Domestique Coffee – Dawn Patrol (Homewood, AL)

Domestique Coffee – Dawn Patrol is a specialty café located at 1724 27th Court South in Homewood, Alabama, operating as part of the Birmingham-born Domestique Coffee brand, which has been roasting small-batch coffee in the Lakeview neighborhood since 2017. Founded by brothers Nathan and Michael Pocus, Domestique sources its beans ethically from regions including Haiti, Ethiopia, and Guatemala, and Dawn Patrol is uniquely situated inside Cahaba Cycles, blending a bike shop atmosphere with a cozy café experience complete with a covered outdoor patio. The location serves expertly crafted espresso drinks, batch brew coffee, housemade syrups, and food items, and has been recognized nationally — with *Food & Wine* naming Domestique the Best Coffee Shop in Alabama.