Food & Drink

From North Alabama to South Alabama, the state offers a wide variety of coffee houses to choose from. Here are five to try out next time you need your caffeine fix: 

The Bean, Auburn

The warm, homey feel at The Bean provides an off-campus haven for the Auburn community. The coffee is from fair trade roasters, meaning every cup of coffee enjoyed helps provide fair wages to farmers in some of the most impoverished countries in the world. The Bean serves a variety of drinks, seasonal offerings and delicious desserts, including what many say is Auburn's best homemade cinnamon roll. We think the shop’s signature cinnamon roll and a hot cup of brew is an ideal afternoon pick-me-up, don’t you?

Red Cat Coffee House, Birmingham

If you’re in Birmingham, the Red Cat...