We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe Birdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station. read more

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I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never seemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around. read more

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Was looking for a light breakfast/lunch spot to sit outside - this was perfect! The menu is on the small side, but plenty of great options! Went with the tomato confit baguette & an avocado toast. The tomato confit was delicious, but I would've liked some more toppings on the avocado toast (lemon, olive oil or a flaky salt). Also had the house blend iced tea which was light and refreshing! read more

Cafe Birdie - Tomato Confit and Avocado Toast - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

A comfortable dining area. A great place to dine and catch up with a friend. We took two toddlers and felt it was child-friendly. Everything l ordered tasted great. I enjoyed the Sweet and Savory breakfast sandwich with tots. Their pancakes are sweet as well. The London Fog and Pumpkin Spice Latte were lovely to have on a cold rainy day. read more

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There are many things I like about Café Birdie: Gluten-free menu options, friendly and efficient ordering at the counter and serving at table, cozy but maximized seating space inside and out. Avocado toast, fantastic! French toast was good, but maybe could be two slices, not just one? Nearby parking can be a challenge on the weekend. Thanks, CB, for a good Saturday a.m. break. read more

I did love the vibe of this place, I thought the outdoor seating was so fun and the inside was just as cute. They had great options and great drink options as well. The service was quick for how busy it was but I still left a tad disappointed, only because we paid over $61 (after tip) for what was a pretty small amount of food and drinks. The kombucha was good, not very kombucha-y but the flavor was delish. The food was good as well! read more

The cutest aesthetic. I may be biased because I am a geography major, but the maps on the wall are adorable, amazing, aesthetic, and I assume have meaning! They matched the theme/decor of the entire cafe. Great place to chat or do homework. We took our drinks and pastry to go to walk downtown. The cider was good. I got it cold because it was rather warm outside so I didn't want a hot drink. The orange cinnamon roll/croissant was DELICIOUS! It had the perfect consistency and the right amount of flakiness to it. The taste of orange was very well present yet not overpowering. It was so good. I highly recommend! read more

Cafe Birdie - Cold Cider - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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The place has lavender and herbs growing on the beautiful deck seating area. So relaxing. We came because they offer gluten free, we will return for the wild mushroom confit and friendly atmosphere. The owner, Jenny, was very kind. Support small and local read more

Cafe Birdie - Lemon tart with iced London Fog - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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I visited Cafe Birdie with my husband in the first couple of months of its opening, as I was curious to try the cafe that replaced the Queen's Cuisine. I was quite pleased. There were multiple vegetarian items for me to choose from, and my tomatoes confit with a fried egg on a baguette was delicious and perfectly seasoned. My husband got an Americano, which he said tasted great; however, it was served in a drinking bowl filled to the top and without a handle, leaving no cool place to hold the thing to drink it. The servers were helpful, and while the inside atmosphere was merely okay, it was delightful sitting on the deck next to all the planets with herbs. Thanks to the good food and vegetarian options, I knew I would go again. 4.5/5 (rated on Yelp 4/5) A few months later, we visited again, this time as a group of 3. We each had items from the brunch menu, including the pancakes (silver-dollar pancake sized cakes), the biscuits and gravy with a side salad, the smoked salmon biscuit, orange juice, coffee, and a Mayan hot chocolate. Everything was great--the Mayan hot chocolate was fabulous! Another customer was fishing to us about the coconut macaroons, and we saw at least two parties come in to pick up cinnamon rolls or macaroons for takeout. They hung maps to decorate the walls, and vases of fresh flowers graced the tables. I think this will be our go-to brunch/lunch place for visitors. Upgrading my help trading to 5/5! read more

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Cafe Birdie is new and absolutely delish! As you step into this new spot, you will be taken back by how cute it is and the amount of options! Everything sounded fresh and flavorful. The coffee options are great. I got the chicken salad sandwich and it was super flavorful. If you hate dill you won't like it but if you do, you'll be in heaven! You order at a counter and then they bring it to your table of choice. Service was polite and helped me with the menu. read more

