Cafe Origins

I love this place and frequent it often. Everyone who works here is great and so welcoming! Beth is always sweet and helpful when I don’t know what to order. I love the coffee, juices and sandwiches! The tuna melt add Fresno peppers is my go to. They have the best quiche ever- but I heard it might be changing which would make me so sad. Took someone here to try exactly that and was informed it might be changing. DON’T CHANGE THE QUICHE- it’s perfect the way it is :) Anyways best cafe in the area- everything is quality!

Amazing place come here after the gym in the morning. I usually order the chicken shawarma and salad bowl with an iced coffee or just get coconut water but the staff is very friendly and knows my order whenever I come in. Chicken is always perfectly cooked and seasoned. I’m especially a fan of their coffees, not another place that makes it like theirs

I ordered a pistachio latte and it was amazing! The best one I had yet 💛 I asked for a little extra sweetened condensed milk cause I like my coffee a wee bit sweet and 10/10 would recommend! The outdoor patio is cute and spacious and its atmosphere indoors is nice, balancing natural light and a dim-cozy aesthetic vibe.

Wow, this place is awesome. Totally fresh with the best ingredients. From the home ground coffee to the pastries, everything is super yummy. A rare treat in an ocean of average overpriced food in Birmingham. I was here for breakfast but the lunch and dinner menu looks sublime.

The best place ever I have seen! They are so lovely welcoming people,I like the food the service the flowers the atmosphere! Become my favorite place! Today there was a beautiful lady who was designing the flowers by herself, this was amazing, so beautiful lady you made my day seeing you organized those flowers!

Excellent lattes/espresso and food - definitely some of the best in Birmingham! Awesome Atmosphere and employees as well. There’s an huge issue with ordering, though, that I notice is very frustrating for many of the patrons. There isn’t a set up spot to take orders - they just have someone come to you with a little card reader and take your order. When it’s packed, no one knows where to go, and it’s typically very chaotic! The order takers are usually wandering and doing other things as well, so no one knows who was waiting first. It often times makes you want to avoid even going at all. If they had a physical spot set for ordering, it would make the experience so much more smooth and happy! Glad this place exists because their lattes are my favorite, but think they could improve on the organization side. :)

Great cafe in Birmingham with a Mediterranean feel. Coffee culture is big in that part of the world and the average coffee shop there has pastries and some pretty good food. And origins has that, plus their own pastry chef. It is a little pricy but I feel you’ll get great value compared to a Starbucks. Also the ambiance is warm and cozy and not austere. Makes me glad to live in a melting pot.

Stopped here after our lunch date at a nearby restaurant. At the entrance you take a number from a ticket dispenser (like the ones at a deli), then someone will come to you and take your order. The person taking our order was patient and knowledgeable of the menu options, as we felt a bit overwhelmed looking at the giant menu on the wall. We ordered a rose cardamom latte and 2 scoops of pistachio gelato. The latte was just right: not too hot and not too sweet. The gelato was very good. Overall I enjoyed visiting this welcoming cafe with plenty of options for food and drink. Would recommend.

The service was truly amazing! I love the food and my London Fog. Shayla and Erik were truly a blessing. They went over the menu, cleaned our tables. brought our food to our table, and engaged in conversation to make us feel welcome. These two deserve an applause for a job well done. The whole team was amazing! This was a first experience for my friend and I. We did not want to leave the restaurant as it was so cozy and friendly. This will be our go to place moving forward. Deborah Crowley

Great service! So many delicious baked goods, but chose the cinnamon roll which was great! Also really enjoyed my shrimp rollo...the pita bread is so good!

Easiest 5 stars I've ever given. The service was great. Someone takes your order at the front and then they bring it out to you at a table. Not sure why I haven't heard about it yet but it is a great place to get quality food and enjoy your meal. Very enjoyable atmosphere. It seems like every person who walks in loves it.

This is a new grab and go shop in Birmingham. They also have a bunch of high top tables . The space looks very nice, clean, open, modern. A nice selection of pies, quiches, salads, soups, as well as sweet selections. Definitely give it a try!

Was happy to try this new spot in Birmingham recently. Found the ambiance to be bright and cheerful, with staff that were friendly and helpful. Their menu proclaims the locale to be "more than coffee," and this description is spot-on. Offerings included hand pies, which consisted of a variety of pastries with different savory fillings. I got the curried potato samosa (delish!), while the co-diner ordered the chicken pot pie - he liked it very much. The pastry used in the hand pies was flaky, buttery and flavorful - just what the diners ordered. Other options were: rollos (wraps), soups (we each got the clam chowder: highly recommend), salads, sandwiches, and quiches. There was also a lamb tagine as the day's special. For dessert, there were gelati and pastries. We split a hazelnut cookie - very nice. Good variety of options in all categories. Hot and cold beverages were on offer, from coffee to tea to juices, and even a chocolate egg cream. Will definitely need to come back and try that one.House-made bread was also available. We took a loaf home, and it was great. All in all, if you are looking for a sparkling clean and friendly place for lunch or a light dinner (or even a more satisfying dinner, if you get the daily special), Cafe Origins will hit the spot.

Such a great place! The food is amazing and there are so many great things to choose from. Bread and pastries made in house. The staff and atmosphere just make the experience even better. We are lucky to have Chef Alex here in Birmingham!

Food was mediocre at best, took 25 minutes just to get it, Shocking that a place can be so unprofessional and immature that they take actions that can ruin a customers experience, you're not there to have fun, you're there to cook for the customers and grow as a cook. To just sit there and laugh with your other employees while they number one thing in your restaurant (the customers) matter most and you aren't putting them first? ridiculous.