Fast service. Great food. Reasonable prices. This is located within waking distance to UAB…read morehospital. It takes a while to get your food because it's prepared fresh upon ordering, but it's well worth the wait. My usual order includes 3 whole wings, fries, Doughnuts, and a drink for $6.99. It's a great amount of food for a good price. Unfortunately, I have not been able to call in an order due to phone lines being down.

Nice little spot for a quick bite to eat. Inexpensive, delicious, and fast. I ordered the 2 pc…read morespicy chicken with okra and fries. The food was so fresh and they give you a hefty portion. It wasn't that busy when I went in so I was able to get in and out. Will definitely be dropping back by.

For Black History Month, I make an effort to visit a new black own establishment. This time I went…read moreto Alicia's Coffee which I've heard a lot about. I can say I was quite impressed! Upon arrival I was taken back by the aesthetic of a very nice coffee shop. Great seating, excellent service, inviting atmosphere, and overall a great look for Birmingham Civil Rights area! I had a latte and breakfast wrap which both were great. I also love it's apart of the historical AG Gaston hotel! I plan to go back for a tour.

Alicia's is conveniently located on 5th Ave with plenty of parking. My smoothie was fantastic. I…read morewill definitely be back to try other coffee options and the food. Service was fantastic everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating and a very kool ambiance. They are connected to the AG Gaston hotel. A great place to knock out some work on the computer and grab some really tasty beverages.

This was my first time at this location, and as a newer transplant to Birmingham, I truly…read moreappreciated getting to experience such a cool spot. The decor is so fun. The hanging clouds, the purple mirror near the restrooms, the green stools... it all feels playful and inviting. And the fresh, dainty flowers at each table are such a beautiful touch. It's those little details that make the space feel extra special. I ordered the Iced Clouds Cold Foam with Vietnamese coffee. The foam was absolutely beautiful in the cup... not quite as beautiful once my straw made contact and it jumped onto my white shirt. We had a moment. Still worth it. I also had one of their cheese danishes, and let me just say... the best I've ever had. Light, flaky, buttery, with just the right touch of sweetness and powdered sugar. It didn't stand a chance. Danny and Green were amazing and provided such friendly, welcoming service. Truly delightful humans. I also love the concept of a coffee shop by morning and cocktail lounge by night. It's creative, fresh, and just makes sense. Definitely a place I'd love to come back to.

This is one of the few places I've been to that matches perfectly the level of trendiness /…read moreuniqueness with quality of drinks. The interior is cute and fun, the service is great, but the drinks are also way above average. Vietnamese coffee is to die for and it's so good here. I also got a matcha and was very pleasantly surprised. I'm a big matcha drinker and have NEVER had a good matcha at a cafe until I tried it here. I didn't know the latte was sweetened by default, so that would be my only change next time. Definitely will be coming back!

We came in and immediately got seated. Our server was so nice and attentive to our table. The…read morepresentation for every dish made this feel like a luxury restaurant! Every meal had its own distinctive and tasty flavor and we all left very full haha, definitely recommend. The environment was cozy and welcoming, makes you want to come back. Our server gave us recommendations and even gave us some fun facts about Thailand! Loved it here and will come back.

Another excellent addition your list of Thai restaurants in Birmingham!…read more They've only been there for 6 years and I finally made it. Even though I didn't dine in, I appreciated the beautiful decor and the attention to detail. Gone from their early days during the pandemic when they were take out only to their newly renovated and larger dining area. There's nice bar with stools nearly centered in the restaurant. Employees are more friendly than you can imagine. Located on 280 near the Greystone entrance, YYST is on the right in a small quaint strip shopping area that's raised "above" 280. So if you're driving by you can see YYST by looking up. There's no outdoor seating, but plenty of tables and chairs inside with seating at the bar. They are quite proud of their Yelpies 2025 award for "Beloved Birmingham Business" which sits at the front entrance. Their menu is comprehensive with the right amount of dishes to satisfy. Every "Thai" place seems to have their own take on most dishes and YYST is no different. Their "recommended" entrees include Mango fish, Pad Thai Chakangrao, Massamun Short Rib, Pad Thai Wings and Panang New York Strip. Then they also have "Signature Plates" whose menu descriptions had my mouth watering. There's also stir fry, curries, salads, and even a lunch menu. Since I wasn't dining, I was going to do my litmus test and try their version they call Beef Drunken Uncle noodle. I also ordered their Fresh Basil Shrimp Rolls, and Bangkok market fried rice. I waited at the bar for about 10 minutes when my packaged meals arrived. I was offered a glass of cool water as I waited at the bar. The rolls were wrapped in saran wrap and I would guess were probably made a couple of days ago. Nothing wrong with that except I got unlucky and rice paper wrapper was almost crunchy. They were a little heavy on the use of lettuce, but each had 4 large fresh shrimp. The taste wasn't anything spectacular BUT their version of the dipping peanut sauce saved it. Yom Yom Yom! The fried rice was delicious. Tossed in a wok with eggs, onions, chinese broccoli and their house sauce, I had beef added as the protein and it was delicious. My Drunken noodle was very good! This traditional street food inspired dish is a classic. Wide noodles tossed with snap beans, garlic, onions, bell peppers with thai chili and basil, their version is quite good! It had great flavor and an excellent representation of the drunken noodle. Next time I might have to pay extra for a fried egg on top. Yom Yom Yom Yom! I'm glad I finally visited YYST. I am looking forward to returning and this time dining in. The Panang New York Strip and Mango Fish have my name on them!

