Carpe Diem is a charming coffee shop set in a quaint old Victorian house, and is popular in Mobile for a reason. They roast their beans in house, and the staff is always friendly. For instance, advised that my daughter was shy when the kid hesitated to order one day, the barista brightened up even more and put the girl at ease. Whether their coffee is good or not is completely subjective. I think it's good overall, but it might not be my first choice in town. But it's made with care, and as mentioned, roasted in house. Its popularity speaks to its quality. They also have a very good selection of pastries and other goodies to accompany your coffee, including a Mobile institution--cheesecake from a local company called Cotton Blues. The only gripe I have about Carpe Diem is their seating setup. There simply isn't enough of it. That said, I don't know how they could use the space more efficiently, since the cafe is small as it is. I prefer more private seating, which in other coffee houses I've been to has been accomplished with the judicious use of plants or high-backed chairs. The biggest component of the crowded seating is due to students from Springhill College across the street. Today, for instance, my husband and I were unable to find any seating at all. Even on the days when we can find seating, being entirely surrounded by people working quietly on their laptops feels awkward and lends a library-like feel to the atmosphere. It feels rude to have a conversation at a regular level. I feel like I'm intruding. I don't know how a coffee shop should handle this conundrum, as it's really not good business practice to limit customers' time while there, or to turn away clientele, even in an attempt to please all of their customers. There is already a back room which seems to be an unofficial space dedicated to students, but the overflow still takes up much of the cafe. That said, I enjoy Carpe Diem and going there is a nice little treat. I would definitely recommend it. read more

My go-to coffee spot for Mobile. A great little spot with excellent coffee priced affordable. The service is always good but expect a line most of the time. Very warm feeling with indoor and outdoor seating. The pastries and sandwiches make this a good place for breakfast or lunch also. read more

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I really liked this coffee shop. It was in a beautiful area near our hotel. The cappuccino was very good. It tasted very traditional like a coffee in Rome. The morning glory (I think that's the name) muffin was excellent chock full of nuts, spices, raisins and a homemade taste like carrot cake. They had a selection of chocolate as well. It was beautiful inside. It got busy on a Sunday morning with a nice group of people. Staff was fine but not super warm. I'd go back. It's great. read more

Came in desperate for a quiet place to work while my laptop charged while in between appointments and found this cute cafe. Th atmosphere is friendly and cozy and warm and along with having stuff to buy and shop they have a lending library and a back room with extra chairs and tables for laptops and to spread out. The prices are perfect - a breakfast sandwich and speciality iced coffee for $9 total can't beat it. The baristas were quick and the food came out fresh read more

This place is counter service but once items are ordered they are very quick with the service. After a 15 minute wait in a line inside, had a magnificent bacon, egg and cheese croissant sandwich and an iced latte. Place has a nice coffee shop feel, plenty of students on laptops "studying" and definitely a cool place to get a simple breakfast bite and they offer a bunch of coffee selections. read more

Great atmosphere, great coffee...that they roast themselves. Bought some beans to take home. Even better.

We love this local Mobile tradition. Service is always friendly. Yo I can feel relaxed enjoying you beverage with friends or just reading a book. Every coffee drink is served up to perfection. Fantastic flavors, bold, rich coffee. If you need a quiet place to unwind or just catch up, check out Carpe Diem. read more

The egg sandwich was the worst I've ever had..it was a pre made egg mix. processed cheese, no butter on limp warm bread. I gave it back (no refund given) read more

I love this place, and the coffee is spot on delicious along with their muffins. My only problem is to set up in this old house is horrible. The staff is very very slow and the line just doesn't work with all the tables. Poorly managed needs to have an update on the inside to make the flow go easier. read more

I love this place. We come every time we visit and they have a great variety of coffee and tea choices! read more

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Love coming here while in town- such a cute coffee shop built inside an old Mobile house. Just short of 30 years of being in business. There's tons of tables- probably about 15 within the front and back of the house there's 2 little seating areas as well. The coffee was fresh and my king cake muffin was so yummy! The staff is super helpful. read more

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It's a Starbucks-like cafe. I had coffee and scones. The service was nice & staff friendly. The shop is small and was a bit crowded.

