Brick-lined cafe serving socially conscious coffee, breakfast & lunch amid live tunes & local art.
Chris Covey
Love the ambiance of this coffee shop.
Came to try the food on our second visit. We ordered Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Bowl (with grits ). The food was hot and fresh. Delicious cheesy grits with bacon and eggs on top. The burrito was spicy and very tasty.
The coffee was good but the staff was stretched too thin. Barista didn’t have enough mugs and was slamming the espresso machine around loudly. Took too long to get drinks
Overall nice visit, but too many other places to visit if this isn’t your local hang.
… moreBrooklyn Fox
This is my favorite coffee shop to visit when I come downtown! Chill vibes, delicious coffee and kind staff.
… moreShawnte Russell
First time here and definitely not my last. The staff provided great recommendations and great service. I had the Ham and Swiss Croissant & the Caramel Apple Spice Latte. They were both delicious! There were several seasonal drinks on the menu and a variety of breakfast items as well. I love the atmosphere as well with all the windows for the natural light to shine in and also the option of outdoor seating. This coffee shop was quite busy, but I understand why. I am adding The Red Cat to my list of favorite coffee shops in Birmingham. Great place to work or meet up with a friend!
… moreRenee H
My son took me to this coffee shop. We had mocha macchiato’s and they were delicious. The upbeat music is a bit loud but pretty common. There were lots of students posted up with laptops open. The staff was friendly. They offer some food options but we only have coffee. What I loved to see is the diversity of the population in this coffee shop. The only thing I didn’t really care for was all the smoke (from
the kitchen, I assume) in the shop.
… morePrincess Ervin
Always a pleasure when I visit this place. The customer service is top notch and everyone is always pleasant and even with the crowds, they tend to keep it pretty clean. There is usually a wait, but it’s never a problem because of the atmosphere and I understand that they’re busy. My fav’s are the Gouda grits, the grit bowl and the avocado toast…YUM! I’m not a true coffee drinker, but their lattes are pretty good as well as their smoothies. Count me in to visit at least once per week. Keep up the outstanding work.
… moreNawaf Alharbi
I recently visited the Redcat Coffee branch and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and sitting area, which is much better than their other downtown location. They also boast a more extensive selection of coffee beans, adding to the appeal.
However, I have to point out a slight issue with the flat white I ordered. It was steamed to the point where the milk tasted burnt due to the excessive heat. Despite this small hiccup, I still had a pleasant experience overall. Would recommend, but be cautious with the temperature of the milk-based drinks!
… moreBarbara Janchik
Great atmosphere and service. The problem was the price. Avocado toast was delicious but $9.75 for ONE piece of toast is highway robbery. When they set it down I thought they were missing the other half! With tax and tip was $13. You cannot ask people to pay $13 for one piece of toast. Smoothies were delicious and priced about same an other places. I’ll go back for drinks only.
… moreowen Utsey
Tucked into Birmingham’s café scene, Red Cat Coffee Shop (also known as The Red Cat Coffeehouse) stands out as a warm, inviting spot that earns its devoted following. The location near Railroad Park delivers a relaxed energy—the kind of place you can pop in early or linger over for an hour. 
Upon arrival, you’re greeted by minimalist industrial décor with feline nods in subtle details—nothing kitschy, just character. The seating is comfortable, with both indoor and outdoor spots, so you can choose your ambiance.
… moreOpal Hall
This was so good!! My son loved every bite as well! Everything was so fresh. I have had the spanakopita and the veggie wrap for takeout at my job. I’ve had the frappes and they’re delicious. Today was my first visit in person. I love the chill vibes. I had the Havana—coffee always great here! My son had the super fresh peach tea! Expectations were exceeded. We will return.
… moreS CD803
Love, love, love this spot. They have great coffee, healthy food selection that taste great, and all the good vibes. Their breakfast burrito is one of my favs. They have limited sugar free options, but they at least have the basics – vanilla, caramel and hazelnut.
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