Dr. Henry Bright, an orthodontist in search of the perfect cup of coffee, founded the first O'Henry's Coffees in the Homewood area in 1993. Bright traveled the Pacific Northwest, Boston, New York and other major cities where he learned to roast his own beans. This highly successful coffee shop chain (along with its sister Red Mountain Coffee Roasters) is now owned by Randy and Mary Adamy, and O'Henry's still offers one of the best coffee selections in Birmingham, with specialty beans coming from as far away as Hawaii, Jamaica and Ethiopia. House specialties include the African Classic blend, the Jazzy Java with cinnamon, rum and pecan flavors, or the strong and rich Mocha Java. There's also the Guatemalan Guayab, a spicy and aromatic organic Fair Trade coffee, or the O'Henry's Blend, a balanced blend perfect any time of day. Even the decaf offers a robust taste, and the espresso is touted by many as the best in town.
No alcohol available. Serving during breakfast and lunch hours Mon–Fri. Closed Sat–Sun.
Birmingham magazine: Best Coffee Shop, 2010 readers' poll
The Birmingham News: Best Coffeehouse, 2010 readers' poll
"... at O’Henry’s the house blend hasn’t changed. ...The coffees used in these blends come from the same regions year after year."
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Birmingham magazine
Dr. Henry Bright, an orthodontist in search of the perfect cup of coffee, founded the first O'Henry's Coffees in the Homewood area in 1993. Bright traveled the Pacific Northwest, Boston, New York and other major cities where he learned to roast his own beans. This highly successful coffee shop chain (along with its sister Red Mountain Coffee Roasters) is now owned by Randy and Mary Adamy, and O'Henry's still offers one of the best coffee selections in Birmingham, with specialty beans coming from as far away as Hawaii, Jamaica and Ethiopia. House specialties include the African Classic blend, the Jazzy Java with cinnamon, rum and pecan flavors, or the strong and rich Mocha Java. There's also the Guatemalan Guayab, a spicy and aromatic organic Fair Trade coffee, or the O'Henry's Blend, a balanced blend perfect any time of day. Even the decaf offers a robust taste, and the espresso is touted by many as the best in town.
No alcohol available. Serving during breakfast and lunch hours Mon–Fri. Closed Sat–Sun.
Birmingham magazine: Best Coffee Shop, 2010 readers' poll
The Birmingham News: Best Coffeehouse, 2010 readers' poll
"... at O’Henry’s the house blend hasn’t changed. ...The coffees used in these blends come from the same regions year after year."
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Birmingham magazine