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    High Dive HiFi Lounge

    4.8 (54 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HIGH DIVE HIFI LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Live music
    Juke Box

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    Lox toast
    Kenneth M.

    Great service with a scrumptious breakfast/brunch menu. We especially enjoyed they had speakers everywhere with smooth music playing, and with so many speakers around, they were just loud enough to sound great but not so loud that we couldn't have a nice conversation at our table.

    Iced coffee
    Lucy T.

    I've tried High Dive HiFi Lounge during brunch one Sunday. I was pretty impressed. They have both outdoor patio seating and a pretty nifty indoor area. I got an iced coffee to drink that I loved. I started off with the field pea hummus and vegetable crudite. The filed pea hummus was top notch. So yummy! Then to eat I had half a breakfast burrito and half a sandwich which I forget what kind it is now. This place stays open late so I would like to come back and see what it's like here in the evening.

    Haylee E.

    The best espresso martini I've ever had. Classy vibe while still feeling casual. Adding to the weekend rotation

    Chloe Y.

    This was my first time visiting High Dive HiFi Lounge. I had no idea what to expect I was just looking for a change of pace and a peaceful atmosphere. High Dive exceeded far more than I could have hoped for. I had the Smoked Salmon toast. I have had this same thing at other places including making it myself; which I must say is pretty darn good! However, theirs was so good that I ordered a second to take home.The Meyers Lemon Cream Cheese "knocked it out of the park"It never made it to the car. The food was so fresh and tasty. The service was friendly, warm and welcoming. I can't say enough about my server "Kelly" she was the best. Her recommendations were spot on especially the "Lovely & Delightful" cocktail made with honeysuckle vodka. This has absolutely become my new favorite spot. I can't wait to come back when there is live music.

    Ambience is amazing
    Gabe P.

    High Five for High Dive!!! I absolutely loved this spot as soon as I step in the back door entrance. I did not know how to enter this establishment. Haha The front door is hidden, depending on where u park. I came in via the courtyard space, which is nice & spacious. Should be a great hang out area in the warmer months. Yep! The staff is so friendly and made me feel warmly welcomed. The lady that seated me was very friendly and complimenting. I decided to sit at the bar. They have electrical outlets so that is wonderful! I enjoyed a really lovely and well crafted Cortado ( $7) during my brief visit. The perfect after work caffeine boost! I already know I'll be back here real soon to try some food items and their cocktails. High Dive Lounge is pure perfection and I'm not kidding! Go check them out...You might have to park on the street though. Sorry! It's worth it!

    Camille F.

    Holy. Wow. This will be my new must-see recommendation for out-of-towners. I mean, I am truly and thoroughly, blown away. Came here for lunch to check it out. I ordered the rosemary cortado (absolutely scrumptious, and the perfect amount of coffee) and the sausage, egg, and cheese milk bread sandwich. I have never had fluffy eggs like this. The bread was so light and buttery, just perfection. Flavor was spot on. Even though the sandwich looks very egg-heavy, it's balanced and you get to taste all the flavors. The vibe is incredible. Seriously. We sat next to a cool gentleman who told us he helped them during construction on the audio and soundproofing. It shows. They put a ton of work into making sure that 1. the music sounds good and 2. the acoustics are soft, awesome, and conversation is so easy. I often dine out with some hearing impaired, older individuals whose chief complaint about restaurants is how loud they are. I'll be recommending High Dive from now on. I think the concept of having guest stars to spin music on select nights is great. And if you're feeling inspired to get into physical music media after being here, Alabama's premiere vinyl record store is right next door. How perfect. Coffee shop during the day, plenty of people there with computers set up to work for a while. Cocktail bar at night, can't wait to come back and check that out.

    Scott M.