Inconsistent unfortunately. Also very pricey…read more First time I got a PSL and it was good. Second time I got a strawberry mojito and I was blown away even though I paid $7 for it. Next time I got the same thing and the mint was old and they made it in the same mixer as make the coffee in so I kept getting a coffee after taste. When I ordered the large they just put more ice in it and it costs close to $9. I started coming here after I got food poisoning from Charley's strawberry lemonade because the strawberries in it had gone bad and bacteria grew from them not washing their dispenser. Now it seems like this place may be taking the same short cuts with cleanliness and quality. But I'm paying double here. Not cool. Please ask employees to rinse mixers and not put in old limes and mint.

Amazing service super sweet lady explained everything on the menu. Watch out for the Vietnamese…read morecoffee definitely really good just really really strong coffee flavor. Everything here looks super cute and organized they def put effort into their job.

I visited for the first time last Saturday and have already been back twice since then, which says…read morea lot! I'm currently hooked on the seasonal Lemon Icebox Latte. On my last two visits, I added the peach-infused cold foam, and it takes the drink to another level. The flavors pair perfectly, and it's quickly become one of my favorite coffee drinks. The café itself is a great place to relax or get some work done. It's bright without feeling harsh, and there's plenty of seating, including both comfortable lounge-style chairs and standard tables and chairs. I've never had trouble finding a spot. The staff has been friendly on every visit, and my drinks have always come out quickly. I haven't had the chance to try the food yet, but based on my experience so far, I definitely plan to. If the drinks are any indication, I'm looking forward to seeing how the food measures up!

What a cute, welcoming, spacious coffee shop with several tasty options. I was immediately greeted…read moreby staff while I reviewed the menu options. I was torn between the seasonal banana bread latte, Arabian sands latte or the fan fav orange apeel latte. Staff suggested Arabian or Orange so I chose to go with a hot middle eastern spiced treat. You're given a number once you order, grab a seat at an open table/couch/side bar and it will be brought out to you once ready. There's a water, napkin, utensil, etc area readily available. The Arabian Sands has a light presence of cardamom and a hint of brown sugar sweetness. I would order this again, however, I'm looking forward to trying the Orange Apeel next. For a quick snack, I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese croissant. Nice portion size. Came out warm. Left nothing to be desired from a classic combination. Be sure to place your dishes in the "dirty dishes" bin before leaving. The shop was clean and they had several patrons who appeared to be regulars. Wi-Fi worked great (no lag). Perfect space for a meeting, get together, study place, reading a book, etc. They even have a Popbar connected that serves a variety of popsicles/frozen treats. Fun frozen desserts and gelato on a stick. You can order these treats in a variety of ways plus add toppings. I'll be sure to try when I want something sweet. Highly recommend stopping by Baba Java/Popbar if in the area or near another location.

I was so happy to have had Caveat close to my hotel when in town for a work trip. I loved the…read morecoffee and vibes here so much, I plan to only stay in Homewood from here on out. A bold claim, no? Maybe that's all you need to know... but I love writing about coffee shops so don't stop here. I love real deal coffeehouses (yes, in a house) and it's so cozy in here. I didn't stay to work because every seat was taken both times I came in (late morning), so get here early or perhaps late, if you want a seat in the middle of the week. The baristas couldn't be nicer. They took their time and chatted with customers, a rarity in those crowded coffee chains. Do check out those seasonal lattes (I mean, for February, a cherry blossom latte? Say less). My favorite is on the regular menu, a salted rosemary latte and it's literally perfect. I adjusted the sweetness level to be less so, and I loved the notes of floral rosemary and coffee. Pro tip: skip the line and order ahead!

Caveat can get pretty busy, but they have lots of tables, as there is seating upstairs (main…read moreentrance level), downstairs, and outside. They have outlets at not all, but several tables, so it can be a nice place to bring your computer. Music isn't very loud, so not too distracting. Parking can be difficult sometimes - there are only a few spots behind the building and a few in the front. Other than that, there is street parking on the one way next to the building, or on 18th (main drag through downtown Homewood). They have a drive-thru, but it's a bit odd at first glance. You either enter from the one way street paralleling it or from the alley that runs behind the building. It looks like you're driving up onto the sidewalk! If the line of long, it might be a bit of a wait, so I wouldn't count on it if you're in a hurry. I always get an Iced Blueberry Vanilla latte, and it's ~$7. Their rotating seasonal menus have some pretty interesting combinations that I always like to try!

This is a very elevated coffee shop. It was clean, sleek and relaxing. While I'm not a coffee…read moredrinker I was intrigued by their plethora of matcha flavors so I stumbled on in. I liked that this shop was open pretty late at night. The lady at the counter was nice and helpful. I ordered their peach matcha and it was scrumptious, even my non-drinking matcha hubby approved!!! I can't wait to try another flavor next time I am in the Birmingham area!

This is such a cute, aesthetic coffee shop in Homewood! I stopped by to try the viral fruit-shaped…read moremousse. It wasn't really my thing, but if you have a sweet tooth, you'll love it. I also ordered the pistachio latte, which wasn't my favorite, but I'm admittedly a bit of a coffee snob haha. My mom, however, really enjoyed her Biscoff latte. She hasn't stopped talking about it. Even though my order wasn't a hit for me personally, the atmosphere and service were great. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other menu items.