Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Birmingham

"As the name states, this cafe had an urban look.Good coffee and atmosphere. At times parking is a challenge but it’s downtown and..."

Rana Atieh

"Great place to get a coffee or quick bite for lunch! The cappuccino is perfect and the grilled cheese is one of the best. Cool ambiance and a place..."

KC

"THIS PLACE HAS REOPENED PLEASE GO AND SUPPORT THIS FINE ESTABLISHMENT.....This is a great place for coffee… Went by the other day did not..."

Jeff Arc Realty

"My husband and I have started having breakfast dates on Saturday ams. We visited Urban Standard this am. We enjoyed every bit of our experience. The..."

Suzanna

"After having wanted to try Dottie's True Blue Cafe for years, I finally got the chance! I came one brisk Thursday morning for brunch - the line was..."

Caroline Plouff

"Our goal was to get there for breakfast but we didn't make it so we ordered lunch got the pimento cheese BLT and a chicken salad sandwich it was very..."

Glen

"Not a bad place for a 1 on 1 meeting. Coffee is ok and food is ok. Doesn't rock your world but passes for good food and coffee. Not going out of my..."

Brad Martin

"This place is amazing! I was definitely recommend it to anyone! Plus Jessica is..."

Veronica Daniels

"A Birmingham Staple. I'll just go ahead and start out by saying that I'm extremely biased -- I've been frequenting Urban Standard since it opened its..."

BB

"Decent. First, the grits are delicious. I had cheese added when I went, but they probably would have been delicious even without the cheese. I liked..."

Crystal

"Like the way its setup. Very urban. The egg croissant sandwich and sausage biscuits the..."

RG

"Rocking. Top quality service, food, and pleasurable dining experience. Everytime my family goes there extremely satisfied when we leave. It's the..."

Ecornatzer001

"I wish they were in my town. Great service. Great coffee. Amazing Reuben. Good..."

Outside017

"Urban will ALWAYS be a favorite of mine. It's a unique and standout experience. Their coffee is always fresh and the kinds they brew rotate out, you..."

Emily

"Great Vibe, Good Coffee. This is a beautifully done open space with friendly service, and attractive pastries. This will be a regular coffee haunt..."

JEL

"A Fine Establishment on the Progressive 2nd Ave. Strip!. I go to Urban Standard about four times a week. I have been getting coffee here for a couple..."

Food_is_ok

"Laid back lunch and coffee joint. I've never had anything other than a perfect time at Urban Standard. The food is priced reasonably, portioned..."

Kelly

"Food was wonderful! Luke, the guy that waited on us was awesome! Love patronizing a local establishment that has great food, great help, and a really..."

Kitty Cat

"EXCELLENT strawberry cupcakes and the relaxed rustic atmosphere is..."

Kristen

"Great Place for Lunch. Had lunch here for the first time today. I ordered the Reuben and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in the Birmingham..."

Jwh74

"Wonderful place. The Reuben sandwich with smoked brisket is AWESOME, but sells out fast! If you have your heart set on brisket, call before you go to..."

Amaris Smith Robinson

"Every lunch I've had here has been..."

John Palmer

"Gingerbread cupcakes were so good, we got twice in one..."

JD126

"Oh my goodness, why have I waited this long to try the food here? I frequent this place to grab the best iced soy latte or chai in town and adore the..."

Mandaz23

"Cupcakes!. The baked items are really great here. The frosting was so rich and the cake was perfect. This is a..."

Bhamfoodie

"I eat here for lunch at least once a week, because they make fabulous salads. Tonight I took my husband and had dinner. I only had the hummus, being..."

Heather Morgan

"Great for lunch!!. Have yet to be disappointed with anything I've had at Urban Standard. They even do a grilled cheese with goat cheese just the way..."

DC Bham

"Love, Love, Love It!. I love Urban Standard! I am a down towner and I walk everyday with my baby and two dogs. I love calling ahead to order coffee..."

Katie McCulloch

"Perfect place. Love Urban not only for awesome coffee and food , but also for unique and friendly atmosphere , great place to meet cool and..."

John William

"Best Coffee in Birmingham. Best coffee and food downtown, grilled chicken pannino , grilled cheese and soups are always awesome..."

Chester

"Moving in the right direction. The food is great. Baked goods are fresh (hot if you are there first thing in the morning) The coffee is even better...."

Unknown

"Yummy. I had lunch at Urban Standard with a friend earlier this week. We both had the chicken panino w orzo and the curry carrot coconut soup. They..."

Exuaflag

"Delicious Sweet Potato Pierogies. This was my first time eating at Urban Standard, and I'm glad I finally made it there. I ordered the sweet potato..."

Lauren

"Wonderful spicy chai latter... very bright and clean vinegar..."

Thaddeus Boggs

"Absolutely love the chicken panino w..."

Anne Mancer

"Hip and TASTY. What a very cool place to have lunch. The decor is "garage" like, with exposed brick walls, found objects and interesting artwork. I..."

Caroline Clark

"Great dinner. I've enjoyed their great breakfasts and coffee for a while, but last night we went for dinner. I had the grilled swordfish over beans,..."

Randy Lockett

"Best bhm latte. My hipster daughter introduced us to this marvelous coffee shop & we couldn't have been more pleased. This place checks all the boxes..."

Gaff

"Good foor good value. Nice place to eat Sunday brunch on the front sidewalk with your dog while on the way to Railroad Park..I would like to see them..."

Alan Brezin

"I like it. But it's a little too hipster for my taste. They know their coffee..."

Nathan Beck

"A Gem in this City. I can say with all sincerity that this is now one of my favorite restaurants in Birmingham. I continue to be amazed by the food..."

Elizabeth

"Delectable treats. Wonderful soups, salads, cupcakes, coffees/teas made by some pretty sweet baristas. They often update their Twitter account with..."

Jules

"Great food and location. I've eaten at Urban Standard twice and enjoyed my food there both times. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu..."

Krhodes

"Wonderful macchiato w/Primavera coffee. Also, the egg croissant with goat cheese was pretty much..."

Spark23

"Yummy. I had some kind of spinach mushroom wrap and loved it. I'm gonna steal their idea for dessert though: a rice crispy treat but made with..."

Pub-Patron

"Great lunch. Ate at Urban Standard for the first time today and really enjoyed the experience. I had the "Tomek's Polish Street Sandwich" with a side..."

Charlie

"Completely Addicted. I live just 2 blocks from this wonderful little shop, which is a blessing and a curse. It's great to have such a wonderful..."

Sharon

"Singin' in the Rain. Yesterday morning my friend called to tell me stormy weather was on the way and she was concerned about my road-trip from Oxford..."

Brad Dorset

"Fresh roasted coffee. A hip place to be. Who could ask for..."

Foodimentary

"Delicious with a touch of Hipster Snob. I have to agree with the person below in stating that the staff does not appear to want to be there at all. I..."

Pinkcupcake

"Fabulous food & great atmosphere. I can't decide which is better, the food or the atmosphere. It's located in a posh urban loft district near many..."

Wkw

"Good food but.... The food is very good. We've eaten there for b'fast and lunch and have enjoyed everything we ordered. The coffee is very good too...."

Global

"Urban is a breath of fresh air. Very unique to our city in several ways. The food is delicious...especially the tomato bisque! A wonderful atmosphere..."

Water Lily

"6/10. Without question the most original coffee shop found in this city. I'm not a connoisseur of coffee but I would rate their lattes and tea as the..."

Nicolja

"The people who frequent Urban Standard are – at least during my visit- very diverse. During my five hour stay, I saw labor workers, suits,..."

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