Cala Coffee Downtown

Leya Franklin

a month ago

Stopping at Cala is a must whenever I'm in Birmingham!!! The downtown location is super convenient from the highway. Music and vibes are always great! Baristas very friendly and their menu is creative without getting too wacky (some coffee shops can get carried away.......)

Brooke Benway

a month ago

THE BEST PLACE IS BIRMINGHAM!!! the only place i’ve found that can make a good matcha and not make me cry at the first sip. the baristas are so nice and friendly and i fell in love on the spot with all of their personalities. their energy is infectious!! they also added sprinkles to my drink and who doesn’t love that!!

Audrey King

a month ago

Everything I've gotten here has been great. The coffee is always realiably delicioius despite if I go with something new or something I've had before. With large amounts of natural light from the windows and plenty of seats I always enjoy my time spent here. The people at all the cala locations are nice and that is true here as well :}

Luis DeLaTorre

4 weeks ago

Love this place! ☕️ The baristas are always so friendly and welcoming, and they make the best coffee every single time. You can really tell they care about quality and their customers. This is my go-to spot, and I always leave in a better mood than when I walked in. Highly recommend

Hannah Meyer

a month ago

Always the best coffee, treats, and baristas. Vibes are great, coffee is unique and so so tasty omg. The beans are locally roasted which I love and everything is fresh. My go-to pretty much every time (also shoutout Hayley, Lily, Kaitlyn, and Emily; in the most loving hands with these beautiful people)

Diego Euribe

a month ago

I love coffee and the coffee here is excellent. I came in today for the first time and ordered my usual drink to test a new coffee shop—a flat white. This drink takes a little finesse to really execute well. Many places basically give you a small latte. Not here! They executed it with aplomb! I’d also like to call out Caitlin and Hailey, who were the two baristas with whom I interacted. They made me feel warmly welcomed the moment I walked in. They were friendly and professional and, of course, excellent baristas.

Andrew Thorp

4 weeks ago

Love Cala Downtown… great coffee and pastries, but the best thing is people who work there. Always super friendly and remember our names and what drinks we get. My 9 yo son said “Cala is my favorite cause the people there always talk to me and they have the best tacos”. Go say hi and grab a Cortado… you won’t regret it. Morning crew ftw!

Renee H

7 months ago

My son recommended this spot to meet. There is sufficient parking on both sides of the street, in addition to the parking lot right beside the coffee shop. However, please note that this parking lot is a PAID parking lot 24/7. There are signs saying as much, but wanted to reiterate it as it could be an expensive lesson to learn. I arrived at the coffee shop about 9am when there was only one other customer there. As the morning progressed, it became quite busy, with most of the seating taken. I typically get the dark roast drip but they only had light or medium today. Their medium roast was still delicious. Lots of students and folks with their dogs stopping in. The vibe here is great. Perfect place to catch up with a friend or get some work done.

break coffee cart

3 months ago

came in to try this shop from out of town and it was an 11/10 experience. we had a bigger group and the baristas(austin and the barista making drinks but didn’t get her name!) were personable and efficient in getting drinks out quickly without giving rushed vibes. the drinks were delicious and house made syrups are always our favorite to look for when trying new shops when traveling. would highly recommend this spot!

Sydney Mathis

a month ago

Visiting from Orlando and found the cutest coffee shop downtown! The baristas are all so friendly and welcoming, they helped me pick out the perfect tea for my sweet tooth. You won’t regret stopping here for a coffee tea, and a snack!