HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - The fall semester is coming in hot!
Whether you enjoy a nice espresso in the morning before class or a cold frappe while studying in the evening, we’ve rounded up the best coffee shops in popular college towns in Alabama.
The University of Alabama
This locally owned coffee shop is spacious, yet cozy. Just a few miles from campus, this is the perfect place to have a study session with classmates.
Aside from specialty coffee, Monarch Espresso Bar has made-from-scratch baked goods and avocado toast that are very popular!
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Location: 714 22nd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
If you want a sip of history, Heritage House is the place to be! Heritage House originated in January 1993, as the first coffee house in Tuscaloosa.
This coffee shop offers a plethora of coffees, teas, and breakfast foods.
Location: 2370 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Auburn University
If you want to be a part of something bigger while enjoying your coffee, check out The Bean. This shop serves coffee from fair trade roasters. “Every cup of coffee is a part of providing fair wages to farmers in some of the most impoverished countries in the world.”
Location: 140 A North Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
Want some fun Auburn history with your coffee? This shop is in a 111-year-old, wrap-around porch home that has been professionally renovated into a coffee shop.
The home was supposed to be torn down years ago, but a few Auburn students did not like the sound of that. The students created a social media campaign to #SaveTheRossHouse. Due to the outpouring of support for the home, the owners decided to transform the house into a unique, locally-owned coffee shop and roastery.
Location: 150 N Ross Street Auburn, AL 36830
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
With a couple of locations around the Huntsville/ Madison area, Honest Coffee is a full-service craft coffee shop. The shop offers breakfast, lunch, and seasonal treats.
Honest Coffee’s crowd favorite is its delicious acai bowls. They are said to be made with fresh fruit and your choice of the many toppings available.
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Location: 114 Clinton Ave. E #106 Huntsville, AL 35801
If you would like some fantasy fun with your coffee, check out Dragon’s Forge. This unique coffee shop is dragon-themed.
“We are a fully immersive fantasy-themed cafe. We create unique flavored lattes and unique food.”
Location: 2211 Seminole Dr. SW Studio 2073, Huntsville, Al 35805
The University of North Alabama
Rivertown Coffee emphasizes coffee, food, and community. This is the place you go to experience just that.
This shop has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu so you can check them out any time of day.
Location: 117 N Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630
Turbo Coffee is not your typical coffee shop. They care about your health just as much as their drinks. This shop promotes healthy lifestyles, and they have foods to reflect that.
Along with their popular drinks, Turbo carries fresh acai bowls, superfood smoothies, pastries, and more!
Location: 312 East Tennessee Street, Florence, AL 35630
The University of Alabama in Birmingham
If you want to live a more sustainable lifestyle, Filter Coffee Parlor is said to be “Alabama’s greenest coffee shop.” Filter Coffee Parlor advocates for eco-friendly practices by providing sustainable and compostable products.
This shop makes everything from quality drinks to house-made baked goods.
Location: 1927 11th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
This shop has won several awards, including being named “Best Coffee Shop in Alabama” by Southern Living. They provide specialty drinks and food.
Domestique Coffee promotes social responsibility. They achieve this by “sourcing sustainably grown coffees and ensuring a fair-wage supply chain from production to distribution.”
Location: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Jacksonville State University
If you are looking for a coffee shop that honors God, community, and coffee check out The Redbird!
This shop makes all its syrups from scratch. They have many drink and food options to choose from as well.
Location: 5 Public Square E, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Troy University
Fuse Coffee is described as having great coffee and fun vibes! They carry many specialty drinks and treats.
This shop has old-school video games that customers are free to play with. From vintage games to quirky décor, Fuse Coffee is the place to be.
Location: 68 West Court Square, Troy, AL 36081
Village Coffee prides itself in having a “corporate look” but a “family feel.” They are all about community and coffee!
This shop carries a wide range of drinks and foods.
Location: 119 Southland Village Troy, AL 36081
University of South Alabama
When you first arrive at Carpe Diem you would not expect that it is a coffee shop. It is located inside an old house that has been renovated. If you prefer a cozy atmosphere with your coffee, Carpe Diem is the place to go.
This shop has a range of items on its menu including breakfast, lunch, and desserts!
Location: 4072 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
Java Hut is the perfect place for those who prefer their coffee to go. This shop is drive-thru only and convenience is their priority.
Not only does Java Hut have several coffee options and food options, but it also has energy drinks.
Location: 6343 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 36608
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