I've been to the Railroad location before, but I was in the area and decided to try Red Cat Coffeehouse. Street parking was pretty easy to find, which was a plus. The space had a lot of people inside--many working or meeting up--so it had a lively, productive vibe. I ordered the superfood smoothie, which tasted good once I got it, but it did take a little while to come out. After ordering, I sat down for a minute before stepping out to the restroom, and it still wasn't ready for a bit when I returned. Overall, still a good experience and a nice spot to hang out, but the wait time was a bit longer than expected. read more

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Are you a cat lover? If so, you'll appreciate the playful vibe of this coffee shop -- even though there aren't actual cats roaming around, the café leans into a fun feline theme with lattes named after different cat breeds. Meow! We ordered the Abyssinian Latte with vanilla and cinnamon, and it was absolutely the bomb -- warm, smooth, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The space itself is incredibly cozy and inviting. Colorful furniture, eclectic paintings, and musical instruments hanging on the walls give it a creative, artsy feel -- like they actually get used by a local band after hours. It has that relaxed coffeehouse charm where you could totally imagine Phoebe Buffay singing "Smelly Cat," yet it's also calm enough to have a real conversation or get a bit of work done on a laptop. Parking is street parking only, but we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot. They offer pastries and I noticed they also serve breakfast items, though we stopped in just for coffee this time. The shop was fairly full, which is always a good sign, but there were plenty of small tables that comfortably seat two to four people, so it never felt cramped. The baristas were super friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive vibe. My partner and I ended up lingering longer than planned while we talked through our day's plans -- always a sign of a great coffee spot. Warm atmosphere, delicious drinks, and kind staff make this an easy five-star experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of their cat-themed creations! read more

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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. read more

The Red Cat - Peach smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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. read more

The Red Cat - Breakfast bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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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 read more

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Open, large space coffee house with outdoor seating. Many food choices. The breakfast sandwich is a large portion of, filling choice to start the day. Cortado has a rich delicious flavor and large portion. Especially like the music and ambiance overall. Service with a smile and hand delivered when dining in. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

The Red Cat - Grits bowl with turkey sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day? No, I shall compare thee to other coffee shops I've been to before. I love Red Cat. Great place to pick up a black cup of joe, a pastry, a cappuccino, a smoothie, etc... The study space is great, not every table has access to plugs, but there are certainly come along the wall if you get here early enough. This place is always filled with professionals young and old doing work at their computers. The walls are lined with posters for upcoming events all over town. It's not often you come to a place that really feels like a hub of community. What is it that Nicole Kidman says in the AMC intro? "We come to this place for magic..." I love the atmosphere here, and the service is always good, although the baristas aren't as chatty as some other spots around town. They always have a pop-up tent on the opposite side of the square for Pepper Place during the Farmers' Market on Saturdays, so you can get some coffees without having to come inside. I hate to admit it, but sometimes my daily walk is just going back and forth between here and the Railroad Park location. read more

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. read more

The Red Cat - Pumpkin spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I go to this coffee shop fairly often. It has a nice atmosphere and pretty good coffee. They also have some gluten-free food, which is nice, although their stuff can be pretty expensive. However, it is always way too loud, I went in today to get some work done, and had to leave early because I couldn't even hear my own music through my headphones due to how loud the shops music was. Honestly, I don't think I've ever been in Red cat and didn't end up leaving with a sigh of relief at the decrease in volume outside read more

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. read more

The Red Cat - Abyssinian (vanilla + cinnamon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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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. read more

The Red Cat - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

The Red Cat - Abyssinian with added shot and sugar free vanilla. Addictive!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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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. read more

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The smoothies here - unmatched! Specifically, the mango / coconut combination is lovely. Whenever I'm in BHAM I have to go here! Definitely give it a try! read more

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. read more

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I love the cozy bookstore vibe I get from Red Cat's Pepper Place location. The brick walls and huge windows really capture a quaint city vibe. The shop is located in a hub of other businesses and there's a big parking lot beside the building, so it's not hard to snag a spot and get settled. I like to sit outside when the weather's nice. There's plent of indoor seating and my fav spot is on the couches. As a remote worker I also appreciate all of the electrical outlets. I prefer tea so I can't speak on the coffee but I did enjoy their seasonal lavender lemonade. They also have a nice food menu, but some dishes appear to be made in the microwave so be sure everything is heated through before digging in. It's a great place to come start your day with a drink or knock out some work. It's particularly nice on the weekends when the market is in full swing as we read more

