Cute little coffee place in Downtown Birmingham. We ran across this when we were walking around on our one and only morning in Birmingham and it's a good spot to stop and get a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. They have all the usual coffee suspects with a couple of specials everyday - including the cereal milk latte my boyfriend had during our visit. I had the dirty chai (naturally) and he liked the cereal latte but thought it a little sweet. For breakfast, we shared 3 of their frittatas. A conecuh potato, a veggie, and a bacon. The bacon and veggie were by far the best and with the most flavor. It was at this point in my life that I realized, again, I can't stand Conecuh sausage. It's a sin for any self respecting Alabaman to say that (apparently) but luckily, I'm not an Alabaman. Not the fault of Filter and the hash to egg ratio was good on the frittata, so if you're into Conecuh go for it! If not, go for the other 2 flavors and some coffee and you won't be disappointed! read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Dirty chai with almond milk and hash frittata. Breakfast of champs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

So glad this replaced the Starbucks! I like supporting local business to make 5pts areas! Filter has coffee and snacks (cookies, biscottis and cakes). They also has bags of coffee for you to take it home. The place is nice and clean. I do wish they had more sitting on the first floor to enjoy the window view and bigger tables. The table only fits one 15" laptop. So for having a cup of coffee with friends and coworkers but it's hard to work there. The parking is behind the building if you don't like meter parking. Lunch time is busy so the parking might not be available. read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Just stopped in for the first time and let me say- I love iced vanilla lattes. I get iced vanilla lattes almost every time I go anywhere. And after trying iced vanilla lattes from nearly every coffee shop in Birmingham, their's is as good as it gets. I read in a previous review that the pastries are locally made so I decided to try the sunrise muffin. Delicious! So warm and fresh. I also really appreciate the comfortable seating upstairs and that most tables against walls are next to outlets. Looking forward to going back read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - sunrise muffin and iced vanilla latte in the upstairs area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place has delicious frittatas, excellent coffee, and sweet gooey cinnamon rolls. Their Covid policies are also really good for the area, I felt pretty safe when coming through. The staff is friendly and gave us good tips! read more

decided to try Filter out for the first time today and was not disappointed! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the decor and theme of the shoppe is super trendy and really inviting! I was greeted with a friendly smile and nice conversation, the barista told me a bit about the menu and which syrups are made in house! The offer a variety of hot/cold drinks, pastries, small snack boxes, fruit as well as their coffee beans, pink house alchemy simple syrups, DONA chai concentrate, chemex drip coffee system, reusable cups and some local neighborhood cards and Alabama books! This is a great spot to come and study, to come chill, to just hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! read more

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Very good coffee in a small but passionate shop, with its own roasted beans. Definitely glad I stopped by in my way through Birmingham.

So I've been visiting Filter coffee for a couple of months now and I am very impressed. James, the owner, is very personable and manages to hold a convo with me whenever I visit. I love the feel of the parlor and I'm always daydreaming when looking at the decor (it's so me!). He always makes my fav coffee drink and even though I can't remember every ingredient, he sure does. The coffee is great and the food is too! My fav cake is vegan (it's orange something, can't remember the name) and it's delicious! All in all, there's many options to choose from, the price is reasonable, and the service is great! I'm not saying he'll remember your drink like he does mine, but if you visit enough, he just may! Give it a shot! read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - My fav drink! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love filter. Everyone is so friendly. Always a pleasure to go there and escape from life. My boyfriend and I love the spicy chili mocha - but you really can't go wrong. read more

10/10!!!!! I am a sucker for good branding AND good coffee, and this place KILLED it. I was passing through from VA, and this is my favorite coffee shop I've ever been to while traveling. They have high quality coffee, awesome mugs, cups, shirts, PLENTY of seating upstairs, and super friendly staff! Totally recommend. read more

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Very cool aesthetic and really great coffee! They also have many syrup and milk options.

