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    The Continental Bakery

    4.3 (208 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Garrett O.

    We stopped by a little later in the day, and I wish we had come earlier -- by the time we arrived, they were completely out of any pastries or croissants with meat. The display case still looked tempting, though: everything from Butter Croissants ($4.50) and Cardamom Buns ($4.50) to Pain au Chocolate ($6.50) and Almond Croissants ($7.00). Their bread selection is clearly artisanal, with items like Wild Yeast Sourdough ($7.00), Stuffed Baguette ($8.00), and Jewish Rye ($8.75). That said, I couldn't get past the prices. The bakery is located in a higher-end neighborhood, and it definitely seems to price accordingly. No harm, no foul -- I'd probably do the same if I owned a business here. But ultimately, I walked out without buying anything this time. Maybe next visit I'll go earlier in the morning to snag a Savory Croissant or Queenie ($5.50) while they're still fresh. Overall: Beautiful bakery with quality products and a French-country charm -- just be prepared for boutique pricing and go early if you're hoping for something savory.

    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... Overall a really good option for baked goods and coffee. I've been here twice for coffee dates with friends. The bakery items are delicious. Strawberry croissant and Conecuh sausage biscuit are my goto. They usually have a wait on weekends but overall I haven't had trouble finding a seat outside.

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    Alison L.

    Great vibes and atmosphere but staff was a bit rushed with us, even though there wasn't a line. The almond croissant and ham and cheese croissants were just okay and overpriced for small size. Matcha was ok. The orange blossom latte iced was delicious though.

    Rikesha F.

    Stopped by here one Saturday morning. Immediately saw the line out the door. However, it moved pretty fast so we didn't mind the wait. I was looking for some sort of apple or cheese danish, but settled upon the lemon blueberry muffin for myself. I can honestly say it was one of the best muffins I've ever eaten! Moist in every bite, the flavors were very pronounced and real. No fake stuff here. This is the real deal. I saw many customers leave out with sliced sourdough, so that must be a big seller. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with guiding the customers with their choices. Outdoor seating is available and gives off a classic "Let's me for coffee and catch up" vibe. From pastries, to cookies, to chicken salads and croissants, there's something for everyone, if you're not afraid of carbs. I enjoyed my visit here and highly recommend trying them out. Pro Tip: Get here early to get the choices you want because they will sell out! They are also at Pepper Place on Saturday mornings during their outdoor market season. Tip still applies-Go early!

    Chicken salad tarragon sandwich
    Lucy T.

    I love this bakery and really need to come here more often! I got a tarragon chicken salad sandwich this weekend for lunch here and it was made on a delicious foccacia bread!

    Emily C.

    A charming little bakery found in the heart of Mountain Brook. Continental offers a variety of fresh pastries and coffee/teas. I ordered a Nutella croissant which they so kindly warmed up! It's very small in the inside- the only seating is outdoors. Nothing in particular stood out to me pastry wise, but I believe that they hold such high-regards because of their charm and their long-standing business.

    White cheddar and conecuh sausage scone
    Westyn R.

    The staff here is so friendly and that's mainly the reason I go back! It's not quite what it used to be but everything is still on par with what you'd expect from a good bakery. I ordered a white cheddar conecuh sausage scone and the white cheddar made the whole thing flavorful! It was a little dry. After I finished I went back to try a cardomom pastry and it was a little sweet, a little bitter, a little savory all in one bite. It was so good and I'd suggest it to anyone who liked cardomom!

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    Renee H.

    In town to see family who recommended checking this spot out. As soon as we pulled up, I loved the look of the storefront. The beautiful flowered vines hanging over the entrance, with the antique wooden doors were so neat! They have a large selection of fresh baked goods. I only got a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese. While I saw some of the prices of the cakes to be a bit pricey, the bagel complete with cream cheese was less than a 1.50! Lots of other items for sale there in addition to their baked goods. There are no tables inside but you can find a few of them outside.

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    jeanette j.

    The service was great and I was greeted right away! I got a caramel latte, which was pretty good, along with a ham and cheese croissant. They also have a nice selection of pastries, sandwiches ect which all looked really good. There are a few tables outside to sit, and while it is a little on the pricey side, it's still a really nice spot to treat yourself. :)

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    Ridiculously expensive for non-organic sourdough. At least they have day old goodies. But man... the prices are truly meant for Brookies!

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    I LOVE this bakery. The warm atmosphere and delicious baked goods are unmatched! Go check it out.

