Refuge Coffee in Fairhope is such a chill/quiet spot. My husband and I stopped in and enjoyed our drinks. I got the cold brew and my husband ordered a cortado which both were really well balanced but definitely not very sweet at all. They make their own syrups in house which is a nice touch but this is definitely a place that lets the coffee shine. You can tell they roast their own beans and care more about highlighting the actual flavor of the coffee rather than masking it with a ton of sweetness. If you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side, I'd definitely recommend asking for a good bit of extra syrup. Really great quality coffee, thoughtful execution, and a spot my husband comes back to frequently. I prefer more flavor options but it's great for what it is read more

Refuge Coffee - Cold brew & Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Such a sweet spirit in this coffee shop just one block off the Main Street. The small batch treats were fresh and the coffee/tea hit the spot. We will be back. read more

Refuge Coffee - An adorable place to sit and enjoy one of the homemade treats and a cup of coffee or tea. Such a sweet spirit here. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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My husband and I stopped by for a little evening pick me up, we are not from the area and had visited some tourist attractions earlier in the day and were wanting something to sip on as we made our way back home. I had a wonderful matcha latte with a splash of lavender syrup, hubs got a traditional hot mocha. We were both very happy with the quality of the flavors. Definitely tasted like real house made syrups and not just some basic torani stuff. It has its place of course but homemade will always be best. Service was both hospitable and quick. Very clean too. We don't visit this area very often but will make it a point to stop back by for another yummy drink anytime we're nearby! read more

Refuge Coffee - Iced matcha latte with a pump of lavender syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Their coffee deserves a 5, their lack of baked goods and comfort of furniture is why I can't give them 5 stars. We travel to Fairhope every few months to visit family. Every time we come we get coffee from Refuge, it's smooth, delicious and maybe the best in town. However, every time we have come here, they are out of most of their baked goods. We would love to come to sit and enjoy breakfast. If you're just coming for coffee to go, this is the place. But if you want to stay a while and maybe eat breakfast or enjoy a treat, you may be disappointed. Not only are they out of food most of the time their furniture is hard surfaces and uncomfortable to sit on. Not a place to stay a while, it's a shame too because it's a great little place. The staff are always friendly. read more

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For serious coffee drinkers! Had to come by here to try their signature latte with almond milk. The signature blends in cinnamon and honey for a lightly sweet and smooth sip. Coffee is perfectly roasted and well balanced. Seating is spread out inside and atmosphere was very chill and laid back. Staff was super friendly. I have to go back to try their seasonal syrup: harvest blend read more

Refuge Coffee - Vanilla latte (left) with skim milk and signature latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Refuge is a coffee shop that not only makes a great coffee, they provide creative drinks for those who like them. Add to that their staff who are very kind and conversational. I was pleased to learn about the origin of the name of the business. When I walked in, I saw two Christian books on display and that confirmed what I thought, the word refuge refers to God. I admire and will support this business. read more

Great little coffee shop spot in Fairhope! One street over from the main road of downtown, makes it the perfect spot for quiet relaxation and work! Baristas are always nice and smiling, service is fast and food will perk you right up! The Matcha Latte and Lemon Pound Cake especially! Thanks! read more

Here they make a great iced mocha coffee and definitely strong and tastes so good ! It's the perfect amount of sweet and strong to wake you up and get you through your day! read more

Cool place to sit with a laptop or a friend. I would much rather give my money to a local store than to a big chain. Viva la Small business! read more

Excellent service and great food and coffee was amazing - wide variety of menu items.

This is a neat locally owned and operated coffee shop that's warm and welcoming, with a totally mellow local vibe. They have handcrafted coffees and syrups that produce a very pleasant smooth coffee that I thoroughly enjoy. None of that bitterness of a Starbucks but a very flavorful and robust cup of Joe that is very satisfying. They also offer oat and almond milks. They do drips, pour overs, Expresso, cold brew, cappucino, organics, both hot and cold. And they work with fair trade certified green coffee suppliers to make sure they are using high quality coffee and it shows up in the cup. On my last visit my specialty coffee was perfect blend of fine coffee and syrups that made for a very pleasant coffee experience. The atmosphere is comfy and chill, the staff is friendly, and welcoming and the coffees are a cut above. Recommended! Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm Saturday: 8am-6p https://www.refugecoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/refugecoffeeroasters read more

Refuge Coffee - Grabbed a delicious mocha iced coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Coffee was good. I asked for the origin of the coffee brewed and the guy behind the counter told me to read the blue bag on the shelf if I wanted to know. Flippant and dismissive would be a good description. Got coffee in one of their mugs for $3.27 and told refills were $1. Did feel like a place I would want to hang out and drink coffee. A friend from Mobile recommended Refuge. The Guatemalan coffee was better than the service or the attitude. The 3 stars are for the coffee. read more

Refuge Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Probably one of the best teas I've ever had. It was an Earl Grey tea with such a depth of flavor.

