Red Cat

at 2901 2nd Ave S, Ste 120, Birmingham , 35233 United States

The Red Cat Coffeehouse is passionate about importing, roasting, and preparing great coffee.

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Red Cat
2901 2nd Ave S, Ste 120
Birmingham , AL 35233
United States
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Contact Phone
P: (205) 616-8450
Website
http://www.theredcatcoffeehouse.com

Description

When we opened The Red Cat in 2008, we wanted to create a coffeehouse that struck a balance between our own personal tastes in coffee and ambiance, what our customers desired, and what makes practical sense. We didn't want blindly to follow the third wave of coffee culture without questioning every aspect of it to see if it is right for us. There are times when coffee is not a science experiment, but a positive experience for the customer. The result of that underlying philosophy has been a distinctive coffeehouse that doesn't easily fall into any prefabricated categories. For example, we French Press coffee to order if that's what the customer wants - French Press introduces something into the equation that the standard brewing does not - but we have eschewed the "pour-over" method as a fad that, while cool to watch, brings nothing new to the table. Modern brewers can do what "pour-over" does, and more consistently. Also, we recognize the trend toward lighter roasts in the hip coffee culture, but we have found a sweet spot that both we and our customers like. The lighter roasts turn out too citrusy/lemony and lack the roast flavor that so many people still enjoy. We know this because we have bought, tasted, grimaced, and thrown away our competitors' coffees. To each his own, right? On the other hand, we embrace the new standards for pulling shots of espresso and for texturing milk. Latte art is not a pretty picture in your coffee, it's an indication that care has been given to the process of making your drink. Coffee shops, in our experience, often serve awful food, as if it were only an afterthought. Not all, but many do. We decided long ago to maintain a high standard of quality, even when the economy tanked, and to offer a range of standard items together with some unique dishes that we have perfected. It has been our good fortune, in the kitchens in Greece, to learn the art of making spanakopita, the real, laborious, Greek way, and we have continued to offer that as our signature vegetarian dish. Along the way we have added a turkey pastrami on pumpernickel (with goat cheese spread and red-wine vinegar coleslaw made in-house), bleu cheese and chicken salad, and several gluten-free items. On Saturday mornings, we serve the world's most fabulous crepes, some made with ingredients from the Pepper Place Farmers Market outside our door. There are so many more good things: Our Greek salad, to name one, is a masterpiece. Because we haven't tried to be trendy, just good, you won't read about us or our menu in the local media, but that's okay by us; The Red Cat is packed day-in and day-out. People come back for the comfortable spaciousness and the excellent coffee. They come for the friendly staff. No news outlet had to tell them; their friends passed it on by word of mouth.

Opening time

  • Mondays: 07:00- 18:00
  • Tuesdays: 07:00- 18:00
  • Wednesdays: 07:00- 18:00
  • Thursdays: 07:00- 18:00
  • Fridays: 07:00- 18:00
  • Saturdays: 06:00- 14:00

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Reviews for The Red Cat

Nicolette C.

For a girl that comes from the mecca of hip coffee shops that pop up on every corner in Los Angeles county, The Red Cat is one of my all-time favorite... Read more

Ryan R.

Great spot for all your coffee shop needs. They have food, coffee, smoothies, outlets,and of course free wifi ! I frequently go here to get work done and... Read more

Bret A.

Love this place! The decor combines retro warehouse with comfy chairs, tables and work stations with fanciful artwork and local promotions. Not many... Read more
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Summary

Red Cat is Birmingham based place and this enity listed in Coffee Shop category. Located at 2901 2nd Ave S, Ste 120 AL 35233. Contact phone number of Red Cat: (205) 616-8450

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