Coffee with a Cause
Three cafés making a difference in Birmingham By Elizabeth Pridgeon
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ith the relaxing hum of voices and the rich aroma of roasted brews in the air, coffee shops have become a preferred way to enjoy one’s favorite caffeinated beverage. Menus are filled with endless combinations of coffee-based drinks with the umber liquid combined with cream, sugar or trendy plant-based milks. In the Birmingham metro area alone, there are dozens of local coffee shops. 48 | The Local
However, consumers are increasingly expecting more from businesses than just delivering a quality product, with corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility becoming pressing issues. Several coffee shops in Birmingham are positively impacting their communities by creating places for people to gather and pouring into causes close to their hearts.
