Coffee & Tea

Java & Jams

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:02:54 +0000

321 N. 20th Street
321-5282
www.javaandjams.com
www.myspace.com/javaandjams
Serving organic and fair trade coffee from Leeds-based Higher Ground Roasters, plus chai, smoothies, alcoholic beverages, wine and beer. Featuring free wi-fi, live music and local artwork, with light dinner menu and pastries made fresh daily at either a local bakery or on the premises.

Primavera Coffee Roasters

Deborah Lockridge — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:51:13 +0000

4133 White Oak Drive (Cahaba Heights, not far from the Summit, behind Miss Myra's)
969-1177
http://primaveracoffee.com/
From their web site: "We roast our coffee by hand daily in a 15 kilo, gas-fired roaster. At Primavera, our goal is to purchase, roast, and deliver the finest coffee available. Along the way, we hope to help each of our customers see a clearer picture of the world of working hands from ground to grind. Our coffee will awaken your senses. Our mission is to awaken your sensibilities." Enjoy a free "cupping," or coffee tasting, each Saturday. Owners Havilah and Brett Burton spent time in Guatemala living on a small coffee farm while working at a coffee shop. This is the place for the real coffee connoisseur.

Big Mountain Coffee Company

Deborah Lockridge — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:45:49 +0000

4085 Helena Rd. Old Towne Helena
685-8782
Coffee, sandwiches, baked goods. WiFi hotspot. Often hosts live events.

Coffee House of Trussville

Deborah Lockridge — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:51:52 +0000

137 North Chalkville Road, Trussville
655-1676
Breakfast, lunch and light dinner, desserts. Sandwiches such as homemade pimiento cheese, veggie sandwich, meat-based sandwiches, chicken salad, wraps. Charming, homey location was once an antique shop.

Coffee on Valley

Deborah Lockridge — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:56:41 +0000

367 Valley Ave., Homewood (off Green Springs)
397-2393
www.coffeeonvalley.com
Wireless internet, drive-through. Brewed coffees, espresso classics, gourmet teas, smoothies, snacks, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts.

Cafe Capri

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:11:52 +0000

1706 Oxmoor Road, Homewood
879-9292
www.nabeels.com
An offshoot of the Mediterranean favorite Nabeel's, Cafe Capri offers specialty coffees such as Cafe au lait with chicory, plus beignets, loukoumades, pastries and liquers.

Cool Beans

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:08:24 +0000

1014 Oxmoor Road, Homewood/Edgewood
871-2665
www.coolbeansweb.com
Coffee house offering selection of organically grown coffees and teas, as well as fresh baked mufins, bagels, scones, sandwiches and soups. Wireless Internet access, display of local artwork.

Lucy's Coffee & Tea

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:05:21 +0000

2007 University Blvd., Southside/UAB area
328-2007
www.myspace.com/lucyscoffeeandtea
In addition to coffee and tea, Lucy's offers sandwiches, salads, baked goods and more at good prices weekdays. Warm, friendly atmosphere, retro furniture and funky artwork. Free wireless internet access, outdoor seating. For breakfast, a variety of baked goods plus the Egg MacLucy sandwich. At lunch, a variety of Panini grilled sandwiches on toasted ciabatta bread from Edgar's Bakery (including several vegetarian choices), plus homemade soup, Zapp's chips and a couple of salad options. City Scene gave high marks to the smoked turkey sandwich, with smoked gouda, tomato chutney and arugula.

O'Henry's Coffees

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:04:09 +0000

2831 18th St. South, Homewood
870-1198
www.ohenryscoffees.com
O'Henry's roasts their own beans, for full-flavored coffees offered in three or four selections each day. There are also espresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha, teas, elaborate specialty drinks, as well as sandwiches and desserts, in a warm cozy setting.

Miss Rosemarie's Special Teas

Deborah Lockridge — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:03:17 +0000

5299 Valleydale Road, Inverness Corners
980-8335
www.mrsteas.com
European-style tea salon and lunch restaurant. Antique tables, fresh flowers, custom-blended tea, homemade sandwiches, quiches and desserts. A 2006 City Scene review said, "Miss Rosemarie and her special teas are just delightful," and gave high marks to roasted garlic soup, apple and blue cheese quiche, lemon bars, chicken salad, egg alad, tuna salad with capers, pear and cream cheese tea sandwiches, espresso brownie, with the only complaint being that some of the portions could have been larger.