Zuma Coffee House Closing After More Than 3 Years in Birmingham

In a note posted on the coffee house's Facebook page Wednesday, Zuma owners said they'll be closing after more than three years on South Old Woodward.

Zuma Coffee House, the popular 24-hour coffee spot next door to the Birmingham 8, will be closing after more than three years in Birmingham. In a note posted to the group's Facebook page on Wednesday, Zuma owners Richard and Lisa Spicko announced that they've decided to permanently close the coffee house. "Speaking with many loyal customers, we know Zuma will be missed," the note reads. "We will carry with us the many positive experiences we have shared over the last three and a half years." The Spickos also encouraged Zuma's many fans to keep independent businesses alive. "We encourage everyone to keep up the 'independent spirit' and support locally owned businesses," the note reads. "Every dollar you spend goes back into the local …

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What's the Best Coffee Shop in Birmingham?

Share your recommendations for your favorite places to grab a cup in town.

When a new family moves into your neighborhood and asks for your recommendations for stores, take-out places or professional services, what do you say? Because Patch has an extensive directory of local businesses, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. Who do you call when you have a plumbing nightmare? Where do you go for a last-minute blowout before big date? Who do you trust when your car starts making a weird noise? Share your knowledge by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. Every week, we'll focus on a different product or service. Today the hot topic is coffee shops. Visit Birmingham Patch Places to learn about local coffee shops and write reviews. Which coffee spot makes …

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Best Thing We Ate This Week

Best Thing We Ate This Week: Working Lunch at Zuma

This coffeehouse serves more than just lattes and muffins.

I have a lot of working lunches, whether that means eating leftovers over my computer or meeting with community members at various Birmingham hotspots. But when it's time to work with colleagues, no place combines space, power outlets, caffeine and good food quite like Zuma Coffee House. For Wednesday's working lunch, I went with a quick favorite: a bagel sandwich with a raspberry Italian soda. Since college, bagel sandwiches have been one of my favorite kinds of sandwiches, and Zuma's brought me back to 8 a.m. class and afternoons on the quad: a plain bagel, cream cheese, lettuce, turkey and tomato. Seriously, do you need anything else? It was an extra bonus that the bagel was warm — something that was always missing from my collegiate …

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