During a recent visit to town, a friend and I stopped in twice . It's obvious this place is a local favorite for coffee and baked goods. On our first visit , we arrived around the time they opened. We were there so early, they were taking the fresh baked muffins out of the oven! I ordered a Cafe Mocha which is essentially dessert in a cup if you agree to the whipped cream and chocolate syrup. The cappuccino chunk muffin was delicious if you feel like splurging and are not counting calories. I really didn't have any regrets polishing it off. There are plenty of tables- both hightops and regular tables. The clientele is a mix of students, families, young professionals, etc. There are also plenty of items for purchase that would make fun gifts-- ground coffee, coffee mugs and all sorts of little random knicknacks. Browsing seems to be encouraged. Skip Starbucks and check this place out . read more

O'Henry's Coffees - You can't go wrong with a Cafe Mocha and a dessert muffin! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

coffee was DELISH. 10/10 recommend the honey lavender iced latte. the gals there were so so kind and made sure I got exactly what I wanted! Sadie & Lilian or Lily, maybe? They were incredible and honestly made my day!! It's so sad when you go to a place and get a coffee you don't like - with their care for customers that has never happened to me!! Definitely becoming a regular here! read more

I came here to meet up with some of my classmates on Friday for a group meeting. I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. It's a quaint little neighborhood coffee shop that's good for when you want to meet up with your friends for a cup of joe or people watch. Many of the people that came into the shop appeared to be regulars. The staff was extremely friendly and checked on us throughout our time here. I'm not a huge coffee drinker but they have a huge selection of coffee and you can buy fresh coffee beans to take home or gift. There is also quite a few pastries to choose from. While here, I ordered the oatmeal at the suggestion of a friend who saw my check in. Although it didn't look appealing before stirring, it was absolutely delicious. It was a flavor explosion in my mouth. I will definitely be back for it. I also got a frozen peach beverage and that didn't disappoint. read more

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A nice convivial neighborhood place to grab a cup of joe. Competent and friendly staff. The only drawback to the place is that they don't serve martinis. That would make them aces in my book. read more

Great coffee- specialty and regular blends. Cinnamon roll was tasty kinda like Cinnabon (gooey in the middle too for those who like that). Nice atmosphere-people working, ladies post workout, others sitting outside storefront (even in the rain). Location is in SoHo near lots of trendy shops so cool to grab your coffee and walk around. read more

O'Henry's Coffees - Turtle espresso and a Cinnamon roll espresso-YUM!!! #goodmorningalabama - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

O'Henry's in Homewood's pleasant little downtown serves good, robust coffee with a decent selection of accompaniments. My beverage of choice is almost always a straight hot cup of neat coffee--no milk, no foam, no sugar. Places that serve espresso-based drinks sometimes don't pay enough attention to the sad, boring pot of brewed coffee sitting down the counter. Not O'Henry's: there was a good and detailed explanation of my medium and dark roast choices, my dark roast was served in a proper, thick-walled ceramic cup, and it was exactly what a cup of coffee should be. My poor overworked Android phone was looking for its own shot of energy, but none of the available seats had outlets. No wifi password posted visibly, but I will confess my enjoyment of the coffee and banana cake rendered me too lazy to step up to the counter and ask. The banana cake was a little disappointing in that the banana flavor was milder than I would have liked. It tasted more like a mild carrot cake. Even so, I enjoyed it as a nice companion to my strong cup of black coffee. Prices were reasonable and the service attentive. read more

We were in need of a fast/late lunch today and we didn't realize this location of O'Henry's doesn't have sandwiches/etc. - but since we were pressed for time, we opted for dessert rather than going elsewhere. We each had a piece of the peanut butter pie and it was good; not the best we've ever had, but certainly tasty ($3.95/slice). The woman behind the counter was very friendly and we had a pleasant conversation with her. There was also a young woman helping her and she was very sweet. It's a rather small place, but the interior is attractive and we liked the neighborhood. (Update on 4/9/13): We went there today in the early afternoon and got take-out coffee (two small cups of their strongest coffee, which was a little pricey [$2.50/each with tax] - although it tasted pretty good) and the young woman remembered us. There was also a nice guy working with her. read more

Great service and atmosphere! The employees were helpful and friendly, and overall my experience was just great!! I was here with a group of friends and we all agreed it's one of the best coffee shops we've been to... highly recommend! read more

I am having my first o'henry's experience this morning! I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of their coffee and food. Plus I received excellent customer service. I have a goal to experience as many local shops as possible here in bham and I must say I don't know that I want to try any others after this. I tried the regular coffee of the day which is indian tiger and the lemon poppy seed muffin. The coffee didn't need too many extras like sweetener,etc the flavor was so nice. the muffin was moist and had a very fresh lemon flavor that was natural and not over powering. read more