The filter is a wonderful local coffee shop in my area. It was originally a Starbucks and has a good setup. The people who work here are very efficient and you do t wait long. There is indoor and outdoor seating for dining with your dog, love the baked goods too. read more

Living in Five Points South, this is my neighborhood coffee shop. I'm happy I can walk here for a great cup of joe. They have excellent baked goods, and they feature local artists and handmade goods. It's a great place to get your day started. read more

What a great addition to Five Points South! I'm in love with this community that I call home and happy to see a great addition to a thriving food and beverage scene. They kept the integrity of the building but revamped it for their brand. The atmosphere is sleek, modern and cool, yet has a very inviting feel. I'm not much of a coffee drinker BUT I do love tea and have been known to enjoy a few pour over coffees as well. We settled on a chai tea latte for me, an americano for my partner and purchased a pound of espresso beans to go. My latte was light, spicy and slightly sweet and my partner was a HUGE fan of his americano and his espresso beans. He likes to purchase them whole and grind them at home for his own espresso machine. He's been faithful to another local coffee shop for years but these beans have become his new favorite. Filer coffee shop is the perfect addition to the Birmingham coffee scene! read more

Enjoyed my coffee! Great that they are open on Sunday. I had a cortado and a yogurt parfait. Parking can be a challenge in 5 points but otherwise no complaints! read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Stopped by here on a visit to the city. Great coffee shop, tea brewed and iced on the spot, super friendly, family-owned.

Great taste. Had perfect taste and texture. I would consider asking to make sure they serve it hot. Mine wasn't quite warm enough. The serving size was generous. Loved the ambiance and there is an adorable little market area with macramé and hand crafted items. The frittata was delicious. Thanks for a nice coffee experience read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Very nice setup for coffee and chill atmosphere for studying or catching up with a friend. The cinnamon roll was delicious and the Cafe Vanilla was delicious. Would definitely go back -- great addition for the Five Points South area. read more

Previously there was a Starbucks here but I'm so happy that a family came in opened up a local coffee shop! The owners are very nice. There are pastries and locally made art sold here. And there are so many coffees to choose from! There is an upstairs area where you can study or need to do something productive. It is a very nice coffee shop vibe and it is not loud at all. They also sell beans here! I ordered iced hazelnut latte and it was just how I liked it! They also have many flavored lattes as well. I recommend thus local coffee shop over any Starbucks any day!!! This place also have outdoor seating area! read more

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My husband and I found this amazing coffee shop on Yelp and chose to celebrate my Cancer Free report here!! The vegan & gluten free choices astounded me! The coffee was delicious!! My husband for the 3 pepper frittata and the portion size was generous and he loved it!! I chose the Oatmeal cookies and protein box and was not disappointed!!! We look forward to coming again!!!! read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Loudest coffee shop on planet earth. Good luck trying to get any work done. You got the entire town talking about non sense in there. Coffee is ok. Service is good. read more

I've been wanting to try this place ever since it opened. If you came to the Starbucks in 5 points while it existed, this coffee shop has the same layout - including the amazing upstairs area. There's plenty of seating and tables to meet with friends or do homework. I tried the caramel latte, which was pretty good. The orange blossom muffin was delicious! They also sell whole coffee beans and items made from local Alabama artists. The staff here was also very friendly and provided suggestions when I was browsing the snacks. I look forward to trying more items off the menu! read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Caramel latte and orange blossom muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came here to study some anatomy. The place is well air conditioned on a 100 degree day despite the large windows. Very clean. The barista was super helpful. He suggested having a cappuccino with an oat milk substitute and didn't upcharge me! Super friendly. Art show was going on upstairs. Music isn't too loud. Wished there was a bit more seating but overall a great place. read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Coffee bar, pastry display case, front door. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great hazelnut coffee, loved that it was served in a simple mug. Didn't get any of the pastries but will definitely get one next time after learning that they are actually locally made. Had good vibes and friendly people. Can't wait to see what they add to the menu! read more

Great little place. Friendly staff. Really good coffee and baked goods. Highly recommend.