They didn't have iced coffee so I tried a macchiato and it was authentic Italian coffee, it came in a tiny cup and I was expecting very strong but it wasn't too bad. My husband got their signature coffee and he loved it. I loved the coziness of the shop it was very comfortable. If it got crowded it would be close quarters. The service was good, only one person and by the looks of things he was about to get his butt handed to him because they were coming in fast. They had some muffins for sell so we partook in a pumpkin spice muffin and it was DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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This is a great little coffee shop to visit in downtown Fairhope. I stopped into this coffee shop to do some work for about an hour while I was in Fairhope for Thanksgiving this week. There are plenty of seating options to choose from inside ranging from couches, tables, high tops and a couple individual chairs near the windows at the front of the coffee shop. The coffee shop has a subtle hipster vibe to the overall appearance and atmosphere. They have a very simple menu, but enough options to suit the needs of any coffee lover's taste buds! I ordered their signature latte called, the "Signature", which has local honey and cinnamon blended into the latte. It was light in flavor with a hint of sweetness from the honey. The barista who took my order recommended this drink to me. I'm glad I ordered it, because I could drink this all the time if I lived down here! The price tag on this drink was $4.96 which included tax. Expect to pay anywhere from $3-$6 depending on what drink you order. The baristas were very quick and professional with serving their customers. There were about 6 people in front of me and only two baristas working. I had my drink within a couple minutes after ordering which was very much appreciated. I will definitely stop into this coffee shop again when I am down in Fairhope! ALWAYS SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES WHENEVER YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY! Keep up the great work you guys. read more

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Delicious coffee. Friendly staff I enjoyed my lavender latte very much. Beautiful and clean environment.

My husband and I tried a lot of coffee while we were in the area and this was by far our favorite spot!! Delicious coffee, friendly service, and loved the atmosphere! read more

Great coffee shop. Only one batista working. Short list of flavors to add to your coffee. Nice seating area to enjoy your coffee in read more

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Great medium blend roast! Best in town so far! Great, quiet environment to chill, read or study in. Staff was friendly. Some great eye candy as well read more

Refuge Coffee - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Hands down, Refuge has THE BEST local roasted coffee. It is smooth, never bitter (I prefer light roast, which makes a difference) and there are usually delicious and fresh baked goods to pair with your hot or cold beverage. The staff are delightful! Downtown Fairhope is my usual hub for reading and relaxing while sipping on my latte, but the one by Thomas Hospital comes in handy when I'm running errands. read more

What a wonderful local find! The best coffee in Fairhope! Refuge roasts their coffee. Greeted warmly by two baristas who were very engaging. I ordered the Signature coffee. What a smooth roast. The Signature is made with a light honey and cinnamon. Wonderful! I loved the story of this incredible coffee house!! read more

I cannot find where to begin... from the owner to the coffee back to the employees, this place provides great service. I go into the Roastery to study and I always order an oat milk cortado, but if I'm feeling something different they're there to help! A great variety of coffee and a relaxing place to study my Bible. I love it. read more

Refuge Coffee - an open book and a glass of beer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

I'm always looking for great coffee ! I'm visiting Fairhope for a few days and came to try out their coffee. I was not disappointed . I loved the coffee & reason for their name Refuge! Come check them out! read more

I tried the Vanilla Latte and it was very tasty!! Definitely coming back to try more, loved the ambience read more

Refuge Coffee - Vanilla Latte!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

A great cup of coffee in a very relaxing atmosphere. The barista was very nice and informative as to where they get their coffee and why they use them. read more

Highly suggest this place if you want legit specialty coffee. We had a cortado and a Guatemalan drip, both were amazing. read more