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We walked in for coffee this afternoon and my fiancé and I were both wearing mask per usual. As we were looking at the menu, the young gentleman behind the counter asked if my fiancé could cover his nose with his mask. He did, but as I looked around the coffee shop, not a single person was wearing a mask at all. This was a little frustrating for him. Seconds later another young couple came through the door putting their mask on but they also took their mask off when they saw everyone sitting down didn't have one on either. They were not asked to put their mask back on. If you are going to ask one person to cover their nose, I'd assume you better ask everyone. Bad business.. read more

Went to O'Henry's for an evening Bible study, and found the atmosphere fantastic! After seeing all the reviews for the Snickerdoodle Mocha, it was my obvious choice. It was very good, and tasted like I dunked a Snickerdoodle cookie into a cup of coffee. I'd call that a win. I love downtown Homewood, it's absolutely adorable, and this coffee shop fits in perfectly. O'Henry's is super quaint with a massive selection of beans to purchase. The menu is very succinct, which is definitely a good thing for a small joint like this. Keeps it easy on the barista to produce good quality drinks. It was a little loud inside, but it was also filled with a bunch of college students chatting and studying. I'll definitely be back to try some of their delicious-looking cakes! read more

O'Henry's Coffees - Snickerdoodle Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Outstanding coffee, great WiFi, friendly servers, and excellent atmosphere. Love this place!

Super cute coffee shop in Homewood, where it was easy to get work done while drinking a great coffee. It smelled great in here, too, and it wasn't too loud. There were plenty of plugs and tables, even during a relatively busy weekday morning. Great location right in the business district & close to my hotel / other restaurants. Minus one star because they didn't serve hot breakfast, other than oatmeal (only muffins & sweets). It would be great to have some egg sandwiches, at the very least! The oatmeal was fine, but it was your standard Starbucks-esque pour-hot-water-in-instant-oats breakfast. I would have gone somewhere else for food if I wasn't so comfortable at a table there already. read more

The coffee is always good and strong. My son loves the frozen coffee concoctions. I have never been disappointed here.

One of the good coffee stops in Birmingham! In a cute downtown area with plenty of parking, it seems like a good place for a date or to study! I have gotten the cafe au lait and the turtle deluxe, and both were delicious! Not to bitter or too mild! They also serve pastries & breakfast. The best part is that they roast their own coffee beans and sell it to customers! read more

I ordered an iced caramel macchiato from here as it's what I normally get from Starbucks. Past experiences I've done this at other coffee shops always results in a drink that doesn't taste very good and usually too sweet. However, O'Henry's version was absolutely amazing and even better than the Starbucks version (which I'm obsessed with). Very relaxed atmosphere and WiFi so you can work or study! Highly recommend this spot! read more

This is an awesome place for tourists & locals alike. The atmosphere & baristas are super welcoming and the coffee is DELICIOUS. I got one of the seasonal drinks (Eggnog Latte--iced) and it's smooth, low acidity, and just the right amount of sweetness. My friend got the Christmas Blend (also iced) and it has so many flavors it's like something different in every sip (I mean that in the best way possible, it's awesome). Everything is reasonably priced & there's plenty of seating for groups or individuals, and it's located within walking distance from tons of cute boutiques and shops. read more

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As you might notice, I don't live in Birmingham. I don't even live in Alabama. I live in California but the stuff is so damn good that I ordered it by mail. You know how much I love the stuff? So much that if they didn't ship, I'd pay for the coffee to take a first class people flight to my coffee pot. A friend came to visit and brought me a bag of the O'Henry's Southern Pecan-Cream coffee. (my coffee "dealer", she got me hooked!) Now it's the coffee that makes people comment on the smell when they walk through the door. It's like a commercial, with them then asking me to show them the bag so they can remember the name and order it themselves. One time I halfheartedly offered to send some home with a friend and she insisted she wanted her own full bag and would order. Oh, and get that roast specifically- I wouldn't steer you wrong, fellow coffee addicts. I know better than to play with the emotions of the undercaffeinated! read more

It's the only coffee shop in downtown Homewood, which is no excuse for how terrible it is. Mix a little too much Christian music with the sweet aroma of kitchy flavored coffee and your senses are in for quite the shock. Their coffee isn't bitter... But it's also not astringent. It's a weird mix of plastic and bandaids with sludge. I suggest quitting caffeine cold turkey the same day you take your Bar exam and your dog is diagnosed with a terminal illness than go here for a cuppa Joe. Seriously, it's the worst I've ever had. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but I know a good cup from a bad one. Go to The Red Cat or Urban Standard downtown for a better cup and vibe. read more