Fantastic place #Global dance maker maker Love this place, its welcoming, relaxed and the coffee selection is divine. I highly recommend this coffee parlor read more

HIGH QUALITY. GOOD ATMOSPHERE. QUICK & BREEZY. Outdoor seating is oddly peaceful in unique 5 points, feels like a different city. Great study/work/rest spot. Coffee here is top-notch, but also check out the extensive TEA MENU!!! Recommend the "pollinated bee" = warm matcha latte + house-made LAVENDER BLOSSOM SYRUP. Tastes like Spring! Great addition to Birmingham. read more

Really great coffee and friendly service. Be patience as they are a small mom and pop shop with limited staff so sometimes it takes a while for your drink. read more

Nothing special. Just another trendy coffee shop. I'm sure the locals are happy to have a locally-owned joint. I prefer cozy over trendy. Cozy it is not, but to each his own. read more

Walked into your coffee shop after a long drive from Memphis to grab some snacks for my family. Walk straight to the restroom with a small paper bag with two San Pellegrino's and a little trash. Threw it in the receptacle in the Women's restroom. The second I came out the employee let me know that I shouldn't be throwing trash in the trashcan. My husband was ordering our drinks and snacks at the moment. I let him know what happened. Then my daughter needed to go to the restroom I proceeded to take her and I remove the trash from the trashcan. At that point my husband already had bought my daughter a horizon chocolate milk and I made sure I told the employee that he didn't have to bother with taking my trash out because I took it out myself. The worst customer service ever experienced never go to filters in Birmingham @filterbham read more

Filter - Coffee Parlor - Not the place to go after a long drive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cool place. Great coffee and people. Seating area super convenient and comfortable. WiFi reliable. I'll go back

Wonderful atmosphere & wonderful employees! We are visiting Birmingham, and found Filter on Yelp. We roast our own coffee, so yeah, we are coffee snobs. The coffee here was delicious- smooth roast. I ordered a pour over with Rwandan beans and my husband ordered an americano with Guatemalan beans. They source local honey for some of their drinks, lots of local art for sale, and they offer a variety of breakfast items and pastries. We also ordered a frittata, which was moist and yummy. If we visit Birmingham again, we will be back. read more

Filter coffee shop is very convenient to get to. Walking in you get a feeling of calmness with a very soothing atmosphere. The macchiato espresso was very tasty and the baristas/staff were very friendly with a warm welcoming. Will definitely list as one of my favs!! read more

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Customer service by the you g man with dark hair was terrible. He had no patience and tried to rush me through my order without listening. I asked Jill for his name but she wouldn't provide it. I will not come back. I'll go to Red Cat next time. read more

Cute little shop in what looks like an upcoming area. Friendly service and the most delicious coffee! Hidden gem for sure. Lavender Blossom and Caffeinated Bee are a must try read more

A modern new coffee place that also borders along the line of being quaint as well. Filter replaces what was formerly a Starbucks. The renovation is great and I felt like they really made the place their own. Seating on the first floor is a bit limited, but there are plenty of seats upstairs as well. Pricing is pretty standard albeit a couple cents more than other places downtown. Chill atmosphere and decent service. Definitely a place to put on your cafe rotation. read more

I already left this review once, but the owners took it down without responding to me. Really speaks on their character. I've been going to Filter for 3 years now. The coffee is good (overpriced but good) and the barista's are awesome, but the owner/"manager" is terrible. He never seems to be in a good mood, and I've seen him get onto the baristas for literally no good reason. Every interaction I've seen between him and the staff was negative and dramatic. While waiting for my coffee, I overheard one of the barista's taking a catering order over the phone and she asked him if he wanted to talk to the customer. He said no, and ran off to do something else. I got my coffee and started to head out, and he came back and started berating her for not letting him talk to the customer on the phone before hanging up. It bothered me so much I had to leave a review and am considering not returning. It costs $0 to be nice to your employees and not freak out over tiny things. I've noticed a few things over the years like this, but this one took the cake. Do better. read more

I really like this place. Nice location, even has an upstairs loft seating area. Coffee was good and the blonde brownie was great. Will return read more

Their vanilla latte is one of the best I have ever had! Unfortunately, the younger baristas are usually not very friendly and have gotten my order wrong twice. For example, I received a iced coffee when I ordered hot and then forgot my extra shot of expresso for another order. Would be willing to pay their unreasonable prices if the service was a little bit better. read more

This place is just the best!!! Kind owners and staff, easy 2 hour parking, great vibe, and fantastic coffee. Their black coffee is perfection (and I have high standards), though I often get an iced oat milk latte with their homemade chocolate syrup -- SO GOOD! This is my go-to fancy drink (just switch between hot and iced) wherever I go, and I've never had a better one. Highly recommend! read more

One of the best cappucinos I have had in a while. Also never had macadamia milk and they suggested it - SO good.