My husband and I have been on the hunt for the best bobas in town! We had a taro smoothie, the…read morefirst time turned out great but the second time they did not blend the ice thoroughly. So we were biting on chunks of ice, which was not enjoyable. Although we had that issue we would go back again and let them know what happened. The ambiance is casual and the service was fine. The tapioca pearls had a great texture and size, and I enjoyed the taro flavor.

It's my mission to check out at least one boba shop whenever I travel, here was my experience…read more AMBIANCE: Parking: It's in a plaza. We didn't have much issues as there was a lot of space. Seating: Both inside and outside seating. Great for groups and patio seating outside to keep you dry. Vibes: It's in a plaza, maybe 10 minutes away from Downtown Birmingham. The plaza consists of restaurants, a gym, and a grocery store. The spot itself is spacious, clean, and welcoming. A great place to hang out with friends or be friends. FOOD: Peppermint Boba (Recommend) A seasonal drink that was a pleasant delight. The peppermint wasn't too strong, it was well balanced with milk and the boba was chewy. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! The store opened and there was a rush of 3 customers. The kid in front took care of it well. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Great! This is a solid enough representation of boba so it's glad to be shared here in the Dirty South! The prices are reasonable, food is delicious, and I appreciated the range/variety they provided. For those craving a boba fix, be sure to check this place out! Shoutouts to Ashley and Tam Duong for bringing this delight to Alabama and best wishes to new owner, Hugo Anguiano, and his team on this business. TIPS: * Check online for their seasonal specials! * Check out their article! https://bhamnow.com/2021/12/17/thirstea-cafe-to-open-at-the-pizitz/

Cala Coffee was such a great first visit! I stopped by to try their matcha and wasn't sure what to…read moreorder, but the barista recommended her personal favorite: an iced half strawberry/half vanilla matcha with oat milk (my usual substitute) and extra sweet. It ended up being perfect--sweet but not overly sweet, and really flavorful. I also signed up for their rewards program and got $5 off my first order, which was a nice bonus. I originally wanted to sit outside since the weather was so nice, but ended up sitting inside. Next time I'll try to get there earlier to grab an outdoor spot. Parking is pretty tight--the front lot is small--but I was lucky to find a spot, and I noticed some people parked on the surrounding streets. Overall, it was a really good experience and I'm excited to go back!

My daughter and I were in the area and wanted coffee so we tried the new location…read more Good vibes, good coffee, but unfortunately they were out of pastries. Nevertheless, we sat at one of the high tables and enjoyed our coffees. I noticed that they had one of the machines that dispense little art prints (Inciardi ?) but signs said they were out of stock. Too bad because they're very popular in New England and I had a great time searching for these machines and seeing what prints I'd get. I've started a collection. I'll come again for coffee, and hopefully will get pastries, and art prints.

I always order a large decaf, caramel frappe with whipped cream and caramel drizzle and I'm in…read moreheaven when my perfect order is handed to me at the second window. Everyone who has waited on me at Bullet Coffee on 280 is so nice and they always sign my "Buy 10 coffees and get the next one free" card. This little coffee place always looks neat and clean to me and I have every intention of returning soon!

This was my first time here and I wanted an iced coffee. We were greeted by a friendly young lady…read morewho suggested the turtle latte. I loved it and it was the best coffee drink I had in Alabama ! The Coffee had so much favor that the coffee stood out over everything else. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

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.

I have always been a huge fan of KFT and I'm so excited to have one in the area. The store is…read moreclean, the service is very friendly and quick, and the drinks are amazing! I prefer little to no sugar and my favorites are the Taro Milk Green Tea w/ nata jelly & honey boba, the peach green tea, and the rosehip lemonade w/ nata jelly. Though everything I've tried has been fantastic. Most of the drinks are very sweet but you can adjust the sugar level to your liking. They have a rewards program through the app, too! So you can collect points for discounts and order online.

This is a great coffee shop located in the Altadena Square shopping plaza. The staff is friendly,…read morehelpful and professional and definitely added to the overall experience. The place had a nice ambiance and they have great coffee. I had an iced latte and my client had the sane with a ham croissant. Definitely a positive experience.

