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Birmingham, AL · Est. 2024

Coffee crafted with intention.
Evenings that linger.

A space where the warmth of morning espresso meets the ease of evening conversation — thoughtfully prepared, unhurriedly served.

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Our Story

A name that means
looking back to move forward.

Sankofa — an Akan word that speaks to the wisdom of learning from the past while building the future. That philosophy shapes everything we do at the café.

Every pour-over is a ritual. Every cocktail is a balance of tradition and surprise. Our space is designed to feel like a pause — a place where the pace slows and the details matter.

We source from local roasters and regional producers because great coffee and great spirits start with great people. Birmingham is our home, and we pour that into every cup.

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Local Ingredients

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Floors

Barista preparing pour-over coffee at Cafe Sankofa

"Coffee is a language in itself — and here, it's spoken with care."

— Sankofa

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Address

1624 Bessemer Rd

Birmingham, AL 35208-4011

Hours

Mon – Fri

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sat – Sun

8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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