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    The Red Cat

    4.3 (234 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Peach smoothie
    Lucy T.

    The Red Cat in Pepper Place is the original location for The Red Cat coffee shops. it is super spacious and a great place to hang out with friends, study, or work remote. They have a large variety of coffees and also smoothies. On my last visit here, I got a Peach Smoothie.

    Breakfast bowl
    Alyssa W.

    Awesome coffee and breakfast stop. I had a breakfast bowl and Bengal latte and grabbed a few pastries to go for the next few mornings we were in town.

    Camille F.

    The Red Cat tent is my FIRST stop at Pepper Place, always. One iced coffee, splash of almond milk, please. Today, I walked here with the pup and ordered a Superfood Smoothie, which I'd never had here before. It was good... too good. I always wonder what all these places are putting into smoothies. Because I know spinach and apple doesn't taste like that when I blend it up. I'm sure it's... sugar, unfortunately. lol. Red Cat has a great vibe, very homey. You walk in and are greeted by a wall of posters for local concerts, festivals, trunk shows, and whatever else you freaks (complimentary) make posters about. Coffee is always solid and the servers are nice. I enjoy watching them chit chat behind the counter. #community #joy

    Drinks on me!!
    Gabe P.

    I came here to grab a coffee on a Saturday morning. The line was out the door due to the farmers market happening . The service was friendly and I really love the space in general. It's been a number of years since I've been here but everything is still consistent. I love this location! Great coffee!

    Grits bowl with turkey sausage
    Faye Y.

    Red cat will forever be my favorite coffee shop. The drinks and the food have me coming back every single time. Whenever people asks about coffee shops or something cute to do around bham, red cat is the first place to come to mind. My fav since 2016.

    Pumpkin spice Latte
    Holly M.

    The service was quick and the people were really nice. The atmosphere was perfect with people on their computers, with groups talking to each other and just one at a table enjoying themselves! My coffee which was a Pumpkin latte was a little bland. The after taste- taste like cream but overall a nice place.

    Abyssinian (vanilla + cinnamon)
    Samantha B.

    I was in the area and stopped by here to grab coffee and breakfast. The cafe itself is so cute, everything is cat themed. The place smells so delicious and the vibes were nice, people were working and reading, etc. There's plenty of tables inside and outside. The staff members are very friendly too. I ordered the Abyssinian which is a vanilla and cinnamon latte and the breakfast bowl with bacon as my meat choice. Both things I ordered were absolutely delicious. I drank the coffee so quick it was so good. Typically when I order coffee out, I order it with less flavor/pumps bc it's typically too sweet but this coffee came perfect with the regular amount of flavor in it (no modifications)! The bowl was SO good. Everything was full of flavor, even the eggs. The portion itself was perfect and filling and jam-packed! I wish this was close to home for me so I could come back! Highly recommend this place for anyone in the area considering stopping by.

    Vanilla Latte
    jeanette j.

    It's a really nice place to catch up with friends! They have plenty of seating both inside and outside, and the coffee is pretty good (though it can depend on who makes it). Overall, the vibe is great and makes for a nice experience.

    Jenna L.

    Very impressed with this place and will definitely be visiting again soon! It's a pretty spacious area inside with lots of room for seating. Upon entering, I was slightly confused as to why it was hazy inside with a cloud of smoke in the air -- perhaps from the kitchen? I recall having read a review mentioning this about this coffee shop as well. Baristas were very friendly and helpful with answering menu questions. We ordered the iced Abyssinian latte (vanilla & cinnamon), peach, mango, strawberry, and pineapple smoothie, and a cortado. All 3 drinks were great! The Abyssinian latte was very smooth and robust with the perfect level of sweetness, the smoothie was very fresh, and the cortado was very smooth and well balanced. The food options also seemed great, looking forward to trying their sandwiches next time!

    Julie C.