    Ok so this place is awesome. From the room to the food/drinks to the service, they're hitting on all cylinders. Big open space with high ceilings, lots of tables and bar seating indoors, nice outdoor area with a fire pit, lots of seats and a stage/lawn area. From the looks of the menu, it seems there's something for everyone no matter what time of day. Light or heavy, sweet or savory, coffee or booze, you'll find something you'll enjoy. Very well rounded, lots of interesting options that you may not see everywhere, and excellent execution coming out of the kitchen. I had a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and tried the strawberry/kiwi milk bread sandwich. Both were phenomenal. I'm not a chef and I don't know how they did what they did with that egg, but wow. The strawberry/kiwi milk bread was light and not too sweet and I'd definitely order either of those sandwiches again. Not to mention the rosemary/sea salt cortado which was great as well. It's on my short list of best coffee drinks in town. There are also cocktails, wine and beer, so again, something for everyone. Order at the counter, get a number, find a seat and they'll bring your order out to you. The staff was friendly all around and stopped by the table to check in more than once. Can't ask for more. Overall this seems to be a great new spot in Bham that everyone should go and check out. The food, drinks and vibes are all on point. 5 stars.

    Rice Bowl (added chicken)
    Emily C.

    I'm speechless. I've been looking forward to this reservation all week, and it was so worth it!! I know it's only January, but this will definitely be a highlight restaurant of the year. We ordered the Niman Ranch Pork Katsu Japanese Milk Bread Sandwich and the rice bowl with chicken. The bowl was outstanding--so much flavor, and everything was cooked perfectly! I also really enjoyed the Katsu sandwich, which was toasted and served atop slaw with a tasty aioli. The inside feels like you're in a mid-century modern living room. The atmosphere is truly cozy, and the sound system is incredible. The menu is Japanese-inspired and offers a variety of milk bread sandwiches, bowls, skewers, hand rolls, and breakfast served all day! I've already made another reservation for next week... it was that good. No notes!

    Popcorn chicken
    Roxanne S.

    I don't know..... this place didn't really hit it for me. So from the outside, it looks super cool. The vibe is really great. Beautiful outdoor area. We went on a Thursday around 6 PM. What bothered me the most was the seating was very tight. I felt like we were all on top of each other. The server kind of rudely told us we are in the way. I mean this is where they put the table and chairs and we sat..... In the middle of appetizers, they asked if we are staying for the band and if so, it would be $10. I mean, we really had no choice because we were in the middle of eating and the band was going to start in 30 minutes. I go out a lot and I hear a lot of bands, no one's been asking their patrons to pay for it, we were all a bit annoyed with that. Everyone who's sitting is ordering drinks, appetizers, food. I would hope that could help cover it. One of the girls in our group Her mood instantly changed when she was told to pay $10. lol. So yeah, we didn't care for that but the music was wonderful. I do want to give credit to the band. For appetizer, we ordered the deviled eggs and the popcorn chicken. Both were so delicious. I don't even know how to explain the flavors, but it was wonderful. We ordered a few different things for entrées. I ordered the milk bread with the pimento cheese. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing. It's something that I felt like I could make at home. It was very similar to my store brought pimento slapped on some toast. My friends got the rice bowl and the other got the salad. I tried the salad and it was phenomenal. It had goat cheese, pecans, dates. Delicious vinaigrette! Someone else in the group ordered the egg, cheese, bacon sandwich and she said it was really great. I ordered these soundtrack, which was a drink that made me feel like I was at the beach. I have a lot of positives to notate, but when you sort of get annoyed from the beginning, it sort of tarnishes the entire experience. I'd say if you feel claustrophobic and you don't like people on top of each other while you are eating, this may not be the place for you during a busy night.

    Dylan M.

    If you're a music lover, this is hands down one the greatest spots I've ever been to...This place is magical. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of expertly tuned speakers, floors are built on a cork base, & paneled walls/ceiling. High Dive has been engineered like a Hollywood music studio. Aside from the dope ass vibe, the food and service are top notch. They have weekly events and spin vinyls most nights. They are also building out an outdoor event area for future use. Date night? Coffee break? Working remote? Casual cocktail hour? If you're on the fence -- GO NOW.

