The Abbey

This is a hidden gem in Avondale near the fellowship Church, and it has laid back atmosphere while keeping with the area’s hipster style.
Their coffee and tea beverages are great, but their scones, maple biscuits and other bakery items are amazing. If you drop by for breakfast, and grab a bagel– ask for their bacon jam– this is the winner here!
The Abbey features artwork from local artists, which is for sale and changes every few weeks. They also have some books for sale. This is a nice quiet place to work on weekdays. They also have their own parking lot right beside the coffee shop.

I went in for a pastry. Their selection was little to none. It was only 10 a.m. I won’t go back.

Really hip and cool coffee shop in Avondale. I was absolutely drawn to the way the place weas decorated. I ordered a s’mores hot chocolate and my boyfriend decided to play some music on the piano that they have in there. The staff here were awesome and I would love to come back!

It’s a Christian coffee shop; they have used books for sale (most of them $ 3 and on religion). The mismatch, antique furniture, the local artwork, and the fact that they didn’t have uniform coffee mugs made it one of a kind. The mocha was perfect considering it was the first day it actually felt somewhat like winter. It’s a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. It honestly felt like a grandmother’s house (but in a good way).

If you are looking for a laid back, welcoming, inviting space to enjoy some great coffee drinks or baked goods with friends and conversation, look no further! I love seeing more and more businesses opening in Avondale, and this is a great addition to the scene! I love the feel of the inside, almost feels like you are a guest in someone’s home, with couches and nice tables to hang out in. The staff are also incredibly friendly as well, and serve up some awesome drinks. The nutella frappes that we had were absolutely delicious. The coffee is from a local roaster, and it is really good too! I also love that they are helping the community with their outreach programs and donations (the Episcopal Diocese opened the place as a local non-​profit project, which I think is awesome.) A small patio can be found out back if you feel like being in the outdoors for a bit. Definitely can’t wait to make it back here soon!

I was not sure what to expect from this coffee shop… I know its in Avondale but had never been in the place. It is a cool coffee shop and they even have outside seating. The coffee is good but you must try the nutella frap (will make you want to slap your mama). Service was great… cool place to go have some coffee and catch up with friends.

Trying to decide between Coffee Bar and The Abbey? I went to both and settled at The Abbey. BEWARE neither venues have White Chocolate. That was a bummer but The Abbey’s BLT with homemade Bacon Jam made me forget my disappointment and fall in love. If you are looking for a chill peaceful place The Abbey is it.

The have good food and drink. It’s good. All of its good. There are lots of books and things to buy and there are also board games there… that’s pretty cool.

This is a cute little coffee shop. It has a chill atmosphere and lots of places to sit. The black coffee is ok. I mean it’s coffee, nothing to exciting. Didn’t have to much flavor. However if you pair it with the cowboy cookie it can’t be beat! That cowboy cookie is full of toffee, chocolate & coconut I think. So yum.
The people that work there are making this a 4 star instead of 3 star. They are very very sweet and super talkative. Made the whole experience wonderful.
They also have books for sale. $ 3 paperback and $ 5 hardback. They are mostly church/​Christian based books but we found a few non religious reads.
I will have to head back there and sit for a min and order some food and use their wifi.

I really love the idea behind this place and really want to love it. However, I have to be honest. The latte I had was not very good. The beans seemed like they were over-​roasted resulting in a burnt aftertaste to the coffee. Service was slow as well, as I stood at the counter for several minutes before being acknowledged by the staff. I am really rooting for The Abbey to get past its growing pains and hope it becomes a staple in the Avondale community, however it is just not there yet.

I love The Abbey! I am so pleased to have a coffee shop in Avondale, and I have frequented The Abbey since it opened.
I have enjoyed the Abbey Breakfast Sandwich: egg, cheddar, and bacon jam on a Crestline Bagel. I recommend the everything bagel, but if that’s too much flavor for you, an extra toasty sesame bagel is also a good choice.
Some of their syrups are homemade, and my favorite is the vanilla, and I have it in one of the most delicious iced Vanilla lattes ever.
The staff is ridiculously nice! They’re always cheerful and helpful, and I can always count on some witty banter.
I love this place!

