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. read more

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This place is really cool, and the food is amazing. I've been twice now, once for drinks and appetizers and once for lunch and coffee. I sat outside both times and really like their patio area. Cocktails were good, and the food was even better. I would never have chosen popcorn chicken for an app, just because it seems unexciting, but a friend did and it was soo good. The chicken was crispy, yet still moist inside, which is no small feat for white meat chicken pieces that tend to dry out. I was lukewarm about the field pea hummus-- it had an unexpected smoky flavor that wasn't overpowering, but smoky flavors just aren't my jam. The chicken thigh skewers were fantastic-- very moist, and the yuzu comeback sauce was a great complement, although the portion is small for the price. I also had the scotch deviled eggs. The eggs were unique and tasty, but if I can be pedantic for a moment, they were not remotely like a scotch egg. They really are just deep-fried deviled eggs (no sausage, and the yolk is cooked through), but very good and surprisingly un-stodgy for a solid fried mass, haha. I'm not a big coffee connoisseur, but had a cortado here that was delicious. I also tried a sampling of sandwiches: the avocado toast with a fried egg, BLT, and egg salad. They were all fantastic, but the egg salad was the standout. It was the best egg salad I've ever had, elevated further by the addition of a ramen egg and some coarse salt. I find that a BLT is such a simple dish that all the ingredients really have to be perfect for it to be delicious, and High Dive nailed it-- perfectly cooked bacon, fresh ripe tomato and crispy cold lettuce. Shockingly for this California transplant, the avocado toast was my least favorite, but only because something had to be. The service was great both times. I will say that when I went in the evening I thought the music was too loud for conversation (it was early evening, about 6pm and the music wasn't live). That's the only negative I can muster. I also think the prices are a little high, but the quality is definitely there. Can't wait to go back and try the burger! read more

High Dive HiFi Lounge - BLT, avocado toast, and egg salad sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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It thrills me that a place like High Dive has opened up in Birmingham. If you've not been, I highly recommend a trip. The atmosphere/ambiance is unlike most places I've been - great investments were made here. Great spot to grab a drink and listen to music by yourself or with friends. I went for brunch and had the breakfast burrito - FIRE. Cappuccino was delicious. I am a lover of both music and food. Love the way both of those have intersected in this business. Will be supporting this local business till the end! Well done. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

High Dive HiFi Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Interesting menu, very flavorful! We went for comedy night, had a fantastic server, he was new but prompt with menu details. Very cozy lounge with great sound system. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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We came in with low expectations, but this place was actually really good! We ordered the egg sando, katsu sando, and rice bowl with salmon. And everything was delicious! It's a little bit on the expensive side, and the inside is a little bit cramped. The food runners seem a little confused bc of the small table numbers they gave us. But other than that, the vibes were good and the food was ever better! read more

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High Dive offers a relaxed and thoughtfully curated atmosphere that's ideal for unwinding and enjoying music and fellowship. The space is comfortable and well designed, with seating that encourages you to settle in and focus on the music without distractions. Tonight was packed and they had stopped standing room service not long after we got there and said the wait was 2-3 hours for a table. We didn't order food due to already eating, but will be sure to try on the next visit. Micah Kelley was on the turntables tonight. Overall, it's a pleasant place to listen, and enjoy a laid-back experience centered around music. read more

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We've been for breakfast a few times and temperature of the food has been inconsistent. The last time we were there, we were served cold eggs and checked in with the food runner to see if they could heat them up. She sent a manager over who was pretty condescending and argumentative, saying that there was no way the eggs could be cold. We're thinking the food probably sat for a bit before it was brought out to us or something. Not a big deal but it was a very odd way to speak to customers. Don't think we'll be back. read more

I thought I'd seen every kind of bar/coffeeshop on the planet, but there I go, wrong again. An ultra cafe, High Dive has it all, from good coffee and food to pristine sound. So pristine, so crystal clear, that it can be enjoyed at a low volume during the day, which is when I was there, yet begging you to return and hear how good everything can sound when it gets louder. Also, they play good music. You won't want to waste your time bringing headphones here. The music experience was so remarkable, that I barely remember what I consumed here. OK, a sea salted rosemary cortado, there ya go and my god, I never knew I needed this regularly in my life, but I don't think I can replicate it and I live in New Orleans so... The field pea hummus is good, too. I'd love a few more vegan options. But who needs to eat when you have good coffee and music? And the space: think ultra cool, ageless rec room. Like actual perfection, no matter what you might think this means. read more

High Dive offers delicious and elevated small plates, amazing music and warm ambiance (whether inside or out). Came for brunch, again,and HighDive did not disappoint. Warm weather means outside spaces are open and ready for business. We sat outside and enjoyed the bubbling fountain and intimate cafe' seating. What venue is open and offering breakfast through late night, and can do it all so well?!This is my 4th time to visit High Dive and the food is consistently good. Today's service was a little slow, but I attribute to growing pains.High Dive is "the spot" and crowds are growing each day. If you love great music, warm ambiance, tasty bites and drinks (espresso to cocktails), give High Dive a try. read more

