10/10 the café! The…read morestaff are super quick they are also super attentive! The menu is rich in the owners culture and everything is just so fresh! I honestly believe the coffee here is better than any major franchise out there! It was so cozy and you could spend a day working on your laptop, watching a show or hanging out with friends and family while eating here! Side note: There are stairs to get to the front door of the place. It would be difficult for anyone who needs wheelchair assistance. I do believe there is a ramp on either side of the building however of the entire establishment however it's still pretty high up just from climbing the stairs. There is no outdoor seating, but there was enough seating indoors! They also serve snacks here!

Visiting Birmingham to tour the UAB Solar House, I knew we had to sample some good eats before…read moreheading home. I selected Kool Korner Sandwiches because sadly the main spot to get a good Cuban in Huntsville closed a few years ago, so it seemed like an opportune time to get that craving met. The location is a little nondescript and hard to see from the street (at least the way we came), but there's ample parking. Stairs lead up to a small front area (few chairs and tables for outside dining) and then into the somewhat dimly lit restaurant. It seemed clean inside and I liked the relative straightforwardness of their menu: sandwiches, a few soups, and some odds and ends like tamales, empanadas, and pastelitos. Counter service was exceedingly friendly and attentive to our orders, ensuring we got exactly what we wanted and offering to remove any topics we found offending. I got the chicken sandwich, while my mom got a traditional Cuban while my dad tried the medianoche sandwich. Most sandwiches (save the medianoche, which is served on sweeter egg dough bread) follow the standard Cuban toppings of cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles on Cuban style bread; the main differentiator is your protein of choice. We were all very happy with our sandwiches. We each got regular size with chips; the full thing was plenty for me and my parents both saved half of each of their sandwiches for later. I tried a bite of each sandwich and they were all delicious in their own way. The cheese and mayo make it nice and gooey, but the bread, mustard, and pickles really make the sandwich -- such a distinct and delicious combination. None of the meats were dry, not even the chicken, and the bread was so nice and crispy (or soft, in the case of the medianoche). Although I definitely enjoyed my sandwich, I think the Cuban and medianoche were a little bit better -- I guess they're classics for a reason :) I just tend to not eat a ton of pork, but that's on me lol. I will say I didn't really care for their chip selection. It was mostly a combination of Voodoo and Golden Flake chips. I probably would've gone Voodoo if they'd had a standard flavor available, but they didn't, so I wound up with Golden Flake. I know that Golden Flake originated in Birmingham so I guess you gotta represent, but unfortunately I just don't really like the way their chips taste. I also ordered a cream cheese and guava pastelito for later. They forgot to bring it out with our meals but rectified it quickly when I went to ask about it before we left and gave me a to-go box with it. It was deliciously flaky and the guava was so yummy. I wished for a teeny bit more cream cheese but all in all it was a treat! Overall, a highly enjoyable experience here! I'd love to try some of the other "extras" like the empanadas and tamales, and of course I'd return for another sandwich too. :)

The food is awesome. But the service is spectacular. There's no server that can beat Abby for…read morefriendliness and care.

Great service and food was yummy! Cuban sandwich was perfect! Service was pretty quick and…read morerestaurant was very clean.

This place should be crowded all day everyday; they can satisfy your sweet tooth. The candy is so…read moregood and they have candied apples, ice cream and fudge plus so much more. The young ladies that work there are smiling and sweet like the candy. Oh, they have samples sometimes. The cute lil spot is very clean and cool and ready to serve you. Nice spot!!! I love it!!!

Clean. Nice staff. It was so hard to find parking on a Saturday afternoon. Made like 2 rounds and…read moreended up with a spot right in front of the door :) I had the chocolate fudge brownie chocolate ice cream. So delicious. The website does not have pricing which is weird however it does seem that each location may have different pricing and that is what caused it. The quart of ice cream at this location is $15.99. I truly think it was a steal so def coming back for pints of the chocolate fudge ice cream. I selected a small cup with 1 scoop and I paid $8! I think it is priced fair but definitely on the more expensive side for 1 scoop. Everything is well organized. Just really great service and interior! Will definitely coming back again and again!

