Popular Downtown Coffee Shop Closing Permanently

BIRMINGHAM, AL — One of the business catalysts in the revival of the downtown Birmingham Loft District is closing its doors for good. Urban Standard, a popular coffee and pastry spot on 2nd Avenue North, is closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A message of the company's Facebook page explained the closure, and announced that Wednesday will be the final day of operation for Urban Standard.

"We’ve been serving our community since 2007 and so many life long relationships have been formed here.," the company posted to Facebook. "We really love Birmingham and all of our loyal customers that have been coming here for years. All the over the counter talks we’ve had over the years will be so greatly missed. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us and we’re so sad to see Urban Standard close. Come by and say goodbye and grab your last latte, we want to see you before we close."

Urban Standard is among several Birmingham restaurants that have closed permanently during the pandemic, including Mile End Deli, Lucy's Coffee & Tea and Babalu.