Cala is one of my favorite coffee spots in Birmingham. The coffee is great, the staff is always so…read morefriendly, and the whole place just has the best cozy vibe. Their seasonal drinks are always so fun and creative, and it's the kind of coffee shop where you grab a latte and end up staying way longer than you planned.

Super disappointed. Parking set up is terrible- the small lot was full, had a big truck back all…read morethe way out of the lot from a space in front of the door while people are trying to drive into full lot. 20min limit signs. Was 4th in line and it was soooo slow with 4 girls working. None of the specials drinks have prices. Ordered the a drink called Front Porch? The girl forgot to enter the strawberry shortbread cookies I got so she had to start another order for me to tap with my card and then she gave herself a tip! Wow, definitely didn't authorize that. $6.16 Waited 20min for my drink and come to find out, they were calling Hannah for my drink. Yikes.

i stop there at least 3x a week on my way to work. I will no longer. The drive thru wait is…read moreridiculous. Today i sat in my car ready for someone to take my order, sat there for 5 mins, no one came on, even when i tried to saying hello??? another 5-6 mins to get to the window again bc service is so slow and per usual it's some kid sitting on the window (which i think is gross) who had no clue she never took my order. I gave my order there and waited. Got my food but drove off without my coffee. Had to park and go in. The place completely empty except for the 2 girls working there. Again one girl sitting on the window - love it when they have shorts on and are big girls...great professional look for the company. Coffee was already cold. i can't do it anymore. The high prices, unsanitary conditions and wait time are too much. I don't need to be this stressed out on my way to work. It's too bad bc i live close by and met hoping it would get better but it hasn't. I will not be back. Based on lack of management i don't even expect a return email back.

There are so many delicious latte options here! For summer they had a fun music inspired seasonal…read moremenu. The "Dr. Feel Good" was an iced oat milk coconut mocha latte and was so yummy. The "Take on Me" was equally tasty with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla cold foam. This was a great stop near a large hotel area so perfect for many travelers.

I only recommend this if you're short on time and the reason being that it's pretty pricey and you…read moredon't get a lot of food. With that being said, I'm almost positive the serving size you get for each order is normal/average, BUT i always have a large appetite, especially after a workout. This cafe is located within the gym. You can get a variety of foods such as sandwiches salads, noodle bowls, etc. You can also get a variety of smoothies, protein shakes, supplements, etc. They also have pre made meals that you can grab and go if you don't have the seven minutes it takes to prepare you meal. I ordered the soba noodle bowl with cilantro avocado slaw. It's a bit spicy but i'd say that spice is more for the flavor and not unbearable, i don't like spicy at all but i'll tolerate this. The noodle bole includes low mean noodles, peanuts, red pepper flakes and can add chicken for an additional charge. It's right around $9.00 and again, for the amount of food, i'd probably want to just go to a restaurant and pick up take out so i wouldn't be hungry after the meal.

This is Life time's onsite cafe, and it is open to members and non-members. They serve a variety of…read moresmoothies- protein shakes as well as healthy fruit smoothies and juices. They have a wide selection of protein bars as well as other healthy meals for breakfast and lunch that you can pick up on the go. They provide you with calorie counts and nutritional content on most of their foods. This is a great place to stop by after your work out, and they also have free wifi if you want to sit around and work on your laptop. The staff is very friendly and will help you out with substitutions on your meals or smoothies if you ever need any.

Irondale Cafe is a great option if you are in the mood for comfort food. It has the perfect…read moreenvironment. The lines can get long but it's not ever TOO bad. I went on a Sunday for lunch and it was very busy! They had several meat options ( fried catfish, fried chicken, baked chicken, beef tips ,chicken livers, etc). Many veggie options too! I won't list those but their website has allll the daily menu items available. I went with the fried catfish - I was nervous ( it was fried to perfection). I also had greens, cornbread dressing because they had cranberry sauce and fried green tomatoes. Everything was extremely fresh - not overly seasoned but satisfactory to my tastebuds. Overall, I enjoyed my meal & left satisfied (and sleepy). The staff certainly was hardworking and handled the crowd effectively.

Kind and helpful staff, great food, home-cooked style. My son said "There's a lot of old people…read moreeating here," and I told him that's how you know the place is good! Fried catfish was very mildly seasoned (good for kids), chicken fried steak was great, and fried green tomatoes juicy and crunchy: their name-sake, as the author of the book based her characters on family who lived just across the tracks. Highly recommend!

Excellent pastries, etc. and they wake up a lot earlier than I do! Also easy to park there in the…read moremornings.

