Came in for brunch on a Sunday. Got there just before 11 and there was a bit of a wait, but it…read moremoved pretty fast. Service was friendly and quick, even though it was busy. Portions were generous and prices were decent. They were also great about accommodating gluten-free. I ordered the Farm Breakfast with bacon and gluten-free bread, it was filling and really tasty.

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!

I was looking for a place to grab some lunch but didn't want a drive thru/fast food experience…read more This location was very close to my location and the reviews looked great! It's such a unique place with it being both a restaurant as well as a shop. It's got a very nostalgic feel to it with the decor and items for sale. I saw a couple students but when I visited I mostly saw upper class looking Caucasian ladies. Being very laid back, down to earth and often times socially awkward, I admit that it felt a little hoity toity, while also being a very welcoming spot. It's hard to explain, so you'll have to check it out for yourself. Also worth noting for the plus size community: the chairs are not plus size friendly. (See zoomed in photo) The employees there were on top of their jobs and super helpful. They cleaned up the tables that emptied quickly, as the lunch crowd trickled in. The food was good. I loved the creative presentation of the sampler plate! The pimento cheese was very cold and hard to spread but I still it. The toast triangles were delicious! While they offer a lot of excellent coffee choices. I only got a 1/2 & 1/2 tea. Even the restroom was really neat with the retro decor. I'd definitely go back.

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.

Worst BIRTHDAY lunch ever! I would give a zero if was an option…read more I ordered Avocado Toast and did not receive. Waiter said I didn't. Although, my husband and I heard me. My coffee was not drinkable - not tasty and it was supposed to be a Biscoff iced latte. It was gross and luke warm. I ate half my husband's seitan wrap. It was edible but messy and greasy. To go, we ordered a slice of vegan chocolate and a slice of coconut cake. When home, the coconut cake is HARD as a ROCK - inedible.

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

Filter is a cozy shop specializing in new wave coffee. They were selling Onyx Coffee from the…read morecounter, which is a vote of confidence in my book. Any time I'm traveling, I like to try the cortado or an equivalent drink at a shop like this, and I'm happy to say Filter's would rank in the top 10, maybe top 5. The quality and freshness of the beans was obvious from the rich, thick crema on my drink and the milk was steamed just the way I like it. There's a fair amount of seating inside, charming decor, and my drink came out to me very quickly on a Wednesday morning around 8am.

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...

Great stand! Customer service is amazing! The staff energy was outstanding! I've visited this stand…read moretwice so far and both visits were nothing less than amazing! Speed of service is great! Drinks were correct both trips! Very clean and neat location! Window decorations & signage is on point!

I visit this 7Brew quite often. The employees are always very peppy and nice. The line typically…read moremoves very fast (there are 2 drive-thru lanes, and they walk out to your car to take your order). As it is a drive-thru based coffee shop, there aren't any bathrooms or places to sit. My only warning would be how loud the music is ... sometimes it feels like I'm yelling at the person taking my order so they can hear me over the music. I typically try the seasonal drinks, most recently the Banana Bread Cold Brew , and it was good, but very sweet. Although, everything they have is customizable, including the sweetness level. It's definitely not the cheapest coffee option - I typically get a small seasonal drink, and it ends up being $7 with tax and tip.