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The food was great. My friend and I shared the pork belly skewers and the smoked salmon with lemon cream cheese. Both were very good. I had a mimosa, which I liked but it was heavy on the OJ, and my friend had an aperol spritz. She also said the ratio of her spritz was a little off for her taste, but she said it was still a good drink. I would love to try more from the menu, especially the egg sandwich. I do think the prices were a bit high, but the inside had a great vibe and the patio was nice and right next to a few food trucks/small music venue but separated by a short wall. Our waitress was attentive but the kitchen did take some time for what we ordered, in my opinion. But overall, we were enjoying the outdoor patio. This area is really cute and I hope it keeps growing. read more

Cool spot we checked out for dinner and some jazz. Food was great, loved the milk bread, I would recommend the egg salad sandwich that was the best. Beer and wine selection was alright, cocktails were fine, loved the live music and service was super fast. Worth checking out read more

High Dive is an AMAZING addition to the neighborhood, the vibes are 10/10 along with the menu. There are a few things I believe need to be tweaked though... there are only a handful of full size table tops and we were sat in low top tables with chairs basically on the floor. The tables are too small to comfortably order food and drinks. They are also a NO CASH establishment which was very disappointing to us as we were not told in advance. Other than that we had a very nice time trying the menu and enjoying the music. I want to come back for breakfast as the best thing we had was the breakfast sandwich. Love that it's breakfast all day though!! read more

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Fun, new addition to the Lakeview Marina! Acoustics are amazing in the listening lounge. Lots of drink and food options. There are plenty of bar and table seating. They have a heated courtyard so you can enjoy outside even on a chilly night. I want to come again during the day and get some work done here! read more

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The food was great and so we're the staff. I will be coming again next week. There is another side where they have concerts. You can get 5 dollar margaritas and there is a taco truck. read more

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Cool hang. Curious and excited for the space. Had lots of beverage options not listed read more

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7 minute egg sandwich omggggggggg & the coffee was delicious. The atmosphere is 1000/10

The atmosphere is amazing. The acoustics are perfect. The drinks are delicious. Its a great place to hangout for a bit with friends. The music is loud, but because of the acoustics you can have a normal conversation with your table without yelling, and the place doesn't seem loud at all. The outdoor area has a fire pit and heaters so its bearable when its cold outside. The skewers are delicious. read more

So yum & awesome vibe !!! Got the popcorn chicken starter and skewers for the main course. Had a reservation and had to wait for a while before actually getting seated but they are just opening so no big deal! Staff was great about it as well. Will definitely be coming back for coffee one morning soon! read more

High Dive HiFi Lounge - ~ vibes ~ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Husband and I tried High Dive for a weekday breakfast and would recommend! The lovely ambiance allowed for quiet conversations and good sound for appreciating music! Want to come back for live music and to try other meals. The food was tasty and waiters friendly and knowledgeable. Interesting menu! Good coffee and drink offers! Will return! read more

Food, atmosphere, service all A+! I'm a new fan and will crave the rice bowl until we meet again. So fresh and delicious! Can't wait to try other items and go for coffee/breakfast. read more

High Dive HiFi Lounge - Slaw bowl with chicken... delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Such a fun place!! We went recently with friends on a Friday night, there was a wait, but no worries, we had a cocktail while we waited, enjoyed the music and our friends. When we got a table, we enjoyed snacks off the menu and had great service!! Well done High Dive! read more

Best service and extremely good food/drinks. Highly recommend Alex for your waiter. I have went back a couple times and it never disappoints. The place it's self has a great vibe read more

great new spot--Food and drinks were delicious, and the design and vibe are perfect, --comfortable spots to sit and enjoy the music. Definitely coming back soon read more

High Dive HiFi Lounge - Breakfast - on toast with cappuccino also had the yogurt granola fruit bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great acoustics! Cozy & cool atmosphere inside and the outside area is inviting with an enormous fire caldron & soothing water fountain. The food is very tasty, the drink selection is vast and the staff is extremely friendly. It was nice to hear a great band and still be able to talk to your friends...the acoustics are great! Everyone should check High Dive out and do it soon. MNM read more

Fantastic atmosphere. The food was inventive. Staff were friendly and upbeat. Can't wait to return in nicer weather and enjoy the outdoor space! read more

Best breakfast I've had in Birmingham. The only sad part is I can't come back tomorrow morning since they are closed on Monday! 5 stars from me again and again. read more

Wow . High Dive is amazing . There is so much positive to say about this new business . Went there for brunch today with my wife. The architecture , technical elements for the sound system , finishes , sound quality , cozy seating , great food /drink, friendly staff , .... are all amazing. Great job High Dive and thanks for developing such a special place . read more

This place was great! Food, service and drinks were wonderful. I've visited Japan twice this year and absolutely loved the concept. The atmosphere and acoustics were amazing! While it was super crowded, because of the acoustics we could actually have conversations and hear one another at our table. Can't wait to come and hear the live music! read more

Great food. Great vibe. Amazing sound. You can have a conversation and still hear the music. Friendly staff. Comfortable furniture.