Cafe Origins

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!

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.

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.

Love Café Origins! I’m very much a latte girl, and theirs never disappoints. Their green juice is also a go-to for me. They have great food options, and I love that I can grab a fresh sourdough baguette for the week while I’m there—it’s such a nice touch. The service is always great, and they really make sure you’re having a good experience. Everything is made fresh in-house, and you can absolutely taste the quality in every bite

When you walk in you are greeted by a worker who can stand next to you while you order. It made the experience of ordering at a cafe so much better than the traditional over the counter. The food was incredible. I had the falafel rollo and my boyfriend had the turkey sandwhich. We were both extremely impressed and loved every bite. I also had a strawberry matcha that is probably my favorite one in metro Detroit!! Love this place!!

I’ve patroned this place twice and have been pleased each time. It’s refreshing to experience a non chain that delivers the reason to go out and eat. First off the environment is very welcoming and radiates a inner city vibe found in NYC or Chicago. Replete with on wall, counter, and fold out menus it’s not hard to find what you want. Visually a lot is already on display ranging from various baked goods to gelato. I’ve only sampled a couple offerings beyond coffee. I’ve been told everything is made in house and I concur it’s fresh. My taste buds were surprised after consuming their Rollo breakfast sandwich; While fresh fillings tasted great, it was the bread or psueto naan/roti that stood out. The last time I had something like that was in Bangkok, on a late night adventure, from a street food cart. It’s difficult to characterize as that taste straddles somewhere between grandmas kitchen to an upscale deli. Trust me something special is happening. Something is different in a great way. Coffee is another quality offering. It appears they mean business with their industrial devices holding prominent real estate inside. I do appreciate good beans and they deliver. Even unground bags are available for sale. I’ve rambled enough. As you might tell I like this place a lot. I suggest giving them a gander and try. Good luck Orgins team, I think your formula is working. Update: In response to the 4 star, owner's rating comment. I think highly of this place, however I've only tried a handful of items. Until I've had an opportunity to sample a greater range and the continued UX, it's premature IMHO. I will say my initial impression is 5 stars, however to be objective I need to try more. Hopefully in the future you'll have more seating inside or outside sidewalk/street parking like across the street. Thanks for responding and still you guys are doing great!

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.