Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
Pumpkin spice lattes are here—5 shops where you can gets yours now
Last week, the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) returned to Starbucks. Is it too soon? Who cares!
If you’re wondering when Birmingham coffee shops are jumping on the trend, look no further. We’ve got five cozy places around Bham you can get your PSL fix plus other fall drinks and treats.
1. Red Cat Coffee House
We can’t make a coffee shop guide without mentioning the Birmingham classic, Redcat. It comes as no surprise that they’ve already jumped on the PSL game and introduced more beloved seasonal menu items. Here’s a sneak peek:
- Apple turnover
- Brown Sugar Latte
- Caramel Apple Latte with cinnamon
- Pumpkin + chocolate chip muffin
- Salted Caramel Latte
I’ll take all of them, please!
- Pepper Place location
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-6PM
- Railroad Park location
- Hours: Daily 6:30AM-7PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Red Mountain Expresso
At Red Mountain Expresso, you can get your coffee fix on the go. The spunky and warm staff greeting you as soon as you pull up can only mean one thing: they make a great PSL.
Stop by and try their pumpkin and maple lattes and let us know what you think.
- Location: 2601 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-5PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-1PM
- Facebook | Instagram
3. FILTER Coffee Parlor
Nestled in Five Points South, FILTER is a great place to sip over a homemade PSL with friends. The flavor is out of this world, and you’re gonna want to try it for yourself. Don’t blame us, though, if you keep going back for more.
- Location: 1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM | Saturday-Sunday 8AM-3PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Continental Bakery
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for anything Continental Bakery sells. They’re officially selling their Pumpkin Spice Latte and other yummy fall drinks, and they hinted at more delicious pastries and pies being available very soon.
- Brown Butter Toffee Latte
- Spiced Brown Sugar Latte
- Pumpkin scone
- Pumpkin + pecan pies later in the season
You can count on me being first in line to try that Brown Butter Toffee Latte.
- Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Daily 7AM-7PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
5. Bullet Coffee Co.
The drive-thru coffee shops seem to be a trend. We’re not complaining. Bullet is fast, fun and makes a mean Pumpkin Spice Latte. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Try it out for yourself—you can thank us later.
- Location: 5299 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30AM-8PM | Saturday-Sunday 6AM-8PM
Pumpkin Spice Lattes coming soon 👀
There are a few more Birmingham coffee shops who might not have the PSL on the menu yet, but we can expect it and other fall specialties very soon. Here are a few we’re keeping an eye out for:
- Cala Coffee
- Honest Coffee Roasters
- Punch Love Coffee
- Red Bike Coffee Roasters
- Seeds Coffee Company
- Santos Coffee
- Wild Roast Cafe
Where do you plan to get your PSL fix? Let us know on Facebook + Instagram.
