13 Coffee Spots
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Days spent by the water call for caffeine! Before you hit the beach, stop by one of these coffee spots to get the energy you need for a day full of fun on Alabama’s beaches!
1. The Southern Grind
Coffee isn’t the only thing you’ll find at The Southern Grind. This coffee house has locations at The Wharf and the Indigo Hotel and offers yummy comfort food, homemade desserts, and irresistible gelato. You can browse home décor, local art, and jewelry while you sip on a cold brew or cup of nitro draft coffee.
2. New York Bagel & Pizza Co.
Start your morning with freshly baked bagels and coffee at New York Bagel & Pizza Co. in Orange Beach. Whether you want a cold brew, latte, cappuccino, americano or even a smoothie, you’ll find it here.
3. BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
The locally-roasted coffee and homemade pastries at BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings. Dine outside on the patio and enjoy a chai tea latte and one of BuzzCat’z fan-favorite cinnamon rolls.
4. Southern Shores
Known for its bushwacker coffee, Southern Shores in Gulf Shores is a full-service coffee shop with amazing artisan coffee and baked goods. You can even grab a bag to take home.
5. Foam Coffee
There’s nothing quite like a delicious cup of piping-hot coffee to start your day, and at Foam Coffee, you’ll discover locally-roasted craft coffee and specialty drinks. The menu at Foam also includes refreshing smoothies, wellness lattes, teas, and kids' drinks.
6. Café Beignet
The coffee and beignets at Café Beignet Gulf Shores and Orange Beach capture the iconic taste of New Orleans’ sweets and caffeine with a beach twist. These fried treats are so good that you’ll be licking the powdered sugar off your fingers.
7. Mo’Bay Beignet
Order your coffee with a side of authentic made-from-scratch beignets at Mo’Bay Beignet at The Wharf. These hot and fresh deep-fried pastries pair perfectly with the spot’s pecan praline cold brew. Be sure to drizzle one of the many signature syrups on your beignets to make them extra delicious.
8. Beach Girl
If you need a coffee fix while on the go, stop by Beach Girl Coffee in Gulf Shoes for a fresh cup served just how you like it. You can get it hot, cold, blended, or even with sprinkles.
9. City Donut
Coffee and donuts make the perfect pair. City Donut in Gulf Shores provides fun, flavorful donuts and drip coffee that’ll make you say “yum!”
10. Beach Bums Coffee & Deli
If you’re staying in Fort Morgan, you must make a stop at Beach Bums Coffee & Deli, the area’s local caffeine dealer. Beach Bums roasts its beans in-house and also offers grab-and-go cold brews and lemonades in addition to its hot drinks. Be sure to grab a bag of coffee to take home with you.
11. High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas
Don’t let the name of this waterfront Gulf Shores joint fool you! In addition to fabulous frozen creations and cocktails, High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas also serves sensational coffee. From lattes and americanos to iced coffee flights, you’ll find your ideal drink here.
12. Starbucks
You can still enjoy your go-to Starbucks order while at the beach. This popular chain has a location in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, so you can grab a drink in both towns.
13. Roasted Oak
Guests at The Lodge will love waking up and grabbing a freshly brewed cup from the Roasted Oak, the hotel’s coffee shop and wine bar. You can sit outside on the deck and sip on your coffee while watching the waves.
After you’ve gotten your caffeine fix, start planning the rest of the day's meals by checking out all of the fabulous restaurants in the area.
