Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Birmingham

51 restaurant menus in Birmingham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread
82/100 (557 ratings)
Quick Bites
Soups
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Soups
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
Sit down
Café
American
Soups
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food good experience. Quick service and friendly..."
Barry Hoehn
"I have visited this store several times over the last couple months and am very pleased with the service. There is one lady who must be a manager ..."
Ashley Tiffany
"The chicken cobb salad doesn't disappoint. They are quite big and the ingredients were fresh. 4 stars because wife wasn't happy with the lemonade...."
Nathan Winslow
"We always enjoy the food here, but the seating is always an issue. There is only one large table and we usually have 6 or more and typically end up..."
Julia Thomason
Yb's Daylight Donuts
Yb's Daylight Donuts
82/100 (100 ratings)
Bakeries
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Café
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Cheap Eats
"YB's Daylight Donuts on Valleydale Road is open Tuesday - Sunday 6:00AM to 1:00PM  They are no longer open until 4:00 PM any day.  They are also..."
Louhyoungblood
"I always get a friendly greetings from the staff when I go in there. The old fashion is my favorite. My wife likes the blueberry donut holes and..."
Glen
"Best donuts holes ever!!! I could make myself sick eating them! Cute little shop with big decisions to be made! I have never had a bad donut! The..."
Lindsey
Starbucks
82/100 (1906 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Cheap Eats
"great location and quality service (: my drink was made to..."
cam
"Went with my daughter's for the first time. Had a blast. Everyone was so friendly. Very clean. Really enjoyed myself. Would very much..."
Anna McDonald
"The best tea that I love so much is called medicine ball. When I feel a cold coming down this is what I order. I think everyone should try this if..."
chantel wilson
"Great selection of drinks, coffee favorites, snacks, meal options & gifts. Awesomely nice & knowledgeable staff that are customer ready & super cute..."
Debra Lee Talbott
Edgar's Bakery
Edgar's Bakery
82/100 (1151 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Macarons
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cheesecake
Challah French Toast
Turkey Avocado Wrap
Corn Beef Rueben Sandwich with Pasta Salad
Adult Grilled Cheese with Fruit
French Toast
Pumpkin and Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Toasts
Chocolate Strawberry Groom's Cake
Orange Roll and White Mocha Latte
Cheesecakes
Sandwiches
Quiche
King Cake
Cake Display
Cupcakes
Cakes
Turkey Wrap
Sausage
Sugar Cookie
Chocolate cake
Pancakes
Petit Fours
Birthday cake
Huevos Rancheros
Cannoli
Bakery
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
O'carr's Delicatessen
O'carr's Delicatessen
82/100 (406 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Deli
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Salad
Fast food
American
Deli
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
Revelator Coffee
Revelator Coffee
82/100 (714 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Café
Takeout
Seating
Mid-range
"I realized I had been to this coffee shop when they used to have a location in Chattanooga! While I loved the ambiance, the coffee was just okay. I..."
Morghan Townsend
"Delightful modern coffee shop conveniently located in the heart of downtown Birmingham! High ceiling open space with plenty of counter and comfy..."
Susannah Ball
"I'm a lifelong consumer of coffee. Revelator Coffee was a great new place for me. Free wifi, cozy atmosphere and plenty of good coffee. I highly..."
Bill Tiemann
"i was not expecting the interior to be as aesthetically pleasing as it was. the pictures don’t really do it justice. i recommend visiting and..."
cam
"Great central location to meet up and chat. Directly across from McWane science center and just down the block from Alabama Theatre. The Chai Latte..."
Dana Belcher Realtor 205.910.3358
"Plenty of seating for a narrow store, good vibe. Music switched from country (Willie Nelson) to trap and both felt natural to the setting. Busy, but..."
Amy Campbell
Over Easy
Over Easy
82/100 (1461 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great food great service I had steak and eggs which was well prepared cereal bar pools really cool I will definitely go back also has great prices..."
Dderrico2
"Cute little breakfast restaurant. Great location and the menu consists of the typical breakfast items. Can get very crowded quickly so be prepared..."
KC
"Consistently great breakfast! I've never had anything but fresh, perfectly prepared food and great service. It's not fast food but the..."
Briggs Armstrong
"Over Easy is one of the best breakfast spots we have here in Birmingham. The food is of the highest quality and I could not think of many better..."
Steven Files
"July 25, 2015 · by willoughbyandy · in Alabama, Breakfast, Southeast · Leave a comment. As the road trip winds to a..."
Andy Willoughby
"Went to Over Easy for breakfast. It was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Got the Italian Benedict. Blue polenta cake topped with crispy..."
Catherine Casler Findley
"Thank Heavens for Hash baskets etc.. I have been coming to Over Easy since it opened! As a frequent solo flyer I am fond of the "counter culture"...."