    Cute coffee shop with a menu for breakfast and lunch items. We came for lunch and I ordered a ham and Swiss panini and a dragon fruit lemonade. I saw that they have flavored bellinis and mimosas which would be nice for breakfast. The service is friendly but my only complaint is that it is slow to get food. I would say if you have time to wait it is ok but maybe they have option to call in your order for pickup. They have several beverage choices for coffee, espresso and several baked good options. Cute place to come in, go on your computer or spend time talking with a friend.

    Abyssinian with added shot and sugar free vanilla. Addictive!!
    Delia S.

    The coffee is 5 stars. I am a black coffe drinker. But I saw the list of those tasty lattes and thought, hmmm... after chatting with the cashier who graciously walked me through the menu, I decided on the Abyssinian with sugar free vanilla, extra cinnamon and an extra shot. It was one of the best cups of coffee I've had in years. I was shocked. It was strong, but not bitter, spiced but not sweet. Part of my four star rating was that it could have been a bit warmer. There's plenty of seating including tables and a couch and outside tables. I chose to do some work, but the wifi wasn't working, hence another reason for 4 stars. A coffee house with no wifi is just wild to me. However, I'd definitely be back!

    Stopping in for a coffee
    Renee H.

    My son took me to this coffee shop. We had mocha macchiato's and they were delicious. The upbeat music is a bit loud but pretty common. There were lots of students posted up with laptops open. The staff was friendly. They offer some food options but we only have coffee. What I loved to see is the diversity of the population in this coffee shop. The only thing I didn't really care for was all the smoke (from the kitchen, I assume) in the shop.

    Linda D.

    Thank you! Delicious coffee, gF options for breakfast in a fun atmosphere. Seating table top, high top or watching out at the people passing by or in this case, Farmers Market was going on outside this Saturday and it was so much fun! A rockabilly duo. Is there anything better? Well some things yes, but for regional Americana tastes and enjoyment this is great! Street and lot parking, made it easy to stop in and enjoy.

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    9 months ago

    Red Cat is a go to for me! The cold brew is the best IMO ;) the lunch sandwiches are a good options too

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    Love The Red Cat! This location is busy but always good. I like to get a drink here when I am going to Railroad Park.

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    Church Street Coffee and Books

    4.6(153 reviews)
    2.2 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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    Banana nut muffin

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    4.3(208 reviews)
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    What a charming bakery/coffee shop in a super cute almost European nook in town. If you're…read morevisiting, I definitely recommend taking a drive to this area. Progressive area - Seems to be... There wasn't line when we got there but the crowd usually follows us for some reason so by the time we left there was standing room only and a line out the door. The bakery items were very fresh and tasty. I loved the Swedish gingerbread cookies - light and crisp. The lemon bar was delicious. They also have sandwiches that liked really good. Coffee - I got a vanilla latte extra sweet (no lavender) and my daughter said it was one of the best. I thought it was pretty good. I would go again when back in Birmingham!

    I often enjoy getting a pastry and a coffee here. I had a not so good experience last time but…read morewanted to try again. I was never greeted. More customers came in. The young girl making the coffee was loudly talking about someone who messed up their coffee order this morning and how frustrated she was. The only other employee was occupied with what seemed a large order of bread etc. When she finished what she was doing she looked at the now five customers, claustrophobically waiting, and said I'll be right back and disappeared. Leaving the one guy serving the one customer. It was 11:30 am on a rainy day. Figured I could do without a cream cheese croissant and coffee and left. Had already waited 5 as the only other person in there and did not want to wait another undetermined amount of time. I know one of the bakers. It's a shame the front has been so bad these last two times.

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    The Continental Bakery - Breads on offer. You can buy a quarter of one of those big sourdough breads

    Breads on offer. You can buy a quarter of one of those big sourdough breads

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    1 chocolate chip, 1 peanut butter.

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    4.4(35 reviews)
    0.9 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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    General - Part of the seating area

    Part of the seating area

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