Refuge Coffee - a cup of coffee and a measuring spoon on a wooden table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Stopped in for a coffee and water while walking around Downtown Fairhope on a ridiculously hot day yesterday. It was nice and cool inside and there was plenty of seating available, but I didn't sit. A few people seemed to be working from their laptops. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. I ordered an iced oat milk latte (my go-to) and the espresso was deliciously smooth. I'm guessing the oat milk was a barista blend because it was thick and smooth, unlike the watery regular oat milk from the grocery store some shops use. We also picked up some water bottles from their little fridge. They had sparkling waters available too. I recommend this coffee shop if you're strolling around Fairhope and need to cool off or take a break! read more

Honestly... mad I've lived here a year and just now giving this place a try! A lavender latte with syrups made in-house? Yes, please! The interior was cool and relaxed, staff was kind, and the latte was delicious. Will definitely be going back. Sorry, no picture.. coffee was gone in 3 minutes! read more

Such an enjoyable experience! Fabulous coffee and fast service in an inviting, relaxing space. Ordered a cappuccino which was rich and decadent. Had to order a second because one wasn't enough. read more

Great coffee. Great muffins. Great swag. The latte was done to perfection and the bean selection by the Refuge was in point (although I can't remember what it was) read more

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I really enjoyed stopping in this little downtown coffee shop. They had a simple menu, but everything a coffee lover needs. I got the cold brew and added a little cream, and my aunt had the regular drip coffee. We really enjoyed it! Expect to pay $3-5 depending on your drink and go for work or to hang with friends. read more

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Coffee was good, a bit overpriced, but better than others in the area. Pastries were definitely overpriced and not with the cost.

Great coffee but this morning had to deal with a kid who CLEARLY shouldn't be interacting with the public. Why would you put anybody so sour at the front of your store? Bad for you and bad for him. read more

The seasonal Valencia latte was great and the iced shorty was nice too. We really enjoyed how laid back and relaxing it was. The barista was nice and answered all our questions about the menu. A really solid local coffee place read more

Delicious fresh coffee, excellent service and great ambience. Nice place to come with friends

I can't praise this place enough. It has everything you want without the sorority girl feel of Starbucks. Get the pour over coffee. Best $4.50 you'll spend. read more

Went here over Thanksgiving Break 2018 while on a beach day trip from New Orleans. It was our post-lunch, pre-beach pick-me-up. Little things: 1. Free street parking. There's a great smelling diner right around the corner (we didn't go there but we would've if we were hungry). 2. Coffee shop stickers aren't free. Lots of coffee shops have free sticker swag and I mistakenly thought this was the same as I like covering my water bottles in cafe swag. Barista was quick to let me know it wasn't free (not in a mean way). This is just an FYI. 3. One bathroom in the back. Coffee: Real great coffee! I got the Cappuccino and Espresso while my girlfriend got one of the flavored Cappuccinos. Presentation was in a nice tray that was designed for the shop. Coffee art was on point and the espresso pour was strong. I'm not a fan of the flavored coffee, but they had a pretty decent selection for the menu size. Environment/Service: Might be because it was during a holiday, but there was a mix of people studying and people chatting...It was initially pretty quiet, but then a couple large groups came in. For those who like studying, it has great lighting and a few small tables on the wall. read more

Had a Latte there this morning while meeting up with a couple of old friends I haven't seen in years. This is a great little place so close to downtown. The place was really hopping after a while. There were a lot of happy people there. The staff was awesome!!! read more

Refuge Coffee - Had a Latte this morning and it was excellent 6/26/2019. Met a couple of old friends there for a visit. A great little place. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

I just had the opportunity to try out the in-house espresso roasted by Refuge and it is great! I hope they keep making moves like this. There is an edge that a strong local roaster can bring to an area that other shops cannot. Looking forward to seeing what these guys do in the future! read more

The location was great, the decor was nice. They interacted with their customers in a friendly manner. I asked about their coffee and they gave me a free espresso shot. One of the patrons was very friendly and told us about her favorite drink the Gibraltar. We also got an iced latte which I thought was very good. The espresso was good, but I thought it was a bit bitter. My favorite espresso drink is a mocha frappe (when done well, a real espresso drink), but frappes weren't an option. There was no cream available, I had to ask for it behind the counter. That felt a bit a bit restrictive, but the owner said that it was because they feel it is better (tastier) if they steam the milk before adding it. I saw them make a latte, and the barista knew what he was doing with the latte art. Their beans were roasted at Broadway Roasting Company in Kansas City, MO. I wish I had more time to experience this shop, but unfortunately we live in another state and were only able to come here once. read more

Refuge Coffee - Latte art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama