My first visit and I get a lovely welcome. Great service,…read moregood coffee, comfy seats - and lots of tables and chair too. Just ask if you'd like a takeout Opens bright and early7.30am. From having one for years, we now have 3 coffee shops in Custard Factory area - fab!

This place has already become one of my favourite places to get coffee in Birmingham, if you are…read moredown in Digbeth and want somewhere with a relaxed vibe but great food and drink...this place is worth a visit. The building itself is part of the Old Crown pub which believe is one of the oldest pubs in the city. The low ceilings and stained glass windows make it so cosy and packed full of charm. Myself and a friend went for soya flat white's (very hipster I know but she is from Brighton......) and a couple of items from the very reasonably priced sharing menu. For food we had a sharing portion of wings and a black pudding scotch egg. Both were SO good, very fresh and generally amazing. Another one for the to-do list of you haven't already! This place is a real find.

When my mum last came to visit me in Birmingham, we stumbled across the Little Tea Shop and tempted…read moreby the name, we went in. The shop itself was small but the decorated tastefully. On offer were your normal hot and cold drink selections, alongside what looked like homemade cakes. As we went in on a Tuesday afternoon, we were able to get a table so we sat down and enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake and a couple of hot chocolates. It was a pleasent experience and a great stop off point before getting a train.

It's often hard to find a nice independent, intimate place to grab a meal in a large city centre,…read moreso coming across The Little Tea Shop, a short walk away from New Street Train station was an extremely pleasant surprise. As the name suggests, this eatery is small and friendly and on top of that serves up some great quality grub! You can get yourself a delicious handmade sandwich or opt for the more traditional option of a good old fry up. Obviously being a small business, seating is at a premium so it can be difficult to eat in on a busy day, but if that's the case then simply grab a sandwich to take away and eat in the fresh air, although on a typical Birmingham day this can present its own problems due to our less than favourable weather most of the year round.

This was a nice little find on the corner with a cozy feel. I opted for a croissant but there were…read morea lot of breakfast dishes that were tempting. My iced latte was also pretty good.

Food is great and of really good quality, and the vibe is amazing too + free WiFi. It's not cheap…read morebut it's definitely worth the price. Love the place

After seeing Dave P's photos and hearing him rave about this place, I knew I had to go. I've had a…read morebit of a week of new discoveries this week, so when I was invited to a late meeting at Millenium Point (with this coffee shop being situated just around the corner), I was presented with the perfect opportunity to go and give it a go for myself. It's got a cute looking exterior, with a modern feel in steely grey and bright pink. With their location, I would think they would mainly attract a student crowd, but it wasn't busy on my visit (between 4:30 - 5:45pm). Inside the venue is clean, modern and there is plenty of seating to be had. On the right hand side of the shop is a widescreen TV and area with comfy high backed seats and on the left is a selection of low and high tables to sit at. The counter shows off a number of tasty treats for purchase. I knew that I was having a cake before I got in (I even knew I wanted a bubblegum cake after hearing Dave talk about it), but the other pastry and cakey treats did provide a tough choice of when I got up to order. As well as sweets, they also do sandwiches and some savory dishes (so it could be a good spot to pop in for lunch). I took advantage of their "any cake and hot drink for £3.45" offer, but there was also an offer for beers after 6pm, concrete cake and a couple of other bargains to be had (depending on what you wanted and the time of day it was). To go with my rainbow cake treat, I opted for a vanilla latte. Once I had placed my order, I was told to take a seat and it would be bought over for me. This shop does have free wifi (under the code of a BT Hub), you just need to ask the staff for the code. This is invaluable in this part of the city; as signal isn't great for me around Eastside. My drink and cake were bought to me within a couple of minutes of placing the order. The cake was just as good as it looked! Light, fluffy and sugary; it was devoured within a couple of minutes. The coffee was pretty good, not as strong as I would have liked, but very nice regardless. I was having such a nice time working away that I later ordered a watermelon bubble tea. This was also excellent (and great value at £2.50). If you are ever around the Jennens Road side of the city and hankering for a cake or a coffee - I would 100% recommend CoffeeKup.

Passing here on each morning walking to university always temps for a quick pick me up but time is…read moreoften the enemy. A quick trip inside shows a small business with a very clean and vibrant atmosphere, perfectly presented cakes and patisseries full of colour immediately catch the eye. The drastic mix of pink and wooden furniture offset themselves and the mix of classic seats, high stools and sofas provide respite for all demographics, though the seating is very limited. Chillers behind the counter contain a classic mix of wkd and Stella, perfect for the student digs perched overhead. The staff were friendly and service was quick and with a smile. Coffee was fairly priced and what you would expect quality wise from this sort of small venture, nothing extravagant but a good coffee nonetheless, may take use of this one in the run up to assignment hand ins!