First impressions — holistic, organic, clean, cute, eclectic, warm, inviting, and friendly. I actually really like this place. Great tasting coffee and atmoshphere. It takes a lot in today’s biz environment to be bold with the Christian décor — props for that. I do love and respect a Christian based biz culture. This world needs more it! I’m giving three stars bc I think it’s not nearly reaching its potential. The biz model and concept are great but the continuity and theme had me at a loss. I do love the art on the walls though!
The Goods: Love the coffee!
I’m pretty big on the pastry (my gf and I really value our Sunday morning coffe and pastry cheat for the week) and was a bit disappointed in muffun. The muffin lacked the lemon fulfillment I was seeking and the biscuit was a bit dry. I’ll definitely be be back to try the brunch/​lunch menu and give the pastry another try.
The Place: I really like the joint — modern, traditional, clean, artsy, etc.
The Peeps: Great staff! Loved them! They where warm, welcoming and helpful.
Definitely would recommend the Abbey.

I give this place a 5 on customer service but the pastries brought it down a notch for me.
The look and feel of this place is so unique and interesting.
The concept of it not being ashamed to show Christianity as their foundation is such a bold and beautiful move as far as opening up a business in a downtown city area. Much respect for them from me:) here are the details:
Upon arriving we parked in the back and noticed tomato plants and different flowers in pots which was absolutely adorable. It was a unique mix of modern meets traditional feel and had a very clean appearance which is nice in a place your about to consume food/​beverage.
We had the privilege of being served by Maddy. She explained everything well and answered any questions we had with a smile. That was reaaaallllyy nice to have on a relaxing sunday morning
COFFEE– They get their beans from a local roaster and it was good fresh coffee. They offer a different assortment of special drinks like espresso, café au lait, etc. But just the basic coffee was simple and nice.
PASTRIES: this is where I am curious to go back and try again because I think with time they could be really good it just didn’t hit the spot for both myself and my date. We ordered the lemon poppy seed muffin and maple bacon biscuit. Maybe it would have made a difference if it were warm. It tasted a little cold and the biscuit was dry. The icing on the muffin was really nice but not sure where the lemon flavor was in the muffin which was also a little on the dry side.
I would go back to sip on some coffee in the near future and will be happy to give the pastries another try down the road. Very nice people, clean atmosphere, relaxing, and full of local beautiful art

Amazing espresso, great iced coffees, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff are very friendly. Will go back for sure!

What a cool coffee shop. I went for the first time today while waiting over that way. I first love the concept that all of the furniture is donated by the church members. And the proceeds (not sure how much) goes back to the church.
The staff was over-​the-​top friendly. For a coffee shop, their drink selection was fairly extensive. And the food I saw and read looked pretty dang good too. The coffee was tasty. And the atmosphere is incredible. We found a comfy couch and settled down for a couple of hours. Serve yourself waters and free wifi. There were people in there (some seemed like regulars) but it was quiet and chill. I may have found a great new workplace right in the heart of Avondale.

Friendly service, delicious coffee, fun music, comfy seating, free wifi… can’t beat that!!! The Abbey is what Birmingham was missing, and I’m now so glad we have it. I had heard about I it from my mom, who had been here with a friend and couldn’t stop raving about it.
Now it’s my turn to rave – this place is so wonderful, I can’t say enough great things about it! I love their set up with the furniture and decorations, as well as their Christ-​like mission. It’s inclusive and welcoming, and has no degree of stuffiness about it. Also, I didn’t realize until coming here that they have worship on Sundays at 4.
During my visit I had a fat free vanilla latte, and it was incredibly rich and delicious. However, the Nutella freeze might be worth splurging on during a future visit.

Great food, coffee and customer service! The Nutella frappé is a must! The pimento cheese was great too.

Maria Von Trapp wouldn’t have minded hanging out in this Abbey. It was a quaint shop and bistro. I stopped in for lunch and had the chicken salad sandwich with some yummy tea concoction. I just wish they had more choices in chips.
What makes this spot standout is the laid back atmosphere. Most places during lunch is harried and chaotic. It was nice to sit and have a sanctuary from the busyness of the work day.
They just opened (this past Valentine’s Day), and I think people will fall in love with this café. The only reason why I didn’t give five stars was because I haven’t tried their coffee. That java jam is coming.

What a terrific new find for lunch or coffee! The Abbey was a busy, bustling lunch stop on Good Friday. Their selections of soups, salads, coffees, and pastries were just the right choices. My iced Americana was prepared with local Red Bike Coffee.
Those with me enjoyed the chicken salad and BLT, as well as the soup of the day.
The atmosphere is fun and light. Eclectic with mismatched furniture, the mood is warm and welcoming. On a warmer day, I plan to come back to sit outside and play corn hole.
The Abbey is a ministry of St, Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Great atmosphere. I have enjoyed their tea, pastries, and lunch sandwiches. Great gathering sport.