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The red cat is a cute place to hang out with friends and to get a quick bite. The staff is nice and helps with any questions you may have. I got the iced latte with hazelnut (I forgot the name) which was alright nothing too special with loads of ice. You could taste a slight hint of hazelnut but nothing that would overpower the coffee. I'm not sure if you could request less ice but if so, then that would be great. Their food looks good and I would like to try it another time. read more

I walked in planning on settling down to buy ice coffee, food and work for a bit. First, I went to the register, asked the gentlemen that rushed to the register to see me "where to find the restroom?". He points and says "down the hall" I looked confused - there is no hall in the coffee space and I asked to clarify "oh, through the door down the hall?" I didn't see a hallway... The gentleman working shook his head in annoyance and kept pointing just saying "down the hall". I felt very off put. Will not be back, maybe there's more polite baristas here. But this wasn't the day. read more

The Red Cat has fast and friendly service. They opens at 7 am for those on their way to work around the southside of town. read more

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The Red Cat was absolutely purrfect. No, but seriously, my boyfriend and I loved it. I've lived in Atlanta and Athens, GA (both places known for fun funky coffee shops) and the Red Cat was right up there with one of the coolest coffee joints I've been to. We tried two of their fun speciality lattes: the Burmese and the Bengal. Both were exceptional, but I was a bit partial to the Bengal because of the chocolate component. Both were super reasonably priced as well-- way better than most big city coffee shops. The interior was fun and adorned with a ton of cool flags, canvases, books, etc. Most of the clientele seemed to be younger student types, but there were a few older people enjoying their coffees as well. All in all I was super impressed. The Red Cat really seems to be a Birmingham gem. I'd highly recommend if you're in the city on the look out for good coffee. read more

The Red Cat - The eclectic interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We stopped at this coffee shop in Birmingham on our way to Memphis. My sister and I got coffee (cafe au lait and an chicory latte) and my son had a hot chocolate. We all loved our drinks. The coffee was fresh and flavorful and the hot chocolate wasn't overly sweet. It must have been our lucky day because it was cookie happy hour or something - all the cookies were half off so we got 3 chocolate chip cookies which we delicious - warm, soft, sweet and melt in your mouth buttery. The decor is eclectic and fun and the staff are really friendly and fun! I live in the Atlanta area so I can't say I'll be back, but I recommend this place for locals and passers through alike read more

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Blasted hot on a 100degree death March across Birmingham before the convention tomorrow. Nice guys helped me choose my first iced coffee. I'm definitely sitting and sipping, well guzzling the first few ounces and then going to sit and enjoy it as I cool off and contemplate the walk back to the hotel. Great little place and if the coffee cups didn't weigh anything I'd buy one! read more

The Red Cat - Cold brew Abyssian was a delightful choice for my first cold brew. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I got a smoothie today. Banana, mango and strawberry and it is tasty. Normally I get a mocha but since I made a change in my plans today and glad I did. Service is always fast. read more

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Great atmosphere, coffee/lemonades and friendly staff at all 3 locations. I've never tried the breakfast but the lunch paninis and wraps are delicious. read more

It's got potential. I was looking for breakfast and found Red Cat only a couple of blocks from work. The name got my attention because it didn't sound corporate; and I try to support local whenever possible. It's got a typical coffee shop vibe, kind of nouveau hippie-esque. The coffee was very good and the young woman behind the counter was friendly. The menu was very limited which is good, as long as what items are offered are done very well. My breakfast burrito wasn't bad, but not sensational. Coffee good, food eeyaanh. read more

I haven't been to this location before. I have only ever gotten coffee from their tent during the farmers market on the weekend. But, I had the opportunity to stop by yesterday and was so happy I did! My coffee was delicious and so was the panini I ordered. (I ate it before I thought to take a picture ) I can't wait to swing back by and maybe try one of the pastries. They looked heavenly! The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was incredibly laid back. I'd love to go back when I have a bit more time to hang out and enjoy myself. read more

The Red Cat - Bengal- iced. It was delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Tried the Absynnian iced latte which has the flavor notes of vanilla and cinnamon. I got mine with almond milk. It typically comes with three pumps of vanilla syrup but I got it with just one pump and it tasted perfectly sweet enough. I loved how much cinnamon was in it, that flavor really shined through. A little pricey, it's a little under $7. Good space to come and work or meet with someone. Will note that it does kind of have a strange odor both times I visited. read more

The Red Cat - Absynnian Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

RAILROAD PARK LOCATION - I love a local coffee shop. This location DID NOT disappoint! The coffee was excellent and the pumpkin chocolate muffin was *Chef's Kiss*. If you're visiting Birmingham and staying downtown-- this IS the place! read more

