Daysol Coffee Lab — Restaurant in Hoover

Best coffee you will find anywhere in this area of Birmingham. The owner (Bert) is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and passionate about crafting coffee — both roasting and brewing. The availability of various coffee beans and brews at the store is impressive. Even with hospitality, they provide samples for their brews — which is a very rare amenity for artisan coffee shops like this — so you know what to expect before you commit to a purchase.

In short, when it comes to artisan-style coffee shops and roasters, Daysol is top-notch and too-shelf when it comes to quality, friendliness, hospitality, and...

I wanted to love this place because I love locally-owned cafes, and I think it has potential, but the vanilla latte wasn't very creamy or flavorful and my husband's cortado (which is supposed to be equal parts espresso and milk) was super milky. The price also seemed high, considering the quality. The owners, though, were so kind... great service, coffee just isn't up to par yet with other local places (Filter, Red Cat,...

The coffee is great! The "standard" blend, Wanderlust, is an excellent base for lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados. I order at least one bag each month. The flavor is wonderful and it delivers a great taste over a range of extractions.

The cafe is very pleasant with a very friendly staff. I prefer the lattes, which taste great and have terrific latte art. There's also a choice of sweets and pastries that...