Stopped in for a much needed caffeine hit before a wedding and purposely stopped here for the…read morematcha (I'm a matcha drinker and not was the first place we could find that served it) But they were out. It took them a few min to figure out that they were out but they were out. So I ordered a vanilla chia latte with one lump of vanilla and it was just sort of very milky and you couldn't really taste the chai. It wasn't bad just weak. Staff was for dry but they were having their own conversation and that was more of a priority. It wasn't busy so I don't blame them (there was one other person there) but there wasn't any real sense of urgency-Took about 10 min for my one drink to be made not including ordering them for them to figure out if they did to did not have matcha.

One of my favorite places to have coffee with a friend. The inside seating options, friendly staff,…read morefood options, and great drinks all come together for a top experience. I usually get the pour over of the single origin of the month or I get one of the seasonal specialty lattes. Take a min to enjoy the latte art before you drink it!

Having opened in 2019, Baba Java entered the area's coffee shop scene at a time when coffee for…read moremost local residents was still associated with one single chain. This was the first location of Baba Java and has since expanded through the city. Ran my Omani entrepreneurs, this little coffee shop became quite popular over the years. The staff working here are mostly teenagers or college students, who are very attentive and professional despite their young age. The owner clearly picked out incredible folks to be here who make Baba Java feel both welcoming and well kept. The interior of the space is fairly basic coffee shop design, but admittedly, a little bit dated in 2026 and lacks the unique vibe of some other independent coffee shops. Window views facing the strip mall parking lot don't create much of an ambiance either. With that said, design is not the main thing to come here for. The coffee is excellent and priced very reasonably, offering a great value for an establishment of this sort. There is easy to access WiFi and an overall feeling of being welcomed. A solid little coffee shop that allows customers to support some local business owners instead of a big chain.

Came here on a Saturday morning at around 0900 and was surprised to see many families in and out of…read morethe quaint little shop. I was making a way to park and noticed a drive thru window! I pulled up and was greeted by an older gentleman who gave wonderful recommendations to this donut lover! We ordered a cinnamon roll, 2 cake donuts, a vanilla sprinkle, and a croissant donut for a grand total just over $12. Magnificent! And we enjoyed every bite! 04-18-2026

I stopped by Heavenly Doughnuts one evening for a sweet treat--my first time back since my…read moreundergrad days--and it's just as good now as it was then! There wasn't anyone in line at the drive-thru, so the wait was super quick. Our dozen came out to about $20, which felt very reasonable for the quality. We grabbed an assortment of doughnuts: red velvet, cream filled, original glazed, sprinkles, blueberry, and caramel. Every single one was delicious--fresh, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Such a perfect little treat spot, and I honestly can't wait to go back!

Scoot around to Scooter's whenever you want your daily coffee or just a treat in general. I stopped…read morehere the other day to take advantage of a Mother's Day reward in my app. I ordered the banana cream matcha (iced) and the peanut butter crunch blender. They were out of XL cups so they accommodated me with a small and large of each selection. This allowed me to share the love with a couple of strangers because I refused to carry around 4 cups. Lol Service is always great and items are consistent. Can always count on Scooter's.

As a peanut butter fan, I was delighted to see a peanut butter frappacino. Ordered the sausage and…read morecheese egg bites -- 10x better than the ones they serve at Starbucks. The drink was so creamy and refreshing. I need a Scooters near me!!

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.

I come here pretty often as the HPL hosts craft classes here usually the third Thursday morning…read moreeach month. I always loved the ambiance of this place as it is not only very inviting, but they also seem to offer so many food and drink options. I came early to class this past Thursday so I could try some of the menu options finally. They had a summer drink menu, and I knew I had to try the Pink Drink. I also ordered a breakfast burrito. The pink drink I enjoyed, but the breakfast burrito I will not be getting again. It lacked flavor to me. My friend Linh ordered grits that looked good. Service was a bit slow, but I could tell the cashier was working very hard.

My favorite coffee shop on 280!! The staff is always so sweet here. The inside is spacious with t…read moredifferent types of seating from sofas to tables. They have food and coffee. Get the hazelnut latte with Nutella cold foam - trust me, it's life changing. I love coming here and spending the afternoon!