I used to love this place because people were pleased to serve you and generally seemed pretty happy there (I can't imagine working in a coffee shop and not being "happy"), but the past few times I have stopped in to O'Henry's, it seems like the staff is just about out of steam. And that's not all that is out of steam there. I ordered a latte and when I received it was told that the machine wasn't working and they couldn't steam the milk for my latte. So, basically, I had espresso with a little half n half. Weird. The dessert case is pretty. They used to have the best carrot cake I'd ever had and the last time I ordered it, it was dry and crumbly. ew. While I have not tried it recently, the caramel cheesecake used to be FANTASTIC - it looked different than what I was used to, so I didn't take my chances. I have had a few things from the pastry case recently, and it's not bad, just not fab. The place seems relatively run down - nothing kept up to date, clean, etc. The items for sale section looks like it's not been touched since the late 90s. Focus on the good - They have yummy coffee to take home. Very fresh and roasted here. The desserts are good and I've heard the sammies are good here too. If you want a cup of coffee and you're in the area - give them the business. Maybe they can use the revenues to pick it up a bit and be an outstanding coffee shop! read more

The coffee is great first of all, as well as their muffins. It's an amazing place for studying and the tables indoor are spaced out for social distancing. Everyone is required to wear masks when not drinking something. read more

O'Henry's is one of my favorite go-to coffee shops. I am not a go to a coffee shop multiple times a week kind of person. But when I do, I like a good quality shop. The location is great. In Downtown Homewood, which is a personal favorite of mine. It can get a little crowded in there at peak times. But that is a good problem for them to have. It is a great centralized location for a place to meet people. Their coffee is always great. But around the Christmas holidays, there is something in particular that should be a Bham bucket list item. The gingerbread latte!! I am not a huge flavored latte person. But this thing is the bees knees. It almost makes me want winter back...almost. read more

This location is usually one of the best. It always comes down to the servers who make the coffee. Unfortunately the same person tends to make some of the worst coffee there. Watch out going there at 5:40 p.m. because they really increase poor quality coffee. One of them always have the same miserable look on the her. Picture Hayley from American Dad with the same miserable look on her face or even Meg from Family Guy., and every time you talk to her she sounds like your annoying her. read more

I wanted to like this place because I love local coffee shops especially when they carry unique flavors not found in a franchise. The service here was polite but they seemed very cold and distant. They have several pastry items to choose from but they were mostly cakes or muffins. They also have bagels with the option of toasting. Get the hazelnut cream cheese. I ordered the mocha toffee-flavored coffee and I wish I had ordered it hotter. Overall, it's a nice coffee shop. For some reason, it felt cramped and didn't make me feel as relaxed as other bakery shops I've been to have. It's the only coffee shop in Homewood that you can socially and respectably people-watch from. read more

I travel too much. I also need coffee. This week I was staying in Homewood and spent a lot of time eating and drinking in the area. O'Henry seems to be a quite popular spot with people camped out reading, working, having meetings, and in one case, I think a job interview. All the healthy activities of a popular coffee shop. The Americano I had was fine and was the kick I was looking for. The service here is atrocious. I can't really recall the last time someone shoved my change back in my hand. How about the placing of my drink on the counter but not letting me know it was ready and/or that it was mine? No welcome greeting. No thanks. No goodbye. Loved it. Nothing like getting attitude from coffee shop people in Alabama. Grow up. Oh, guess where I went the next day? Octane down the street. They are friendly. read more

Some people call me a coffee snob, I agree. So when I first moved to Birmingham I asked about the best coffee shops around. O'Henrys was the l unanimous suggestion. The coffee is so rich and creamy, make Starbucks taste like water and dirt. So what I'm trying to say is, I love this place. Prob wouldn't be you typical daily morning coffee stop, my drinks usually comes to about 5 buck and change, but it's so worth it! Haven't had a bad drink from here yet. read more

I love O'Henrys so much. I do enjoy the coffee but my favorite part is the people and the atmosphere. Parking can be a pain at times, but it's worth it. It's my go to place to meet up with friends for work or pleasure. read more

Heike and I, in our continued quest for great coffee in Alabama, stumbled upon this place kinda as a "what have we got to lose" stop. To our surprise, this place was and is exactly what we were looking for. One word, AWESOME!!! Now, as I mentioned before, I'm not coffee critic; I do however know my coffee, as I am palatized (new word) to only rich, robust, full-bodied Ambrosia (good coffee); Heike is German (no explanation required). The coffee, people, service, and atmosphere are unparalleled compared to the places we've been thus far. I really enjoyed the cafe environment, as did Heike. It's our new place for Sunday coffee. I had the snickerdoodle mocha, yes I said it...snickerdoodle mocha; fru fru I know, but I had to go there, and it was good. Heike feeling a bit fancy had the Kona pour over, which was pot brewed--very, or should I say extra fancy. The coffee is good. The atmosphere is modern sophisticated, with a touch of trendy cool. Highly recommend. Well worth the money. read more