YlwBunny
"This place is great. Very chic atomosphere, outstanding service, and not to mention the food was delicious. I may become a..."
Food Guru
"Amazing. Had the French Toast special and it was amazing. I couldn't put my fork down. Modern decor and kid friendly. Will definitely go..."
Jday0808
"On a hunt for fresh-squeeze orange juice and pancakes at 12:30, Over Easy was the closest place still serving breakfast, so we settled for a 30..."
Parsnips_12
"LONG WAIT for food...but definitely worth it!! Very good food for all the breakfast lovers out..."
Callie
"Drove thru Birmingham and stopped here for breakfast based on all the good reviews and menu offerings. It did not disappoint. The food here is..."
Cassandra Richerson
"This a reply to the previous post about the Heath concerns. First of all I would like to point out how extremely rude it is to walk into a place 1. 2..."
Maggie Forbes
"Good Eats. Ate here for the first time this morning. Waited for 30 minutes and I must say it was worth it! The food was hot & was just as I..."
Renee.3171
"Awesome breakfast just a little shy on help. Will be back! The blue grits and bacon..."
You Don't Know Jack
"Great Brunch. Oatmeal pancakes with fresh berries....BEST..."
Reklawaras
"Nom, Nom, Nom. A friend took me to Over Easy for brunch. First it was hard to decide what to get. It all sounded wonderful. We finally decided to..."
Betty Law Morgan
"Hash Baskets became Hash Wads. The hash basket was the symbol of everything good about Over Easy. Delicate, crispy baskets filled with your choice of..."
Locavore
"Food is good. I had great service the first visit and the second visit I couldn't stand our waitress. She badgered us into ordering certain items. If..."
Brittany Paige Paugh
"Over Easy to Love. Like my good buddy Anthony Bourdain, I am a total egg slut. And one of my favorite dishes of all time is eggs benedict. The..."
Jonibee
"Bring your wet suit. Took my mom here on Saturday morning around 10. The place was mobbed. We were told there would be a half hour wait (was more..."
Hungry Hungry Hippo
"Very good and unique. I have eaten here about 10 times, and every time has been great, food and service are wonderful. Bright and airy. Everyone that..."
Dustin Newton
"Quick service. I was seated within 5 minutes, even though they said the wait would be 20 minutes. And the coffee is good, which is very important to..."
Angela
"First time today, and I can't wait to go back! Good prices, yummy food choices, and the amount of food you get rivals places like..."
Gatormami2
"This is my second visit. The first time I had a perfect sandwich on a baguette. The bread was deliciously crispy on the outside. Today was a perfect..."
VC
"Average Experience. Visited Over Easy this past weekend and as my review title suggests, it's an ok place with good cuisine, but personally nothing..."
Keef C
"Did someone make a instant decision to open a b&l place?. Seems like it. Call me a snob, but I expect way more in a diner. Grits are good, service..."
Jacci DiTullio
"Eggscelent. I really enjoyed Over Easy. The staff was friendly, willing to help switch things out for other items I might enjoy better - and the..."
RollTidEJ
"Great Food, Friendly People and Good Service. First time at Over Easy. Had to wait about 30 minutes, but it was worth it. I ordered the Hash Basket..."
Allen.coker
"Nice Breakfast Diner. I went on a Saturday at 9am and we didn't have to wait long at all. The service was fast, friendly and easy-going. I had..."
Sy
"That was good!. I have eaten at Over Easy several times and it has always been a good experience. The food is excellent and the service is great...."
Michelle
"Enjoyable breakfast place. Was with the GF and her daughter and we decided to eat at Over Easy. It was my first time there. When we pulled up there..."
Chop Chop
"Over Easy - Great Experience. Everything was great! From the atmosphere, to our great waiter, to the most delicious BACON and pancakes ever! We..."
D Dickinson
"Just what Birmingham needed!. I love Over Easy and have been there many times. Their pancakes (especially the Oatmeal Pancakes) are the best. Prices..."
Amy Berger Richmond
"Awesome service. Love the decor. Love the coffee. Love our favorite server Sue. By the time we get to the table she has our drinks waiting for us...."
Susan Key
"I loooove enjoying the Italian eggs Benedict at Over Easy! Great coffee, great service, wonderful food. One of the best breakfasts available in..."
Caitlin E Wittkop
"Great food. Great service. My go to breakfast..."
GtotheE
"Pancakes make it worth it.. The seating is tight, but quaint. The service has its moments, it took forever to get a table and I think the restaurant..."
Dane
"GGX. Went for breakfast today with some trepidation after reading recent negative reviews about service, Service was great. Place was full when we..."
