. Staff were friendly and coffee was super delicious. I would definitely come back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Bandido Coffee

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Coffee & Tea 558 times last month within 5 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    June Coffee - June Coffee

    June Coffee

    4.6(96 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Coffee snobs, look no further. Your search is over. Go here now…read more I had the privilege of staying in Birmingham nearby this place and checked it out after looking at the photos. And I'd love to qualify this five-star review by saying I've been traveling the United States for over 10 years and I've been to countless coffee shops from Alaska to Boston to Florida to San Diego and everything in between. I can easily say this has been a top 10 experience and if you're in Birmingham you are very fortunate that this place is here. I had a hot vanilla latte and one of the finest pastries of all time but I'm not reviewing the pastries. Both days I went in here there were two different baristas some quiet dude and then some alternative tattoo girl both of them made an absolutely exceptional hot latte. Everything I look for is here: The espresso itself is a medium-dark profile with dark chocolate, toasted almond, and brown-sugar sweetness, low bitterness, and a rounded, low-acid finish that holds its shape in milk instead of washing out. The vanilla stays clean and floral on top of that, while the milk is steamed to glossy microfoam that integrates with the shot, leaving a silky body and a long caramel-cocoa aftertaste. Perfection. Some of the best in the USA. Hats off to you.

    Came here after reading reviews…read more I'll start by saying the staff were decent enough. Not super friendly but not rude. Just there. I ordered an iced americano given it was a hot day around noon. I got my drink and went to add creamer and sweetener like I always do. And bam that's when I noticed this place was one of those we are going to force you to have what we believe is healthier for you. What do I mean. No Splenda no equal just that nasty truvia. I'm diabetic so I don't use sugar and truvia is just nasty. It tastes horrible and makes your drink taste horrible. Now mind you they will use all kinds of syrups with dyes and additives and sugars but nope not Splenda. That's bad for you. The 50 grams of sugar in a single vanilla latte is totally fine. We're ok with that even though that alone is over the recommended amount. But Splenda no we can't allow that. Will never be back.

    Photos
    June Coffee - Butterscotch Fall seasonal drink

    Butterscotch Fall seasonal drink

    June Coffee - Butterscotch Latte

    Butterscotch Latte

    June Coffee - Outdoor area

    See all

    Outdoor area

    Cala Coffee Downtown - Maple brown sugar iced latte time

    Cala Coffee Downtown

    4.5(42 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    First latte I had from Cala was here and it was amazing. Brown sugar vanilla iced. This place has…read morebeen my fav go-to coffee shop since. Nice baristas and it's always pretty packed inside. I frequent both locations and will most likely frequent the new one in mountain brook as well!

    3.5 but I'll round up just cause I think I got a lil unlucky…read more Came by here for some caffeine after the event at Salud in Birmingham. I was specifically super excited to try their seasonal matcha special, which was made with horchata (also from Salud!) and strawberries, if I recall correctly. Unfortunately, we walked in only to find they were out of the supplies needed to make the drink. :( I was caught off guard and didn't know what to order, but the barista recommended a latte with maple flavor so I went with that. The interior was clean and spacious and had a relaxed and calm but energetic feeling to it. Good place to hang out or work quietly. There's a self-service area to spruce up or fix your drink or grab lids or stir sticks. Service was nice and my drink came out quickly. It was pretty good but not really the "right" drink for me. I like my stuff on the sweet side and this was much more balanced and coffee-forward. That said, it held its own against my sugar-craving taste buds and I drank most of it, which is usually the hallmark of good brew, lol. I don't really blame them because I blanked on what to order and just went with what was suggested. It's probably a great suggestion for lots of other folks! Would be happy to come back and try a different beverage. Seems like a nice place overall. :)

    Photos
    Cala Coffee Downtown
    Cala Coffee Downtown
    Cala Coffee Downtown

    See all

    The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Blue Russian Latte

    The Red Cat-Railroad Park

    4.2(143 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$

    This hip and fun coffeehouse is located right across the street from Railroad Park, making it a…read moreperfect stop for a coffee before or after a stroll. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your coffee wherever you're most comfortable. They have some amazing signature flavors that caught my attention. Instead of going with a regular cappuccino, I decided to try the "Havana Brown," made with hazelnut and Irish cream. It was a treat to try something different, but it wasn't overly sweet, which I personally like. The staff seemed really friendly and welcoming, and they were more than happy to offer recommendations. I also loved seeing how involved they are in the local community. There's a board along the wall featuring upcoming local events, which gives the shop an even more welcoming, neighborhood feel.

    If a random stranger came through the city of Birmingham, stumbled around aimlessly for a while and…read morefinally worked up the nerve to ask a local for a suggestion to grab a coffee, Red Cat would likely be at the top of that list. It's one of Birmingham's original coffee shops as coffee culture started to transition from the realms of iHop and Denny's into something that one might actually appreciate. Red Cat opened here in 2008, close to the time when Railroad Park was forming up in front of it as well. Of course, beans are roasted in house. Of course, the views are very pleasant overlooking railroad park across the street. And, what other colors could mugs be other than red? The layout inside is pleasant, although does have a bit of that "overly private" feel. The way that tables are positioned, it's not conducive to having a chat with a stranger. Depending on the vibe one is looking for, that can be a good or a bad thing. Basically, this is where you come if you don't want to be bothered. As a whole, a wonderful spot to enjoy one of their signature Espresso blends.

    Photos
    The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Plain black coffee

    Plain black coffee

    The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Chai latte and pumpkin muffin

    Chai latte and pumpkin muffin

    The Red Cat-Railroad Park - Abyssinian iced latte

    See all

    Abyssinian iced latte

    Bandido Coffee - coffee - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...