It was fine. As with most coffee shops no unsweet nondairy creamer. People were nice. Very…read morecomfortable shop.

Why do most coffee shops in Alabama have to face a parking lot? Why the heck is everything another…read moreugly strip mall? What makes it even sadder in the case of Santos, is they tried to make the exterior a little more enjoyable by putting some nice tables and even a swing outside. Sadly, without any plants separating the area from the parking lot, the entire vibe of this coffee shop, both looking out from inside and sitting outside is not that great. But, vibe aside, let's talk about how it got here. Santos is a family owned small chain. The main owner, Wendy Madden, opened the first coffee shop in 1993 in Tuscaloosa and since expanded into Santos Coffee we know today. The establishment pays homage to Guatemalan saints and ancestral lands where coffee is sourced from, from family's original plantations. The beans are roasted in Birmingham after being imported from Guatemala. The coffee is absolutely excellent here. Seriously, a very tasty latte. Oddly, they do not have an option to get it in a mug, so there is no way to avoid the plastic coating and the flimsy paper cups. Also there wasn't even a design on top of the latte...but ok, maybe that's slightly picky to highlight. Thus, Santos as a whole is a good coffee shop for to go orders. With excellent coffee quality, this is where they really shine. With that said, the vibe and serving methods need work.

Finally made it to Baba Java Coffee, and I wish I hadn't waited so long! I had the cappuccino and…read moremy friend got the latte, both delicious. The cappuccino was stronger than what I usually go for, but smooth, not bitter at all. The ambiance is really nice, mostly tables and chairs with one cozy area that has softer seating. A few people were working on laptops, so it seems like a good spot to post up for a bit. Parking was easy too. Will definitely be back!

Having opened in 2019, Baba Java entered the area's coffee shop scene at a time when coffee for…read moremost local residents was still associated with one single chain. This was the first location of Baba Java and has since expanded through the city. Ran my Omani entrepreneurs, this little coffee shop became quite popular over the years. The staff working here are mostly teenagers or college students, who are very attentive and professional despite their young age. The owner clearly picked out incredible folks to be here who make Baba Java feel both welcoming and well kept. The interior of the space is fairly basic coffee shop design, but admittedly, a little bit dated in 2026 and lacks the unique vibe of some other independent coffee shops. Window views facing the strip mall parking lot don't create much of an ambiance either. With that said, design is not the main thing to come here for. The coffee is excellent and priced very reasonably, offering a great value for an establishment of this sort. There is easy to access WiFi and an overall feeling of being welcomed. A solid little coffee shop that allows customers to support some local business owners instead of a big chain.

Coffee and food was delicious. The beans they use are perfect, very smooth! Their coffee DOESN'T…read morehave a weird sour taste like some other coffee shops do. Pastries and breakfast were very tasty 10/10!

Stopped in to grab some iced coffee before taking the kids to an event of a Saturday morning around…read more10am. Decided on the fall in a cup latte off the specialty menu. I ordered it half sweet, but it was still very sweet so I'm not sure if the real thing is super sweet or if they just forgot to half the sweetness for my order. So good. Kept this tired mama energized the whole day!

Absolutely love this place! Staff is fantastic, drinks taste amazing and it's always a great…read moreexperience!

I stopped by for a protein shake. I ordered a chunky monkey ($9) and it was delicious. The lady who…read moremade it was super nice too. These teas and shakes are expensive and also expensive to make. We're all experiencing higher prices for our favorite treats. They use excellent quality products in these. They are no more expensive than Planet Smoothie in Alabaster. I enjoyed mine and will be back for another!!!

This waffle truck was phenomenal. The service was great and the truck was so cute! I got the…read morecinnamon sugar classic waffle and it came out hot and was nice and fluffy. I also got an iced caramel latte. It had the perfect balance of coffee strength and flavor. Definitely recommending and will partake again.

Great food and drinks, great service. Sandwiches are AMAZIIIINNNGGG!! The owners and so kind and…read morefriendly!

We love Alabaster Nutrition. They have great shakes and teas. The young ladies are always friendly…read moreand provide terrific customer service. Madelyn and her sister are the sweetest.

Yes trust me because I give people honest reviews and nothing I said was a lie. The drinks have too…read moremuch caffeine in them and it's not healthy. Furthermore she has just two reviews and I have I cant even keep up at this point with pics. Lol nice try

This is the perfect place to have lunch, coffee, dessert, or even just sit and study! we've been…read morewanting to try this place since it opened and it did not disappoint. There were so many pastry options but we decided on the cinnamon roll and it was so good warmed up! The vanilla latte tasted like good quality coffee. We got the roman roast sandwhich, which is apparently the most popular food item on the menu. The beef was tender and juicy and the fries were perfectly crispy. You could definitely split this with someone, it's a huge sandwich. We also got the campo italiano focaccia flatbread. The focaccia part was really good, it was fluffy and also crispy. The chicken on top was kind of dry though. I loved the vibes of the inside, they have free wifi so it's a perfect place to do some work or study! There's a good bit of parking, too. The guy working there was really nice. Overall I definitely want to come back to try more of their menu and pastries! I was too full for gelato but I got a sample of their dubai chocolate flavor and it was so good.

ive been going to vecchia pizzeria for YEARS now (which is just as good as this place). so when i…read moreheard they opened a cafe and gelato place i knew i had to go! absolutely incredible all around! we decided to stop by for lunch, coffee, and to get a bit of work done. we went midday during the middle of the week, and there were plenty of cozy spots open and free wifi. definitely a place i would go to if i need to study! the decor is super cute and staff was super friendly! starting off w/the latte: i got the iced vanilla latte and the color was perfect! the latte was superb the roman roast sandwich is one of the most popular options and it was delicious, came with perfectly crisp fries. the flatbread was 'campo italiano' and had some chicken on it. the bread was amazing! i only had a small spoon of gelato to try out the flavors, but will definitely be coming back for gelato or maybe an affogato. overall, no notes! perfect for a date night or to come midday for a quick lunch!

Visiting my grandchildren in Birmingham and saw this restaurant . Decided to try and really…read moreenjoyed the burgers !

Got my first Whole Scoop of summer a few days ago. I used to try different flavors at every visit…read morebut have settled on Acai Oatmeal as my go-to fav. At quick glance of the freezers, I thought they were out of it! I ask the employee behind the counter and he confirmed that they had it after checking a side freezer. It was delicious! My son enjoyed his SuperMan flavored scoop. This shop is locally owned and operated and feels like a true neighborhood ice shop. There is memorabilia and city themed decor through the store. There's indoor and outdoor seating which makes it a nice gathering place for family and friends.