Beautiful coffee shop, a home from home. Great service and ambience is amazing. I had hot latte and a breakfast croissant both were very good. read more

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had a car crash in their parking lot, but the coffee and food there is really good. staff is very nice and it doesn't take long. definitely recommend, just be cautious in the parking lot. read more

We stopped here for coffee and breakfast on our road trip through. What an awesome spot! We ordered two Breakfast Sandwiches, a Latte with Oat Milk, and an Alpine Mocha Latte with Skim Milk. Absolutely delicious! The breakfast sandwiches on bagels were full fresh, fully of flavor, and very filling. The Latte with Oat Milk was a great way to taste their coffee, which was extremely smooth. The Alpine Mocha Latte was heated perfectly and full of flavor without being too sweet. Make sure to stop by coffee and their breakfast! read more

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Carpe has been my favorite Mobile coffeeshop for a while, but I'm just getting around to reviewing it. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. The coffee is beyond amazing, and they roast the beans right there. The other morning I stopped by for breakfast and got to try their cinnamon rolls for the first time - . Delicious! For COVID, they have all the seating inside set 6 feet apart and request that you don't stay longer than 90 minutes to free up room for new customers. They also have their outdoor seating available. When it comes to Carpe Diem, my only complaint is that I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often! P. S. If you're going to become a regular, they do have a frequent visitor points system, so be sure to sign up. read more

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I wanted to give this coffee house 5 stars. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with a nice aroma of roasted coffee. It looks like an old house that was converted, complete with patio seating. They make chicken salad from scratch, which was pretty good. But, the coffee was no bueno. My go-to order for coffee houses, is either a cappuccino or latte, with no flavor or sweeteners. That allows me to taste the quality and freshness of the espresso shots. It's hard to pinpoint what was wrong. The brew did not taste burned or stale, but a tad bitter. They lacked the richness, sweetness, acidity, smokiness, or any other characteristic that you expect from solid espresso. I suspect the beans were past their prime, paired with a bad shot pull. How does that happen in a shop that roasts in-house? It should be even better. With a great name like "Carpe Diem", it's time they seize some better beans. read more

Great coffee. Love it. They roast their own. Been a customer for a long time. I didn't want to write this but the Carpe service is at an all time low. Service needs improvement. It's gone down significantly in the past 6 months with a new group of employees. - Slow. The new group of staff are so slow. The morning rush is real. Can you please work on getting people coffee faster? There is no need to check your phone in between orders when there are 20 people in line. Seems like NO one wants to be there. You are losing 30% of your customers when they walk in, see a 20 minute line, and leave. Maybe an express coffee line? - Coffee availability. At least 20% of the time, I order a drip coffee and its out. How can this be? Is it really that hard to have 100% availability on coffee in a coffee shop? - Ambience. The new choice of music is dire. So moody and dark. Not a way to start your morning. I get this is really minor but why? Please work on your service. The coffee is so good - the service can be too (it once was). read more

I have always received great service at Carpe Diem. Their staff work hard to make great beverages! Thanks, Carpe Diem!

Came here because of the name. This coffee shop is located in what appears to be an old house which is pretty neat. We tried a mocha, and a blackberry honey latte. Both were good. The blackberry honey flavor was interesting but worked. I'd order it again. We also tried the sausage breakfast sandwich. It was just okay. Staff were friendly but we were a little confused when they brought us our food but then just left our coffee on the counter. If they called our name we didn't hear it. read more

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Really tasty coffee. I also got a coffee cake on my goodness so amazing. This place is super busy but they move quick

It's a local, popular spot for coffee and the likes! So popular that I do believe that they've outgrown their tiny building. I could be wrong, and if I am the building can stay but they need more help. The quaint charm and local coffee attracts the masses. On each of my visits I've either been in the rush and had a wait for a drink and/or table, OR barely missed the rush and thanked God while watching the struggle of others from the last decent table available-- while sipping a killer vanilla latte. Their drinks are great, their desserts are great also. I haven't tried the food menu yet, but at a passing glance, it looks legit. I'll be back to give it a whirl! read more

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All coffee shops should be this way. Lots of options; fresh, well- prepared coffee; lots of seating; good music but turned down low enough so that you can have a conversation; and scrumptious sweets! Perfection. read more

Always a treat going here with my boyfriend, great coffee shop with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating for a chill date or to study! I'm very picky about ordering the same thing whenever I go out, and I appreciate the consistency and quality they provide with the taste of both their food and drinks! They're very quick with service, in both taking orders and getting food/drinks out fast! I love this spot, would definitely recommend! read more

Eclectic atmosphere with great selection of hot and iced coffees. Staff is helpful and friendly. Love supporting local. Offers a variety of muffins, cookies.. read more