Greengator
"Great Place for a Celebration. Over Easy hosted our daughter's surprise birthday celebration. They were super-easy to work with and all the details..."
Salberta10
"Cheap, quick, & tasty food!. I liked..."
Foodscoop
"Outstanding!. My wife and I went in with a group of friends and loved it. It was better in price than Another Broken Egg down the street. The food..."
DCer
"Two Thumbs up!!!. I had heard so many awesome things about Over Easy that I had to make it a priority on a recent trip down to Birmingham. All of my..."
The Red Tornado
"Great food, great time!. We went this morning. We were seated, ate and were out within 40 minutes total! There was no wait on seating, food or..."
LG
"Highly Recommend. First of all - I like to travel, eat out, and try different restaurants. My taste in where I eat is pretty diverse.That..."
Lee
"Awesome!!!!!!!. WOW!!! Everyone's a critic these days. I have been to over easy like 15 times. I've had a couple of long waits but what can you..."
Sistermorphine_1971
"Two words....da bomb. I do not live in Birmingham but travel there frequently and I never miss a chance to have breakfast or lunch at Over Easy. It..."
Bdjames17
"EGGcellent!. Over Easy has one of the best breakfasts around! I go by whenever I'm in town and have never been disappointed. Love everything from the..."
Sal
"Great food and great service. I think they have gotten most of the bugs worked out with slow service from when they first opened. The hash basket is..."
Jamie Parris
"Quick, delicious, healthy. Enjoyed our brunch at Over Easy very much. I was hesitant to go because I didn't want greasy bacon & eggs. BUT there were..."
Jjohnson3716
"We waited an hour for cold food. The waitresses were inattentive and the poached eggs were over cooked...."
Dorothy Laymon
"Best Breakfast I've ever had.. The Eggs Benedict was amazing. My girlfriend had the Lumber Jack Potatoes, which was also very good. I've read reviews..."
Frank James
"Italian Benedict was delicious!!! Service not bad considering the crowd on a..."
Southern Yankee
"Terribly slow, but excellent food.. Over Easy is a great place to go with friends and family for a relaxing, delicious, get-caught-up breakfast or..."
Charlie
"Once in after 25 minute wait, had another 35 minutes before food came. I am patient to a fault, food very good, but won't be back anytime..."
Planter
Waffle Works
Waffle Works
81/100 (46 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Café
Breakfast
"Very great food. The chicken and waffles was good but not filling. But the shrimp and grits waffle was delicious and very satisfying. If you’re..."
Alana Bennett
"This place is amazing! Great service, polite workers, and banging food. I ordered the chocolate waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream. It..."
Briana Austin
"Great food, Hard Working Sweet Staff! Jay got the Shrimp n Grits on Waffles and I got grilled chicken tenders on..."
Corinna Bass
"The shrimp and grits waffle is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Period. And I have eaten a lot. Exclamation..."
David Berkowitz
"I ordered the grilled chicken and waffle, and it was divine. The chicken was super tender and the waffle was crispy and warm. The staff was very..."
Christy Dutton
Magnolia Cafe
Magnolia Cafe
81/100 (304 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Lunch
"We found this cafe because it was close to our hotel. I had the fried fish filet, sweet potatoes casserole, cream corn and dressing. My spouse had..."
C Barnes
"We went on a Friday and they were pretty busy. Food was really good. Loved their sweet potatoe casserole and the collards. You had a choice between 3..."
Sharon Simmons
"Food was delicious! Good southern cooking, perfectly seasoned. Staff was very friendly, cafe was clean. I was disappointed in the price though, our..."
Mandy Chambers
"We love this place and the people who make up the team here! We have eaten here about 15-20 times and it’s always fresh and delicious! Often in..."
Mickey Berry
"Met a friend here for lunch last week and really enjoyed it. This is a no thrills cafeteria style meat & 3, but everything was spot on. I got the..."
John Huff
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
79/100 (1091 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Soups
Soups
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Soups
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time trying Turkey Chili from Panera and it did not disappoint, it had all the right flavors and ingredients. 😋..."
London Brooke Apparel
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
80/100 (551 ratings)
Quick Bites
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Bagels
Paninis
Sandwiches
Salad
Fast food
Café
American
Soups
Deli
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
Starbucks
70/100 ( ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
Café
O'henry Coffees
O'henry Coffees
79/100 (942 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Cheap Eats
"Love their coffee and food. Every single meal I have had on the menu is great! The down side to this location is the chairs and tables outside..."
Jessica Modic
"Great coffee, the smell is miraculous and the coffee really is high quality. Their iced drinks are good, but can be extra sweet (beware!). Some..."
Bryant Brock
"My go to post run coffee shop. Their chocolate cuppocino muffin is my favorite and they have many other solid food options. Great outdoor patio space..."
