Carpe Diem is a charming coffee shop set in a quaint old Victorian house, and is popular in Mobile…read morefor a reason. They roast their beans in house, and the staff is always friendly. For instance, advised that my daughter was shy when the kid hesitated to order one day, the barista brightened up even more and put the girl at ease. Whether their coffee is good or not is completely subjective. I think it's good overall, but it might not be my first choice in town. But it's made with care, and as mentioned, roasted in house. Its popularity speaks to its quality. They also have a very good selection of pastries and other goodies to accompany your coffee, including a Mobile institution--cheesecake from a local company called Cotton Blues. The only gripe I have about Carpe Diem is their seating setup. There simply isn't enough of it. That said, I don't know how they could use the space more efficiently, since the cafe is small as it is. I prefer more private seating, which in other coffee houses I've been to has been accomplished with the judicious use of plants or high-backed chairs. The biggest component of the crowded seating is due to students from Springhill College across the street. Today, for instance, my husband and I were unable to find any seating at all. Even on the days when we can find seating, being entirely surrounded by people working quietly on their laptops feels awkward and lends a library-like feel to the atmosphere. It feels rude to have a conversation at a regular level. I feel like I'm intruding. I don't know how a coffee shop should handle this conundrum, as it's really not good business practice to limit customers' time while there, or to turn away clientele, even in an attempt to please all of their customers. There is already a back room which seems to be an unofficial space dedicated to students, but the overflow still takes up much of the cafe. That said, I enjoy Carpe Diem and going there is a nice little treat. I would definitely recommend it.

My go-to coffee spot for Mobile. A great little spot with excellent coffee priced affordable. The…read moreservice is always good but expect a line most of the time. Very warm feeling with indoor and outdoor seating. The pastries and sandwiches make this a good place for breakfast or lunch also.

We came here on a weekday afternoon and there was little wait and were able to order pretty…read morequickly. The ambiance was super nice and lively! As it was near holidays time, the decor was super cute, festive and Christmas-y. I ordered the Gingerbread Cream Matcha and I loved the Gingerbread Cinnamon Cold foam on top and the matcha with the vanilla was a good combination! This was a fun drink! I also got a chance to try the S'mores Hot Cocoa (which was delicious definitely very much on the sweet end) and the Salted Lemon Matcha (this was delicious and the saltiness was a great combination with the lemon cold foam and lavender syrup)! Overall, I had a great time trying the drinks here and will be looking forward to coming back to try more items from the menu.

This is a very interesting coffee shop and we really enjoyed stopping in here. The aesthetic is…read morehipster skeletons, which is fun, and there's lots of areas to sit and relax, which is great. The real draw are the drinks and my wife and I really enjoyed our coffee and chai, both of which were excellent. This is a great little shop and it's definitely a place that I would recommend visiting when you're in Mobile.

Stopped in for some matcha and it didn't disappoint good quality grade matcha!!…read more Workers were average. Cute little nook and peaceful atmosphere.

Always had a pleasant visit to Soul Caffeine on Semmes Avenue in Mobile, and the service was…read morefriendly and welcoming. Haven't been in for a while, but was shocked by the change in atmosphere this morning: Sunday, November 16. Service behind the counter was abrupt as if they were doing me a favor taking my order. Almost bordered on rude. After spending 15 minutes trying to connect to Wi-Fi, I finally asked and was told it had been out for a few days. Great! Put a sign up that says so and stop wasting people's time. Never going back. There are other coffee shops.

Not a lot of choices for coffee in Mobile, Alabama and yellowhammers done a great job coming in and…read morefilling that void their coffee is good. They're organization and quickness gets you through the line and back on the road. If you're looking for your morning caffeine fixed, this is the place to go.

I have become a real fan. Love that it is Mobile based. Love the menu. LOVE THE SERVICE! The…read morepersonnel is always kind and go above and beyond. Especially impressed that you have folks outside the building to accept orders and payments. You seem to do everything right. And love that ya'll are S. Alabama graduates. Go Jags!