We stumbled across this place while escaping the rain at the Christmas market and it was such a…read moregreat find. A small flat white and small cappuccino for £6 total is a rare find these days and we both loved our drinks. So much flavour and nice, strong coffee. My only reason for giving 4 stars is that the layout was a bit cramped and it was slightly lacking in customer service. If you're just popping in for a takeaway coffee though, this is a fab spot.

I never normally do this anymore but I'm so in awe of this place that I'm writing the review before…read moreI've even finished eating/drinking. I knew I'd love this place as when I walked in, the smell of roasting coffee flew into my nostrils, Faculty literally had me at hello. So more about this love affair, the coffee is brilliant, the cakes taste fantastic and the tea is a relaxing and soothing as the cute little tea pot suggests. The staff working were friendly and happy to offer advice (to me and another customer who had 21 questions about the origin of the coffee) - credit where credits due, the young chap answering knew the answer to every question! They are also linked to next door, a sandwich shop which is perfect for lunch and you can even order from one side and go and sit in the other or vice versa. Owned by the same husband & wife partnership and matched with the same awesome decor. It's not often I'm in Birmingham but one thing for sure is this fling is sure to continue every time I venture in!

Landed at BHX and had the opportunity to see my nieces before I headed out…read more This was such a cute establishment. They sat us right away and served us in a very nice manner. Our drinks and meals came out in the right timing and the food was delicious. I loved how the ambiance inside was nice than a Starbucks!

The eggs royale was my fav. Tasty and filling. The servers were great too. Super friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. The vibe is relaxed, great for groups.

I really like the way the outside of this place looks but sadly i was not as impressed when I…read morevisited. Its nice enough but lacks a bit of atmosphere and a lot of the sandwiches are pre packaged and kept hot like in a motorway service station. I have to say that my americano was decent and the staff were super friendly and helpful so I have no complaints there. I just think that for a place in Digbeth (probably one of the most interesting a creative areas of the whole city) this cafe would have been packed full of personality, charm and generally cater to the people of the area a little more. I'll be back but mainly for take away :)

I often find myself walking down Digbeth high street and I had noticed Digbeth Kitchen a while ago…read more It had intrigued me from across the street and I was gagging to pop in and see what it's about but I had always been in a rush! Independently run with a stylish exterior and clear branding, it made me think it would be an upscale cafe with a contemporary menu. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I finally visited on Friday. The interior decor is smart but there is no music played in the shop so you either hear silence, as it was when I visited, or other peoples inane chatter. I can't fault the service, the staff were lovely and attentive which persuaded me to give it 3 stars and not 2. I ordered a latte which was fine and I was feeling very peckish having skipped breakfast. There was a basic selection of sandwiches and baguettes (some of them pre-packed) and a selection of cakes and biscuits all of which were pre-packed and sent in which really let the place down and made it feel like a coffee shop kiosk in a service station. Digbeth is always being pushed as the more creative area of Birmingham so I had higher hopes for this eaterie. If I was desperate for a coffee or snack whilst busy in this area of town I would visit again but it fell short of the mark and could be a lot more than what it is!

Since April, our group of 10 men has been frequenting this very nice cafe, and we've enjoyed great…read moreoptions of faultless food, complemented by an incredibly hospitable and generous staff. We've never encountered any issues during our visits. My personal recommendation is the full english breakfast !

If you're in a central area of any big city then reasonably priced food of a decent quality can be…read morehard to come by, that's why when I saw the prices in Chris's Cafe of Digbeth I decided I should give it a go. With offers such as a burger (choice of chicken or beef) with chips and a drink for three pounds sixty nine I figured I couldn't go wrong, and I was right! The food was good and if you don't feel like a burger they do a tasty fry up as well as a selection of sandwiches, as should any respectable cafe. The place itself is small and unassuming, which I liked and I can safely say that I would recommend Chris's to anyone who's traipsing around the Digbeth area in search of a bargain meal.

really great place for a coffee,great helpfull friendly staff,great cappo,…read moreand moor-ish get a great breaky! well done

Don't let the outside fool you, this is a great little place to eat. I have been eating lunch here…read morefor years anytime I am at the nearby UK office (I am from the US). It has character, a large menu including breakfast and the food is good. The owner is very friendly and nice. It is not a large fancy restaurant and is not trying to be that. It is simply a nice little place to eat.