I do love to eat, and I have to watch what I eat the older I get. We all have to pick and choose when to splurge. My wife and I live downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Love it here. We forget how lucking we really are until one day, we go to a place where have not been in a while. The Birmingham Breadworks is that place. I walked in with my adult son and the smell is so nice. We ordered a bread for dinner which was going to be Italian. Breakfast Danishes and then I ordered something that every single person in Birmingham has to try. The Coconut Cake. I like coconut cake, but this cake was on a different planet. It was a bit of toasted coconut with the moistest cake ever. The frosting was sweet but did not take away from the cake. Folks, it was awesome. Now everything is excellent but the cakes well, they were over the top. Yesterday I had oral surgery. The doctor said, "Soft Foods". So today I went on yelp to call The Birmingham Breadworks to see if they have one lonely slice of Coconut Cake for my sick prize. Unfortunately, they are closed all this week for the holidays. So, I had Apple Sause instead and was in a foul mode all day because of that. All kidding aside, wonderful bakery and a must try one morning as a treat. Enjoy and just my two cents. read more

Pretty neat place that's a good spot for a low key quiet lunch. I got the Magic City Ranch salad for my wife and I to split. Not too much to it but a good value for under $5. We also got the Bham sandwiches and that was my favorite part of the meal. The spicy beer mustard really has a kick to it and complemented the ham and cheese nicely. Bread tasted very fresh and made it a good sandwich. My only downfall was the sides. I was thinking sandwiches would come with chips or pasta salad or something but it's just popcorn. It wasn't bad but not my favorite. read more

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A nice local bakery. I have gone by twice now to buy a whole loaf of sourdough bread for only $8! It is fresh and delicious. The reason I gave 4/5 stars is because today I tried their 'Meat' pizza. I was terribly disappointed. The crust was too thin and crunchy. There were hardly any toppings at all. However, they do give you 2 slices in the deal. I will return to buy more bread and to try their pastries, but I will not be purchasing any meals. read more

Birmingham Breadworks - Meat pizza deal. 2 slices for $5.50 - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place is amazing. I really like the selection that they have. Customer service was on point. I could probably eat here every other day.

I really enjoy the bread, but I think they have some work to do on their customer service. The bread is quite sophisticated and I'm a sophisticated bread eater. I like to ask questions. The people running the register have been disinterested in the bread altogether. Additionally, the coffee is toasted on-site. When I've asked about the coffee, I've been told, " I don't drink coffee. " Well, you sell coffee roasted in your facility so bone up on the details. I won't be going back any time soon even though I like the bread and coffee. read more

Great place to eat lunch. Bought a loaf of sourdough bread to take home and it was delicious!

I can on speak of the cream cheese danish, but it was excellent. I am going to be here in Brimingham and going to be going back to Breadworks again and again. read more

Was in town for the weekend and found this great location for coffee and breakfast. The fresh bread was amazing with the pimento cheese and smoked salmon toast. read more

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This is by far my favorite bakery in Birmingham! I have always had stellar customer service here. I have always dropped by here to pick up a loaf of bread so I have not had the pleasure of eating any lunch items off the menu yet. Their bread is excellent! This place is clean and they also have curbside service available if you call ahead. read more

Decided to try Birmingham Breadworks today for lunch. I am extremely impressed but angry at myself that I have not tried this place until now. I tried the Bacon Gouda and Rosemary Pizza slice and tomato soup. Both very tasty. I was also extremely tempted to try one of the daily pastries however I resisted (maybe next time). I will say I was very surprised by how spacious BBW is on the inside which is the reason why I decided to eat there instead of taking it to go. I will definitely be back!! read more

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Despite the Yelp suggestion, there are no vegan options here. They told me all of their bread has butter or eggs. Back when I did dairy, this place was really awesome, so omnivores and vegetarians, go for it. read more

Not the cheapest, but certainly one if not the best breadmaker in town. Also, their pastries are fabulous. As good if not better than their bread. I'm not fully sold on their pizzas. But that's ok. Social distancing score: 5 - you call and order - walk in to pay - staff stays at safe distance and the payment is all contactless. - currently no tables on the floor at all read more

Cute little bread shop located downtown in the heart of Southside. There's ample seating and the atmosphere is usually pretty quiet, which is really nice. I haven't had much from here besides the Cinnamon roll and the Almond croissant/frangipane. However, I do want to say, the Almond croissant/frangipane here is phenomenal. I don't think I've ever had anything similar from anywhere else that compares and I'm from the west coast where the options are endless. Highly recommended getting that and maybe a couple more to-go if you get a chance! read more

