We are in town for Furnace Fest and picked this gem based off previous reviews. First let me tell…read moreyou it did not disappoint!!! Service is first class, we were taken care of completely and kept I formed of the slight delay on our food, which was F'n fantastic!!! The space is clean and inviting and cozy even though it's all bricks. Last the coffee is on point and the tall thin barista works magic behind the counter!! We couldn't be happier to have found this breakfast place on our adventure trip. Thank you!!

Worst dining experience I've had in Birmingham. Came in for a late breakfast with one person and…read moresat by the window. It was filthy - ants on the table, hairs all over the place - it clearly hadn't even been wiped down. I chose to ignore it as I was starving. I ordered a drink and waited for 15 min. No one came by to see if I wanted to order food. However they did go to other tables right by me. After finishing my drink, I left some money on the counter and went elsewhere. Go someplace else. Most places in Birmingham have great food and service. If I could give no stars I would.

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!

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.

If I could eat an actual establishment, it would be this one…read more Just look at this place. I literally walked in and audibly gasped. It is like a magical French bakery/general store, tucked away like a secret garden. Am I in south France or Birmingham? HARD TO TELL I don't know if I enjoyed the treats more or all the visual delights. The treats were just amazing. I brought my husband and all of my kids so we got a nice sampling of goodies from the cases. It was all perfection. Cookies were crispy on the edges, appropriately soft in the middle. The almond cake was buttery and sweet, but not too sweet. Muffins were excellent. The food is so well done. The ambiance here? Extraordinary. Every corner, every ceiling tile, every display has been so thoughtfully curated. This place was such a treat for my eyes and my imagination. I could sit for hours and just enjoy all the clever ways furniture is used. My kids played in the little play area- even that was done so beautifully! The store had such a wide selection of cute tea towels and little gifts. If you want to surprise someone with a beautiful little happy, or birthday gift, or Mother's Day gift, there's plenty to choose from here! I rarely buy things from little stores like this, but I purchased several gifts for girlfriends and my mom and an apron for myself. It's easy to get caught up!

This is a really cozy space! I recently attended a private event here - hosted by RMT. This was the…read moreperfect spot for a Broadway show, in a non traditional setting. It was GREAT! I look forward to returning to grab a coffee and a quick bite soon. I hear they have amazing chicken salad!

Amazing vegan options (the vegan meatball and vegan grilled chicken peta were on point) and a great…read morevibe with friendly staff.

Stopped in for brunch on a Friday. Was pretty empty but there were several people in and out…read morepicking up orders. I got the Adam and Eve Lox. It was delicious, packed with fresh ingredients. Uab students and employees get a small discount which is very much appreciated. Will probably go back to try their drinks and desserts in the glass case.

Highly recommend visiting Gatos and Beans if you are in the Birmingham area and searching for some…read morekitty love! I was so impressed by the space and staff here. I have been to quite a few cat cafes, and this was probably among one of my favorites. I love how the space is catered to the comfort and safety of the cats- so important in getting them happily socialized and adopted! The staff members were super welcoming and provided ample information about the cats and Kitty Kat Haven. You could tell they really adored these cats and knew all about their little personalities. I connected with Dandelion, a sweet and shy calico cat, and definitely would have taken her home if I could. However, I live in Georgia and adopters have to live within a 100 mile radius (totally understandable and responsible!). Thankfully, I work in Birmingham, so I will definitely be making more visits to Gato and Beans in the future!

I absolutely loved this cat cafe, very clean, friendly and…read morehelpful staff that was very knowledgeable and social with customers - Emily was great ! Loved all the decorations and cat vibe look everywhere, will be back to hang out with the kitties again

This is probably one of my favorite cafés in Birmingham! And the coffee is good and not expensive,…read morethe service is always nice and you can basically get whatever you want. It's located inside of church of the Highlands. Every time I go to any of the cafés, the service is just amazing, and I always love my coffee. It would be nice to see some Stevia added to the mix but that's my only downside. And if that's my only downside, then the place is great. If you're looking for a place to study, it great and you can stay there for as long as you want until close. If you're looking for a place with fresh baked goods, then it might not be the place for you at the moment. But I study there often and always enjoy it!

Can't say enough about this place. It's great. Drinks are always tasty and economical.read more

Really great hand pies and the coffee is excellent quality! Will definitely be coming back again.read more

Food and coffee is FANTASTIC but just have a good 10-15 mins to sit there and be patient because it…read moretakes a while sometimes. Also the minimum tip option of 18% is wild IMO

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!!!

Food was delicious! Real country cooking. Vegetables are tasty and not cooked to mushread more

I've eaten here so much that it I can honestly say everything is delicious. Sundays the meatloaf is…read morefantastic, Saturday's the Beef tips and rice are amazing, fried bologna breakfast sandwich always hits, the fried chicken is so good. Pick anything and you won't be disappointed...

I'm not sure why I haven't visited this place before now but I'm grateful I have now! The sandwich…read morewas SO good! We did have a wait for the food but forgot about it once the food did arrive. I had the Italian sub and it was mouthwatering! The place is very quaint and cute and even has a nice outside patio area. They have some sides options as well which we selected chips and macaroni salad. I would love to one day try every sub on the menu.

Great sandwiches! We especially liked the club and the pizza bagel! The sandwiches may take a…read morelittle while if there is a line. Cute patio. Would definitely recommend!