Sneak peek: Alabama’s first Shibam Coffee Co. opening on US-280, October 24

If you’ve been looking for a new coffee fix in Birmingham, you’re in luck. Shibam Coffee Co.—a Michigan-based coffee chain known for its Yemeni coffee traditions and cozy, late-night hangout vibes—is preparing to open its first Alabama location in Inverness along US-280.

We met with owner Mahmoud for a sneak peek ahead of Shibam Coffee Co.’s soft opening on Saturday, October 24.

Shibam Coffee Co. bringing Yemeni coffee traditions to Birmingham

Founded in Michigan in 2022, Shibam Coffee Co. is a unique coffee shop brand that specializes in premium Yemeni coffee, tea and traditional pastries. Taking its name from the historic city in Yemen, the brand works with Yemeni farmers who have been cultivating coffee for generations.

Today, the brand operates 22 locations throughout the country in states like New York, Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida—and soon, Alabama.

Located at 4647 US-280 near ALDI, Art’s Music Shop and Chuck E. Cheese’s in Inverness, Shibam Coffee Co.’s first Alabama location is owned by Mahmoud, a passionate coffee drinker who chose the Shibam Coffee Co. brand because of its quality.

“Coffee is coffee, but not all coffee is the same. I really pride myself on just how good our coffee is.”

Mahmoud

According to Mahmoud, the coffee beans are shipped green from farms in Yemen to the company’s Michigan roastery, where they are roasted before being distributed to the brand’s 22 locations throughout the country.

The quality of coffee isn’t the only reason Mahmoud is excited to introduce Birmingham customers to Shibam Coffee Co. In the Middle East, coffee shops are places to hang out with friends until late into the night—not just grab a morning pick-me-up on the way to work.

That tradition is part of the reason Mahmoud plans to stay open late, giving customers a place to study, meet friends or enjoy a cup ofcoffee after dark.

“In the Middle East, coffee is like an anytime thing. It’s not a morning thing. I want this space to be welcoming and inviting to all, and I want our guests to feel like they can stay here for as long as they want to hang out with friends, study, work or whatever they need to do.

Mahmoud

What’s on the menu at Shibam Coffee Co.?

No matter what your taste buds have a hankering for, Shibam Coffee Co.’s menu offers plenty for Birmingham coffee lovers to try. Expect drinks like:

• Authentic beverages like Yemeni coffee and Adeni tea, a traditional spiced milk tea
• Speciality drinks like iced pistachio lattes, Spanish lattes, brown sugar shake-ins
• Fruity refreshers made with Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Acai and organic mango

In addition to drinks, Shibam Coffee Co.’s menu features a tempting mix of Yemeni sweet treats like Sabaya, a flaky Yemeni layered pastry, honeycombpastry, milk cake, basbousa and more.

Shibam Coffee Co. opening Saturday, October 24

Ready to pay a visit to Shibam Coffee Co.? You’re in luck—the brand is planning to welcome its first Birmingham customers with a soft opening on Saturday, October 24.

According to Mahmoud, Shibam Coffee Co. will be offering 50% off drinks and giveaways during the opening celebration.

• What: Shibam Coffee Co.’s soft opening
• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Where: 4647 US-280, Birmingham

Have you been to a Shibam Coffee Co. location before? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know what you think!