The ONLY place to buy homemade chocolate in Birmingham! They've been at it since 2020 (and you know…read morewhat that means!)!!! Starting out a block east of Sidewalk Film Festival theater and Pizitz food hall, they have settled for now across the street from Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center on the soft corner of Forrest Park, Avondale, Lakeview, and Highland Park. My favorites are the raspberry truffle or the Venus bar which is basically the same thing but flattened into bar form. I can only eat half a square at a time. Because it is SOOOO GOOD. Satisfying. I mean, it's the best. I'll guarantee your money back personally;) Follow your heart. Go with your gut. Is it milk, dark, or buttery white that calls to you? Do yourself a favor and indulge in the sipping chocolate while you shop. Available Thursday thru Sat, this delectable desire you didn't know you had FULL FILLED. Again, I'll pay you back if it doesn't work out. This melty supreme divine sauce just might change your life. And you deserve it.

I've been searching far and wide for the trending Dubai chocolate and I've found some at Chocolata…read more I've had a few of their chocolates before, everything is incredible. All of their products are handmade in small batches. This is certainly some of the highest quality chocolate I've had, and it's a bonus since it's a small, locally owned business. The inside of the store is super small but they have a lot of options. It's a tad expensive BUTTT I'm willing to splurge since it's a small business that only sells high quality items. They also have samples out (at least for each time I've visited). And they et me take a pin for free since I made a purchase!

It's always a trip down memory lane shopping at this long time Mountain Brook staple. Once in…read moreMountain Brook Village, its newer home is in Crestline Village. They still sell anything you could possibly want or need: giftware, hostess and entertaining items, collegiant gear, limited baby clothes, sorority gear, the same old school candy that I bought here as a child, and so much more! I will return to this beloved little store that so beautifully has served this community for many many years!

There was very nice employees and the wrapping was excellent. They had some nice stuff but mostly…read morejust signs and some toys. There was pretty good prices.

What a wonderful shop! I am so happy to have stumbled across this place. I had to kill some time…read morebefore going to an appointment and figured I would stop by for a sweet treat. I am ended up getting a few items for my husband and I to try, plus used the excuse of the upcoming holiday to treat ourselves The staff were so friendly and helpful. It was hard to not purchase one of everything to try. I was especially pleased to see the dinosaurs. Something about them just makes me smile! Also, they were delicious I was made aware that they do hands on classes as well as demonstrations. I absolutely plan on trying to make it to some of those.

Delicious chocolates, delightful owner and the shop is fun to browse. Will be back many times!read more

From the sweet or savory treats to the staff, I had a great experience. I sampled a few ice cream…read moreflavors and everything was so good it made it hard to decide. They have so many choices for everyone! I do wish they had the prices listed.

This place is super cute! If you are looking for authenticity, this is where you want to be! This…read morelittle shopping center is full of authenticity. It seemed like Mexico's version of a "China Town" or "Little Italy" in Hoover. I have not seen anything like this around here. My friend Tina and I tried Mexican sweets here, and I also had a snack of the Crazy Doritos. This place is very whimsical and cute. Perfect for kiddos and families. There is a ton of space too. They have ice creams galore here. It was hard for me to choose! I went for the prettiest one I saw and that turned out to be the Birthday Cake flavor. It was delicious! Tina had the mangonada that looked very good. I was wanting a salty snack too, so when I saw the Dori-Lokos or "Crazy Doritos" I knew I wanted to try it. The lady working there asked me twice if pork skins was okay for her to top onto them. I said sure. Little did I know what I was about to experience! They were actual pork skins that were like a cartilage or jello like texture. I assumed they would be like the crispy bagged variety you see in stores. It was an experience for sure! I liked it, but I probably would not order it again. The Crazy Doritos were also topped with a sort of nut that I liked, cucumber, and hot sauce. I just can't believe I was not in Mexico when I came here. I'm really glad we have places like this that can make some people feel like home and allow other to just have a different experience. It sure was memorable!