This an institution of coffee in Birmingham. I have been frequenting O'Henry's since I was in high school and it is still by far my favorite coffee spot in town. My drink of choice is the Turtle Deluxe. It is much like a mocha but has a hint of hazelnut and caramel. Perfect. They also have an immense selection of coffee beans. African Classic and Southern Pecan are among the best in my opinion. Although all are sure to be unique and delicious. For an authentic O'Henry's experience grab an old friend or two after dinner one night and head over to their Homewood location for some great coffee and conversation. But be sure someone orders the Turtle Deluxe. read more

Yes, there's a Starbucks on every corner, but frankly, their coffee is over-roasted, i.e., it tastes burnt. Why people prefer burnt coffee, especially at $5/cup, is beyond me. And why are the people who complain about Monsanto the same ones who line up at Starbucks for burnt coffee and $3 water? There is a solution: try a local coffee shop! O'Henry's has great coffee, which is what I tend to like in my coffee shops. No books like Crestline Coffee & Books, but you can bring your own book. Also, the 4:00 chocolate chip cookies go great with coffee. Just don't expect there to be any left at 5:00. Good muffins, cakes, etc. the chocolate lava cake is wonderful, though very over-priced at $5. I guess since O'Henry's (or would it be O'Henry's's?) coffee is so much better than Starbucks's, they don't feel any pressure to compete on price. O'Henry's is expanding its Birmingham empire, so clearly other people agree on the quality. Very tasty. read more

So far the best coffee shop around... The Mexican decaffeinated coffee is the best.

Quaint coffee shop in a convenient location. Nice variety of coffee and flavored coffees as well as pastries and cakes. Limited seating area gets crowded quickly. Staff ranges from pleasant to disengaged. read more

I love this cute little authentic coffee spot! Especially since it's in Homewood. Grab a coffee here, take in the shopping or just experience the people watching at one of the outside tables. Strangely enough, I already loved this place, but it made my day to realize they served decaf espresso. I also love their baked goods, so yummy! Take a break from your Starbucks routine and head over to O'Henries for a more local vibe. Fun fact: they roast their own beans and they're locally owned. For more on their story go to http://www.ohenryscoffees.com/ohenrysstory.asp read more

This place has such great coffee and love their cranberry muffins too! Very relaxing small neighborhood atmosphere-beats Starbucks! Early morning or late night is perfect place to hang out and relax! read more

This is one of my favorite coffee spots. The people are so nice and the coffee and treats are always so good. I had a really delicious sausage and cheese biscuit! read more

This is a place that can't go wrong. It's coffee guys. This is really hard to mess up. If you're looking to save on calories though, then you're out of luck. Now this location in particular never has any available seats on the inside, so if you want to sit, then find another place. I've visited this location mainly for the drinks. It's almost understood (personally that is), that you grab your drink and leave. Not sure if this helps, buy I hope you stop by and try out this neat little shop. Have a Latte fun! read more

O'Henry's Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a fun, cute, trendy little coffee shop in a fun, cute, trendy little area. The coffee is great - they don't over-roast and burn their beans like *some* bafflingly popular large national chains that start with Star and end with bucks. Anyway, to that end - it's a local place with good shit. It's kinda pricey, but it is superior to other coffee places, and it's kinda the nature of the business. No reason not to go in if you like coffee. I occasionally even make a special trip. read more

This is a nice place to relax and study for some time. I ordered their mocha chip and no bake cookie. Staff is really nice to take orders. For covid-19 precautions, the tables were socially distanced and everyone was wearing masks as long as they don't eat or drink something. I'm a huge fan of their no bake cookies and usually go there to relieve my crave. As per the sustainability, they don't really care about it and lots of plastics given to customers for their coffees and other things. Overall, good experience. read more

This is my favorite of the O'Henry's in Birmingham. I just adore the atmosphere the whole wall of coffee beans creates. The ceiling had these antique gorgeous tiling on it, and the room just screams study in me! I have pretty much always gotten a regular cappuccino, but those fresh smoothies look amazing. I recommend trying one of their baked goods- I love their cranberry orange muffins, but you can't go wrong with a slice of apple pie. The service in here is friendly and seamless. read more

O'Henry's Coffees - Cappuccino and apple pie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Awesome coffee house. Very unique. Food is delicious (I had an egg and cheese panini). The snicker doodle mocha was the best coffee drink I have had in a while. This place is unique and fun. A must if you are in the area!! read more

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