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So....I just don't know about this. Uuumm....well. Anyways. We decided to try Birmingham Breadworks after a Dr. appointment. Initially we came here for a Reuben because their website says one of the Breads of the Day is Pumpernickel Rye...which is our favorite to have a Reuben on. Get there and they no longer have Reuben sandwiches or dark rye bread. So then we decided since we hadn't eaten today to go ahead and get today's special...The Roast Beef of Farmhouse Sourdough. Upon arrival of our food to the table, there were not any chips on the plate, but popcorn. Uuuumm...okay. I looked around and noticed everyone had popcorn with their sandwiches. The sandwich would've been better had the crust on the bread not been so hard, but it is a sourdough, so that'd be expected, especially since it's paninni pressed. Next there was very little meat on there. So, I get it....roast beef is a bit more expensive. Now, the main complaint....the popcorn was good...if it were by itself as a snack, not served with a sandwich. It was off-putting for sure. Trying to navigate the sandwich without popcorn kernels sticking to the sandwich as you take bites...oh good grief! Then whilst chewing biting down on that....could've broken a tooth. Imagine trying to fish that outta your mouth full of sandwich. So, off the personal pan pizza tray it was served on the popcorn kernels had to go. Didn't like having to pick out kernels so I gave up the popcorn to the hubby (he was equally confused, but ate the popcorn after his sandwich. The sandwich was a 5 out of 10...maybe. I've bought better tasting meat from Wal-Mart pre-packaged Hillshire Farms. Onions on it were pickled and just okay. I had them put regular onions on mine. Nonetheless, the whole experience was just as strange as the other peoplein there who didnt seem too effected by the popcorn. I did notice most people throwing away the popcorn. I'll visit another sandwich establishment next time. OH! I wanted a refill of tea before leaving and in to-go cups. They said they had to charge for refills and drinks to go. The drinks ($2.50 each)came in a very small glass overfilled with ice. The tea was mint flavored btw. 5 sips and it was gone. Didn't have enough to get through half of the sandwich! Luckily they had a cold water dispenser there and we got water to finish off with. The hubby gave me his tea as he despises anything mint flavored unless its gum or a peppermint. Surprisingly they didn't charge for water. I'm sure their breads and pastries are very good, but maybe they should stick to just being a bakery or something. The cost was $29 before tax. Photos attached. read more

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The sourdough bread is great! I also had the ham and cheese croissant, which was awesome, but I wish it had been warmed. I would love to try other things. read more

It's ok as for the sandwiches. The bread is good though so please don't shy away from buying bread here.

Amazing breads- esp the olive bread on Saturdays !! I'm also obsessed with their croissants and monkey bread

I have been here once for lunch and a few more times for a desert to go. My lunch was good and I will return again for lunch but the five stars is all about that cake bout that cake bout the cake! Chocolate cake, hummingbird cake, carrot cake! If you can make a cake out of it then this place has done it and done it very well! While all of those were good, I think my favorite was the hummingbird. People say the monkey bread is awesome, especially early in the morning when still warm. Call ahead the day before to make sure of availability. The service is superb, really friendly, helpful, and attentive. When I had lunch they noticed I was done with my pizza and brought my cake out to me. I thought I was going to have to go back to the counter to get it (due to the set up) but they were taking care of me, even during busy lunch time. read more

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Birmingham Breadworks is the place to go if you are looking for delicious, fresh bread. They have so many yummy options, and I love that they have a desire to give back to the local Birmingham community as well! read more

Monkey Bread so full of calories but also so full of yummy goodness here. The lunch option was a bit mystifying for me as I ordered soup and sandwich but was not given an option to choose my type of bread, and then total didn't add up to what I expected to pay - but it was $1-2 difference so whatever. The chicken salad sandwich was really quite good and tomato soup bisque was on point. Right across from the VA clinic. Can get busy during prime lunch hour. I called in my order one time hoping to save time but still had to wait for the food to get ready past the time I had given them. read more

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Unequaled! This is by far the best bread and pastry shop that we have experienced in Alabama and possibly the USA. Rosalie's in Las Vegas, is as good for most things but the ham and cheese Croissant at Birmingham Breadworks is the best we have ever had. Thank God they are an hour away. I would be 400 lbs if I lived close. If you are in Downtown BHM you should try this awesome place! read more

