Maple Avenue Coffee House is a winner. The staff are some of the friendliest people you'll…read moremeet--welcoming, helpful, and genuinely kind. It's the kind of place where you walk in once and feel like a regular. The atmosphere is super cozy and well put together. Comfortable seating, and a great layout whether you're just grabbing a drink or planning to stay a while. Using it as a work spot, it's perfect--quiet enough to focus, but still has a nice energy to it. Also, the music they play is spot-on--relaxing and chill, but never distracting. It really helps set the tone for the space. Overall, Maple Avenue Coffee House is the combination of great people, great vibes, and great coffee. Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing place to work or unwind!

I can never get enough of this place! This is a fantastic coffee house to grab a hot or cold…read morecoffee drink, catch up with a friend , etc. The space is so cozy and welcoming! I always receive the most pleasant service each visit.

While I have not been to this physical location, I adore their product. My husband and I have been…read morebuying their beans from Whole Foods every other week for a good 6 months or so. We tried them in comparison to every other locally roasted or non local but freshly roasted bean we could find, and didn't find a better product. We use it for espresso, which my husband drinks daily. We love the Brazilian but try the new varieties as well when they are stocked at Whole Foods. The price is also very fair for the quality and volume. We will continue to support this local, fantastic business!

Was fortunate enough to win some Red Bike coffee as part of a raffle bundle and it was the best…read morething in the basket! The Honduras Honey may be my new favorite medium roast! I also shared the Bourbon Barrel delight with a group of my friends and they were all blown away. Looking forward to getting some more!

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

Their coffee is so good and such a great price! Love that these people serve with such kindness!read more

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 don't know who decorated this place but they did an amazing job and the whole spot is just…read moredripping with warm and cozy vibes. Inside there are several rooms with couches for lounging. The patio out back has some nice tables as well as a stage for occasional events. I caught a 3 piece jazz band here and they were killing it! It's also got great coffee, (beans from June), and great pastries, (from Last Call), so you can be sure that if you stop in for your morning caffeine fix that you'll get top of the line goods across the board. I've tried a few things on the menu and so far it's been all hits and no misses. Aside from that, at night the bar opens up and they've got a well curated list of interesting cocktails that should satisfy anyone looking to get a few drinks and enjoy the evening. So this place kind of has it all. Coffee and cocktails, cozy vibes inside, a good backyard patio surrounded by trees, and a genuinely friendly and welcoming staff that seems to be doing a great job. Easiest 5 star in a while. Get down there.

I like this place and I drive out of my to come here. However, I've been by here multiple times…read morewhen Google says you're open but you're not. It's frustrating and something you should fix.

Friendly staff and delicious southern food a must try if you are anywhere close to Birmingham…read moreAlabama!

The food was delicious the service was okay. This is more like cafeteria style. Service was good…read more This place stays busy. Definitely be back

Coffee was pretty good, though the one my wife ordered said that I was iced and she received hot…read morecoffee. Bagels were regular Thomas' and the cream cheese is Philadelphia. Service was fine

Their Iced Americano is my go to coffee! I love Bagels & Beans uses crushed ice which is perfect…read morewith the iced beverages. With changing monthly specials, I'm always excited to go see what's new! The service is very quick and friendly! Set in the parking lot of Classic Car Motoring in Irondale, this coffee shop trailer is a super unique find!

How have I never been here before?!? This place was packed OUT for lunch, too!! Classic southern…read morecafeterias will always have my heart, and this one was pretty good. The food line moved pretty quick, they obviously have a lot of regulars. I had the fried chicken (which was impressively puffed up, but could have used some more flavor/spice), creamed corn, fried okra, and mac and cheese. They earned their five stars on that mac and cheese alone. Everywhere else (I know I sound crazy here) makes it too cheesy. My preferred, home cooked mac is much eggier, lighter in texture. I'll always be a fan of creamed corn. My dad and I split a slice of the toasted coconut pie, which was scrumptious. I've had so many good coconut things lately, I'm starting to think I don't dislike coconut. My dad said the fried green tomatoes were pretty good. This is kinda a hike out from Birmingham proper, but if I'm ever in the area again, I'll certainly be back.

Five stars for the food, especially their fried green tomatoes! They have typical "southern comfort…read morefoods." If you want to feel like you're eating at grandma's house, go here. It's the only place I've found that is up to par with my grandmother's home-cooking. And, that says a lot! I'm very fond of what she serves our family. Service is good at Irondale Cafe, southern hospitality! Atmosphere is cafeteria style, like stepping back in time. If you want to see what it really looks like, watch the movie Whistle Stop Cafe. They filmed it at this location. Not only do people come here for the food, but for that reason too. It's a major tourist attraction. They move you through the line pretty quickly, but it may be out the door and down the street. It's definitely a place you need to try, at least once in your life. To say you've been, if nothing else. But, I will add, locals dine here quite frequently, and I would too, if I were a local resident.

Such a cute little coffee shop in Pinson! I ordered a caramel latte and even got a flower for…read moreValentine's Day!! The service was amazing, the coffee was delicious, and the whole place has the sweetest vibes. Definitely a must-visit if you're in town!! You won't be disappointed!

Do not order ahead unless you plan on ordering 1 hour ahead just to get it made on time. It's crazy…read moreplaces like 7brew can have 1000 orders and ran by teens that can get them out in 20 mins vs 15 coffees here. That inability really upsets me.

Irondale is a bit of a drive for me, but I have really been wanting to try the trending fruit…read morepastries that I've seen online. My two sons and I drove over to Sunshine's bakery this morning and I must admit-- it was worth the drive. We started out with three of the mango pastries and two ham and cheese croissants. The mango pastries were very good. The inside was kind of like a pudding/mousse and it did have real mangoes as well. My husband wasn't able to come with us so I picked up two more fruit pastries, another mango and the pear one. Even with it being a drive, I can see myself coming out here again. Oh, and the employees inside were very, very nice and hospitable. One of the employees, I believe may be the owner, came outside when we were eating and asked us how we liked everything and even asked for any feedback on how to make things better. You can't ask for better service than that!

If you love croissants, then you need to visit this bakery. Follow them on Facebook where they post…read moretheir menu for the weekend and make sure you go early on Friday-Sunday (these are the days they're open for business.) They have savory treats, sweet treats, breads, drinks, and friendly service. I stopped by in Sunday and the plain croissant I ate on the way home was perfect. Slightly warmed up for me and has a slight sweet taste on top, I should have turned around and purchase some more! Next time, I'll order a dozen ahead of time so I can freeze them and eat them at leisure (every morning!) Good news for them as they will be supplying the Pink Lantern in downtown bham with pastries!