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    Church Street Coffee and Books

    4.6(153 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I was eating at a nearby restaurant and saw that this place was still open so I decided to drive…read moreacross the street to get me half a dozen breakup cookies. If you haven't had one before you definitely need to get some. It's the chocolate chip cookies, but they're salted. It gives them a different flavor. You can go inside and get something to go or eat it there because they do have tables for people to sit at. We came here on Mother's Day around 5 PM on a Sunday and it wasn't really busy. I will definitely be back.

    Updating my review from six years ago (teary eyed face). I have so many good memories from hanging…read moreout with my friends here in high school. This was the spot we would all come to to do homework. It's still got that same warmth and charm. I came in on a Wednesday morning to sit and do some work. I ordered a cappuccino, bran muffin, and a breakup cookie to take home. The cappuccino is just as expected. Served at the perfect temp, great flavor. The bran muffin, which was my attempt to be healthy, was really a delicious stand-out. I would definitely get that again. And, of course, the breakup cookies are some of the best cookies in town. They bake all of the baked goods in-house, I believe, which gets a round of applause from me. A lot of the recipes are still the same ones I remember from 7 years ago. One thing I noticed that's even BETTER than I remember was the books and gift selection. A lot of the books caught my eye. It's a great curation of fiction, non, memoirs, birding books, children's, etc. They also carry the Village Apothecary candles, which are made locally and have some packaging I really love. Church Street is one of the Birmingham staples. I hope they're open for a million more years. They do what they do exceptionally well.

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    O'Henry's Coffee

    3.9(53 reviews)
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    Like food, there are things you eat or drink that you remember, which stays with you because of how…read moregood it was, and those become the baseline for the bar future things should meet in order to be held to that same standard of quality. I've had good coffee, great coffee, exceptional coffee, mediocre coffee, and questionable things called "coffee". O'Henry's on Highlands is a standard small coffee shop inside, nice ambience, cute. Staff is friendly for the most part. Has usual stuff like food/pastries, etc. While all nice, the one thing I've never liked was their coffee. It's standard tasting, basic B level, and when i'm in the area and have to have a coffee right now, I end up ordering a flavored coffee there, because it masks the lack of flavor of their actual coffee, which is what I really wanted in the first place. If you are an average Joe and just want a cup of coffee and there happens to be coffee shop you're parked next to, O'Henry's will do the job. But if you're looking for a great cup of coffee or even a good cup of coffee, don't bother coming there, because you won't find it, sadly. Scale of one to ten- Shop itself: 8, Coffee: 3-4

    Awesome coffee shop. The Highland Park neighborhood is one of my favorite spots to hang out in…read moreBirmingham. Beautiful tree-lined streets, lots of doggos. Minimal indoor seating, probably about 10 chairs here, and a few more tables out on the sidewalk. I tried the conecuh cheddar biscuit. They heated it for me. It was wonderfully moist and flavorful. If you're a fan of conecuh like me, it's delicious. Also tried the blueberry muffin and it was very moist, good flavor, but light on the blueberries. I want to try the morning glory muffin next time. The coffee here is great by my non-snob, bean-uneducated standards. I had a honey cinnamon latte, as recommended by the wonderful two baristas. They were great to talk to, told me their favs, cracked some jokes, and I left giggling. Hehehe. Something about this place makes me feel like I'm Zooey Deschanel in a twee coat on a rainy day in Portland.

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    4.4(35 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    The General is such a cute niche coffee spot off of Clairmont Ave S. I would compare the atmosphere…read moreto that of The Continental Bakery in English Village. More of a simple southern antique style. Baristas were extremely helpful and patient as I pondered my order! I ended up ordering a delicious warm breakfast sandwich and a cold brew to drink with it! SOO delicious!! I am a sucker for a good breakfast and coffee! The menu was large and well diverse: they even had a cortado on the menu which I cant get at all coffee shops!   I am surprised not more people know about the place. I had never heard of it until I was scrolling through highly rated coffee shops on Yelp! The space inside is large and can seat lots of people! For being in Birmingham this surprised me; I feel like most coffee shops here are fairly small.    I also appreciated how relaxed and welcoming the environment felt. It would be such a great spot for studying, meeting a friend, or even having a casual work meeting. The music wasn't too loud, and everything felt clean and well-kept. Overall, I would definitely come back and recommend The General to anyone looking for a cozy, charming coffee shop with great food and even better service.

    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.

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