I e dreamt of owning my own cafe like straight up coffee shop where people can either fellowship,…read morestudy, hang out and just have a great atmosphere around them. Well this place is my dream in real life. It felt like home. Friendly people and everything to be able to study or just go pray and meditate while still being able to enjoy something from the cafe. Love love love this place

I always judge a coffee shop by the quality of their plain espresso shot. I find that's the best…read moreway of knowing if the coffee is actually good or in need of milk products. So that said, as this was our first visit, we stopped in for an espresso. The baristas were very friendly and welcoming and even informed us that their usual espresso shot was a double shot and asked if that was ok for us. Which was great because that would have been too much for us today and we were able to split the shot between us. The espresso was delicious with a delicate flavor of butter and dark chocolate. It had a slight bitterness to it, but not an over roasted or burned taste. The flavor changed as the shot cooled and was actually sweeter once cooled to room temperature which was surprising. Overall a great tasting espresso experience! We will definitely go back whenever we are in town and I look forward to trying their cinnamon rolls next stop in!

This is a cool coffee shop inside a mall. I was looking for a local coffee shop and the search…read moreengine led me here. I wasn't expecting to go inside a mall but it was an adventure and a pretty cool mall. The coffee was good and the space seems pretty cool. The service was, fast, efficient and polite. Overall it is a nice spot with some decent ambiance to enjoy some coffee.

so i bought 3 dubai chocolate muffins. it was my first time buying something there. i served the…read moremuffins; however, one of the cupcakes datded 3/7 had a long wavey hair in it, which i served to my family member. i called the store and to my surprise, the customer services was awful and assumed right away that i was looking for refund. how sad! when you assume that all customers are alike however,lesson learned i wont contact my bank because it was just a $5.00 cupcake that was bad not the entire order lesson learned and i will not forget this experiences

Good service, good food, good price. A Mobile institution…read morereflecting years of maintaining even the small but adequate seating area.

Steer Burger: Made with 8 oz. pure beef patty on a large seeded bun with lettuce, tomato, onion,…read moremustard, ketchup and mayo. Is it the best? No. But for a laid back quick meal, it's fun. And huge! I'd suggest it more for the vibe

Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Great selection of drink options and clearly a community minded…read morecoffee shop. With Front Yard Taco Truck, pizza nights, burger nights, game nights and many other events. This is the place to go when you want to interact with the community while grabbing a sip.

Super hang for family and friends with matcha, chai, loose leaf, and of course COFFEE! Love the…read moreindoor/outdoor vibe with good lookin' chocolate muffins and freshly roasted beans to-go. Cheeky seasonal drinks including an iced PURSE CANDY with house-made miso-honey-caramel syrup sweetening my day and powering my drive. Good drinks and good vibes, would come again!

Definitely somewhere you are gonna want to visit more than once…read more Had tomato gravy on a biscuit and the Dirty Bird (minus hot sauce) Both were real good. Service was great! The inside of the place is amazing. Even the bathrooms! One note: the biscuits are buttermilk and black pepper, and the tomato gravy is a little peppery. Still great but keep that in mind. Can't wait to come back and try more things!

Always good and filling! Went for brunch on a weekday and it's not crowded at all. I love that they…read morespread out to Mobile as it's a great brunch spot! Ordered HUEVOS RANCHEROS GRIT BOWL Because no breakfast menu is complete without a nod to the rancheros of Mexico. Original Grit Girl Grits, chicken and pork sausage, saucy black beans, crispy tortillas, cilantro mojo, pico de gallo, avocado and two eggs*. "CATHEAD" CHICKEN BISCUIT Crispy fried chicken, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. No better way to start the day. YARD WORK Two eggs scrambled, avocado, spinach, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion mushrooms, potatoes, herbs and Swiss.

The food was delicious, service impeccable and the ambiance cozy. Biscuits light fluffy and yummy.read more

Maple Street Biscuit Co is in a cute, renovated space. Staff were friendly and fast. The iced…read morecoffee was prepared well and not too sweet. We went for the first time around 2 pm on a Sunday. Now, maybe the food would've been better had we gotten there earlier (as they are more of a breakfast/brunch spot) but this place should consider taking "biscuit" out of the name. We ordered two biscuits with eggs and both biscuits were hard, dry and flavorless. If I ever made it back to Maple Street, I'd try anything on the menu other than their biscuits, which is a shame considering we were looking forward to good breakfast sandwiches.