Birmingham Breadworks
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Birmingham Breadworks

2408 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

★★★★★4.5(445 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved neighborhood corner spot in Birmingham wins people over with genuinely excellent pastries—think massive, flaky ham and cheese croissants and house-made sourdough breads—plus solid espresso drinks that pair perfectly with their Alabama bird sandwich and light fare. The vibe shifts seamlessly from quick-grab convenience to slow, lingering conversations, making it equally suited for a solo coffee moment or settling in with friends, though your experience hinges heavily on which staff member is behind the counter. At its best, this place delivers the kind of warm, genuine hospitality that makes people genuinely grateful they found it on a rainy day.

What to expect

Quick grabSlow sitMeetingsPastriesTraditional drinksFamily friendlyLight food

Google Reviews

Stephen Wood
★★★★2 months ago

Had the Alabama bird sandwich this was very good and had great crunch to it, I also found two loaves of bread, a white bread and a sourdough bread that was made here in the restaurant to take home and use as some sandwich bread later, looking forward to trying this!

Shawnda
★★★★★2 months ago

I was very disappointed in the service I received this morning around 7:30 a.m. The female cashier was extremely distant and not pleasant at all. She seemed annoyed, and that kind of attitude first thing in the morning is very discouraging as a customer. The prices of the food are quite high (6.78 for a pastry), so I would expect the level of service to match the price point. When customers are paying premium prices, basic friendliness and professionalism should come with it. I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as good service makes a big difference in the overall experience.

Joshua Little
★★★★★3 months ago

Tried this place for the first time. Ham and cheese croissant was HUGE. It was also super flaky and fluffy. Delicious. The chain latte was good as well. Can't wait to go back and try other things.

jennifer baggett
★★★★★6 months ago

The coffee sign caught my eye on a cool rainy day. I am VERY THANKFUL that it did. Dusty was so chipper and friendly with a wonderful warm and contagious smile. Hands down best customer service EVER! The food was the best I’ve had in a long time. 100% recommend!

Matthew
★★★★★7 months ago

Where do I start?! Honestly I didn’t have high expectations when I arrived here. It seemed more like a neighborhood spot that people frequented not particularly because it was good but because it was spacious, available, and easy to get to. Well I was wrong. While insider is spacious and cozy they are absolutely worth the visit for both locals and outsiders. I arrived early in the morning and the case was fully stocked and the cashier was very friendly and helpful. He answered all my questions, even obvious ones, and never seemed disgruntled or bothered. I ordered two cookies, the bacon egg and cheese sour dough breakfast “focaccia “ , and a coffee. Coffee was just what I needed to start my morning. Fresh, hot, and soothing. Then the pastries. I got the oatmeal raisin cookie and the pumpkin cheesecake. Both were out of this world. Soft, chewy inside, slight crunch to the edge, and full of flavor. Probably 2 of the best cookies I’ve had. The bacon egg and cheese sour dough was warm which was nice, well seasoned, perfect bready chew while being airy. It was an all around winner for me. I actually went back later that day for seconds but only got a cookie as they were low on offerings right before closing. Again this place is well worth a visit. Nothing in the case is the wrong choice and while this isn’t some modern, sleek, 2025 looking bakery they invest the time and effort in to making every single offering tasty and worth your money. I can’t wait to go back to Birmingham if only for this bakery.

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