This unassuming little bakery, located in Crestline Village next to the popular Saw's BBQ in the…read moreMountain Brook community, is one of the Birmingham area's best kept secrets. It has quickly become one my favorites for fresh baked pastries! My choices are any of the cream cheese tarts, the blueberry tart is likely the best I've ever had, the sticky buns, croissants and the cinnamon rolls. These are more along the lines of French-style pastries, so don't expect to be overwhelmed with sweetness, just buttery flaky goodness. They are both visually appealing and simply delicious! They seem to bake in smaller batches so everything is super fresh! The owner/baker is nice and you can often see him working in the back and he might even pop up to say HELLO! There isn't any seating so it's basically an order, pay and go type of place. They also have coffee. Nothing to complain about here. They do have a limited social media presence on Instagram. Check them out!

Nice place to get an early morning coffee. The window service wax fast and Courteous. The menu is…read moreshown next to the drive threw window. Coffee prices are very reasonable and breakfast sandwiches were available as well . I had a caramel mocha and it was very nice. I would recommend this shop. Enjoyed the ambiance of an overhead canapé for rain protection.

Have had countless drinks ruined at this location due to an apparent lack of understanding what a…read more"splash of cream" is. The coffee is generally solid otherwise and the wait is never long. In my experience, this is one of the lower quality Santos locations in Birmingham.

Been wanting to try this place but it's so far down 280 for me!…read more Nice clean store with one person working on Tuesday midday. Ordered an original milk tea with boba half sweet. Yum! Wished I lived closer!

The old Clean Juice has been turned into Kung Fu Tea. Same setup with new decor. Sooooooo many…read moreoptions, very easy app to order from and easy pick up process. You can absolutely order in store. I ordered the winter melon milk green tea with 70% sweetness (there wasn't a lesser option available on the app for this particular drink) and no ice. The beverage was delicious but a little too sweet for me still. I'll have to find another drink where I can adjust to 50% sweetness or less. Looking forward to trying more items in the near future.

Came out to Herban Soul Cafe for the See Jane Write Content Creation Coworking event. The event was…read moreamazing to say the least but the food!!!! Chiiiile this BLT was so good!! And this iced latte...delicious!!! I'll deff be coming back to try the rest of the menu!!

I love, love this place! I am ecstatic that you're here! I treated my husband to breakfast here on…read morehis birthday on last week. He had the breakfast bowl with grits, eggs, bacon, and biscuits. I had a scone and Chia tea with added cinnamon and almond milk. I ordered extra bacon because I ate most of his. The very sweet waitress or cook added fruit "to complete our meal!'' I had already tried their delicious tea during the Grand Opening, and before we left my husband decided he wanted some of that delicious pound cake (lemon?). But I can tell you this, everything was delicious, the service was superb, the restaurant was impeccably clean, the ambiance featured old school R&B, (a skilled jazz musician entertained us during the Grand Opening!), and I cannot say enough about that delectable butternut squash mini pie! It was the best dessert ever! The menu is filled with healthy choices, such as the avocado toast (my fav), and you will love the environment. I tried to visit on our Anniversary today and I sadly discovered that they were closed. But we'll be back tomorrow and possibly on Sunday, before 1! God bless all of you, and a special thanks to the Owner for the God-inspired vision. (Numbers 6: 24-26) Two Very Satisfied Customers!!!

Do I think the food is yummy? Yes, BUT I've had 2 seperate incidents of hair in my food which makes…read moreme hesitant to go back. I did mention it to the girls at the front once. The other time I ordered to go and couldn't go back so I sadly had to waiver my $30 breakfast. Beyond that, I enjoy the grits and it's a cute little spot for dine in or take out.

Delicious! I have wanted to try this breakfast spot for a while now. I finally got the chance…read moreMonday morning and figured I'd treat myself to my favorite hot drink as well. A mocha . I ordered the sausage egg and cheese biscuit which was huge! Also, I was pleasantly surprised that it also came with blackberry preserves. Everything was wonderful. I was a bit skeptical about the biscuits at first since I love a traditional buttermilk biscuit. But they were perfectly cooked with a nice crisp outside and fluffy inside.

Greta spot for breakfast! The avocado toast was the best I've ever had and it was seasoned sooo…read morewell! The waitress was super friendly as well. Despite how busy it was on a Sunday morning, the food came out fast. Would come back here again!

We sat outside and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The patio seating was comfortable, and the…read moreservice was attentive without feeling rushed. It's a nice setup overall for a casual weekend brunch. I ordered the "Redneck Benny" -- an open-faced biscuit topped with sliced ham, ham powder, and two perfectly cooked eggs. It was hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving a classic Southern breakfast with a chef's touch. Everything we ordered was good and came out hot. The only hiccup was when the young woman helping bring out the food reached directly over my plate to serve my friends theirs. It wasn't the end of the world, but definitely not the best service etiquette. Outside of that, the experience was solid all around -- great food, friendly staff, and a menu that shows some creativity without trying too hard. I'd absolutely come back to try more of their biscuit dishes and maybe one of their breakfast cocktails next time.