The Foodie Guide

But First, Coffee.

Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co.

4072 Old Shell Road, Mobile - Carpe-Coffee.com

It’s not just a coffee shop - it’s a community. Walking in, breathing in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, seeing lots of familiar faces, you’re greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable barista. Proceed to enjoy any manner of heavenly coffee drinks, from a basic house-roasted brew to their famous caramel macchiato.

Serda’s Coffee Company

3 S. Royal Street, Mobile - Serdas.com

Serda’s in downtown Mobile is hard to beat by any measure. Featuring coffee from literally every corner of the globe, including South America, Africa, and Indonesia, Serda’s offers a frozen espresso we can’t get enough of and downtown workers rave about their pumpkin latte.

Chaleur Method Brew and Espresso

1714 Dauphin Street, Mobile - Chaleur.coffee

With a cozy atmosphere including comfy couches, this midtown gem shines. Really, Chaleur means “warmth” in French. Focusing on “third wave” brewing methods like French press and pour-over coffee, they’re proud to be the only coffee shop within 150 miles to use the Slayer espresso machine - it’s worth a Google, trust.

Soul Caffeine

2004-B US Highway 98, Daphne - SoulCaffeine.net

Surrounded by inspirational quotes on the blackboard walls and welcomed by baristas who’ll remember your regular order, you might want to expand your coffee palate with their new fall menu, which includes the Bonfire, a salted caramel chai latte, or the toasted almond mocha.

The Coffee Loft

505 N. Section Street, Fairhope - 251.929.2299

This intimate shop is filled with local art and your barista will craft the perfect coffee drink based on your preferences. Still feeling summery? Try the lavender honey latte. Need a jolt to start your big day? Our vote is the white mocha with an extra shot of espresso.

The Breakfast Club

Another Broken Egg Café

300 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope - AnotherBrokenEgg.com

This Fairhope eatery has an extensive menu. Crab cakes Benedict, beignets, and bananas fosters pancakes are on offer, or treat yourself to the decadent lobster and Brie omelette. Rustic charm creates an inviting atmosphere inside and outside seating is available. Servers are friendly and knowledge-able, too. And we’re not here to judge your beverage of choice, be it one of their many types of tea of a start-your-day-off-right Bellini or Bloody Mary.

Warehouse Bakery & Donuts

759 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope - WarehouseBakeryAndDonuts.com

It’s always best to know your options, and one of them at Warehouse Bakery is having breakfast at lunchtime. It’s true; breakfast is served until 3p.m. Hungry for white cheddar cheese biscuits with local small-batch Bill-E’s bacon and pimento cheese? They’re here for you. Also available are healthier items like granola and fruit. But we say you only live once and those bacon collards are calling our name.

Soul Bowlz

Fairhope / Mobile - SoulBowlz.com

Your mom told you to make good choices and Soul Bowls mae