Cafe Birdie - Chicken salad sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Birdie continues to be a favorite for those paying attention. They have gotten a bit of a following, which hasn't affected the great food or service. Coffee / eating on the patio are a great choice this time of year. The coffee is the best in the area, the birdie cakes are a fresh on the go plus. The menu is consistently interesting and fresh. The tomato confit is so flavorful, we add a soft egg w tots on the weekend. The menu has rotating specials like a Turkish eggs and favorites like Turkey Sam. We are so lucky to have them in town. read more

My favorite cafe anywhere, ever. Top-notch coffee--so good I drink without cream or sugar, staples for most of the terrible coffee I encounter around here. Delightful, surprising delicacies for brunch on weekends--Turkish eggs, etc, delicious pastries. Incredibly professional and kind staff. read more

Delicious! The London fog is amazing and the avocado toast goes perfectly with an egg on top! The cutest neighborhood cafe!

Great food, great service. Always bright and cheery, with workers to match. The daily frittata is always a winner!

Cafe owned and run by an EHS grad. Super location. Good variety of tasty food and excellent service.

This place is adorable and everyone working is so friendly and happy! They have a selection of yummy foods and pastries and drinks from coffee to wines! The food is incredible and unique! I haven't had a bad thing yet from Cafe Birdie! read more

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Fantastic food and even better service! We really enjoy coming here and highly recommended it to anyone!

My new go-to spot just because I love the ambiance. The shop is at the corner of the street and also so sunny and cozy inside. Great place to chill or get some work done. Friendly staff. Food and drinks are decent home-made quality. read more

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Cafe Birdie is a nice addition to Edwardsville. It's a cute place with yummy drinks and nice employees!

1st time stopping in for breakfast to go. Cute place and friendly staff. I had the tomato confit toast- was bummed to find out it had goat cheese on it--which for some reason tastes like manure to me. ‍I'm not sure if there was feta as described on the menu, and it was subbed by mistake, or if that's part of herbed cheese on the toast. All the other ingredients were cooked and seasoned perfectly, so was still able to get it down. Will def try them again-I'm intrigued by the Birdie Palmer I saw on the menu. read more

Cafe Birdie - Tomato confit toast - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

A delightful breakfast and lunch cafe. Bright and cheerful inside, and a very friendly staff. Coffee is from Sump (St. Louis) and is excellent. They put out a nice selection of baked goods including many gluten free items. Daily specials vary but they usually have a nice house-made granola, scratch biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, frittatas (usually vegetarian), etc. They open at 8 so not for early birds wanting their coffee on the way to work. And, they are open Wednesday through Sunday. Parking beside the cafe is limited (3 spots) but they are very close to the parking lot to the west of the library. read more

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Amazing food and kind service always! The dining room is a little small so if you are planning to dine in I would try to get there asap for seating. They have the cutest patio seating for summer months! Inside is super cozy and plenty of outlets available for those who are working or studying. Plenty of parking availability behind the restaurant. I got the tofu curry and coconut rice with a salted caramel latte with almond milk and it was phenomenal!Food and beverage are a little pricey but absolutely worth every penny! read more

Cafe Birdie - Tofu curry with coconut rice and a salted caramel almond milk latte! - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Had a great brunch here with the family while visiting our SIUE student. Staff was very friendly and helpful! A couple of the highlights for us were the chai latte, hot chocolate, and animal tots. We'll be back! read more

Finally checked out this spot this morning with my son. Love the vibe. Seating inside is limited but they have a nice deck/patio. My vanilla latte was perfect. I had the frittata with a side of tots, which was delicious. And my picky 6 yo gobbled down his pancakes. He loved the paper and markers available for drawing. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was delicious, and the cafe is very cute! Great staff. Glad we found you on our way to St. Louis.

Such a cute coffee / brunch spot in Edwardsville! Great spot to meet up with a couple friends, or quick breakfast with family!

