We are traveling through and dipped in from the interstate. It was easy and quick…read more Monarch is in a beautiful and gorgeous area with free two hour parking. The service was friendly and engaging! They were patient and helpful. Both of our coffees were well made and I liked the dark Italian style roast. The muffins were out of this world good. I had the lemon olive oil muffin. I can't recommend it enough. All their sweet breads looked delicious and homemade. Great stop on our road trip!!

How on Earth this place has four and a half Stars what is wrong with you Tuscaloosa?…read more It is really hard to make a bitter swilll watery one dimensional coffee with that beautiful la marzocco machine It's extremely disappointing when people with amazing equipment try to copy that Starbucks bitter burnt coffee flavor, we go to our local shops because we want an artisanal experience not commercial slop. Please dial in your machines and get some baristas. I've been to hundreds of coffee shops around the USA and yeah I'm an extreme snob. Birmingham has some spectacular examples for you to learn your craft.

They have great, cheap coffee and a good atmosphere. I just wish they paid their employees. The…read morechurch certainly makes money off the coffee shop and the people who work there deserve to be paid. I go because it's close to my house and it's really cozy. I'm willing to pay more to support the employees there that work for free.

Cute little coffee house. Good coffee. Great prices. Has a couple of TVs, tables for small groups…read moreof friends, and board games! I don't know about you but any place that has board games gets a plus in my book. Live music (maybe once a month- check Facebook). The baristas are all volunteers so tips go to charities. Another plus in my book. Expanded hours during the semester- see photo.

This amazing eloquent place everyone needs to go visit. I have never had an amazing delicious…read morecoffee made for me like this in my life. Fresh coffee beans were made in this coffee and you could never have another great experience like this again. Really friendly and kind workers, plus the place was so clean and organized. No place like it in or around the Alabama area. Will be back again and thank you for this amazing coffee

I love pumpkin spice latte at any coffee shops. This is worst than any other. I tasted it like hot…read moremilk. No taste coffee and pumpkin spice. Last year I ordered caramel latte. It was okay. I will not order there anymore!!

Great location for a quickly served quality breakfast. Good customer focus. Great sense of urgency…read more Very clean and comfortable dining room.

First time trying this place, which is a welcome addition to the somewhat empty breakfast scene in…read moreTuscaloosa. It was busy this morning, as it was a Sunday, but we were seated quickly and waited on promptly. This is a massive location. A lot of seats and a lot of people working. Food was good. Highlight was the homemade jam which was so spectacular I wanted to dunk everything in it. Breakfast plate was good. I didn't get my eggs as ordered (asked for sunny side up and got scrambled) and I tried the smoked sausage, which is a meat option, but it wasn't very good quality sausage and possibly over smoked? I usually like smoked sausage and this wasn't it. Benny was very good and the biscuit was spectacular which, in Alabama, is an important thing. Will be back again, and will definitely think of taking visiting guests for breakfast here. A good addition to the lineup.

This place was great and well worth the wait. My wife and I checked in at 11:00 am the day of the…read moreMorgan Wallen concert so I'd assume game days would be about the same. Took us about 1.5 hours to get our seat. We used the time to walk around the area which is worth it if you're new like us; you'll have five minutes to get back once you get your text. We started with the Deviled On The Bayou, see photo, and they were wonderful! Wife had the avocado benny and enjoyed it. I had the Crab Cake Benny, see photo, which was outstanding and I highly recommend! Prices were reasonable, the facility was clean and well presented, and the service was prompt and professional. We'll definitely go again when we're back in town. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Brick & Spoon is a great brunch spot in downtown Tuscaloosa. I must say that the eggs Benny is my…read morefavorite. You get plenty of food and I was very surprised that their grits were seasoned! On top of the food being good, the drinks (specifically the mimosa flight) are soooo good. This is more of a family brunch spot but is also great for friends who want to have a good brunch with good spirits. The outside is probably my preferred spot to eat. There isn't much of a view since the parking lot is right in front of the building, but it's cool if you don't want to be around a lot of families with kids. Overall, I definitely recommend if you want to get out and jumpstart your weekend with good food and drinks.

This coffee shop is in a great location downtown next to some other good spots. I was shocked how…read morespacious it is - literally so much seating inside. Seems like a great place to get work done. I was greeted by everyone at the counter and was asked if it was my first time in. An older gentleman (maybe the owner?) explained the menu to me and was very kind. I ordered an iced latte and the Fireside flavor combo which is maple, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. This is a great coffee color to see, not too milky at all. When they brought me my drink I was surprised to see cold foam but for some reason I didn't say anything LOL. it was really good but definitely too sweet for my tastes, next time I will order 1/2 sweet.

All of the food is amazing and the service is wonderful! I especially recommend the chicken pesto…read morecrepe.

I was delighted to be invited back to The Sweet Suite following my last review. With an expanded…read moreguest list and menu, The Sweet Suite is more vibrant and lively than ever. The ambiance is entertaining, yet without overwhelming the patron. I enjoyed a chicken pesto crepe, a personal favorite of mine from my last visit, along with the daily special of southern biscuits and gravy. A new addition to the menu, the southern biscuits and gravy were delightful and authentically southern. The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the gravy flavorful and abundant. Once again, I am impressed with the generous portioning of The Sweet Suite, and additional orders beyond the first are brought to the table with great speed. I had the honor of seeing executive chef Tim Alex at work in the kitchen today, and with such an exemplary culinary artist at the helm it is no wonder at The Sweet Suite's success. I look forward to my next visit!

The place is quaint and I can see why the locals enjoy this place. It's pretty dusty and the…read morerestrooms need a a good scrub new coat of paint. Service is good and food was just ok. Not the best and certainly not the worst. It's a good enough stop while you are in town for the game or visiting your kid in college.

Definitely one of our favorite go tos in Tuscaloosa. Lots…read moreof locals come here. Not a wait for us. But game days could be difficult. We love the staff the home cooked meals. And the Alabama decorations #ROLLTIDE