Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
Get your matcha fix at these 10 Birmingham cafés
Reading time: 5 minutes
Matcha, matcha, matcha! (That was my attempt at a Brady Bunch pun)
Made from finely ground green tea leaves, matcha is packed with antioxidants and offers a smooth, slightly sweet flavor with a hint of caffeine. Whether you’re a longtime fan of this earthy tea or just discovering it, Birmingham has plenty of cafés and coffee shops serving up delicious matcha creations.
Read on for some of our favorites.
1. Cala Coffee
Visit Cala in Cahaba Heights or downtown, in Birmingham’s theater district. (Cala Coffee / Facebook)
Cala is one of my favorite spots to stop for a pick-me-up, and their matcha latte is top tier. When I feel like switching it up from the standard matcha latte, I’ll go for a matcha lemonade.
- Hours: Sunday 8AM-4PM | Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM
- Locations:
- Cahaba Heights: 3950 Autumn Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Downtown Birmingham: 1826 3rd Ave N #101, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
2. Caveat Coffee
Matcha latte at Caveat Coffee in Homewood. (Caveat Coffee / Facebook)
Caveat Coffee, a cozy spot nestled in downtown Homewood, is the perfect place to hang out and try a caffeinated concoction.
Caveat likes to get creative, featuring drinks like the honey lavender matcha latte and prickly pear matcha latte.
- Location: 2832 Linden Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Saturday-Sunday 8:30AM-4PM, Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
3. Domestique
Recently named some of the world’s best coffee, you know we had to add Domestique to the list.
Beyond its rich, ethically-sourced coffee beans, Domestique also makes a mean matcha latte. Whether you get it hot or iced, this matcha is perfectly earthy and creamy.
- Location: 1024 20th St S #103, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Sunday 11AM-6PM | Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 9AM-6PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
4. June Coffee
The Matcha Peachu at June. (June Coffee / Facebook)
No one does it like June, a local hot spot for coffee, breakfast and of course—matcha!
June offers seasonally-rotating fun twists on the classic matcha latte. Here’s their menu for this Spring:
- Strawberry Spring—Mizuba Matcha, Minor Figures strawberry oat milk, dragon fruit, strawberry water
- Baby Blue—Blue matcha, milk, blueberry hibiscus syrup, sweetened cold foam, orchid flower
Plus, after getting your matcha, you can pop into Last Call Baking next door for a sweet treat.
- Location: 213 25th St N Suite C, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
5. Punch Love Coffee
Located at MAKEbhm in Avondale, Punch Love isn’t your average coffee shop. They carry several coffee and tea roasters from all around the country for an eclectic mix of flavor profiles.
Their cozy, intimate space is the perfect place to strike up a conversation with a fellow matcha lover.
- Location: 4000 3rd Ave S #103, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 7AM-3PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM
- Website | Instagram
6. Seeds
Seasonal lattes at Seeds in West Homewood. (Seeds Coffee / Facebook)
These stunning lattes are from Seeds, a cafe and coffee roaster located in West Homewood.
Seeds is ranked among the top coffee shops in the world, and for good reason—ethically-sourced beans, gorgeous glassware and a cozy atmosphere—what’s not to love?
Try the bergamot matcha latte, and thank me later.
- Location: 174 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Sunday 11AM-6PM | Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 9AM-6PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
7. Grounds
Grounds on 2nd Ave N is another go-to coffee shop for me. Their matcha latte is my favorite one in town—not too sweet, and perfectly light and creamy.
Plus, I love shopping clothing and accessories at basic next door while I wait for my order.
- Location: 2214 2nd Ave N Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8AM-6PM
- Website | Instagram
8. Adam & Eve Café
This new café in Five Points is known for its vegan-friendly menu and fresh made-to-order juice and smoothies, but it’s also a great place to grab a matcha.
Are you more of a make-it-yourself tea drinker? They also sell loose, ceremonial-grade matcha powder.
- Location: 1022 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: 8AM-11PM Daily
- Instagram | Facebook
9. Teaspoon
The Matcha Royale with strawberry at Teaspoon. (Teaspoon Birmingham / Facebook)
Teaspoon, located at The Summit, serves some of the most unique matcha creations in town. Some menu highlights include the matcha latte with strawberry and Vietnamese coffee topped with matcha.
- Location: 325 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: 11AM-9PM Daily
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
10. Whammy Coffee
Whammy Coffee may be new in town, but they know what they’re doing when it comes to great coffee and tea.
We tried the blueberry matcha latte—a perfect blend of sweet, fruity and creamy.
- Location: 1143 1st Ave S Suite 103, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
D.I.Y. your own matcha latte
Prefer to make your own matcha? We’ve got you covered.
Here are some local spots that offer high-quality matcha powder and other tea-making essentials:
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