The Red Cat - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin and Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Found myself driving around Birmingham the other day looking for coffee. This place had the most reviews, and good ones. So I (as I usually do) put my trust in the yelp community as they put theirs in me, and went over the bridge, made a left and a right and there it was. Spacious, well appointed and inviting. An oasis in an otherwise (mostly) commercial neighborhood. I ordered a Cafe A Lait. For breakfast I was told the croissant sandwiches cant be beat. I ordered a Turkey Sausage, Egg and cheese. No mention of the panini press they put in the sandwich which TOOK IT OVER THE TOP. It was delicious, filling and craveable. The coffee was very good, how bad could it be right? I also took home a piece of Banana Nut bread which smells great but have not eaten...... YET! Go and enjoy. read more

The Red Cat - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Turkey Sausage, Egg and cheese. The panini press finish was a nice surprise. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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

Such a stable staple in the Bham coffee shop scene. Probably my favorite indoor seating area and vibe in Birmingham. The high ceilings and plenty of seating including some armchairs is so nice to have! Their recent addition of a singular rotating special drink based on a cat has been lovely! read more

This is my go to coffee shop, I love to stop here after I finish at Pepper Place market. I have tried the smoothies and the chai tea lattes. The iced chai tea latte is my go to. This coffee shop normally has a long line but they move very fast and it's never a long wait for your order. I have to try the food the next time I visit bc it looks pretty good. There is plenty of parking options, street parking or the parking lot. The prices for the coffee are reasonable. I would highly recommend trying this location the next time you need a caffeine fix read more

I love this coffee shop! I have been coming here for years and the staff members are always so kind. There is a lot of seating inside and outside, so it is perfect if you want somewhere to study/hang out with friends. They also have a lot of outlets so it is easy to find a seat where you can charge your laptop. (Fair warning: the line does get long on Saturday mornings because the farmers market is right outside). The espresso and cold brew here are great. I am not a fan of sweet coffee, so I prefer a plain latte with almond milk, but my friends all love their flavored lattes and matcha. They also have almond, coconut, soy, and oat milk substitutes which is really nice if you're dairy free. If you're feeling hungry for a snack I recommend the house-made granola bars! read more

The Red Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My family and I were downtown yesterday and my husband just had to stop at The Red Cat. He hasn't had any coffee from here in months so he had to take advantage of us being so close. I have never been to The Red Cat so I let him order for me. He bought me a hot chocolate and omelette. The hot chocolate was delicious. The omelette was good, but it could have had more seasonings. I'm not a big coffeehouse person, but I'd probably stop by here again at some point. read more

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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.

Here's why I go to Red Cat Coffee at Pepper Place when I roll through Birmingham: 1) drink: The Burmese iced latte has a good balance of vanilla and coconut without being overly sweet. I like my stuff sweet, but not sugary, and this is a repeat order for me. That said, if you're getting a specialty espresso beverage, expect to pay around $6 with tax. I will say that if you leave a tip, it's gonna run you close to or over $7. (Note: I don't know if the baristas are getting paid a living wage, but if they aren't in this economy, that's a shame.) Quite honestly, I am not trying to pay $7 for a drink that will ultimately be diluted by ice, but if Red Cat steps into the light that is coffee ice cubes, I will mourn no m 2) service: on the whole, most of the time I have had good service across different times and different employees. I have never felt unwelcome or disrespected. 3) lost and found, at your own risk: I was in there recently when I noticed a fellow patron had left quite an expensive tech item behind. I shared this info with an employee who promised to retrieve the item. Two hours went by, and this employee did everything but go get the item. Perhaps they were having a bad day and forgot. When I left, I alerted another employee who promptly went and got it for safe keeping. That said, two things: First, we as customers need to be mindful of our belongings and not rely on the goodwill of others. Second, if we do choose to report something missing, I hope that employees will respond more speedily and demonstrate more concern the next time they are approached. 4) ambiance: lots of light, different types of tables for in-person meetings or working by yourself. If you beat the afternoon rush, you'll have a good chance of getting a table near an outlet. That said, come charged up in case you plan to sit outside at a table with an umbrella or you choose a couch. Compared to other coffee shops in the area (cough, mountain brook coffee shops, looking at you, cough), this location gets a diverse crowd coming in. I like to see that people of all different ages and cultures patronize this place. 5) parking: lots of free parking at pepper place. This motivates me to come here over other coffee shops near/in downtown. 6) bonus: they close at six, but occasionally they close early for an event. It would be great if they would tell patrons that when they arrive. I get sad when I come and I settle in only to find out I've got to leave an hour early. First world irritant, but easily fixed, I should think. All in all, that Burmese latte is tasty and I'll certainly be back. read more