    Rikesha F.

    Nice ambiance. I didn't care for the selection of music playing on the day I stopped by. It changes daily so I'm sure on another visit I may think different. I noticed some folks were having meetings, others doing work, some sitting around talking. We ordered drinks and split a cheeseburger just to try it out. Because my date doesn't eat anything but cheese on his burger, the toppings came on the side. The burger had a good taste to it and was rather juicy. I would order it again. The mocktail my server suggested wasn't my favorite, so it sat on the table. I'm not sure what I was expecting from this venue, but it was giving off restaurant vibes. I would like to revisit to check out the live music later in the week. There's seating outdoors as well and would be ideal when it's cooler. It's a cool space to visit. I'm not sure I understood what it was but I'm definitely getting more of almost an upscale restaurant vibe, if that even makes sense. Check them out and make your own opinion.

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    Xhané P.

    Sitting in this creative space made me think of music class back in grade school. Remember the times where we just sat, closed our eyes, and listened to music to understand it more fully? This is a unique and immersive experience for sure! A must visit place right here in our city. For hubby and I personally, we love lofi music. How ironic that a hifi lounge has opened up to become a beautiful tour for the senses! Very interesting to also do your research into the Japanese jazz kissa culture that had made places like these possible and, obviously, very popular. Speaking of popular, make sure to come EARLY! They do *not* do reservations of any kind. When we came this past Saturday evening there was already a 2.5 HOUR WAIT at around 6pm. We were told to come closer to 5 the next try, but made it at 4 today for plenty of time (a weekday). We stayed for a good three and a half hours to eat, drink, get dessert, and contribute toward the jazz performance (charity event toward the local community). It makes sense, as this provides everyone equal opportunity to come, listen, eat, and enjoy on their own time without any pressure other guests coming right behind them. For drinks I got the Soundcheck. Light and smoky. I also got the tuna hand roll (each roll on menu is raw, not cooked if that is an issue for you), hubby got the breakfast burrito (huge!) and for dessert we got the chocolate tart. He originally got the High Dive burger but it was unfortunately undercooked. Staff was very helpful to provide something else and overall everything was great! 5/5!

    Deviled eggs
    Westyn R.

    High dive is the newest trendy spot and the first of its kind in Birmingham. Putting its own spin on a traditional listening bar it uses the space to both combine elegance and casual vibes. I was bit disappointed to see they weren't actually spinning vinyl when we arrived at 2 on a Saturday though. As an audiophile i wanted to hear those JBL's put to good use with their vinyl setup! Pretty much a crucial piece to any listening bar. That didn't deter the good time though. The staff was friendly and helped us through the menu. It's Japanese influenced but still has some familiar items like a burger and breakfast burrito. They serve breakfast all day which is nice. We ordered the smoked salmon toast, pork katsu sando and the deviled eggs. The deviled eggs were so creamy and delicious. I haven't had many fried ones like this and it added a welcoming texture to them. Good start to the meal! The salmon toast had plenty of salmon and capers balancing between a fresh saltiness and sweeteness from the cream cheese. It's bigger than it looks in pictured. The pork katsu sando was juicy, plump, flavorful and the bread was crisped to perfection. The sandwich was the standout for me. I will be definitely trying the other sandwiches in the future. The space is super cool and would be good to visit any time of the day, morning or night. For me it's a spot where I want to enjoy a coffee (I hear the coffee program is great), a breakfast sando and some vinyl if it's playing.

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    Ask the Community - High Dive HiFi Lounge

    How do we make reservations?

    I've been twice and just walked in. No indication that reservations are required.

    Do you take reservations? I cannot find a link. Thanks.

    Hi Rosa, we are walk in only. No reservations at this time. We look forward to seeing you!

    What is the difference between reserving for the "Lounge" versus the "Bar"?

    Hi Winston, the bar refers to the barstools up at the bar. The lounge is a combination of our traditional dining seating and our soft lounge furniture. Thanks!

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