On Saturday, we had breakfast at Urban Standard, a Birmingham coffee shop + eatery that benefits from cool knick knacks, interesting light fixtures, rustic tables, and giant vintage maps. Their urban omelet was loaded with goat cheese and ripe, red tomatoes and topped with spicy arugula. We also ordered some scrambled eggs with red peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, and some sort of sausage. It was only after I was full that I noticed the homemade biscuits…
The pastry case was full of generously frosted strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla cupcakes. I waited for a coffee refill and watched the barista deftly pour latte art on two, traditional sized cappuccinos. I was reminded, briefly, of the Italian cappuccinos at Enrico’s Tazza D’oro in Pittsburgh. (There’s a nice photo and additional write-up over at EatBHM.)
It was nearly empty when we arrived, but there was a hefty line at the counter when we left. Someone commandeered our table as soon as I stood up. Being an early morning breakfast-type, I’ve never had much problem with crowds at any Birmingham restaurants.
The coffee and food were fantastic. I have plans to return quite soon.
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