Some Like It Hot: 5 Must-Try Alabama Coffee Shops

September 2020

Here are five to try out next time you need your caffeine fix: 

The Bean, Auburn

The warm, homey feel at The Bean provides an off-campus haven for the Auburn community. The coffee is from fair trade roasters, meaning every cup of coffee enjoyed helps provide fair wages to farmers in some of the most impoverished countries in the world. The Bean serves a variety of drinks, seasonal offerings and delicious desserts, including what many say is Auburn's best homemade cinnamon roll. We think the shop’s signature cinnamon roll and a hot cup of brew is an ideal afternoon pick-me-up, don’t you?

Red Cat Coffee House, Birmingham

If you’re in Birmingham, the Red Cat Coffee House is a great place to connect over a smooth cup of coffee and wholesome food. In addition to its popular specialty-grade coffee and extraordinary latte art, the Red Cat’s menu is expansive enough to suit any taste with a variety of beverages and treats made in-house daily. The Red Cat has locations in Railroad Park and Pepper Place.

Heritage House, Tuscaloosa

Looking for a laid back, cozy coffee shop? Then Heritage House is the place to be. From drip coffee to hot tea and specialty drinks, Heritage House has a beverage to satisfy anyone’s taste. The shop also offers pastries, sandwiches and baked goods, including its famous baked oatmeal topped with strawberries and bananas. 

Turbo Coffee, Florence

Turbo Coffee is designed to inspire you beyond your traditional assumptions about coffee. Everything they do, from working with roasters who source the coffee directly from the farm to hand-crafting your preferred beverage in the shop, is about fostering creativity, imparting a genuine love for coffee, and inspiring others to do the same.

Honest Coffee Roasters, Huntsville

Located in historic downtown Huntsville, this specialty coffee roasting company offers the finest roasts, decadent lattes and espresso drinks. It’s also home to a variety of fresh baked goods, and amazing breakfast and lunch options including the acai bowls, a local favorite. All of these delicious offerings make Honest Coffee Roasters a little cup of coffee lover’s heaven.