Great to find a "REAL" bakery ! We really enjoyed stopping thru while in Birmingham and will do the same every time we're in town. Not only was the baked goods delicious, the service was responsive and warm. Highly recommend them for all your bakery cravings! read more

Fantastic baguettes!!! Loved loved loved the peanut butter cookie, and the fluffy chocolate cookie with powdered sugar on top!!!! Mmmmmmmmmm!!! read more

Bham Breadworks has quickly become one of my favorite local spots. Their baked goods are delicious and sell out pretty quickly in the mornings, rightfully so. I love their breads whether it's served as their avocado toast, or I'm taking a loaf home for myself. Do yourself a favor and try the pepper Parmesan loaf, cheesy nutty delicious game changer. Only available on weekends. Their soups are delicious too, always changing things up and having weekly specials. In addition, the staff is always super friendly and welcoming! Plus they carry local farm greens and eggs which is a great surprise. read more

Birmingham Breadworks is a top-notch bakery, offering pastries, pizza, breads, sandwiches and soups. We always come here for breakfast when we're in the area. They have excellent biscuits, croissants, and avocado toast. The coffee here is also very good -- I recommend the caramel macchiato. They have a large indoor area for seating and some tables outside. The service here is great -- when we had to wait a little bit for our toast, they gave us a free cinnamon roll to go. read more

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I've always driven past this place, but never stopped by until today. We decided to go on a whim after stopping by Pepper Place. We were there for lunch and ordered some lunch special sandwiches, I had "the bham" along with an order of their New Orleans red beans and rice. Their sandwiches were awesome! I really enjoyed them and would suggest getting "the bham" if you're unsure what to get (seems like their most vanilla one). I noticed they had a lot of cool side orders like avocado toast, I didn't try them this time but will definitely be back to try some of them next time. The red beans and rice were very normal to me, I thought it was a little bland for my taste but overall not terrible. The prices felt like everything was priced a dollar too high, but not overly excessive. Service-wise, the employees were all very nice. They even gifted my friend a bag of chips. The place seems like a great place to study with a lot of space and quiet (with some white noise) atmosphere. I will definitely be back in the near future to try some of their different foods and sandwiches! read more

Birmingham Breadworks - The bham sandwich and New Orleans red bean and rice! - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Basic. I came in and ordered the Alabama Bird sandwich. It has deli sliced turkey and avocado. It's your standard turkey sandwich with hard bread. The bread has a good taste it's just kind of tough to chew. I might would try a pastry here for breakfast sometime, but I'd skip it for lunch going forward. Just too plain jane for me. I can make it at home for much less than $9 a sandwich. The staff was friendly and there is plenty of space for seating. No complaints though! read more

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We were looking for a place to get a quick bite for lunch. I am glad I don't live in this city or I would be in a carb coma from going here too much. We shared a plain croissant which was flaky deliciousness and a B'Ham panini. So good. It's simple (ham, melted cheese, and german style mustard) but the good things in life are simple. You can tell the ingredients they use are high quality and it's just good stuff. They also had a ton of desserts that looked amazing but will have to wait till next time. When we went the place was rather empty and there was tons of space if people want to stay a while and do work/hang out. There is a lot of metered parking out front so it's super accessible. read more

I had been hearing about Birmingham Breadworks but just had not made it in yet. Wow!! I am so glad I decided to go for lunch today. The pizza slice of the day (which was actually 2 nice sized slices) were delicious. There were two choices & I picked the pepperoni. The crust was so crisp and flavorful. The pepperoni was in small chunks and so good. The fruity good greens salad was topped with candied pecans and strawberry slices. I do feel like the salad portion could have been more generous for $4.25, but hard to complain when it was so tasty. The atmosphere of BB was inviting. There were people meeting for lunch and people working alone. I was reading while eating lunch and enjoyed all of the natural lighting. The glass case with tasty treats looked amazing. I want to try the almond croissant on my next trip! read more

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I love this spot. It is delicious. They have so many pastry varieties and quite frankly you can't go wrong with any of them. The staff are super friendly and they sell pastry by the boxes so you can go in and pick from a lovely assortment of danishes, croissants and cinnamon rolls among other delectable things as well should you happen to want to share. They also have freshly baked breads and make sandwiches with these breads which is just delicious. The freshly baked options are varied and worth the visit. I like to grab pastries and go to my moms to share with the folks on the weekend sometimes and I love that it's downtown and is close to me. I do recommend going in the morning as the options dwindle as the day goes on. read more