I and my dog pretty much lived at carpe studying and drinking coffee the last couple years. All the baristas are so friendly. I love that they have flavored roasts on drip every day and dog treats. Its my favorite place in Mobile to go read and sip coffee on a Sunday afternoon after a long walk in Springhill. read more

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Probably the best peanut butter chocolate cheesecake I've ever had. Plenty of outdoor and indoor space to work remotely for a few hours. Will be back when I return to Mobile next time! read more

Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co - peanut butter chocolate cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

They roast their own beans in house and will grind them for you if you want to take them home with you. They have solid coffee options when it comes to the basics. If you have a go to drink you get everywhere you go they can nail it for you with top quality! Their seasonal menus are not super innovative but they are VERY STRONG on the basics and fundamentals of being a great coffee shop read more

The ambience is so cute and welcoming. I had the caramel macchiato and tiramisu dessert. There are a variety of cute little items you can also purchase. This reminds me of a place you'd see a cast of tv friends hanging out lol. The ladies working the counter were nice. They offered many suggestions. I will definitely return! read more

Love going here! It feels so welcoming every time I walk in! Sometimes parking can be a mess as there is not much of it, but I understand why everyone wants to be there! I definitely recommend the pumpkin muffin it's so good! Ive only had their breakfast bagel out of all of their food but that did not disappoint, worth trying out! read more

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Quaint little coffee house. Appears to be a local favorite by the looks of the number of bicycles and strollers in the parking lot. We had a variety of their croissant sandwiches, all of which were delicious! read more

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Stopped here as I was leaving Mobile for coffee and a breakfast sandwich both of which were very good. Such a cute place!

I tried Carpe Diem a few months ago while visiting some friends at Spring Hill. The coffee shop is very cute and it's a great place to study or just catch up with some friends. However, my latte was not the best. My go to drinks at coffee shops are lattes so I expected it to be pretty decent, but I just did not enjoy it. I did really enjoy my friend's caramel frappe, so I feel like maybe next time I go I'll have to try something else. read more

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We had a one night stay in Mobile while driving to Houston and needed some coffee for the drive. I put my faith in my yelpsters in my search for a good coffee shop and glad that I did! The place looks like a old house turned into a coffee shop. It has a very homey/mom and pop feel once you walk in. They have a variety of breakfast items, pastries, espresso drinks, and regular coffee drinks on the menu. I got the macchiato and my girlfriend got the cappuccino and bagel. The macchiato is your traditional Italian macchiato (as opposed to the Starbucks version) and it was nice and strong without the sour acidity that I really hate. The cappuccino was also nice with pretty coffee art by the barista. The bagel was not bad either! The service was good and everyone was nice! I guess it's just the southern hospitality in full effect. Overall I think this is a great local coffee shop and I definitely recommend coming. read more

Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co - Macchiato and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I went for lunch. I came here years ago. My memory is there was a better selection of food. The chicken salad sandwich was very bland. Nothing was that interesting that we had, especially for the price. My son was surprised that we liked it before. The employees weren't that friendly. It did become crowded after we got there. read more

This is a great coffee shop tucked away in the Springhill area. The coffee is actually good, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is the kind of coffee shop you would expect near a college/business/suburban area. If you're studying, do know the WiFi is stable. Outdoor and indoor seating are available. Overall, it's an authentic Coffee shop experience and you should check it out. read more

Very welcoming place that feels extremely comfortable and relaxing, great coffee and many options!

On one of the rare really cold days in Mobile, Hubby and I stopped at Carpe Diem to meet with a client. Let me say right now that this is NOT the best coffee spot to do business. It is crawling with teenagers and college students doing homework, etc. It is very popular with young and old alike and I can tell you the reason...the drinks are divine! I had one of the best cups of hot chocolate that I have ever had in my life. I will go back just for that! The building is an old home that has been remodeled into a coffee house. There are small nooks available to settle in and get some computer work done. The majority of the folks there had earplugs on, working. There is plenty of outdoor patio seating so you can bring your doggie with you in the warmer months. Enjoy all of the specialty offerings from coffee to mugs to trinkets! Cute little specialty shopping. I did not try any of the food but the menu was appealing. Husband really loved that there were authentic french girls working there! read more

I've been going to carpe for 15 years. I've loved this place for a long time, but there are too many rude employees. I can handle a bad cup of coffee every now and again, even higher prices are more palatable than someone who is rude to you. The management should consider who they hire a bit more carefully. Until they start treating customers better, I don't recommend Carpe Diem. read more

Enjoyed the coffee and punkin muffin. They have a bunch of pastries. Legit stop to grab a quick bite.