Delicious Lavender Mayan Mocha! Enjoyed the quiche and strata specials. Good service. Lovely atmosphere for a quiet Sunday morning. read more

Fast service, very good food, and the ambiance is awesome. Good options for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. They have SUMP COFFEE, which is arguably one of the best in the region! read more

Cafe Birdie - Outdoor seating option - Cafes Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

It stands out, on the approach. I had a satisfying latte, a zippy kombucha, and a tomato confit that set the bar higher for taste, and feeling good about food and life. The egg on top was like a mantle of arrival, and it was perfect. Everything I wanted and I devoured it without taking a picture. It smells so good! The whole place is full of light. I'll never forget the coconut macaroon with dark chocolate. read more

Service is excellent and their lavender mocha latte is amazing. Would highly recommend.

Staff was Amazing! Food was Great! Drinks were good! Very cute little place for a conversation or to study on the porch.

I was very happy to discover this sunny, cheerful cafe for lunch. The vibe is upbeat, the staff welcoming, and the food was pretty darn delicious. I didn't know quite what to expect when I ordered a tofu sandwich but the answer was a well-seasoned slice of tofu with dressed greens on a satisfying roll. The coffee was hot and rich. I wish that I could have stayed longer to soak up more of the charming atmosphere--and maybe one of the cookies available--but I had to dash. Nice variety of offerings and well prepared! read more

I don't know what angel from heaven is whispering flavor combination suggestions in the ears of the chef, but I suspect it's happening. (You'll know what I mean when you try the frittata.) This place has it all--great service, a cozy, adorable atmosphere, and DELICIOUS (and constantly evolving) menu options. Oh, and cocktails. And outdoor seating. Go. read more

Uniquely delicious!!! I can't say enough about this amazing new find. My only sadness is it is only open until 2:00 p.m., but I also understand and respect the need for work-life balance. I eat gluten-free and Cafe Birdie has won my business. The gluten-free lemon lavender donut is simply scrumptious! The gf tomato confit baguette is amazingly flavorful, chewy, and crisp. I ordered it with an egg, and the egg was cooked to perfection! I cannot wait to get hungry again to try more of their gluten-free offerings. OMG!!! read more

I love this little cafe! I'm a sucker for a good cup of coffee - and they serve Sump, which is one of the best! They have a menu with lots of options- love the gluten free selections. Oh yes & some of the best kombucha on tap! Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home. So excited to have this place in Edwardsville! read more

I have been here several times alone to dine in and carry out. I've also brought friends to eat and study here. The coffee is delicious (my go-to is a cappuccino). The food is wholesome and tasty, with very decent portion sizes. The ambiance is sunny and calm. It's a great place to study, work, or just chill (there are outlets everywhere!). Totally IG post worthy as well. The owners are very kind, and it seems that they are selective with whom they hire because they are great too. I hope this little cafe stays open forever. read more

Great food and drinks and relaxed setting. Patio seating as well near Main Street. I love the avocado toast and a yummy coffee cocktail with liqueur 43. Service is friendly. read more

The place is cute and the i love the location, there was only a few issues that i had with this place. One, is the fact that i can see the kitchen and the staff working in it and no one is wearing hair nets, there was hair in my biscuits and gravy. a little upset but it didn't fully ruin my mood for i know its a risk to happen when you go out to restaurants. Two, the food and coffee flavors are good, but both my food and drink where luke warm when brought to me, almost as if it was left overs. I would come back just to grab a coffee to go but not a preferred place to keep coming back to. read more

The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was good. I had the Avocado toast, plum and blackberry coffee cake, and 2 caps! The Mimosa was a bit on the pricier side. All in all I will go back. read more

I LOVED this place! Just visited a few days ago. Everything we ordered was so good. I ordered the avocado toast - it was amazing. My partner had the frittata & really liked it. We also got a muffin & cookie - both were so good. I really appreciate the feel & overall vibe - very clean, tidy, organized, minimalist style while still bright & inviting. Bonus: they have high chairs! Lastly - I'm so excited Edwardsville finally has a place like this. I moved here from STL and really love finding fresh, unique, & creative spaces to go for brunch or coffee. Thank you, Cafe Birdie for leveling up our cafe scene! I will definitely be back. read more

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