Billy Rose
"Always great coffee! Service is good ad the snacks are..."
Cynthia Lindblom
"I love this coffee shop. It has become my “2nd office.” I regularly meet people here and have never been disappointed with the coffee or..."
John Roland
"The coffee is awesome I had the pistachio with in cream is very..."
Cara Ebersole
"Love, Love OHenry's! Wish they were in South Carolina! Golden hour tea is my favorite and their scones are scrumptious! Great service from..."
Sharon Perkins
"I always enjoy their coffee and atmosphere!! Very comfy surroundings and kind..."
Kiera Walker
La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar
La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar
79/100 (688 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Café
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is the real deal folks. I’ve Been there approx 50 times for breakfast lunch & dinner. The coffee, pasta , & deserts you think your in Italy...."
Antonio Dimenna
"I had to leave a review after last night’s experience. What a wonderful find, and I had no idea this place existed. My group enjoyed everything. We..."
Joelle Mansfield
"La strada is one of the best places to go to. The vibes are better than any other places I have ever been to! they offer all sorts of cheeses and..."
Violet Nikprelaj
"A friend of mine suggested we stop at this beautiful place for brunch and I was beyond excited to try something different. I tried their feature..."
Valentina Gojcaj
"Amazing place. The food was beyond our expectations and the staff made us feel like we were the only ones there. Will we definitely be..."
Douglas Arceo
"I stopped in for the first time for a sandwich and a couple of desserts to-go today. Many thanks to the gentleman in the bow tie behind the counter..."
Lori D. Becker
"A great place to eat. It has friendly staff, great chef and..."
Rick Tod
"This place is extremely underrated. They have the best pasta dishes in the state. We eat out quite often and this is our go to! Reasonable prices for..."
Sean Jamian
"An absolute gem in the heart of Birmingham! The drinks are delicious, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is exceptionally kind and..."
Alexandra Ayaub
"We have had dinner 3 different occasions and each of them were fantastic!! The food is really fresh and pride is taken in preparing of the entrees...."
Sandy Coyne LaBelle
"Truly feels like I'm in a small coffee shop in Venice or Torino, Italy every time I come here! They really did a good job at providing the right..."
Regina Guerra
"Excellent food, authentic Italian atmosphere. Will..."
Nicole Anderson
"We stopped in for some cappacino and dessert and fell in love with it. It reminded me of my visit to Barcelona. The ambiance is romantic and we..."
Minu Ali
Starbucks
Starbucks
78/100 (2207 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Sit down
Café
American
"Great experience! We were traveling and stopped here at the drive thru. We asked if they knew how to make an Undertow (an unofficial, official drink..."
Emma Schwarz-Dovey
"Love the Food and drinks. The staffs were very acknowledgeable about their items. Very friendly people. Always Enjoyed coming here even after..."
Samira Jones
"My favorite location! They’re always friendly and on top of it! I came last week and the line was wrapped around the building in the drive through...."
Esthi Moon
"This is one of the good locations. I can frequently get the items here that my other local stores have run out of. Staff is..."
Jeremy Horton
"Always nice to come and sit on the outside we still do the safety. rule. Weather has been very good. Very. Nice workers love my service and..."
francine jolly
Edgar's Bakery
Edgar's Bakery
77/100 (565 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delightful! If you're looking for proper baked goods, this is the spot! But that's not all, they've also got a sandwich and salad menu for breakfast..."
Anne Bet
"5/5 - Bakery 4/5 - Food 3/5 - Coffee I love their cakes and always get one on my birthday... or if I am in store. They're strawberry cake is the..."
Ojas Gokhale
"More than bakery. Edgar’s offers both breakfast and lunch..that is.... IF, you make it past the cakes, cookies, muffins, and other diet busting..."
Charles Relfe
"Breakfast was amazing, the service was excellent and as always best cakes in..."
Christopher Jannot
"When we arrived it was kinda busy. But after just a couple of minutes we were at the register. The staff was extremely efficient and polite. The food..."
adam ledbetter
Lil Bit O'flour
76/100 (16 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Starbucks
Starbucks
74/100 (1255 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
Café
"Great service every time! The staff is very friendly..plus they know me & my order each time without me telling them. Well..it also helps that I am a..."
Stephanie Patterson
"Very fast and..."
Ryan Scott
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Cindy Rogers
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
70/100 (910 ratings)
Dessert
Cafe
Cafe
Ice Cream
Fast food
Café
Cheap Eats
"I go there once a week and always the same results. Great service for this one young man working the counter. Food good..."
Gary Clark
The Lab Bar And Kitchen
The Lab Bar And Kitchen
70/100 (345 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Contemporary
Cafe
American
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Bar
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range