CALLING COFFEE LOVERS: According to our audience here are Bham’s top 9 must-visit coffee shops

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Honest Coffee Roasters sneak peek in Edgewood
Need a pick-me-up? (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Do you run on coffee? Are you bored of your everyday coffee shop?

Well, look no further because our audience has got your back!

We asked YOU on Facebook where the best place to grab a cup of joe is… and with almost 300 comments, the results are in.

Keep reading to see the top 9 most recommended coffee shops in Birmingham.

9. The Modern House Coffee Shop

The Modern House Coffee
Founder Troy Whetstone (Ben Johnson / Bham Now)

Wow— we are starting off strong with The Modern House Coffee Shop.

Not only do they have some incredible coffee, but they are also a non-profit with a mission to support financially vulnerable members of the community.

So stop by, grab a coffee, and support the community.

BTW: Attention UAB students— they take Blazer Bucks!

Location: 422 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Hours:

  • Mon-Fri 7a-2p
  • Sat/Sun closed

Website | Instagram | Facebook

8. Domestique Coffee

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Arrows are pointing me right where I need to be. (Sabrina Palmer/Bham Now)

Domestique Coffee is a total Bham fave… especially since they have two locations in Birmingham and one new location in Homewood!

If you are looking for a cool place to study, grab a pick-me-up, or hang with friends— these are the spots for you!

The 3 different locations are:

Satellite

  • Location: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Hours:
    • Mon 7a-4p
    • Tues-Sat 7a-6p
    • Sun 8a-4p
  • This is inside Saturn, a super unique space with tons of games (board games + old school video games) to compliment your coffee!

Panache

  • Location: 1024 20th St S #103, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Hours:
    • Mon/Tues closed
    • Wed/Thurs 7a-4p
    • Fri/Sat 7a-6p
    • Sun 7a-4p
  • This quaint shop is right in the heart of Five Points. With a lovely courtyard, this is a perfect place to sit and sip.

Dawn Patrol

  • Location: 1724 27th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Hours:
    • Mon-Sat 6:30a-4p
    • Sun closed
  • This new location is curated to fit your needs, whether that’s remote work, coffee dates, or just a quick stop in.

Website | Instagram | Facebook

7. Red Bike Coffee

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Hot or iced? Or both? (Julia-Rae Hanson/Bham Now).

Red Bike Coffee is coming in at the 7th most-commented shop in town.

With freshly roasted, high quality coffee beans, coffee from Red Bike never misses.

They even have a Bourbon Barrel Coffee… yes please!

Location: 5512 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 6:30a-3:30p
  • Sun closed

Website | Instagram | Facebook

6. O.Henry’s Coffees

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Believe it or not but this is a BLUEBERRY Cold brew! (Bham Now).

Highland Park staple, O.Henry’s Coffees, is up next!

In my opinion, this is one of my favorite places to get some work done. Pairing that with a delicious coffee… even better.

This quaint shop has got some real Bham charm to it.

Location: 2915 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205

Hours: open everyday 7a-8p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  • Check out their website for more locations!

5. Cala Coffee

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An iced coffee on a hot day… say less! (Bham Now).

Coming in at number 5, we’ve got Cala Coffee.

Cala Coffee is such a cute place! If you like sitting in aesthetic shops, this is the place for you.

You can even rent their Coffee Cart for your upcoming events!

Location: 3950 Autumn Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 7a-4p
  • Sun 8a-4p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

4. Gatos and Beans

Nathan and cat
Look at that sweet kitty! (Beth Cunningham/ Bham Now).

What is better than cats and coffee?!

Gatos and Beans is such a unique experience. As Alabama’s first cat cafe, I definitely recommend you go at least once.

Grab a coffee, pet some kitties, and have a great time.

Location: 4348 3rd Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Hours:

  • Mon 2p-6p
  • Tues/Wed closed
  • Thurs 2p-6p
  • Fri/Sat 11a-6p
  • Sun 12p-6p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

3. The Red Cat

Red Cat - Birmingham coffee shop
Cup of coffee + a book = the BEST. (Laura Beth Thomason / Bham Now)

Alright, now it is getting serious. Swiping number 3 is The Red Cat!

While there are no actual cats at this coffee shop (unlike the last) this is definitely a downtown hotspot.

I love the outside patio at railroad location— perfect for people watching, sipping on some really good coffee, and getting a little bit of sun.

Location: 1701 1st Ave S #101, Birmingham, AL 35233

Hours:

  • Mon-Thurs 6:30a-6p
  • Fri-Sun 6:30a-7p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  • Check out their website for more locations!

2. June Coffee

June Coffee
Friendly faces and phenomenal coffee!(Cecilia Wood / Bham Now)

Taking the number 2 spot— June Coffee.

I mean…it is the second most commented coffee shop for a reason!

June Coffee has a comfortable vibe with some of my favorite coffee. They even have some delicious pastries from Last Call Baking right next door.

Location: 213 25th St N Suite C, Birmingham, AL 35203

Hours:

  • Mon-Sat 7a-3p
  • Sun 8a-3p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  • Check out their website for more locations!

1. Santos Coffee

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Facebook followers are Santos FANS! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now).

Coming in at the number 1 most recommended coffee shop in Bham by FAR— Santos Coffee!

Santos Coffee received 50+ mentions in our comment section, so I’m thinking the people like what they see (or drink, I guess).

The family business has been curating coffee for over 125 years, over 5 generations…wow.

Location: 2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Suit B, Birmingham, AL 35203

Hours:

  • Open everyday 6:30a-5p

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  • Check out their website for more locations!

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Julia Sager
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