I am a frequent visitor to this place. I noticed only recently that there are hidden charges that they don't mention anywhere. The menu showed that avocado toast was $6.50 only later did I realize that they charged $6.50 for the toast plus $2.00 for avocado spread. I think it is ridiculous to pay $8.50 for two little pieces of toast with a little spread of avocado. They also charged an extra $1.00 for the oat milk in cappuccino that I ordered which some stores do, but they tell you beforehand so you know what to expect. I placed a 'to go' order of two pastries and was charged an additional $0.35 each for the paper they were wrapped in. Yes, it does not look like much, but it adds up. It also irritates me because the business we need to support wants to nickel and dime customers with hidden charges. If they are only interested in making money, I suggest charging a door fee of $0.50 for using their door, a service fee of $2.00 per item for taking customers order, a table usage fee of $1.00 per person and don't forget additional fee for any utensils or napkins used. read more

Came for lunch with friends and they were literally out of food. No selection of bread sandwiches had little meat. Side consisted of popcorn? The cheapest side I've ever had. Tomato soup tasty but cold. Sorry but not what we hoped. read more

FINALLY!! Good things come to those that wait. And this was so worth the wait. Cory's breads and pastries have always been some of the best around and they are all here and now available everyday. He just started serving lunch and all I can say is wow! We had the pizza and soup special with cauliflower pesto and pastachio pizza and carrot curry soup. Soup was rustic style with little bits of carrot still floating around and topped with creame freche. So wonderful. Pizza was off the chain good. Great pesto with roasted cauliflower and bits of pistachio nuts. I could've eaten a whole pie. So glad this has opened. Get here soon and try it. U will not b disappointed. read more

Birmingham Breadworks - The soup and pizza special. Amazing. - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham Breadworks is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Conveniently located near the interstate, there is plenty of parking outside and lots of comfortable seating inside. The menu options are unique and diverse. We enjoyed sharing an order of the avocado toast and pimiento cheese toast (that bread/yummm!), and the coffee and kambucha were terrific as well. The service was rapid and super-friendly, earning the "Birmingham" part of their name with gold stars. Great option for a different sort of breakfast in the 'Ham! read more

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I had to come back through and update my review for Birmingham Breadworks because it deserves a five-star review. I was loyal to another local bakery and didn't give Birmingham Breadworks the credit it deserves but man, does it deserve it. It's a simple bakery that doesn't offer a ton of variety but in that lies their strength. It's like they're able to focus on perfecting what they do which is why I enjoy their pastries and bread so much. I haven't been able to come by for lunch yet ( I work on 280 and they only serve lunch M to F) but I can't wait to try the pizza everyone is raving about. read more

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I love this place...too much! LOL Their breads are amazing, really nice lunch selections, the pastries are unbelievable-& I shouldn't even mention the cake-but I will! I love their cakes. I'd probably go here daily, but I am trying to watch my waistline... read more

I had the smoked salmon toast. While I was waiting on my food I thought, this is a traditional bakery.

This area is so quaint. I just loved it. The crew was amazing and I loved the atmosphere. I just ran in real quick for the first time between doctor appointments. They were super quick and the pricing is super affordable. I got the Nutella and banana spread bread with an iced coffee. It was perfect and so much food for the price! I'm in love. read more

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This is a really cute bakery with pretty good food. I got the Alabama bird and the ingredients were pretty fresh. Their menu looks really great and I want to try their pizza and breakfast options! It's slightly pricy, about $9 a sandwich and $4.50 a slice but it's very good and you get a pretty large sandwich. The atmosphere is really laid back. It seems like a good place to eat, study or just talk. The location is good, kind of on the edge of downtown Birmingham. I will definitely be back! read more

Birmingham Breadworks - The Alabama Bird sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cool place. Danish is light, fresh and flaky. It sorta makes up for my disappointment from hearing I couldn't order the soup and sandwich I had my heart set on from the pictures. They are opened until 5:30 but the kitchen closes at 2 pm per the young lady that waited on me. I had to pick from cookies or danishes. Cafe Mocha was delicious too. I'm a little bitter so I'm ending my review here. read more

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